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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="dalsingh" data-source="post: 45372" data-attributes="member: 2883"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">I hope your project goes well, here are some pointers that may be helpful. Hope you enjoy the experience although this is hard to do with academic tasks sometimes! lol</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>4 Historical Events within it's Context</u></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px">1. Founding of religion by Guru Nanak - Look at relationship between Islam and Hinduism at time (ruler subjects). The caste system (very important aspect!). Previous history of Panjab as route taken by invaders for centuries, perhaps being an agricultural area made this important to feed armies i.e. logistics?</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">2. Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5th Guru) - We have the emperor Jahangir's own words on this (he ordered execution), plus Sikh tradition (the two diverge at places).</span></span> This is the turning point in Sikh history from pacifists to a move towards militarisation. Relationship between moghul leaders and Sikhs turn sour.</p><p> </p><p>3. Guru Hargobind's (Guru Arjan's son and the next Guru) skirmishes with imperial troops. Highlighting growing confidence of the community and bitterness towards the murder of the peaceful Guru Arjan. Shakey relationship between Sikhs and Moguls.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="font-size: 12px">4. Birth of Khalsa (1699 AD). Seen by Sikhs as finalisation of the revelation. New baptism ceremony that strikes at caste system and inspires bravery in followers. History changing event (no exaggeration, you'll see).</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>Stories: Highlighting characteristics of Sikhism </u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Guru Nanak and Bhai Lalo the carpenter - Point regarding ostentatious living, honesty and simplicity.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Guru Nanak refuses to throw water towards the sun (at Hardwar i think?) - The futility of rituals without logic</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Bidhi Chand and the stolen horses - pointing at bravery, justice and defiance of tyrannical rulers if needed.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Guru Gobind and the gold bangle thrown in the river - The futility of being excessively attached to wealth. Also the early wisdom of Guru Gobind.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>2 Religious items in the place of worship and its meaning</u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Guru Granth Sahib - More than holy book but eleventh Guru, focal point of Sikh worship and repository of Sikh wisdom as well as other non-Sikh thought. Could perhaps make point that some SIkhs feel that the order to treat it like the next Guru, taken too literally by some.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Langar - Communal kitchen - Representing equality and charity.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>A religious festival and the concepts behind it</u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Vasaikhi - Birth of Khalsa and also pre-Sikh celebration by peasants.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>A ritual and its significance</u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">Amrit ceremony - baptism - Saint soldier concept. breaking of caste and prior beliefs. Belonging to new family, change of surname to Singh, meaning lion. Stirring water with khanda = strength, sugar in water = kindness. All drinking from same bowl = equality, breaking of caste barriers.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>An artefact and its significance</u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">The double edged sword used in amrit ceremony (called a Khanda). Use as a metaphor in Sikhism had long prior history.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>A scriptural text with important </u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>concepts</u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">The Mool Mantar - Guru Nanaks conceptualisation of God. (very short piece)</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><u>A prayer which expresses the devotion </u></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'">I'll let you choose! lol</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalsingh, post: 45372, member: 2883"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Trebuchet MS]I hope your project goes well, here are some pointers that may be helpful. Hope you enjoy the experience although this is hard to do with academic tasks sometimes! lol[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Trebuchet MS][U]4 Historical Events within it's Context[/U][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3]1. Founding of religion by Guru Nanak - Look at relationship between Islam and Hinduism at time (ruler subjects). The caste system (very important aspect!). Previous history of Panjab as route taken by invaders for centuries, perhaps being an agricultural area made this important to feed armies i.e. logistics?[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Trebuchet MS]2. Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5th Guru) - We have the emperor Jahangir's own words on this (he ordered execution), plus Sikh tradition (the two diverge at places).[/FONT][/SIZE] This is the turning point in Sikh history from pacifists to a move towards militarisation. Relationship between moghul leaders and Sikhs turn sour. 3. Guru Hargobind's (Guru Arjan's son and the next Guru) skirmishes with imperial troops. Highlighting growing confidence of the community and bitterness towards the murder of the peaceful Guru Arjan. Shakey relationship between Sikhs and Moguls. [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3]4. Birth of Khalsa (1699 AD). Seen by Sikhs as finalisation of the revelation. New baptism ceremony that strikes at caste system and inspires bravery in followers. History changing event (no exaggeration, you'll see).[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Trebuchet MS] [U]Stories: Highlighting characteristics of Sikhism [/U] Guru Nanak and Bhai Lalo the carpenter - Point regarding ostentatious living, honesty and simplicity. Guru Nanak refuses to throw water towards the sun (at Hardwar i think?) - The futility of rituals without logic Bidhi Chand and the stolen horses - pointing at bravery, justice and defiance of tyrannical rulers if needed. Guru Gobind and the gold bangle thrown in the river - The futility of being excessively attached to wealth. Also the early wisdom of Guru Gobind. [U]2 Religious items in the place of worship and its meaning[/U] Guru Granth Sahib - More than holy book but eleventh Guru, focal point of Sikh worship and repository of Sikh wisdom as well as other non-Sikh thought. Could perhaps make point that some SIkhs feel that the order to treat it like the next Guru, taken too literally by some. Langar - Communal kitchen - Representing equality and charity. [U]A religious festival and the concepts behind it[/U] Vasaikhi - Birth of Khalsa and also pre-Sikh celebration by peasants. [U]A ritual and its significance[/U] Amrit ceremony - baptism - Saint soldier concept. breaking of caste and prior beliefs. Belonging to new family, change of surname to Singh, meaning lion. Stirring water with khanda = strength, sugar in water = kindness. All drinking from same bowl = equality, breaking of caste barriers. [U]An artefact and its significance[/U] The double edged sword used in amrit ceremony (called a Khanda). Use as a metaphor in Sikhism had long prior history. [U]A scriptural text with important [/U] [U]concepts[/U] The Mool Mantar - Guru Nanaks conceptualisation of God. (very short piece) [U]A prayer which expresses the devotion [/U] I'll let you choose! lol[/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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