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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: 170161" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Diversity education needed to fight ignorance in our nation </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>Published: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 12:45 AM </strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>By Patriot-News Op-Ed </strong></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><img src="http://media.pennlive.com/editorials/photo/11487525-small.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><span style="color: Red">By Amarpreet Ghuman</span></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy">During a time in which diversity and multiculturalism have never been more prevalent, in a country where individuals of a multitude of ethnicities hold political offices, we must ask ourselves, what is the American identity? </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy">There is no image that better represents the American people other than the American flag. Stars and stripes unite together in the glorious red, white and blue colors to embody the American identity of strength, courage and valor. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">In a land that promises citizens and immigrants the dream of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, generations of hard-working families have come together to provide the American people with security and freedom. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of assembly, to name a few, and most importantly, the freedom to receive a free education in good public schools. It is education that has brought this nation to be so culturally accepting and diverse through the years. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Since the time our nation gained independence, citizens of a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds have worked side by side to defend the nation in times of need, build the roads and railroads that are the backbone of the nation’s infrastructure and farm the lands that feed the American people themselves. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Following the recent tragedies in Oak Tree, Wis., and Aurora, Colo., the unity and support displayed by the American people have been shining lights that have kept our morale strong and allowed this nation to continue to flourish. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Despite hate crimes being targeted toward one group of people, all of humanity suffers the consequences of the ignorant. Education is the only way we can fight ignorance. It is imperative that diversity education be instituted in school curriculum for us to learn about foreign traditions and beliefs. For our future to be one that embodies cultural awareness and acceptance, we must start at our roots, at the elementary, middle and high school levels of education. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Unless our children know about one another’s backgrounds, ignorance and hatred will continue to exist and unfortunately, threaten innocent American lives. Recently, the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wis., was a target of ignorance, which cost the lives of six people. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Sikhism is a progressive religion that advocates equality and selflessness. Being a relatively younger religion that is about 500 years old, Sikhism was established around unifying values such as gender equality and equal rights and respect for all, irrespective of one’s caste, ethnicity, culture, religion or level of education — the same rights granted to us by the Constitution. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Every service at Sikh temples works to unite communities, as everybody is invited and welcomed to enjoy the free meals that are given out at the conclusion of the services called “langar.” </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy">Equally as important are the Sikh principles of hard work and sharing one’s wealth. In order to support the community we live in and interact with every day, Sikhs are adamant about giving back and donating to charity. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Going hand in hand with Sikh values, people such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett also have set a leading example for the American people in terms of donating to support the well-being of humanity. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">The success of our nation is directly related to the amount we support one another. As fellow Americans we need to use this opportunity to get to know our neighbors, classmates and co-workers who bring their diverse backgrounds to this country and work toward a better and brighter America. We must educate one another about our cultures, religions and beliefs and realize that we are all neighbors collectively working toward a better future for our children. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">The display of strength and unity at the numerous vigils that have taken place in the last few weeks is the epitome of what we are capable of. Now is the time for us to learn that Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu don’t bring us apart. Rather, they bring years of history and knowledge together to create one rich, warm and accepting American culture. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">Let us all unite under the American flag and live by the nation’s motto: E Pluribus Unum. </span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><em><strong>Amarpreet Ghuman of Lebanon is a practicing Sikh.</strong></em> </span></p><p> <span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy">© 2012 PennLive.com. All rights reserved.</span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"></span></p><p><span style="color: Navy"><strong>source:</strong> <a href="http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2012/08/diversity_education_needed_to.html" target="_blank">http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2012/08/diversity_education_needed_to.html</a></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 170161, member: 884"] [COLOR="Navy"][B][SIZE="5"]Diversity education needed to fight ignorance in our nation [/SIZE] Published: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 12:45 AM By Patriot-News Op-Ed [/B] [IMG]http://media.pennlive.com/editorials/photo/11487525-small.jpg[/IMG] [COLOR="Red"]By Amarpreet Ghuman[/COLOR] During a time in which diversity and multiculturalism have never been more prevalent, in a country where individuals of a multitude of ethnicities hold political offices, we must ask ourselves, what is the American identity? There is no image that better represents the American people other than the American flag. Stars and stripes unite together in the glorious red, white and blue colors to embody the American identity of strength, courage and valor. In a land that promises citizens and immigrants the dream of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, generations of hard-working families have come together to provide the American people with security and freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of assembly, to name a few, and most importantly, the freedom to receive a free education in good public schools. It is education that has brought this nation to be so culturally accepting and diverse through the years. Since the time our nation gained independence, citizens of a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds have worked side by side to defend the nation in times of need, build the roads and railroads that are the backbone of the nation’s infrastructure and farm the lands that feed the American people themselves. Following the recent tragedies in Oak Tree, Wis., and Aurora, Colo., the unity and support displayed by the American people have been shining lights that have kept our morale strong and allowed this nation to continue to flourish. Despite hate crimes being targeted toward one group of people, all of humanity suffers the consequences of the ignorant. Education is the only way we can fight ignorance. It is imperative that diversity education be instituted in school curriculum for us to learn about foreign traditions and beliefs. For our future to be one that embodies cultural awareness and acceptance, we must start at our roots, at the elementary, middle and high school levels of education. Unless our children know about one another’s backgrounds, ignorance and hatred will continue to exist and unfortunately, threaten innocent American lives. Recently, the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wis., was a target of ignorance, which cost the lives of six people. Sikhism is a progressive religion that advocates equality and selflessness. Being a relatively younger religion that is about 500 years old, Sikhism was established around unifying values such as gender equality and equal rights and respect for all, irrespective of one’s caste, ethnicity, culture, religion or level of education — the same rights granted to us by the Constitution. Every service at Sikh temples works to unite communities, as everybody is invited and welcomed to enjoy the free meals that are given out at the conclusion of the services called “langar.” Equally as important are the Sikh principles of hard work and sharing one’s wealth. In order to support the community we live in and interact with every day, Sikhs are adamant about giving back and donating to charity. Going hand in hand with Sikh values, people such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett also have set a leading example for the American people in terms of donating to support the well-being of humanity. The success of our nation is directly related to the amount we support one another. As fellow Americans we need to use this opportunity to get to know our neighbors, classmates and co-workers who bring their diverse backgrounds to this country and work toward a better and brighter America. We must educate one another about our cultures, religions and beliefs and realize that we are all neighbors collectively working toward a better future for our children. The display of strength and unity at the numerous vigils that have taken place in the last few weeks is the epitome of what we are capable of. Now is the time for us to learn that Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu don’t bring us apart. Rather, they bring years of history and knowledge together to create one rich, warm and accepting American culture. Let us all unite under the American flag and live by the nation’s motto: E Pluribus Unum. [I][B]Amarpreet Ghuman of Lebanon is a practicing Sikh.[/B][/I] © 2012 PennLive.com. All rights reserved. [B]source:[/B] [url]http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2012/08/diversity_education_needed_to.html[/url][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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