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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="Inderjeet Kaur" data-source="post: 156328" data-attributes="member: 16531"><p><em><strong>FOLLOW UP:</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Michigan ‘Bullying OK If Religiously Motivated’ Bill to Be Amended</strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p><em><strong></strong></em>The Michigan anti-bullying law into which locals Republicans put in a clause, introduced in secret, allowing a cop out for anyone who can provide a religious or moral reason for their action is to be amended, reports say.</p><p></p><p>According to state Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing), whose recorded comments on the clause in the State Legislature went viral on YouTube, the clause will be removed before the bill becomes law.</p><p></p><p>She made the comments to Michigan Live following a meeting with Republicans.</p><p></p><p>“It looks like they are poised to do that,” she said. “I’m glad to say that there are people on both sides of the aisle that believe that we should not legitimize excuses for tormenting a student in school.”</p><p></p><p>Key Republicans had already backed away from the clause.</p><p></p><p>Rep. Phil Potvin (R-Cadillac) told MIRS that his bullying bill in the Michigan House Education Committee won’t have a religious and moral exemption like the Senate-passed bill.</p><p></p><p>“Absolutely not,” Potvin said. “Why should it? We’re talking about everyone.”</p><p></p><p>House Education Chair Paul Scott told MIRS that the language caught him off-guard.</p><p></p><p>“It doesn’t strike me that a religious person would ever need to bully,” Scott said.</p><p></p><p>Whitmer had accused Republicans of creating a “license to bully” with the clause.</p><p></p><p>“Frankly, no one I talked to has any idea what the Senate Republicans were thinking when they decided to put this language in. We need to protect our kids. In the name and memory of Matt Epling, we need to do the right thing,” Whitmer said.</p><p></p><p>The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, told ABC:</p><p></p><p>“There were some caucus members who worried that if a child stood up in sex education class or speech class and made a statement: ‘In my religion, I don’t believe in gay marriage,’ or something, they didn’t want the child to be evicted from school for just making a statement.</p><p></p><p>“Nothing in the bill is intended that the child could confront another child and abuse them in any way. I wouldn’t have a problem with some of the language being removed as long as it was very clear that a student’s First Amendment rights were protected. … There is no intent on my part to justify bullying, in any form.”</p><p></p><p>The bill may also be amended further to cover cyberbullying. Kevin Epling, the father of Matt, said:</p><p></p><p>“I think there needs to be stronger language on cyberbullying and there needs to be stronger language on reporting, all the way to the state level,” he said. “Students are attacking each other 24/7.”</p><p></p><p>Michigan Senate Democrats have released a video with Michigan students speaking out against the ‘religious or moral reason’ clause.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Read more: <a href="http://www.care2.com/causes/michigan-bullying-ok-if-religiously-motivated-bill-to-be-amended-video.html#ixzz1dK9TyOQr" target="_blank">http://www.care2.com/causes/michigan-bullying-ok-if-religiously-motivated-bill-to-be-amended-video.html#ixzz1dK9TyOQr</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqQ2RXnsfM&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Michigan's Children Speak Out Against Republican Pro-Bullying Legislation - YouTube</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Inderjeet Kaur, post: 156328, member: 16531"] [I][B]FOLLOW UP: Michigan ‘Bullying OK If Religiously Motivated’ Bill to Be Amended [/B][/I]The Michigan anti-bullying law into which locals Republicans put in a clause, introduced in secret, allowing a cop out for anyone who can provide a religious or moral reason for their action is to be amended, reports say. According to state Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing), whose recorded comments on the clause in the State Legislature went viral on YouTube, the clause will be removed before the bill becomes law. She made the comments to Michigan Live following a meeting with Republicans. “It looks like they are poised to do that,” she said. “I’m glad to say that there are people on both sides of the aisle that believe that we should not legitimize excuses for tormenting a student in school.” Key Republicans had already backed away from the clause. Rep. Phil Potvin (R-Cadillac) told MIRS that his bullying bill in the Michigan House Education Committee won’t have a religious and moral exemption like the Senate-passed bill. “Absolutely not,” Potvin said. “Why should it? We’re talking about everyone.” House Education Chair Paul Scott told MIRS that the language caught him off-guard. “It doesn’t strike me that a religious person would ever need to bully,” Scott said. Whitmer had accused Republicans of creating a “license to bully” with the clause. “Frankly, no one I talked to has any idea what the Senate Republicans were thinking when they decided to put this language in. We need to protect our kids. In the name and memory of Matt Epling, we need to do the right thing,” Whitmer said. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, told ABC: “There were some caucus members who worried that if a child stood up in sex education class or speech class and made a statement: ‘In my religion, I don’t believe in gay marriage,’ or something, they didn’t want the child to be evicted from school for just making a statement. “Nothing in the bill is intended that the child could confront another child and abuse them in any way. I wouldn’t have a problem with some of the language being removed as long as it was very clear that a student’s First Amendment rights were protected. … There is no intent on my part to justify bullying, in any form.” The bill may also be amended further to cover cyberbullying. Kevin Epling, the father of Matt, said: “I think there needs to be stronger language on cyberbullying and there needs to be stronger language on reporting, all the way to the state level,” he said. “Students are attacking each other 24/7.” Michigan Senate Democrats have released a video with Michigan students speaking out against the ‘religious or moral reason’ clause. Read more: [URL]http://www.care2.com/causes/michigan-bullying-ok-if-religiously-motivated-bill-to-be-amended-video.html#ixzz1dK9TyOQr[/URL] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqQ2RXnsfM&feature=player_embedded"]Michigan's Children Speak Out Against Republican Pro-Bullying Legislation - YouTube[/url] [/QUOTE]
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