khalsa

American  

[kahl-suh] / ˌkɑl sə /

noun

1. a martial fraternity originated in 1699 and remaining as one of the closely knit communities of the Sikhs.

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Khalsa British  

/ ˈkælsə /

noun

1. an order of the Sikh religion, founded (1699) by Guru Gobind Singh. Members vow to wear the five Ks, to eat only ritually killed meat, and to refrain from committing adultery or cutting their hair

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Etymology

Origin of khalsa

1770–80; < Hindi khālṣa literally, pure ≪ Arabic khāliṣah

Example Sentences

Now, he spends his days coordinating — through the Khalsa Care Foundation Sikh gurdwara in Pacoima and other organizations — how to send money and supplies overseas.

From Los Angeles Times

Khalsa Aid’s India relief effort has gotten grassroots support from individuals all over the country, such as Tahil Sharma, a Los Angeles-based interfaith activist born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother.

From Seattle Times

The Sikh religious community, known for offering food from communal kitchens at temples, has been swift to offer help because it has a history of voluntary service, said Ravi Singh, chief executive of London-based Khalsa Aid.

From Reuters

Sikh group Khalsa Aid raised money to buy 200 boxes of oxygen concentrators that Virgin Atlantic flew to Delhi free of charge on Saturday.

From Seattle Times

Rummy, who is president of the gurudwara and founder of Khalsa Help International, said he began providing the service three days ago as cases started spiking in New Delhi.

From Reuters