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Gurbani (14-53)
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Gurbani (151-185)
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Thintteen (343-344)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
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Gurbani (527-536)
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Gurbani (537-556)
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Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
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Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
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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)
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<blockquote data-quote="Chaan Pardesi" data-source="post: 136360" data-attributes="member: 7047"><p>I disagree, and say that Sikh religion did not create any myths.I will start with short references to our history and the teachings.</p><p> </p><p>1]It is evident with Guru Nanak, when he challenges Babur and the mythological power of the Moghuls that had suppressed the indian mind ... ..says</p><p> </p><p>..eti maat payee kurlane, tain ki dard na ya...</p><p> </p><p>[So much carnage and death has been committed , have you no compassion] </p><p> </p><p>This was the first direct challenge to a ruler ever in India.</p><p> </p><p>2]It is no myth when Guru Arjan Ji goes to martyrdom in the face of suppresion and freedom of religion.</p><p> </p><p>Guru Arjan composed SUKHMANI and says on page 262..</p><p> </p><p><em>Meditate, meditate, meditate peace is obtained, Worry and anguish is expelled from the body</em>. </p><p><DD><em>Remembering God, you’re not reborn. Remembering God, the fear of death is dispelled.</em> <DD><em>Remembering God, death is eliminated. Remembering God, your enemies are repelled.</em> <DD><em>Remembering God, no obstacles are met. Remembering God, night and day you’re fully awake.</em> <DD><em>Remembering God, fear cannot touch you. Remembering God, you don’t suffer with sorrow.</em> <DD><em>Remembrance of God, in the Company of Saints. All treasures, O Nanak, are by Lord’s Blessing.</em> ||2|<DD></p><p> </p><p>3]Guru Hargobind Sahib or Sacha Patshah took his father's excution at age 11 with sweetness, a feat that you and I will never be able to do.He put on two swords: one for spiritual authority and the other temporal authority.He built the Akal Takhat , the Throne of the Almighty.He created the Flag of the Khalsa and prepared the suppressed mind of the people to take to arms. The war-drum which was beaten twice a day</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>4]The Chader of Hind,the Protector of Hind - Guru Teg Bahadur clearly invited martydom for the freedom of ANOTHER faith by defyiing Aurangzeb who cherished the ambition of converting India into a land of Islam.</p><p> </p><p>5]The Sahib A Kamaal,Shah of the Shahs The Magnificent in Blue, Guru Gobind Singh, the son of A martyr, and father to Four Martyrs, the pillar of defiance to tyranny and inhumane Acts,created from a Zero, FIVE , who rose to spiritually fight and temporally assert against all odds and thousands the simple Message of TRUTH and Bravery of Faith is not a myth either.In one of His poems and message it is clear and as stark as day light and night ...</p><p> </p><p>All the battles I have won against tyranny</p><p>I have fought with the devoted backing of the people;</p><p>Through them only have I been able to bestow gifts,</p><p>Through their help I have escaped from harm;</p><p>The love and generosity of these Sikhs</p><p>Have enriched my heart and home.</p><p>Through their grace I have attained all learning;</p><p>Through their help in battle I have slain all my enemies.</p><p>I was born to serve them, through them I reached eminence.</p><p>What would I have been without their kind and ready help?</p><p>There are millions of insignificant people like me.</p><p>True service is the service of these people.</p><p>I am not inclined to serve others of higher caste:</p><p>Charity will bear fruit in this and the next world,</p><p>If given to such worthy people as these;</p><p>All other sacrifices are and charities are profitless.