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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="vasingh" data-source="post: 47480" data-attributes="member: 2606"><p>Dear friends,</p><p>Sat shri Akal</p><p>Follwing is an interesting article appearing in the Times of India editorial page on Nov2. I am sure many of you have read it. I would like our leaders to comment on this important issue. Idea is to help our future generations in getting a balanced view. Unfortunately our leadrs are not interested in solving problems faced by young sikh boys and girls in this fast changing World. This may be a good opportunity.</p><p> </p><p> Quote </p><p> </p><p>Beyond the Veil </p><p></p><p></p><p>Religious symbols are becoming cultural accessories </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Globalisation is bringing about something of a shake-out. It offers people new identities, yet they may aggressively reassert their old identities in reaction to this. According to reports, Sikh youth are shedding the turban and shaving off their locks in Punjab, but not so much in other states such as UP or MP. The paradox is should there be an explicit ban on the turban, as there is in France, religious identity is endangered and sporting one becomes a sign of protest. But wherever choice exists cross-fertilisation will happen and global fashions are likely to hold sway. Sikh youth are shaving their heads and tattooing them, following avant-garde punk style. Conversely, Hindus are taking to the turban in Punjab, while non-Sikh cadets posted to Sikh regiments grow beards and long hair. Something similar is afoot with respect to the veil. Some Muslim women have taken to the veil as a sign of Islamic identity. There’s nothing wrong with this, but Shabana Azmi too is right when she says it can’t be compulsory. When Syed Bukhari describes her as a “nachne gane wali aurat” not authorised to make such statements, it’s an ad hominem attack that betrays Bukhari’s own casteist mentality. According to this outlook certain human beings are destined to do certain things and shouldn’t overstep their limits, while only clerics can interpret religion. </p><p> As a matter of fact quite a few Muslim clerics, most notably Kalbe Sadiq, senior vice-chairman of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, have defended Azmi’s statements. According to reformers, nowhere does the Qur’an enjoin the veil on Muslim women, and Sadiq has declared Islam to be against “Talibani purdah”. This is the beginning of a healthy debate and Islam, which lacks a Pope or a centralised hierarchy, offers plenty of room for it. It’s in sync with the casteist mentality to say that certain types of people can only wear certain kinds of garb, but identity can’t be made into a straitjacket. Today people are choosing, much like everything else in their lives, their religious identities. Madonna and rap singers have worn the cross as a fashion accessory rather than to show a devout state of mind. The one-size-fits-all religion that most clergy practised is no longer in sync with a world where even basic necessities like a toaster can be personalised. One can adopt a personal guru much as one chooses a trainer. And faith is not necessarily indicated by outward signs. The Sikh without a turban may prefer a more contemporary facade and yet be a faithful follower of the tenets of Sikhism.</p><p> </p><p>Unquote.</p><p> </p><p>Kind regards,</p><p>Va Singh</p><p>++ </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>----------------------------------------</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vasingh, post: 47480, member: 2606"] Dear friends, Sat shri Akal Follwing is an interesting article appearing in the Times of India editorial page on Nov2. I am sure many of you have read it. I would like our leaders to comment on this important issue. Idea is to help our future generations in getting a balanced view. Unfortunately our leadrs are not interested in solving problems faced by young sikh boys and girls in this fast changing World. This may be a good opportunity. Quote Beyond the Veil Religious symbols are becoming cultural accessories Globalisation is bringing about something of a shake-out. It offers people new identities, yet they may aggressively reassert their old identities in reaction to this. According to reports, Sikh youth are shedding the turban and shaving off their locks in Punjab, but not so much in other states such as UP or MP. The paradox is should there be an explicit ban on the turban, as there is in France, religious identity is endangered and sporting one becomes a sign of protest. But wherever choice exists cross-fertilisation will happen and global fashions are likely to hold sway. Sikh youth are shaving their heads and tattooing them, following avant-garde punk style. Conversely, Hindus are taking to the turban in Punjab, while non-Sikh cadets posted to Sikh regiments grow beards and long hair. Something similar is afoot with respect to the veil. Some Muslim women have taken to the veil as a sign of Islamic identity. There’s nothing wrong with this, but Shabana Azmi too is right when she says it can’t be compulsory. When Syed Bukhari describes her as a “nachne gane wali aurat” not authorised to make such statements, it’s an ad hominem attack that betrays Bukhari’s own casteist mentality. According to this outlook certain human beings are destined to do certain things and shouldn’t overstep their limits, while only clerics can interpret religion. As a matter of fact quite a few Muslim clerics, most notably Kalbe Sadiq, senior vice-chairman of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, have defended Azmi’s statements. According to reformers, nowhere does the Qur’an enjoin the veil on Muslim women, and Sadiq has declared Islam to be against “Talibani purdah”. This is the beginning of a healthy debate and Islam, which lacks a Pope or a centralised hierarchy, offers plenty of room for it. It’s in sync with the casteist mentality to say that certain types of people can only wear certain kinds of garb, but identity can’t be made into a straitjacket. Today people are choosing, much like everything else in their lives, their religious identities. Madonna and rap singers have worn the cross as a fashion accessory rather than to show a devout state of mind. The one-size-fits-all religion that most clergy practised is no longer in sync with a world where even basic necessities like a toaster can be personalised. One can adopt a personal guru much as one chooses a trainer. And faith is not necessarily indicated by outward signs. The Sikh without a turban may prefer a more contemporary facade and yet be a faithful follower of the tenets of Sikhism. Unquote. Kind regards, Va Singh ++ ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- [/QUOTE]
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