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Gurbani (14-53)
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Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
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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)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
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Thintteen (343-344)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
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Chhant (435-462)
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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)
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Gurbani (537-556)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
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Gurbani (1352-53)
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
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Mundavanee Mehl 5
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<blockquote data-quote="SSingh11" data-source="post: 142375" data-attributes="member: 14799"><p><strong>Highlights</strong>:</p><p></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <strong>Sikh Community of East Africa joins hands with UNITED SIKHS to establish "Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank" in Nairobi<br /> </strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> <strong>UNITED SIKHS enters into agreement with Red Cross Society of Kenya to work on local relief work</strong></li> </ul><p> NAIROBI, KENYA: On January 22, 2011, UNITED SIKHS set up the first SRI GURU NANAK FOOD BANK in Kenya in response to a severe drought ravaging the nation. The food bank was inaugurated at the Vice President's Office by Her Excellency Pauline Kalonzo, and is supported by the local Sikh Sangat and organizations. Her Excellency Pauline Kalonzo presented a check for <span style="color: #000000">100,000</span> Kenyan shillings in support of the effort and stated, "The initiative of Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank is much needed and will receive our full support. The people of Kenya appreciate that UNITED SIKHS is working with us for a better future for our children." </p><p></p><p> The Inaugural day stock at the Food Bank was more than 15 Tons at a cost of over 1,000,000 Kenyan Shillings and included:</p><p></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maize meal - 50 bags (1 Bag = 90 kg)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rice - 30 bags</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Red Beans - 25 bags</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sugar - 50 bags</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Salt - 25 bags</li> </ul><p> Sikh Sangat of Kenya was present at the launch of the food bank along with the UNITED SIKHS team. East Africa Ramgharia Board President Manjit Singh stated that "This endeavor by UNITED SIKHS is a welcome step in the right direction. The Sikh community in East Africa extends support for our fellow countrymen in need." UNITED SIKHS Kenya Director Jaswinder Kaur stated, "The Sikh community of East Africa hopes that the first Guru Nanak Food Bank in Nairobi will lead to many more in the future in different parts of the world."</p><p></p><p>The Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank is a result of meetings that a team of Senior Directors of UNITED SIKHS held with government officials in Kenya. The need of the hour in Africa is a proactive approach by grassroots humanitarian relief organizations to help people access the basic amenities of life. Local involvement is a must to achieve sustainable results in eradicating persistent lack of the primary human needs of food, water, and shelter. UNITED SIKHS has hence entered into an understanding with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and other organizations that work with local communities. Our approach is based on guiding principles of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). </p><p></p><p></p><p> Several United Nations agencies including United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are collaborating with Kenya Red Cross (KRC) to scale up early response interventions like the provision of water boreholes, water trucking, de-stocking and other livelihood support to vulnerable areas to mitigate the impact of drought. UNITED SIKHS work on water boreholes benefiting nearly 15,000 people was reported in our Press release <a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-10-01-2011-00.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800080">"This Time for Africa"</span></a> on 10/01/2011.</p><p></p><p>The food bank, a legacy of the Sikh Gurus, does much more than satiate hunger for those in need. Food shortages lead to many issues that at first glance may not seem related. OCHA Kenya lists some of them as experienced in Kenya: </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Tensions soar within and along the Kenya/Somalia border as communities move in search of water and pasture for livestock.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> High levels of drought induced livestock mortality in pastoral areas</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Outbreak of livestock diseases PPR, CCPP and small pox</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Alarming level of water shortage for both livestock and human use</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Increasing health concerns for populations - Malnutrition and Anaemia, both of which affect pregnant or lactating mothers and their children most, are on the rise</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Conflicts over scarce resources increase the risk of women/girls experiencing sexual abuse and gender based violence (GBV) and vulnerability to sexual exploitation</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Increased risk of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and measles spreading due to movement of people in search of water and food</li> </ul><p> We stem many problems at the root by the simple act of providing food and water for the masses. Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Director, USA, states "When you feed an individual, you assist a family. When you assist a family you assist a community. When you assist a community you assist a nation. When you assist a nation you change the world." Change the world with a gesture as simple as feeding a child! All it takes is 130 Kenyan Shillings a day to feed a child in Kenya. </p><p></p><p>This amounts to just $2 per child! <a href="http://unitedsikhs.org/donate.php" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SSingh11, post: 142375, member: 14799"] [B]Highlights[/B]: [LIST] [*] [B]Sikh Community of East Africa joins hands with UNITED SIKHS to establish "Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank" in Nairobi [/B] [*] [B]UNITED SIKHS enters into agreement with Red Cross Society of Kenya to work on local relief work[/B] [/LIST] NAIROBI, KENYA: On January 22, 2011, UNITED SIKHS set up the first SRI GURU NANAK FOOD BANK in Kenya in response to a severe drought ravaging the nation. The food bank was inaugurated at the Vice President's Office by Her Excellency Pauline Kalonzo, and is supported by the local Sikh Sangat and organizations. Her Excellency Pauline Kalonzo presented a check for [COLOR=#000000]100,000[/COLOR] Kenyan shillings in support of the effort and stated, "The initiative of Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank is much needed and will receive our full support. The people of Kenya appreciate that UNITED SIKHS is working with us for a better future for our children." The Inaugural day stock at the Food Bank was more than 15 Tons at a cost of over 1,000,000 Kenyan Shillings and included: [LIST] [*]Maize meal - 50 bags (1 Bag = 90 kg) [*]Rice - 30 bags [*]Red Beans - 25 bags [*]Sugar - 50 bags [*]Salt - 25 bags [/LIST] Sikh Sangat of Kenya was present at the launch of the food bank along with the UNITED SIKHS team. East Africa Ramgharia Board President Manjit Singh stated that "This endeavor by UNITED SIKHS is a welcome step in the right direction. The Sikh community in East Africa extends support for our fellow countrymen in need." UNITED SIKHS Kenya Director Jaswinder Kaur stated, "The Sikh community of East Africa hopes that the first Guru Nanak Food Bank in Nairobi will lead to many more in the future in different parts of the world." The Sri Guru Nanak Food Bank is a result of meetings that a team of Senior Directors of UNITED SIKHS held with government officials in Kenya. The need of the hour in Africa is a proactive approach by grassroots humanitarian relief organizations to help people access the basic amenities of life. Local involvement is a must to achieve sustainable results in eradicating persistent lack of the primary human needs of food, water, and shelter. UNITED SIKHS has hence entered into an understanding with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and other organizations that work with local communities. Our approach is based on guiding principles of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). Several United Nations agencies including United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are collaborating with Kenya Red Cross (KRC) to scale up early response interventions like the provision of water boreholes, water trucking, de-stocking and other livelihood support to vulnerable areas to mitigate the impact of drought. UNITED SIKHS work on water boreholes benefiting nearly 15,000 people was reported in our Press release [URL="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-10-01-2011-00.html"][COLOR=#800080]"This Time for Africa"[/COLOR][/URL] on 10/01/2011. The food bank, a legacy of the Sikh Gurus, does much more than satiate hunger for those in need. Food shortages lead to many issues that at first glance may not seem related. OCHA Kenya lists some of them as experienced in Kenya: [LIST] [*] Tensions soar within and along the Kenya/Somalia border as communities move in search of water and pasture for livestock. [*] High levels of drought induced livestock mortality in pastoral areas [*] Outbreak of livestock diseases PPR, CCPP and small pox [*] Alarming level of water shortage for both livestock and human use [*] Increasing health concerns for populations - Malnutrition and Anaemia, both of which affect pregnant or lactating mothers and their children most, are on the rise [*] Conflicts over scarce resources increase the risk of women/girls experiencing sexual abuse and gender based violence (GBV) and vulnerability to sexual exploitation [*] Increased risk of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and measles spreading due to movement of people in search of water and food [/LIST] We stem many problems at the root by the simple act of providing food and water for the masses. Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Director, USA, states "When you feed an individual, you assist a family. When you assist a family you assist a community. When you assist a community you assist a nation. When you assist a nation you change the world." Change the world with a gesture as simple as feeding a child! All it takes is 130 Kenyan Shillings a day to feed a child in Kenya. This amounts to just $2 per child! [URL="http://unitedsikhs.org/donate.php"]CLICK HERE[/URL] TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION [/QUOTE]
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