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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="namjiwankaur" data-source="post: 171168" data-attributes="member: 13793"><p>Gurfateh</p><p></p><p>Rory ji </p><p></p><p>I actually think you're asking the same questions Guru Nanak asked about Islam and Hinduism and those who practiced those religions.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You are right about how some websites present their religions, but what bothers me are those kind of sites like islamophobes make on Islam. I think once a religion has tens of thousands of followers, chances are sects will be created. I don't think that has to do with any flaw in the religion. It is just that people all have different personalities. Some are drawn to one aspect; others to other aspects. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I had a bit of an awakening several weeks ago when I realized the religions weren't the problem I was having with religion. The problem was me. I was too black and white & I was waiting for the "dream come true" religion that I would be completely in synch with. I suddenly learned that isn't going to happen. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I went through it with several religions I explored.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is culture. Sikhi doesn't teach these things, but culture has as much of an effect on a person as their religions do. IE: Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims from the same area of the world participate in honor killing. Islam doesn't condone it and Sikhism doesn't condone it. I assume Hinduism doesn't either.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Personally, I am influenced by all the religions I've explored. I also am taking my time before I sacrifice it all for the sake of Sikhism. At this point in my journey Sikhi is just what I needed as a Sufi who is deeply connected to the Sacred Feminine. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think this is happening in many religions. There are secular Jews who feel only ethnically Jewish. Same with Islam. I see it something similar happening with Christianity in the US. And I am sure there are many who are Sikh by name only. This also has very little to do with Sikhism. Its human nature.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I can only answer for myself at this point.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I wrote earlier how I thought in the beginnning, "If Sikhi is against ritual, why are there so many rituals? What is meant by the 5K?" For years, I rejected Sikhism because of it.</p><p></p><p>I don't think Sikhi teaches to be free of ritual, but to perform all those rituals prayerfully. And don't think that God only accepts the prayers of, for example, a Muslim who faces Mecca. I think Guru asks us to put feet on our faith. Don't just go through the motions. </p><p></p><p>I also think religion is much more complicated in practice than on paper.</p><p></p><p>I am glad you asked the question so we can follow the replies we find. Someone told me recently to look at religions and rituals as suggestions not commands. And to remember it isn't about religion...its about God by whatever Name you call him or her.</p><p></p><p>Sikhi seems more flexible in theory, but remember that people are not always flexible. So a flexible person who is Sikhi will be a flexible Sikh. An inflexible person who is a Sikh will be an inflexible Sikh. But how flexible we are is almost always a personality trait not a spiritual belief (though ppl can be very flexible or inflexible about their spiritual beliefs just like they are in the rest of their lives.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for bring up such a good topic. I am looking forward to reading all the replies.kaurhug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="namjiwankaur, post: 171168, member: 13793"] Gurfateh Rory ji I actually think you're asking the same questions Guru Nanak asked about Islam and Hinduism and those who practiced those religions. You are right about how some websites present their religions, but what bothers me are those kind of sites like islamophobes make on Islam. I think once a religion has tens of thousands of followers, chances are sects will be created. I don't think that has to do with any flaw in the religion. It is just that people all have different personalities. Some are drawn to one aspect; others to other aspects. I had a bit of an awakening several weeks ago when I realized the religions weren't the problem I was having with religion. The problem was me. I was too black and white & I was waiting for the "dream come true" religion that I would be completely in synch with. I suddenly learned that isn't going to happen. I went through it with several religions I explored. This is culture. Sikhi doesn't teach these things, but culture has as much of an effect on a person as their religions do. IE: Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims from the same area of the world participate in honor killing. Islam doesn't condone it and Sikhism doesn't condone it. I assume Hinduism doesn't either. Personally, I am influenced by all the religions I've explored. I also am taking my time before I sacrifice it all for the sake of Sikhism. At this point in my journey Sikhi is just what I needed as a Sufi who is deeply connected to the Sacred Feminine. I think this is happening in many religions. There are secular Jews who feel only ethnically Jewish. Same with Islam. I see it something similar happening with Christianity in the US. And I am sure there are many who are Sikh by name only. This also has very little to do with Sikhism. Its human nature. I can only answer for myself at this point. I wrote earlier how I thought in the beginnning, "If Sikhi is against ritual, why are there so many rituals? What is meant by the 5K?" For years, I rejected Sikhism because of it. I don't think Sikhi teaches to be free of ritual, but to perform all those rituals prayerfully. And don't think that God only accepts the prayers of, for example, a Muslim who faces Mecca. I think Guru asks us to put feet on our faith. Don't just go through the motions. I also think religion is much more complicated in practice than on paper. I am glad you asked the question so we can follow the replies we find. Someone told me recently to look at religions and rituals as suggestions not commands. And to remember it isn't about religion...its about God by whatever Name you call him or her. Sikhi seems more flexible in theory, but remember that people are not always flexible. So a flexible person who is Sikhi will be a flexible Sikh. An inflexible person who is a Sikh will be an inflexible Sikh. But how flexible we are is almost always a personality trait not a spiritual belief (though ppl can be very flexible or inflexible about their spiritual beliefs just like they are in the rest of their lives. Thanks for bring up such a good topic. I am looking forward to reading all the replies.kaurhug [/QUOTE]
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