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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="findingmyway" data-source="post: 140124" data-attributes="member: 12855"><p style="text-align: center">UNITED SIKHS </p> <p style="text-align: center">THIS TIME FOR AFRICA</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p>Highlights: </p><p></p><p> * UNITED SIKHS Directors from USA are in Africa to assess logistics to extend humanitarian aid to regions in need of assistance from the international community</p><p> * Jaswinder Kaur Benawra, UNITED SIKHS Director, Kenya, continues to improve the lives of her fellow countrymen, working on the major issues of concern in Kenya as identified by the United Nations </p><p></p><p>Nairobi, Kenya: Jaswinder Kaur Benawra is the Sikh beacon of light in Africa, the continent that is home to more than 65,000 Sikhs. Director of UNITED SIKHS Kenya, she was awarded the Order of Grand Warrior of Kenya on December 12, 2007 for her distinguished service to the country. She is a Commissioner for National Council of Children Services (partners amongst others with UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID) in Kenya and devotes her entire time on projects for humanitarian causes. UNITED SIKHS projects in Kenya under her stewardship in the true Bhai Kanhaiya spirit include:</p><p></p><p> * 3 Borewells to provide drinking water to 5000 families/location (One in Mbita District, one each in Ukambani and Komarock of Machakos district). The Ukambani Borewell project was completed with the support of the Ramgarhia Youth Association (RYA) of Kenya.</p><p> * The Government of Kenya has donated 2.5 Acres land for United Sikhs to construct a hospital in Rusinga, Nyanza province of Kenya.</p><p> * Construction for Secondary School for 240 children started in 2010, likely to be completed in June 2011 at the cost of Kenyan Shillings (KES) 50,000,000 (Approximately 620,000 USD).</p><p> * Construction of the "Africa Hope Center" home for 120 HIV positive children. Education of 6 children from the centre is completely sponsored by UNITED SIKHS at the cost of USD 3000 per year.</p><p></p><p>The above projects are made possible with the help of individual donors and local volunteers led by Jaswinder kaur Benawra. Additionally, she has coordinated Healthcare projects including assistance to more than 2000 individuals with eye surgeries.</p><p></p><p>A senior team of UNITED SIKHS Directors from USA is currently visiting Africa to consolidate the efforts and touch the lives of the needy in many more countries in Africa where there is a crying need and not enough help. Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Director from Texas says: “We will be back next week to share the smiles and blessings from Kenya with our supporters. It is the faith of our supporters and the Sikh sangat that propels us to stand out as Sikhs for the world with the unmistakable identity bestowed on us.”</p><p></p><p>Why Africa? The statistics for issues on Water Scarcity, Hunger, Children's welfare, and Healthcare in Africa speak for themselves:</p><p></p><p> * More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day, 300 million are children. (global stats: UNAIDS)</p><p> * About 65% (nearly 2/3) of the world's HIV-positive population live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Women most Affected. (source: UNAIDS)</p><p> * Nearly 2 million children under 14 years old are HIV positive in sub - Saharan Africa. (source: Avert )</p><p> * Only 57% of African children are enrolled in primary education, and one in three of those does not complete school. (African Union: Poverty in Africa statistics)</p><p> * 43% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have safe, accessible drinking water. (source: UNICEF)</p><p> * About 120,000 African children are participating in armed conflicts. Some are as young as 7 years old. (source: United Nations)</p><p> * Research findings carried out by Emory University (USA) and the Great lakes University of Kisumu under the umbrella project SWASH+ revealed that almost 78 per cent communities do not have access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation facilities.</p><p></p><p>Issued By:</p><p></p><p>Kanwal Jit Kaur</p><p>Program Coordinator </p><p>1-888-243-1690</p><p><a href="mailto:kanwaljit.kaur@unitedsikhs.org">kanwaljit.kaur@unitedsikhs.org</a> | <a href="mailto:contact@unitedsikhs.org">contact@unitedsikhs.org</a></p><p></p><p>Follow us on Twitter Twitter Connect on Facebook Facebook Read Our Blog Blog</p><p> </p><p> UNITED SIKHS: SIKH AID</p><p>Sikh Aid team provides non-partisan global humanitarian disaster relief services, runs projects to help eradicate poverty, and works to create a healthier and happier world. The Sikh Aid Directorate has expanded to include blood and health drives.