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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="Ozarks" data-source="post: 108367" data-attributes="member: 8851"><p>Sat Sri Akaal</p><p>It has been a while since I have weighed in on anything. I've been seeking and understanding more everyday and time tends to slip by. With that said I think I would like to jump in a bit on this one.</p><p></p><p>The truth is Waheguru does not care about your hair, your clothes, your jewelry or such. It is the condition within, and your actions without, that draw the attention of Waheguru.</p><p></p><p>When concerning yourself with "membership requirements" of any group you are seeking their approval and acceptance. If that is what is important I would say that a Western Sikh (maybe there should be a term "Western Sikh" instead of "White Sikh") should adopt the traditional styles that are popular or orthodox to the Sikh community at large. And should not worry about the opinions of others. This in spite of the fact that you are concerned with the opinions of others. In this case it is the opinions with those you would identify yourself with instead of your work/friend/school peers. </p><p></p><p>Even then there is an odd bit of what is what with the 5 Ks. All of these are well known but I'm on a roll and your still reading so I will elaborate. </p><p>1. Kesh - The biggie. It seems like that is the biggest hangup with some people. Why? That is a good question. It stems from some allegorical lines in the SGGS that are taken as literal. There is a bit of intentional separation here from some Hindus. </p><p>2. Kanga - This is not only to tend to the Kesh, but is to show care for your appearance. As a social creature you should not look like a wild one. There is a bit of intentional separation here again from some Hindus. </p><p>3. Kara - A reminder of your (slave like) devotion to God (and God's Will) and a reminder to do good with your hands. Over all not a bad thing and one of the easiest of the 5 Ks.</p><p>4. Kachera - Basically underwear (hardcore will go old school in style). No big deal here. Must have been a bigger deal when fewer people were wearing underwear. </p><p>5. The Kirpan - My favorite. This one has some otherwise traditional Sikhs saying it "represents..." and can be a fancy butter knife basically. I think that is funny. Of all the Ks it is the one that makes the most sense and yet is sometimes marginalized as being simply symbolic. It is the "Hand of Mercy". When carrying the kirpan it is your duty to stand up for those who are being taken advantage of. You are the Hand of God protecting the helpless and afraid. On a tv show I use to watch a character said that Karma doesn't have hands so sometimes we have to be the hands of Karma. (paraphrased) </p><p>What I like about the Kirpan is alluded to in the Bible. Jesus said to turn the other cheek. That was against ego. However he also said if you don't have a sword, buy one. That is to avoid being a victim. And its presence promotes Ahimsa. </p><p></p><p>With all that being said a true Sikh follows Waheguru to the best of their ever continuing understanding and should not worry overly much about rules and committees setup to make rules and committees. Do not worry about those who do not accept you for who you are because ultimately it is not their approval you should seek.</p><p></p><p>Sat Nam</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ozarks, post: 108367, member: 8851"] Sat Sri Akaal It has been a while since I have weighed in on anything. I've been seeking and understanding more everyday and time tends to slip by. With that said I think I would like to jump in a bit on this one. The truth is Waheguru does not care about your hair, your clothes, your jewelry or such. It is the condition within, and your actions without, that draw the attention of Waheguru. When concerning yourself with "membership requirements" of any group you are seeking their approval and acceptance. If that is what is important I would say that a Western Sikh (maybe there should be a term "Western Sikh" instead of "White Sikh") should adopt the traditional styles that are popular or orthodox to the Sikh community at large. And should not worry about the opinions of others. This in spite of the fact that you are concerned with the opinions of others. In this case it is the opinions with those you would identify yourself with instead of your work/friend/school peers. Even then there is an odd bit of what is what with the 5 Ks. All of these are well known but I'm on a roll and your still reading so I will elaborate. 1. Kesh - The biggie. It seems like that is the biggest hangup with some people. Why? That is a good question. It stems from some allegorical lines in the SGGS that are taken as literal. There is a bit of intentional separation here from some Hindus. 2. Kanga - This is not only to tend to the Kesh, but is to show care for your appearance. As a social creature you should not look like a wild one. There is a bit of intentional separation here again from some Hindus. 3. Kara - A reminder of your (slave like) devotion to God (and God's Will) and a reminder to do good with your hands. Over all not a bad thing and one of the easiest of the 5 Ks. 4. Kachera - Basically underwear (hardcore will go old school in style). No big deal here. Must have been a bigger deal when fewer people were wearing underwear. 5. The Kirpan - My favorite. This one has some otherwise traditional Sikhs saying it "represents..." and can be a fancy butter knife basically. I think that is funny. Of all the Ks it is the one that makes the most sense and yet is sometimes marginalized as being simply symbolic. It is the "Hand of Mercy". When carrying the kirpan it is your duty to stand up for those who are being taken advantage of. You are the Hand of God protecting the helpless and afraid. On a tv show I use to watch a character said that Karma doesn't have hands so sometimes we have to be the hands of Karma. (paraphrased) What I like about the Kirpan is alluded to in the Bible. Jesus said to turn the other cheek. That was against ego. However he also said if you don't have a sword, buy one. That is to avoid being a victim. And its presence promotes Ahimsa. With all that being said a true Sikh follows Waheguru to the best of their ever continuing understanding and should not worry overly much about rules and committees setup to make rules and committees. Do not worry about those who do not accept you for who you are because ultimately it is not their approval you should seek. Sat Nam [/QUOTE]
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