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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="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 52771" data-attributes="member: 884"><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Spring Cleaning Your Mind</strong></span></span>[/FONT]</p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080"><strong><em>by Lissa Coffey</em> </strong></span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p> </p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">The warm spring weather reminds us to open our windows and let in the fresh air, but it's also a good time to do that with our minds. How? Meditation is one of the most powerful tools there is to help us sweep out the debris, organize the clutter and gain access to our bodies' inner intelligence. Busy people tend to think that they don't have time to meditate, but I tell them that they don't have time not to. </span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">This is how it works: Imagine your mind as a cupboard. There are all kinds of things stashed away in there - things to do, places to go, stuff to buy, errands to run, birthdays to remember… not to mention all the "stored" items like phone numbers, multiplication tables, social security numbers, e-mail addresses and security codes! What happens is that as we're in a hurry, as we usually are, all these tidbits get crammed into the cupboard any which way. So when we want to retrieve something, the more stuff that is in there, the harder it is to find. BUT… we can clear our minds, give ourselves SPACE to move things around, just as we can clear our cupboards, and keep everything all neat and orderly!</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">Meditation quiets our minds and allows our bodies to gain the deep rest necessary to relieve stress and fatigue. In meditation we re-connect with our true selves. This connection extends into our daily lives and results in improved health, better relationships, a renewed enthusiasm, increased creativity… and yes, more efficiency! Because we are more efficient, and spend less time worrying and stressing out, we have more time to be productive.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">There are many health benefits to meditation. Doctors are increasingly citing stress as a major factor in illnesses such as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, colds, and asthma. Much work time is lost from these health problems. Research has shown that meditation contributes to reducing stress, which has important benefits and also allows the mind and body to function optimally. Our memories are better when our minds are clear.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">Primordial Sound Meditation is a technique that originates from an ancient knowledge of India. Dr. Deepak Chopra has revived this authentic process and made it available in a format that can be easily learned and practiced by everyone. Primordial Sounds are the basic, most essential sounds of nature. The specific Primordial Sounds which are used in meditation are mantras. These mantras are personal for each participant. They are chosen on the basis of Vedic mathematics which determines a specific sound or vibration of the Universe at the time and place of our birth When we silently repeat Primordial Sounds as part of the mantra, they help to take our awareness away from the frenzy of daily activity of the mind to the stillness of spirit. The effect soothes our entire physiology - mind, body, and soul.</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="color: #000080">There's no better time to "Spring Clean" your mind. Just 20 minutes spent in silence twice a day will add hours onto your day, and probably years onto your life!</span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p>[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]<span style="font-size: 9px"><span style="color: #000080"><em>Lissa Coffey is a Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor with the Chopra Center for Well Being. PSMeditation.com is a site dedicated to providing meditation information and sharing meditation techniques. We encourage you to participate in ongoing discussions about meditation with our community!</em></span></span>[/FONT]</p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #810081"><a href="http://www.psmeditation.com/article1.html" target="_blank">Primordial Sound Meditation technique - Meditation Instructor - Meditation information</a></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>----------------------------------------</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 52771, member: 884"] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080][SIZE=5][B]Spring Cleaning Your Mind[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080][B][I]by Lissa Coffey[/I] [/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]The warm spring weather reminds us to open our windows and let in the fresh air, but it's also a good time to do that with our minds. How? Meditation is one of the most powerful tools there is to help us sweep out the debris, organize the clutter and gain access to our bodies' inner intelligence. Busy people tend to think that they don't have time to meditate, but I tell them that they don't have time not to. [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]This is how it works: Imagine your mind as a cupboard. There are all kinds of things stashed away in there - things to do, places to go, stuff to buy, errands to run, birthdays to remember… not to mention all the "stored" items like phone numbers, multiplication tables, social security numbers, e-mail addresses and security codes! What happens is that as we're in a hurry, as we usually are, all these tidbits get crammed into the cupboard any which way. So when we want to retrieve something, the more stuff that is in there, the harder it is to find. BUT… we can clear our minds, give ourselves SPACE to move things around, just as we can clear our cupboards, and keep everything all neat and orderly![/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]Meditation quiets our minds and allows our bodies to gain the deep rest necessary to relieve stress and fatigue. In meditation we re-connect with our true selves. This connection extends into our daily lives and results in improved health, better relationships, a renewed enthusiasm, increased creativity… and yes, more efficiency! Because we are more efficient, and spend less time worrying and stressing out, we have more time to be productive.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]There are many health benefits to meditation. Doctors are increasingly citing stress as a major factor in illnesses such as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, colds, and asthma. Much work time is lost from these health problems. Research has shown that meditation contributes to reducing stress, which has important benefits and also allows the mind and body to function optimally. Our memories are better when our minds are clear.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]Primordial Sound Meditation is a technique that originates from an ancient knowledge of India. Dr. Deepak Chopra has revived this authentic process and made it available in a format that can be easily learned and practiced by everyone. Primordial Sounds are the basic, most essential sounds of nature. The specific Primordial Sounds which are used in meditation are mantras. These mantras are personal for each participant. They are chosen on the basis of Vedic mathematics which determines a specific sound or vibration of the Universe at the time and place of our birth When we silently repeat Primordial Sounds as part of the mantra, they help to take our awareness away from the frenzy of daily activity of the mind to the stillness of spirit. The effect soothes our entire physiology - mind, body, and soul.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][COLOR=#000080]There's no better time to "Spring Clean" your mind. Just 20 minutes spent in silence twice a day will add hours onto your day, and probably years onto your life![/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=1][COLOR=#000080][I]Lissa Coffey is a Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor with the Chopra Center for Well Being. PSMeditation.com is a site dedicated to providing meditation information and sharing meditation techniques. We encourage you to participate in ongoing discussions about meditation with our community![/I][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#810081][URL="http://www.psmeditation.com/article1.html"]Primordial Sound Meditation technique - Meditation Instructor - Meditation information[/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- [/QUOTE]
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