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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="Seeker9" data-source="post: 141841" data-attributes="member: 11719"><p>Dear Tejwant Ji</p><p></p><p>These are all valid points</p><p></p><p>But I think it is fair to say that the main target here is Islam and generally people don't have as big a problem with Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Chinese etc</p><p></p><p>The Sikhs in particular are even held in high regard by right wing groups like the British National Party and the English Defence League</p><p></p><p>This is because these groups don't have the same profile within UK society as Islam which is more prominent for a number of reasons:</p><p></p><p>1) Terrorist activity</p><p>2) Insistence on promoting their own ideals e.g Sharia Law, Halal school meals, removing references to certain animals in traditional Christmas Carols etc</p><p>3) Treatment of women </p><p>4) Consequences of Sharia Law e.g stoning, amputation etc</p><p>5) Some dodgy passages in the Qu'ran</p><p></p><p>I daresay I could go on if I put my mind to it</p><p></p><p>It is a pity that all peaceful Muslims will be tarred with the same brush but I fully agree and support any policy to reassert the national UK culture and identity and promote integration through initiatives like ESOL for example, (English for Speakers of other Languages)</p><p></p><p>Instead of being viewed as an attack on migrant cultures, integration should be seen as an opportunity. A basic knowledge of the English language for example will be of enormous benefit when applying for basic support services or day-to-day shopping and travel etc</p><p></p><p>This is a western nation with western values. It is not a corner of the world for anyone to set up their own culture to the detriment of the pre-existing one. An ironic statement perhaps considering the legacy of the British Empire but times have moved on.....</p><p></p><p>I write this as a child of two nations with UK citizenship as I was born in Glasgow and consider myself to be well versed in both Indian and Scottish (and I guess in a broader context, Eastern VS Western) cultures. But I am still unequivocally Indian first and Scottish second and I have never had any problem with that and neither have my friends and colleagues. </p><p></p><p>I agree any kind of assertion of national identity can potentially be the thin end of the wedge and I do wonder where this is heading. But for now, much as I am not a fan of the Tories, I would applaud their taking this bold stance and sending a message that enough is enough and if you come to this country, you will be expected to recognise this country's own long-standing culture, values and rules.</p><p></p><p>Having said all that, I do not agree multi-culturalism has been a failure. As SPN Admin Ji noted very effectively with the cooking analogy, it requires skill and finesse to get the right balance of each element. But sadly, multiculturalism has been ruthlessly exploited by a minority and this is having an adverse impact for everyone else and leaving a bitter taste</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Seeker9, post: 141841, member: 11719"] Dear Tejwant Ji These are all valid points But I think it is fair to say that the main target here is Islam and generally people don't have as big a problem with Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Chinese etc The Sikhs in particular are even held in high regard by right wing groups like the British National Party and the English Defence League This is because these groups don't have the same profile within UK society as Islam which is more prominent for a number of reasons: 1) Terrorist activity 2) Insistence on promoting their own ideals e.g Sharia Law, Halal school meals, removing references to certain animals in traditional Christmas Carols etc 3) Treatment of women 4) Consequences of Sharia Law e.g stoning, amputation etc 5) Some dodgy passages in the Qu'ran I daresay I could go on if I put my mind to it It is a pity that all peaceful Muslims will be tarred with the same brush but I fully agree and support any policy to reassert the national UK culture and identity and promote integration through initiatives like ESOL for example, (English for Speakers of other Languages) Instead of being viewed as an attack on migrant cultures, integration should be seen as an opportunity. A basic knowledge of the English language for example will be of enormous benefit when applying for basic support services or day-to-day shopping and travel etc This is a western nation with western values. It is not a corner of the world for anyone to set up their own culture to the detriment of the pre-existing one. An ironic statement perhaps considering the legacy of the British Empire but times have moved on..... I write this as a child of two nations with UK citizenship as I was born in Glasgow and consider myself to be well versed in both Indian and Scottish (and I guess in a broader context, Eastern VS Western) cultures. But I am still unequivocally Indian first and Scottish second and I have never had any problem with that and neither have my friends and colleagues. I agree any kind of assertion of national identity can potentially be the thin end of the wedge and I do wonder where this is heading. But for now, much as I am not a fan of the Tories, I would applaud their taking this bold stance and sending a message that enough is enough and if you come to this country, you will be expected to recognise this country's own long-standing culture, values and rules. Having said all that, I do not agree multi-culturalism has been a failure. As SPN Admin Ji noted very effectively with the cooking analogy, it requires skill and finesse to get the right balance of each element. But sadly, multiculturalism has been ruthlessly exploited by a minority and this is having an adverse impact for everyone else and leaving a bitter taste [/QUOTE]
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