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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="Sikh80" data-source="post: 82733" data-attributes="member: 5290"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Can we prove the existence of God?</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"> The existence of God cannot be proved in a scientific way by means of observation, experiment or other verification. This type of proof is possible only in the field of physical phenomena. </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">There are two types of evidence, direct and indirect. Indirect proof is based on probabilities and circumstances. Criminals may be convicted on the basis of circumstatial evidence. Only the existence of God can be accepted on this basis or circumstantial evidence coupled with the testimony of saints and prophets. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">God cannot be known through the five senses. Just as there is the electro-magnetic wave which cannot be seen, heard, tasted or touched yet it carries sound through the ether, in the same way, God's existence is inferred, though it cannot be demonstrated. You may as well ask the scientist to show you electric energy or magnetism. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Moreover, the personal testimony of saints who have realized God is acceptable as is the large percentage of our knowledge which comes to us second-hand. There is little that we know through the direct experience. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">The existence of the universe and the design or pattern behind it make people feel that it could not "just have happened", that there is a Great Designer. Just as a big mansion cannot be built without a master-builder or architect, in the same way, the universe must have been created by a Master-Designer who we designate as God. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Our awareness of a moral sense within the individual is also a reflection of some moral order in the universe. We know that truth is better than a lie, love better than hate. Where did these beliefs come from? They are an indication of the Creator who requires respect for these values in life. The Sikh Gurus never felt the need to prove the existence of God. They regarded Him as everpresent, not in theory but in fact. Guru Nanak thought Him visible and manifest. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Modern scientists and thinkers have come to realize the existence of "A Power" or "the moving hand", which designs and controls the phenomena of nature. The pattern of the universe and the regularity of the laws behind its working confirm the belief that there is a "Lord of the universe"</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Source: Jap JI Sahib-Paudi-1</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: blue">1.<u>Creative powers</u> </span></span></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black">kyqIAw qyrIAw kudrqI kyvf qyrI dwiq ] <span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(18-1, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)</span></span></span><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="color: Black"> You have so many Creative Powers, Lord; Your Bountiful Blessings are so Great.</span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black">kyqy qyry jIA jMq isPiq krih idnu rwiq ] <span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(18-1, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)</span></span></span><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="color: Black"> So many of Your beings and creatures praise You day and night.</span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black">kyqy qyry rUp rMg kyqy jwiq Ajwiq ]3] <span style="font-family: 'AnmolLipiHeavy'">(18-2, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)</span></span></span><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="color: Black"> You have so many forms and colors, so many classes, high and low. ||3||</span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black"></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Gurbaniwebthick'"><span style="color: Black">scu imlY scu aUpjY sc mih swic smwie ] (18-2, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)</span></span><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="color: Black"> Meeting the True One, Truth wells up. The truthful are absorbed into the True Lord.</span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span></p><p><span style="color: Black"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">These are only some of the attributes of The Lord, the Creator. These attributes are not within the Human reach or any who came in Human format.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sikh80, post: 82733, member: 5290"] [B][FONT=Book Antiqua]Can we prove the existence of God?[/FONT][/B] [FONT=Book Antiqua] The existence of God cannot be proved in a scientific way by means of observation, experiment or other verification. This type of proof is possible only in the field of physical phenomena. [/FONT][FONT=Book Antiqua]There are two types of evidence, direct and indirect. Indirect proof is based on probabilities and circumstances. Criminals may be convicted on the basis of circumstatial evidence. Only the existence of God can be accepted on this basis or circumstantial evidence coupled with the testimony of saints and prophets. [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]God cannot be known through the five senses. Just as there is the electro-magnetic wave which cannot be seen, heard, tasted or touched yet it carries sound through the ether, in the same way, God's existence is inferred, though it cannot be demonstrated. You may as well ask the scientist to show you electric energy or magnetism. [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]Moreover, the personal testimony of saints who have realized God is acceptable as is the large percentage of our knowledge which comes to us second-hand. There is little that we know through the direct experience. [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]The existence of the universe and the design or pattern behind it make people feel that it could not "just have happened", that there is a Great Designer. Just as a big mansion cannot be built without a master-builder or architect, in the same way, the universe must have been created by a Master-Designer who we designate as God. [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]Our awareness of a moral sense within the individual is also a reflection of some moral order in the universe. We know that truth is better than a lie, love better than hate. Where did these beliefs come from? They are an indication of the Creator who requires respect for these values in life. The Sikh Gurus never felt the need to prove the existence of God. They regarded Him as everpresent, not in theory but in fact. Guru Nanak thought Him visible and manifest. [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]Modern scientists and thinkers have come to realize the existence of "A Power" or "the moving hand", which designs and controls the phenomena of nature. The pattern of the universe and the regularity of the laws behind its working confirm the belief that there is a "Lord of the universe"[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]Source: Jap JI Sahib-Paudi-1 [/FONT][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=blue]1.[U]Creative powers[/U] [/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Gurbaniwebthick][COLOR=Black]kyqIAw qyrIAw kudrqI kyvf qyrI dwiq ] [FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](18-1, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)[/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR] [COLOR=Black] You have so many Creative Powers, Lord; Your Bountiful Blessings are so Great. [/COLOR] [FONT=Gurbaniwebthick][COLOR=Black]kyqy qyry jIA jMq isPiq krih idnu rwiq ] [FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](18-1, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)[/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR] [COLOR=Black] So many of Your beings and creatures praise You day and night. [/COLOR] [FONT=Gurbaniwebthick][COLOR=Black] kyqy qyry rUp rMg kyqy jwiq Ajwiq ]3] [FONT=AnmolLipiHeavy](18-2, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)[/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR] [COLOR=Black] You have so many forms and colors, so many classes, high and low. ||3|| [/COLOR] [FONT=Gurbaniwebthick][COLOR=Black] scu imlY scu aUpjY sc mih swic smwie ] (18-2, isrIrwgu, mÚ 1)[/COLOR][/FONT][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR] [COLOR=Black] Meeting the True One, Truth wells up. The truthful are absorbed into the True Lord. [/COLOR] [FONT=Book Antiqua] These are only some of the attributes of The Lord, the Creator. These attributes are not within the Human reach or any who came in Human format. [/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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