</p><p>From toe to toe, whatever I call my own,</p><p>All I possess and carry, I dedicate to these people.</p><p> </p><p>In the prayer of Sri Rehraas, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, says clearly ... </p><p><DD>"ਪਾਂਇ ਗਹੇ ਜਬ ਤੇ ਤੁਮਰੇ ਤਬ ਤੇ ਕੋਊ ਆਂਖ ਤਰੇ ਨਹੀ ਆਨਿਯੋ ॥ ਰਾਮ ਰਹੀਮ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਕੁਰਾਨ ਅਨੇਕ</p><p><DD>ਕਹੈਂ ਮਤ ਏਕ ਨਾ ਮਾਨਿਯੋ ॥ ਸਿੰਮਿ੍ਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ੍ ਬੇਦ ਸਭੈ ਬਹੁ ਭੇਦ ਕਹੈਂ ਹਮ ਏਕ ਨ ਜਾਨਯੋ ॥ ਸੀ੍ ਅਸਿਪਾਨ ਕਿ੍ਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕਰਿ ਮੈ ਨਾ ਕਹਿਯੋ ਸਭ ਤੋਹਿ ਬਖਾਨਿਯੋ ॥"</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>"Since I fell at the feet of God, no one has appeared great in my eyes. Ram and Raheem, the Puranas and Qu'ran, have many votaries, but neither do I regard. Smritis, Shashtras, and Vedas, differ in many things; not one do I heed. O Supreme God! under thy favour has all been done; nought is of myself."</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>In September , 1708, he gave an Order...</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>"Agya bhai Akal ki tabhi chalayo Panth Sabh Sikhan ko hukam hai,Guru maniyo Granth Guru Granth Ji manyo pargat Guran ki deh Jo Prabhu ko milbo chahe khoj shabad mein le Raj karega Khalsa aqi rahei na koe Khwar hoe sabh milange bache sharan jo hoe." </p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>"Under orders of the Immortal Being, the Panth was created. All the Sikhs are enjoined to accept the Granth as their Guru. Consider the Guru Granth as embodiment of the Gurus. Those who want to meet God, can find Him in its hymns. The pure shall rule, and impure will be no more, Those separated will unite and all the devotees shall be saved." </p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>These are not myths of Sikh religion, but facts.Sikh religion holds no water for miracle and myths as is clearly apparent in almost every other religion.That is not for me to discuss or condenm.</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>Finally,I disagree with your defence of WftW.He did not ask questions, he demeaned and made false allegations about Sikh religion.Not only that ,he does not understand the boundaries between behavioral,cultural and spiritual, lack of educational and ettiquette aspects of a soceity and mish meshed the whole-then made a very bold statement that Sikh religion is baseles, while making some sweeping statements about Christianity and Islam; which by his own admission was learnt by stage manning some visits to churches and Mosques.He then admitted that he has not learnt the Guru Granth Sahib.So how did he managed to compare the three religions against each other?</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>As that was not enough, he then staged a disappreance act, while readers offered their views, he did not respond to ??s upon his original post.</p><p><DD> </p><p><DD>Days later, he emerges, what does he do?He laments about being unfairly treated and accused and personal attacks.</p><p><DD><p style="margin-left: 20px"> </p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">[Considering, he made personal attack upon the very Gurus and Sikh principles held in reverence by millions of Sikhs]</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">He did not respond to any single response asked of in the many posts.I know for a fact,lawyers use that as one route to escape facing the music, that they stir; which is exactly what this budding "student of law" appears to have learnt to do.In simple words, a good way to escape the dock when cornered.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">A myth, he then tried to spread was, that Sikhs are "scared" to discuss.Absolute rubbish.Only Sikhs scared to discuss are those who perhaps for one reason or another have not learnt their religion well enough, just like the millions more Christains and muslims who are equally scared to discuss anything about their religion.