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Composition, Arrangement & Layout
ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Ishna" data-source="post: 136196" data-attributes="member: 2709"><p>Dear Shanger ji</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for continuing the conversation. <img src="/images/smilies/sikhsmileys/happykudi.jpg" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happykudi:" title="Happykudi :happykudi:" data-shortname=":happykudi:" /> When you ask questions like this is gives us a chance to examine our own beliefs and question if we actually do have it "right" in our own minds.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>I'm with findingmyway on this one: if living morally and going good deeds is inspirational enough to you, then excellent. But for many people, it isn't. Personally, I would say I don't have many problems being a "good person, but sometimes there are areas I need help in -- controlling my anger, being polite to someone when they are rude to me, being tolerant and patient, being compassionate, and being inspired and humbled by reading/singing/praying about God helps me to be in the right mindset to overcome those challenges.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>My view here might be a bit contrary to other Sikhs, but I don't think God really cares about humans, and even less about humans one-to-one. God doesn't look at me personally and judge or direct. When I perceive myself connecting to the Divine, I'm filled with feelings of love and bliss and awe and wellbeing. This is my experience, so I conclude this must be the stuff which God is made up of. Or at least, what is generated by connecting to It. </p><p> </p><p>I view karma as a law like gravity or synchronisity or the way the wind blows. I don't think God has a hand in those forces. They are there and they do their thing as part of the wonderful myraid of creation. I think karma is a part of that.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>This is an awesome question! I don't know the answer, and look forward to other's responses.</p><p> </p><p>On a strictly personal note, with the disclaimer that I am still relatively new to Sikhi, haven't read too much of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (I read what I can and try to understand but it is a slow process for me), my thoughts are that at the end of the day we're all humans (there is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, there is no Sikh or Christian or Buddhist or Scientologist), and it is our truthful living (or not) which will direct our futures in the end. You don't have to be a Sikh to attain enlightenment. Sikhi is the toolkit you use to help you on your way to being a good person. It gives you tips on what to do, strengthens your character, inspires you to be a good person and make good choices. If someone can get all that out of a religion whose holy book (instead of being full of praise for the Creator) is a list of instructions on who is chosen and who is not, who should be punished or rewarded, who can be controlled, and justifies actions which aren't good, then good luck luck to that person, and they'll achieve the ultimate goal of unity with the Divine.</p><p> </p><p>From what I've learned so far, Sikhi is the easiest toolkit to use.</p><p> </p><p>I look forward to your replies and other frank and mind-opening questions, Shanger ji! cheerleader</p><p> </p><p>Ishna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ishna, post: 136196, member: 2709"] Dear Shanger ji Thank you for continuing the conversation. :happykudi: When you ask questions like this is gives us a chance to examine our own beliefs and question if we actually do have it "right" in our own minds. I'm with findingmyway on this one: if living morally and going good deeds is inspirational enough to you, then excellent. But for many people, it isn't. Personally, I would say I don't have many problems being a "good person, but sometimes there are areas I need help in -- controlling my anger, being polite to someone when they are rude to me, being tolerant and patient, being compassionate, and being inspired and humbled by reading/singing/praying about God helps me to be in the right mindset to overcome those challenges. My view here might be a bit contrary to other Sikhs, but I don't think God really cares about humans, and even less about humans one-to-one. God doesn't look at me personally and judge or direct. When I perceive myself connecting to the Divine, I'm filled with feelings of love and bliss and awe and wellbeing. This is my experience, so I conclude this must be the stuff which God is made up of. Or at least, what is generated by connecting to It. I view karma as a law like gravity or synchronisity or the way the wind blows. I don't think God has a hand in those forces. They are there and they do their thing as part of the wonderful myraid of creation. I think karma is a part of that. This is an awesome question! I don't know the answer, and look forward to other's responses. On a strictly personal note, with the disclaimer that I am still relatively new to Sikhi, haven't read too much of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji (I read what I can and try to understand but it is a slow process for me), my thoughts are that at the end of the day we're all humans (there is no Hindu, there is no Muslim, there is no Sikh or Christian or Buddhist or Scientologist), and it is our truthful living (or not) which will direct our futures in the end. You don't have to be a Sikh to attain enlightenment. Sikhi is the toolkit you use to help you on your way to being a good person. It gives you tips on what to do, strengthens your character, inspires you to be a good person and make good choices. If someone can get all that out of a religion whose holy book (instead of being full of praise for the Creator) is a list of instructions on who is chosen and who is not, who should be punished or rewarded, who can be controlled, and justifies actions which aren't good, then good luck luck to that person, and they'll achieve the ultimate goal of unity with the Divine. From what I've learned so far, Sikhi is the easiest toolkit to use. I look forward to your replies and other frank and mind-opening questions, Shanger ji! cheerleader Ishna [/QUOTE]
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