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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="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 129755" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #002060">Bani, the ultimate guru</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">KULBIR KAUR, THE TIMES OF INDIA - Jul 10, 2010, 12.00am IST</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060"><em><strong>Bani, the Divine Truth, is the voice of God and is the manifestation of the Formless Lord </strong></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">Once Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and his companion Bhai Mardana went to a village. In that village lived a thug in the garb of a holy man. Sajjan thug had built a mosque for Muslims and a temple for Hindus. He would serve travellers well by offering them food and shelter. But once it was night, he would kill them, taking possession of all their things. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">Sajjan thug welcomed Guru Nanak and Mardana and took care of all their needs. He waited patiently for nightfall so that once they fell asleep he could carry out his usual criminal operation. However, the thug found that Mardana was playing on a Rabab and Guru Nanak was singing a hymn, a sacred Bani. The melody was beautiful. Mesmerised by the sight of the two men engrossed in devotion, and overwhelmed by the lyrical offering, the thug was now beginning to feel liberated. He fell at the Guru's feet, asking for forgiveness. After that, Sajjan not only devoted his entire life to reciting the Holy Name but also turned his house into a dharamshala, a haven for pilgrims, thus becoming a true Sajjan. Such is the impact of Bani or the Divine Word. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">Bani or Gurbani refers to sacred compositions of gurus and devotees that have been compiled as the sacred Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Bani, the Divine Truth, is the voice of God and is the manifestation of the Formless Lord, says Guru Amar Das: “Hail, Hail, the Word of the Guru;/ Which is the Formless Lord Himself;/ There is none other, nothing else;/ To be reckoned equal to it.” Recitation of Bani or even listening to it with devotion brings about the possibility of enlightenment. Bani, in the form of Shabad, arranged in 31 ragas, is poetry of love and devotion and the source of ultimate happiness. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">Bani is also the spiritual and ethical guide. ‘Sarang ki Var’, Bani of Guru Ram Das, addresses the question: “What is the purpose of life?” Life is ridden with conflict - conflict between good and evil, worldly attachment and the pleasure of knowing the Supreme Being. But what are the causes leading to the conflict? </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">The root cause of conflict is haumai or man's ego that can bring only suffering. Man takes pride in his achievements but in reality it is the Lord, the Creator of the whole Universe who controls and determines each action. To understand the Hukam, His command, remembering His Name removes haumai and brings humility. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">When you surrender to His Will, all doubts are removed and one gets answers to all the questions beyond human comprehension and control. The significance of Hukam or the Divine Order, is well expressed in the first Bani of the Guru Granth Sahib. The Japuji Sahib says: “All come within the Hukam, none beyond its authority. They who comprehend the Hukam, O Nanak, Renounce their self-centred pride.” To surrender to His Hukam is the only way to realise the Truth. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">The central theme of Bani is Nam simran, that is, the repetition of the Name of the Formless Lord which is Shabad, the Divine Truth. Shabad combined with classical music, Shabad-kirtan, creates a serene and a heavenly atmosphere, taking the devotee to the higher realm, allowing him to merge slowly in the Truth. Recitation of Bani or Shabad in the form of kirtan is an essential part of every Sikh's life. And why not, when Bani is the Ultimate Guru, both spiritual as well as moral. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #002060">source: </span><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Spirituality/Speaking-Tree/Bani-the-ultimate-guru/articleshow/6147523.cms" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0000ff">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Spirituality/Speaking-Tree/Bani-the-ultimate-guru/articleshow/6147523.cms</span></u></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 129755, member: 884"] [B][SIZE=5][COLOR=#002060]Bani, the ultimate guru[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [COLOR=#002060]KULBIR KAUR, THE TIMES OF INDIA - Jul 10, 2010, 12.00am IST[/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060][I][B]Bani, the Divine Truth, is the voice of God and is the manifestation of the Formless Lord [/B][/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]Once Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and his companion Bhai Mardana went to a village. In that village lived a thug in the garb of a holy man. Sajjan thug had built a mosque for Muslims and a temple for Hindus. He would serve travellers well by offering them food and shelter. But once it was night, he would kill them, taking possession of all their things. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]Sajjan thug welcomed Guru Nanak and Mardana and took care of all their needs. He waited patiently for nightfall so that once they fell asleep he could carry out his usual criminal operation. However, the thug found that Mardana was playing on a Rabab and Guru Nanak was singing a hymn, a sacred Bani. The melody was beautiful. Mesmerised by the sight of the two men engrossed in devotion, and overwhelmed by the lyrical offering, the thug was now beginning to feel liberated. He fell at the Guru's feet, asking for forgiveness. After that, Sajjan not only devoted his entire life to reciting the Holy Name but also turned his house into a dharamshala, a haven for pilgrims, thus becoming a true Sajjan. Such is the impact of Bani or the Divine Word. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]Bani or Gurbani refers to sacred compositions of gurus and devotees that have been compiled as the sacred Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Bani, the Divine Truth, is the voice of God and is the manifestation of the Formless Lord, says Guru Amar Das: “Hail, Hail, the Word of the Guru;/ Which is the Formless Lord Himself;/ There is none other, nothing else;/ To be reckoned equal to it.” Recitation of Bani or even listening to it with devotion brings about the possibility of enlightenment. Bani, in the form of Shabad, arranged in 31 ragas, is poetry of love and devotion and the source of ultimate happiness. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]Bani is also the spiritual and ethical guide. ‘Sarang ki Var’, Bani of Guru Ram Das, addresses the question: “What is the purpose of life?” Life is ridden with conflict - conflict between good and evil, worldly attachment and the pleasure of knowing the Supreme Being. But what are the causes leading to the conflict? [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]The root cause of conflict is haumai or man's ego that can bring only suffering. Man takes pride in his achievements but in reality it is the Lord, the Creator of the whole Universe who controls and determines each action. To understand the Hukam, His command, remembering His Name removes haumai and brings humility. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]When you surrender to His Will, all doubts are removed and one gets answers to all the questions beyond human comprehension and control. The significance of Hukam or the Divine Order, is well expressed in the first Bani of the Guru Granth Sahib. The Japuji Sahib says: “All come within the Hukam, none beyond its authority. They who comprehend the Hukam, O Nanak, Renounce their self-centred pride.” To surrender to His Hukam is the only way to realise the Truth. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]The central theme of Bani is Nam simran, that is, the repetition of the Name of the Formless Lord which is Shabad, the Divine Truth. Shabad combined with classical music, Shabad-kirtan, creates a serene and a heavenly atmosphere, taking the devotee to the higher realm, allowing him to merge slowly in the Truth. Recitation of Bani or Shabad in the form of kirtan is an essential part of every Sikh's life. And why not, when Bani is the Ultimate Guru, both spiritual as well as moral. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#002060]source: [/COLOR][URL="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Spirituality/Speaking-Tree/Bani-the-ultimate-guru/articleshow/6147523.cms"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Spirituality/Speaking-Tree/Bani-the-ultimate-guru/articleshow/6147523.cms[/COLOR][/U][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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