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> * 2010 (Ongoing) - Earthquake in Haiti: Reach within 72 hours; Langar for 84 days to 150,000people; 5000 shelters; Medical Aid; 60 Volunteers; Future aid: Orphanage & School for children impacted</p><p> * 2009 (Ongoing) - Pakistan Floods: Food supplies and relief for over 300 families</p><p> * 2008 - Cyclone, Myamnar: USD 75000 worth relief supplies, Continuous Langar</p><p> * 2007 - Punjab Floods: INR 5000/family to 33 families, Onsite relief work</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Contact Us</p><p></p><p>You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the UNITED SIKHS, which will provide immediate relief and support to those in need. Call 1-888-243-1690 for more information. Contribute to UNITED SIKHS through local chapter in your country: <a href="http://unitedsikhs.org/contact.php" target="_blank">http://unitedsikhs.org/contact.php</a>.</p><p></p><p> OUR MISSION</p><p></p><p>To transform underprivileged and minority communities and individuals into informed and vibrant members of society through civic, educational and personal development programs, by fostering active participation in social and economic activity.</p><p></p><p>UNITED SIKHS is also an avenue for networking between like-minded organisations to establish and nurture meaningful projects and dialogues - whether social, cultural or political- to promote harmony, understanding and reciprocity in our villages, towns and cities.</p><p></p><p>UNITED SIKHS is a coalition of organisations and individuals, who share a common vision based on the belief that there is no greater endeavour than to serve, empower and uplift fellow beings. The core of our philosophy is an unwavering commitment to civic service and social progress on behalf of the common good.</p><p></p><p>Accordingly, UNITED SIKHS has sought to fulfil its mission not only by informing, educating and uplifting fellow beings but also by participating in cross-cultural and political exchanges to ensure that the promises and benefits of democracy are realized by all.</p><p></p><p>We at UNITED SIKHS believe that the development of enlightened and progressive societies can be made possible by socially conscious groups of people who make a commitment to develop and direct human potential. Our work, efforts and achievements stand as a testament to our faith in this vision.</p><p></p><p>Photos:</p><p>Medical camp in Kayole, Kenya</p><p>With president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki</p><p> At Uhuru Park, Nairobi, with Kofi Annan</p><p>Borewell in Mbita, Nyanza District, Kenya</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="findingmyway, post: 140124, member: 12855"] [CENTER]UNITED SIKHS THIS TIME FOR AFRICA [/CENTER] Highlights: * UNITED SIKHS Directors from USA are in Africa to assess logistics to extend humanitarian aid to regions in need of assistance from the international community * Jaswinder Kaur Benawra, UNITED SIKHS Director, Kenya, continues to improve the lives of her fellow countrymen, working on the major issues of concern in Kenya as identified by the United Nations Nairobi, Kenya: Jaswinder Kaur Benawra is the Sikh beacon of light in Africa, the continent that is home to more than 65,000 Sikhs. Director of UNITED SIKHS Kenya, she was awarded the Order of Grand Warrior of Kenya on December 12, 2007 for her distinguished service to the country. She is a Commissioner for National Council of Children Services (partners amongst others with UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID) in Kenya and devotes her entire time on projects for humanitarian causes. UNITED SIKHS projects in Kenya under her stewardship in the true Bhai Kanhaiya spirit include: * 3 Borewells to provide drinking water to 5000 families/location (One in Mbita District, one each in Ukambani and Komarock of Machakos district). The Ukambani Borewell project was completed with the support of the Ramgarhia Youth Association (RYA) of Kenya. * The Government of Kenya has donated 2.5 Acres land for United Sikhs to construct a hospital in Rusinga, Nyanza province of Kenya. * Construction for Secondary School for 240 children started in 2010, likely to be completed in June 2011 at the cost of Kenyan Shillings (KES) 50,000,000 (Approximately 620,000 USD). * Construction of the "Africa Hope Center" home for 120 HIV positive children. Education of 6 children from the centre is completely sponsored by UNITED SIKHS at the cost of USD 3000 per year. The above projects are made possible with the help of individual donors and local volunteers led by Jaswinder kaur Benawra. Additionally, she has coordinated Healthcare projects including assistance to more than 2000 individuals with eye surgeries. A senior team of UNITED SIKHS Directors from USA is currently visiting Africa to consolidate the efforts and touch the lives of the needy in many more countries in Africa where there is a crying need and not enough help. Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Director from Texas says: “We will be back next week to share the smiles and blessings from Kenya with our supporters. It is the faith of our supporters and the Sikh sangat that propels us to stand out as Sikhs for the world with the unmistakable identity bestowed on us.” Why Africa? The statistics for issues on Water Scarcity, Hunger, Children's welfare, and Healthcare in Africa speak for themselves: * More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day, 300 million are children. (global stats: UNAIDS) * About 65% (nearly 2/3) of the world's HIV-positive population live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Women most Affected. (source: UNAIDS) * Nearly 2 million children under 14 years old are HIV positive in sub - Saharan Africa. (source: Avert ) * Only 57% of African children are enrolled in primary education, and one in three of those does not complete school. (African Union: Poverty in Africa statistics) * 43% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have safe, accessible drinking water. (source: UNICEF) * About 120,000 African children are participating in armed conflicts. Some are as young as 7 years old. (source: United Nations) * Research findings carried out by Emory University (USA) and the Great lakes University of Kisumu under the umbrella project SWASH+ revealed that almost 78 per cent communities do not have access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation facilities. Issued By: Kanwal Jit Kaur Program Coordinator 1-888-243-1690 [EMAIL="kanwaljit.kaur@unitedsikhs.org"]kanwaljit.kaur@unitedsikhs.org[/EMAIL] | [EMAIL="contact@unitedsikhs.org"]contact@unitedsikhs.org[/EMAIL] Follow us on Twitter Twitter Connect on Facebook Facebook Read Our Blog Blog UNITED SIKHS: SIKH AID Sikh Aid team provides non-partisan global humanitarian disaster relief services, runs projects to help eradicate poverty, and works to create a healthier and happier world. The Sikh Aid Directorate has expanded to include blood and health drives. * 2010 (Ongoing) - Earthquake in Haiti: Reach within 72 hours; Langar for 84 days to 150,000people; 5000 shelters; Medical Aid; 60 Volunteers; Future aid: Orphanage & School for children impacted * 2009 (Ongoing) - Pakistan Floods: Food supplies and relief for over 300 families * 2008 - Cyclone, Myamnar: USD 75000 worth relief supplies, Continuous Langar * 2007 - Punjab Floods: INR 5000/family to 33 families, Onsite relief work Contact Us You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the UNITED SIKHS, which will provide immediate relief and support to those in need. Call 1-888-243-1690 for more information. Contribute to UNITED SIKHS through local chapter in your country: [URL]http://unitedsikhs.org/contact.php[/URL]. OUR MISSION To transform underprivileged and minority communities and individuals into informed and vibrant members of society through civic, educational and personal development programs, by fostering active participation in social and economic activity. UNITED SIKHS is also an avenue for networking between like-minded organisations to establish and nurture meaningful projects and dialogues - whether social, cultural or political- to promote harmony, understanding and reciprocity in our villages, towns and cities. UNITED SIKHS is a coalition of organisations and individuals, who share a common vision based on the belief that there is no greater endeavour than to serve, empower and uplift fellow beings. The core of our philosophy is an unwavering commitment to civic service and social progress on behalf of the common good. Accordingly, UNITED SIKHS has sought to fulfil its mission not only by informing, educating and uplifting fellow beings but also by participating in cross-cultural and political exchanges to ensure that the promises and benefits of democracy are realized by all. We at UNITED SIKHS believe that the development of enlightened and progressive societies can be made possible by socially conscious groups of people who make a commitment to develop and direct human potential. Our work, efforts and achievements stand as a testament to our faith in this vision. Photos: Medical camp in Kayole, Kenya With president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki At Uhuru Park, Nairobi, with Kofi Annan Borewell in Mbita, Nyanza District, Kenya [/QUOTE]
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