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">One poorly painful cutural aspect that Sikhs have carried on as a baggage is the standrad of granthis.One will never find a granthi who has a degree in Forensics, or Science or Medicine or Chemistry, for a number of reasons. Only those who failed to accomplish any high standard of academia and failed standard Five or Four in the Punjab then go on to become granthis for other reasons as well.I say, such are not the people, who are well qualified to debate or discuss.In fact much of the poor state of the Sikh religion today is due to lower standard of skills learnt in education by these granthis.In the current world times Sikhsim cannot be propogated by an 18th century mindset, that many granthis seem to profess.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">To conclude,instead of making such false and pervasive claims, and disappering, then lamenting pitifully after seeing the re-action, it would have been noble of W.FTW to have responded first to the key points raised.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p></DD></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chaan Pardesi, post: 136360, member: 7047"] I disagree, and say that Sikh religion did not create any myths.I will start with short references to our history and the teachings. 1]It is evident with Guru Nanak, when he challenges Babur and the mythological power of the Moghuls that had suppressed the indian mind ... ..says ..eti maat payee kurlane, tain ki dard na ya... [So much carnage and death has been committed , have you no compassion] This was the first direct challenge to a ruler ever in India. 2]It is no myth when Guru Arjan Ji goes to martyrdom in the face of suppresion and freedom of religion. Guru Arjan composed SUKHMANI and says on page 262.. [I]Meditate, meditate, meditate peace is obtained, Worry and anguish is expelled from the body[/I]. <DD>[I]Remembering God, you’re not reborn. Remembering God, the fear of death is dispelled.[/I] <DD>[I]Remembering God, death is eliminated. Remembering God, your enemies are repelled.[/I] <DD>[I]Remembering God, no obstacles are met. Remembering God, night and day you’re fully awake.[/I] <DD>[I]Remembering God, fear cannot touch you. Remembering God, you don’t suffer with sorrow.[/I] <DD>[I]Remembrance of God, in the Company of Saints. All treasures, O Nanak, are by Lord’s Blessing.[/I] ||2|<DD> 3]Guru Hargobind Sahib or Sacha Patshah took his father's excution at age 11 with sweetness, a feat that you and I will never be able to do.He put on two swords: one for spiritual authority and the other temporal authority.He built the Akal Takhat , the Throne of the Almighty.He created the Flag of the Khalsa and prepared the suppressed mind of the people to take to arms. The war-drum which was beaten twice a day 4]The Chader of Hind,the Protector of Hind - Guru Teg Bahadur clearly invited martydom for the freedom of ANOTHER faith by defyiing Aurangzeb who cherished the ambition of converting India into a land of Islam. 5]The Sahib A Kamaal,Shah of the Shahs The Magnificent in Blue, Guru Gobind Singh, the son of A martyr, and father to Four Martyrs, the pillar of defiance to tyranny and inhumane Acts,created from a Zero, FIVE , who rose to spiritually fight and temporally assert against all odds and thousands the simple Message of TRUTH and Bravery of Faith is not a myth either.In one of His poems and message it is clear and as stark as day light and night ... All the battles I have won against tyranny I have fought with the devoted backing of the people; Through them only have I been able to bestow gifts, Through their help I have escaped from harm; The love and generosity of these Sikhs Have enriched my heart and home. Through their grace I have attained all learning; Through their help in battle I have slain all my enemies. I was born to serve them, through them I reached eminence. What would I have been without their kind and ready help? There are millions of insignificant people like me. True service is the service of these people. I am not inclined to serve others of higher caste: Charity will bear fruit in this and the next world, If given to such worthy people as these; All other sacrifices are and charities are profitless. From toe to toe, whatever I call my own, All I possess and carry, I dedicate to these people. In the prayer of Sri Rehraas, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, says clearly ... <DD>"ਪਾਂਇ ਗਹੇ ਜਬ ਤੇ ਤੁਮਰੇ ਤਬ ਤੇ ਕੋਊ ਆਂਖ ਤਰੇ ਨਹੀ ਆਨਿਯੋ ॥ ਰਾਮ ਰਹੀਮ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਕੁਰਾਨ ਅਨੇਕ <DD>ਕਹੈਂ ਮਤ ਏਕ ਨਾ ਮਾਨਿਯੋ ॥ ਸਿੰਮਿ੍ਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ੍ ਬੇਦ ਸਭੈ ਬਹੁ ਭੇਦ ਕਹੈਂ ਹਮ ਏਕ ਨ ਜਾਨਯੋ ॥ ਸੀ੍ ਅਸਿਪਾਨ ਕਿ੍ਪਾ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਕਰਿ ਮੈ ਨਾ ਕਹਿਯੋ ਸਭ ਤੋਹਿ ਬਖਾਨਿਯੋ ॥" <DD> <DD>"Since I fell at the feet of God, no one has appeared great in my eyes. Ram and Raheem, the Puranas and Qu'ran, have many votaries, but neither do I regard. Smritis, Shashtras, and Vedas, differ in many things; not one do I heed. O Supreme God! under thy favour has all been done; nought is of myself." <DD> <DD>In September , 1708, he gave an Order... <DD> <DD>"Agya bhai Akal ki tabhi chalayo Panth Sabh Sikhan ko hukam hai,Guru maniyo Granth Guru Granth Ji manyo pargat Guran ki deh Jo Prabhu ko milbo chahe khoj shabad mein le Raj karega Khalsa aqi rahei na koe Khwar hoe sabh milange bache sharan jo hoe." <DD> <DD>"Under orders of the Immortal Being, the Panth was created. All the Sikhs are enjoined to accept the Granth as their Guru. Consider the Guru Granth as embodiment of the Gurus. Those who want to meet God, can find Him in its hymns. The pure shall rule, and impure will be no more, Those separated will unite and all the devotees shall be saved." <DD> <DD>These are not myths of Sikh religion, but facts.Sikh religion holds no water for miracle and myths as is clearly apparent in almost every other religion.That is not for me to discuss or condenm. <DD> <DD>Finally,I disagree with your defence of WftW.He did not ask questions, he demeaned and made false allegations about Sikh religion.Not only that ,he does not understand the boundaries between behavioral,cultural and spiritual, lack of educational and ettiquette aspects of a soceity and mish meshed the whole-then made a very bold statement that Sikh religion is baseles, while making some sweeping statements about Christianity and Islam; which by his own admission was learnt by stage manning some visits to churches and Mosques.He then admitted that he has not learnt the Guru Granth Sahib.So how did he managed to compare the three religions against each other? <DD> <DD> <DD>As that was not enough, he then staged a disappreance act, while readers offered their views, he did not respond to ??s upon his original post. <DD> <DD>Days later, he emerges, what does he do?He laments about being unfairly treated and accused and personal attacks. <DD>[INDENT] [Considering, he made personal attack upon the very Gurus and Sikh principles held in reverence by millions of Sikhs] He did not respond to any single response asked of in the many posts.I know for a fact,lawyers use that as one route to escape facing the music, that they stir; which is exactly what this budding "student of law" appears to have learnt to do.In simple words, a good way to escape the dock when cornered. A myth, he then tried to spread was, that Sikhs are "scared" to discuss.Absolute rubbish.Only Sikhs scared to discuss are those who perhaps for one reason or another have not learnt their religion well enough, just like the millions more Christains and muslims who are equally scared to discuss anything about their religion. One poorly painful cutural aspect that Sikhs have carried on as a baggage is the standrad of granthis.One will never find a granthi who has a degree in Forensics, or Science or Medicine or Chemistry, for a number of reasons. Only those who failed to accomplish any high standard of academia and failed standard Five or Four in the Punjab then go on to become granthis for other reasons as well.I say, such are not the people, who are well qualified to debate or discuss.In fact much of the poor state of the Sikh religion today is due to lower standard of skills learnt in education by these granthis.In the current world times Sikhsim cannot be propogated by an 18th century mindset, that many granthis seem to profess. To conclude,instead of making such false and pervasive claims, and disappering, then lamenting pitifully after seeing the re-action, it would have been noble of W.FTW to have responded first to the key points raised. [/INDENT]</DD> [/QUOTE]
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