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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="Original" data-source="post: 201618" data-attributes="member: 14400"><p>Dear Harry</p><p></p><p>Allow me to say a little on you making choices, some of which were calculated and some perhaps, random. And, as a result, you holding yourself responsible for all that has transpired to date.</p><p></p><p>Given that we're all made of "atoms" and accept the general theory of relativity, then:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">if atoms behave deterministically [clockwork], then we too must be fully determined, and</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">we must share the same fate as the rest of the universe.</li> </ol><p>When we look inside our brains, we find similar sort of mix, interconnected neurons, whose behaviour is governed by their underlying molecular structure, which in turn obeys the strict laws of quantum mechanics. If this be the case then how can we make free choices and be held responsible?</p><p></p><p>This is where Baba Nanak comes into the equation as a guide to help us understand the mechanistically arrangement of the universe [<strong>gur ka shabd ko virla bhuja SGGSJ p120, meaning, one light few know].</strong> And, it is to this intent and purpose Sikhism points clearly. Says Nanak, everything has an ultimate end or purpose towards which it will inevitably develop. Humans and their society have in deed an ultimate state of perfection to which they must naturally approximate and towards which they must necessarily strive and that "hakum" is an essential command for precipitating this end.</p><p></p><p>The importance of spiritual heights of human nature is as powerful as its instinctual depths. The focuses is on the specific human phenomena, that is, humankind's desire to find and fulfil a meaning in their life. Like you, sizeable population's "will" to meaning of life is frustrated on a worldwide scale. Ever more people are haunted by a feeling of meaninglessness which is often accompanied by a feeling of emptiness. Classic example of which was you last night, walking out and then having a sense of guilt as a result. This is indicative of a loss of interest in those around you. Apathy in my view, betrays a lack of the initiative to do something, to change something, in which case sudden or immediate exertion of the right effort with the right attitude is required.</p><p></p><p>It is a prerogative and privilege for you to quest for a meaning to your life and to question whether such a meaning exists after all, for no other creature known to humankind asks such a question. Meaning to life may be formed from suffering, guilt or whatever and that is the very reason why life remains potentially meaningful in spite of all the doom n gloom.</p><p></p><p>Besides; you're not alone, for among the affluent, fifth of humanity who have the good fortune to the fruits of global economy another form of poverty is on the rise, the poverty of the spirit.</p><p></p><p>Let us thank SPN for rounding us up to an amazing congregation where the <strong>"shabd is guru"</strong> and we the riders n runners benefit enormously. Moreover, the fact that we the usual suspects are regularly sniffing around SPN for the word is enough to suggest Guru is close and soon the coconut Harry will become a desi Hari.</p><p></p><p>Speak soon - and forgive for errors, omissions or distasteful content. Spoke to you from my heart as a younger brother.</p><p></p><p>Thank you !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Original, post: 201618, member: 14400"] Dear Harry Allow me to say a little on you making choices, some of which were calculated and some perhaps, random. And, as a result, you holding yourself responsible for all that has transpired to date. Given that we're all made of "atoms" and accept the general theory of relativity, then: [LIST=1] [*]if atoms behave deterministically [clockwork], then we too must be fully determined, and [*]we must share the same fate as the rest of the universe. [/LIST] When we look inside our brains, we find similar sort of mix, interconnected neurons, whose behaviour is governed by their underlying molecular structure, which in turn obeys the strict laws of quantum mechanics. If this be the case then how can we make free choices and be held responsible? This is where Baba Nanak comes into the equation as a guide to help us understand the mechanistically arrangement of the universe [[B]gur ka shabd ko virla bhuja SGGSJ p120, meaning, one light few know].[/B] And, it is to this intent and purpose Sikhism points clearly. Says Nanak, everything has an ultimate end or purpose towards which it will inevitably develop. Humans and their society have in deed an ultimate state of perfection to which they must naturally approximate and towards which they must necessarily strive and that "hakum" is an essential command for precipitating this end. The importance of spiritual heights of human nature is as powerful as its instinctual depths. The focuses is on the specific human phenomena, that is, humankind's desire to find and fulfil a meaning in their life. Like you, sizeable population's "will" to meaning of life is frustrated on a worldwide scale. Ever more people are haunted by a feeling of meaninglessness which is often accompanied by a feeling of emptiness. Classic example of which was you last night, walking out and then having a sense of guilt as a result. This is indicative of a loss of interest in those around you. Apathy in my view, betrays a lack of the initiative to do something, to change something, in which case sudden or immediate exertion of the right effort with the right attitude is required. It is a prerogative and privilege for you to quest for a meaning to your life and to question whether such a meaning exists after all, for no other creature known to humankind asks such a question. Meaning to life may be formed from suffering, guilt or whatever and that is the very reason why life remains potentially meaningful in spite of all the doom n gloom. Besides; you're not alone, for among the affluent, fifth of humanity who have the good fortune to the fruits of global economy another form of poverty is on the rise, the poverty of the spirit. Let us thank SPN for rounding us up to an amazing congregation where the [B]"shabd is guru"[/B] and we the riders n runners benefit enormously. Moreover, the fact that we the usual suspects are regularly sniffing around SPN for the word is enough to suggest Guru is close and soon the coconut Harry will become a desi Hari. Speak soon - and forgive for errors, omissions or distasteful content. Spoke to you from my heart as a younger brother. Thank you ! [/QUOTE]
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