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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)
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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
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<blockquote data-quote="Ishna" data-source="post: 180204" data-attributes="member: 2709"><p>Sat Sri Akaal, Infinite ji</p><p> </p><p>You're asking some interesting questions that will take some time to explain. I'll try my best to provide some information. Meanwhile you may like to tell us a bit more about yourself at the Intro thread here: <a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/announcements/5626-introducing-myself.html#post180090" target="_blank">http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/announcements/5626-introducing-myself.html#post180090</a></p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Chanting the Name of God isn't actually 'chanting' a word. It is living according to the Guru's teaching, i.e. living an honest, content life in community, working and sharing and being grateful.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Sin is a foreign concept in Sikhi. Sin is defined as a transgression against God, or against divine law. In Sikhi, 'God' isn't a cosmic judge weighing our deeds against our souls on a day of judgement, or smiting/punishing/throwing thunderbolts at those who 'transgress His laws'. If you do the wrong thing in Sikhi, the burden is upon you and the repercussions against the community, and your connection to Guru. The connection to Guru is the most valuable thing you can possess - by doing things contrary to the Guru's instructions you damage the connection. You want to avoid that. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>As Singhbj ji has already said (and you have observed), taking part in the amrit ceremony is a priviledge, and is the admission method to the Khalsa army. As a member of the Khalsa there is a code to adhear to. You have probably seen it already in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. The mainstream version is available here: <a href="http://sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp" target="_blank">http://sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp</a> You want Article XXIV.</p><p> </p><p>You'll find that there are only 4 major transgressions that a Khalsa, as a soilder-saint, needs to own up to should s/he encounter them. I'll let you read up on them. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> They are more about standards than they are about one's spirituality, IMHO.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>5 initiated, respected Sikhs in a community constitute the Panj Pyare (5 Beloved Ones), and are able to administer the amrit sanchar (ceremony), on behalf of the Guru. It is to these 5 that a Khalsa would admit their transgression. The Panj Pyare are invested with authority to tell said Khalsa how to make up for their transgression, usually by way of community service. It is a communal, practical mechanism. What the person goes through internally/spiritually is separate. That remains between the person and Guruji.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Your first response was right - Sikhs have no other guru than Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Waheguru doesn't go about punishing people (see my comment on sin above). You punish yourself by distancing yourself from your Creator.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>It is about discipline and self-control rather than the intoxicant itself, IMHO. Others may disagree. It is also important to consider the impact of alcohol on many levels, such as it's addictive quality, it's tendancy to provoke violence and inappropritate actions, and interfering with the ability of a soldier-saint to be ready for anything, any time.</p><p> </p><p>Please search the forum for more information about alcohol and it's effects on health. It is not a cut-and-dried science. Meanwhile, you won't find a specific prohibition against alcohol in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji... I think it's more a common-sense kinda thing.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>You're right, in some instances it has. There are Sikhs all over the world (and a lot of them right here!) trying to remind fellow Sikhs to be wary and not fall into the trap of superstitious/ritualistic activity. It is human nature to fall into this trap, and it's difficult to navigate within religion. We need to remain vigilant. Unfortuantely, you'll even find some Sikhs talking about reciting x number of paaths to effect a specific outcome, a bit like magic. *sigh* All anyone can do is fly Guru Nanak Ji's flag of simplicity and Truth for all to see.</p><p> </p><p>You need to be careful what you read - you seem to be discerning and already realise that when there are inconsistencies they are obvious. Keep going with your first instinct. Return to Guru Granth Sahib Ji - if it says don't get tied to ritualism, then don't. We live in a world full of people on different rungs of the ladder (I'm not actually on the ladder, I tend to just stand at the bottom and watch hahaha), with cultural and familial baggage and complications, different levels of understanding and interpretation. Just do your best in every situation.</p><p> </p><p>That's why Guru Granth Sahib Ji is so important.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck in your learning. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />eacesignkaur:</p><p> </p><p>Guru Fateh</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ishna, post: 180204, member: 2709"] Sat Sri Akaal, Infinite ji You're asking some interesting questions that will take some time to explain. I'll try my best to provide some information. Meanwhile you may like to tell us a bit more about yourself at the Intro thread here: [URL]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/announcements/5626-introducing-myself.html#post180090[/URL] Chanting the Name of God isn't actually 'chanting' a word. It is living according to the Guru's teaching, i.e. living an honest, content life in community, working and sharing and being grateful. Sin is a foreign concept in Sikhi. Sin is defined as a transgression against God, or against divine law. In Sikhi, 'God' isn't a cosmic judge weighing our deeds against our souls on a day of judgement, or smiting/punishing/throwing thunderbolts at those who 'transgress His laws'. If you do the wrong thing in Sikhi, the burden is upon you and the repercussions against the community, and your connection to Guru. The connection to Guru is the most valuable thing you can possess - by doing things contrary to the Guru's instructions you damage the connection. You want to avoid that. :) As Singhbj ji has already said (and you have observed), taking part in the amrit ceremony is a priviledge, and is the admission method to the Khalsa army. As a member of the Khalsa there is a code to adhear to. You have probably seen it already in the Sikh Rehat Maryada. The mainstream version is available here: [URL]http://sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp[/URL] You want Article XXIV. You'll find that there are only 4 major transgressions that a Khalsa, as a soilder-saint, needs to own up to should s/he encounter them. I'll let you read up on them. :) They are more about standards than they are about one's spirituality, IMHO. 5 initiated, respected Sikhs in a community constitute the Panj Pyare (5 Beloved Ones), and are able to administer the amrit sanchar (ceremony), on behalf of the Guru. It is to these 5 that a Khalsa would admit their transgression. The Panj Pyare are invested with authority to tell said Khalsa how to make up for their transgression, usually by way of community service. It is a communal, practical mechanism. What the person goes through internally/spiritually is separate. That remains between the person and Guruji. Your first response was right - Sikhs have no other guru than Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Waheguru doesn't go about punishing people (see my comment on sin above). You punish yourself by distancing yourself from your Creator. It is about discipline and self-control rather than the intoxicant itself, IMHO. Others may disagree. It is also important to consider the impact of alcohol on many levels, such as it's addictive quality, it's tendancy to provoke violence and inappropritate actions, and interfering with the ability of a soldier-saint to be ready for anything, any time. Please search the forum for more information about alcohol and it's effects on health. It is not a cut-and-dried science. Meanwhile, you won't find a specific prohibition against alcohol in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji... I think it's more a common-sense kinda thing. You're right, in some instances it has. There are Sikhs all over the world (and a lot of them right here!) trying to remind fellow Sikhs to be wary and not fall into the trap of superstitious/ritualistic activity. It is human nature to fall into this trap, and it's difficult to navigate within religion. We need to remain vigilant. Unfortuantely, you'll even find some Sikhs talking about reciting x number of paaths to effect a specific outcome, a bit like magic. *sigh* All anyone can do is fly Guru Nanak Ji's flag of simplicity and Truth for all to see. You need to be careful what you read - you seem to be discerning and already realise that when there are inconsistencies they are obvious. Keep going with your first instinct. Return to Guru Granth Sahib Ji - if it says don't get tied to ritualism, then don't. We live in a world full of people on different rungs of the ladder (I'm not actually on the ladder, I tend to just stand at the bottom and watch hahaha), with cultural and familial baggage and complications, different levels of understanding and interpretation. Just do your best in every situation. That's why Guru Granth Sahib Ji is so important. Good luck in your learning. :peacesignkaur: Guru Fateh [/QUOTE]
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