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Composition, Arrangement & Layout
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="Jogindar Singh Kaur" data-source="post: 10196" data-attributes="member: 1327"><p>Waheguruji ka Khalsa, Waheguruji ke Fateh</p><p></p><p>I'm a 42 YO woman who recently converted to Sikhism. I have been with my female partner for 12 years. I've been involved in some very interesting debates around homosexuality and the Sikh religion in many other Sikhi websites, I've done tons of reading & research in this area (professionally I work for an epidemiology researcher, one of the best in her field). I've read this thread with a lot of interest, and I want to sum a few things up I've found in this thread and many others. </p><p></p><p>1. There's nothing inherently anti-homosexual in the SGGS or in any statements or writings of the ten gurus. In fact, there's nothing inherently anti-sexual. </p><p></p><p>2. Sikhism condemns lust (kaam) of course, but you shouldn't confuse lust with sexuality any more than you should confuse eating with gluttony. The definition of "Kaam" is all over the map, but I think we agree on two thing: Sikhs do not have sex until after marriage, and they do not cheat on their spouses.</p><p></p><p>3. It is well-proven in a ton of literature that homosexuality is not a choice. </p><p></p><p>4. That we constantly talk about the SEXUALITY of homosexuals, but we never talk about DEEP LOVE between same-sex partners, and isn't that the crux of marriage? The merging of two souls into one? Perhaps one could argue that homosexuals can't fall in love, but my own experience would negate that argument completely. </p><p></p><p>5. I think we can all agree that being a couple is about far more than sex. Committed couples take care of each other and their children (and as a side note I want to point out that plenty of same-sex couples adopt children, too, or go through a lot to have them in the usual way). Again, I can cite so many examples in my own relationship where being a couple is far more important than "lust." If homosexual sex was only about lust, then my partner would have left me the year I couldn't have sex because I was in far too much pain. Instead, she took exemplary care of me. If it was only about lust, I would have left her for someone I was very sexually attracted to, but I did not because I loved her far too much to hurt that way. </p><p></p><p>6. I must say that in all the boards I have been to, there has NEVER been a Sikh, whether s/he agreed or disagreed with me, that has been impolite, called me filthy names or dehumanized me. I think this says so much about how wonderful our religion is, how inherently tolerant it is, and how much loving the Waheguruji makes us all better people. Pardon me my Americanism, but Sikhs ROCK. </p><p></p><p>7. Lastly, I think we can all agree that there is no reason that any human can't reach the True Guru. The beauty of the revealed word in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib made me fall deeply in love with Waheguruji, and everyday I honestly believe that Waheguruji blesses me through my partner's love and her care for me. I wish everyone to have such a loving and amazing spouse as mine. </p><p></p><p>In particular, I want to thank Caramel Chocolate for his wisdom, words and insights. I'd love for you to email me; it is hard to be queer, and it is hard to be a Sikh in the west, and sometimes it is even hard to be a gora among Sikhs. I could use a friend who is in similar circumstances as me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jogindar Singh Kaur, post: 10196, member: 1327"] Waheguruji ka Khalsa, Waheguruji ke Fateh I'm a 42 YO woman who recently converted to Sikhism. I have been with my female partner for 12 years. I've been involved in some very interesting debates around homosexuality and the Sikh religion in many other Sikhi websites, I've done tons of reading & research in this area (professionally I work for an epidemiology researcher, one of the best in her field). I've read this thread with a lot of interest, and I want to sum a few things up I've found in this thread and many others. 1. There's nothing inherently anti-homosexual in the SGGS or in any statements or writings of the ten gurus. In fact, there's nothing inherently anti-sexual. 2. Sikhism condemns lust (kaam) of course, but you shouldn't confuse lust with sexuality any more than you should confuse eating with gluttony. The definition of "Kaam" is all over the map, but I think we agree on two thing: Sikhs do not have sex until after marriage, and they do not cheat on their spouses. 3. It is well-proven in a ton of literature that homosexuality is not a choice. 4. That we constantly talk about the SEXUALITY of homosexuals, but we never talk about DEEP LOVE between same-sex partners, and isn't that the crux of marriage? The merging of two souls into one? Perhaps one could argue that homosexuals can't fall in love, but my own experience would negate that argument completely. 5. I think we can all agree that being a couple is about far more than sex. Committed couples take care of each other and their children (and as a side note I want to point out that plenty of same-sex couples adopt children, too, or go through a lot to have them in the usual way). Again, I can cite so many examples in my own relationship where being a couple is far more important than "lust." If homosexual sex was only about lust, then my partner would have left me the year I couldn't have sex because I was in far too much pain. Instead, she took exemplary care of me. If it was only about lust, I would have left her for someone I was very sexually attracted to, but I did not because I loved her far too much to hurt that way. 6. I must say that in all the boards I have been to, there has NEVER been a Sikh, whether s/he agreed or disagreed with me, that has been impolite, called me filthy names or dehumanized me. I think this says so much about how wonderful our religion is, how inherently tolerant it is, and how much loving the Waheguruji makes us all better people. Pardon me my Americanism, but Sikhs ROCK. 7. Lastly, I think we can all agree that there is no reason that any human can't reach the True Guru. The beauty of the revealed word in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib made me fall deeply in love with Waheguruji, and everyday I honestly believe that Waheguruji blesses me through my partner's love and her care for me. I wish everyone to have such a loving and amazing spouse as mine. In particular, I want to thank Caramel Chocolate for his wisdom, words and insights. I'd love for you to email me; it is hard to be queer, and it is hard to be a Sikh in the west, and sometimes it is even hard to be a gora among Sikhs. I could use a friend who is in similar circumstances as me. [/QUOTE]
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