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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="spnadmin" data-source="post: 124505" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><strong>Walking New Ground</strong></p><p></p><p> <strong><a href="http://sikhcoalition.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/walking-on-new-ground-by-natasha-kaur/" target="_blank">Walking on New Ground by Natasha Kaur</a></strong></p><p></p><p> Last month, I was fortunate to participate in the Sikh Coalition’s very first Sikh Presenter’s Course. It was an empowering weekend which went above and beyond my expectations. </p><p></p><p> The Coalition’s education team, Manbeena Kaur, Satjeet Kaur, and Amardeep Singh, thoughtfully designed this two and a half day curriculum dedicated to training local NY/NJ Sikhs to effectively deliver presentations on Sikhi in schools and community groups. The course was highly professional and engaging, simply another one of many examples of the Coalition’s remarkable achievements.</p><p></p><p>A friend told me about this program over dinner one night and I was immediately intrigued. I remembered that a good friend and mentor had taken the initiative to create a Powerpoint presentation about the Sikh faith and went to local schools to educate kids about the Sikh community. Word of his presentations quickly spread through the ‘teacher network,’ and within a few months he was overwhelmed with invitations and requests from schools all over the state. I vividly remember him describing those experiences, sharing amusing comments that the kids made and insights gained. I promised myself that I would continue the effort one day. When I heard about the Sikh Presenters course, it felt like the Sikh Coalition read my mind and presented me with an opportunity that turned my ‘one day…’ into ‘today.’</p><p></p><p> The first day kicked off with a session led by Fred Polirer, a consultant in leadership development, who asked each of us to give a 5 minute presentation to introduce ourselves to the group. It seemed harmless, until I slowly realized that it was a pre-test on our public speaking skills. </p><p></p><p>Suddenly I became nervous, and flashbacks of the days when I participated in speech competitions overcame me. After all fifteen of us spoke, we received evaluations on our overall effectiveness and let’s just say, I had a large margin for improvement. Throughout the day, we learned different techniques to engage audiences, practiced delivering mock presentations, and received constructive feedback by our peers and facilitators. The improvement in our skills from one session to the next was dramatic, and together we were on our way to becoming more confident and capable ambassadors of Sikhi.</p><p></p><p> The next day we shifted gears and critically reviewed the content we would soon be responsible for presenting. I learned that the presentation went through many phases of development, and rooted back to the one that my Veer had made nearly a decade ago! It was the result of a thorough study of Sikh beliefs, and collaboration with Sikhs from all walks of life, including local area Sikhs and prominent Sikh activists, as well as non-Sikh educators. I was impressed by the careful choice of topics and well-defined descriptions of Sikh practices and ideals. In addition, multiple pages of FAQs with suggested answers were prepared to help presenters tackle common questions. As a Sikh, I feel proud and confident to know that the Coalition uses these excellent explanations of Sikh values to represent my community throughout government, the courts, law enforcement agencies, and interfaith events.</p><p></p><p> We completed the course with a final evaluation, and I walked away with a bank of knowledge, better speaking skills, and many new friendships. This course enables any person – Sikh or non-Sikh – to become a voice for the community. Hopefully, as more people participate, there will be an army of trained volunteers scattered throughout the US, who can create an impact on the mindset of the next generation. Reflecting on this experience, I’m reminded of those in the previous generations who understood the necessity to educate people about Sikhs and had the courage to take action. Today, they are the Sikh moms and dads who speak in their child’s classroom, granthis who visit hospitals and prisons, and passionate elders who lovingly advocate on behalf of Sikhs. I am grateful to be walking on the ground that they have laid.</p><p></p><p> Written by Natasha Kaur, Sikh Presenter’s Course Participant</p><p> New York, NY 2/15/2010</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 124505, member: 35"] [B]Walking New Ground[/B] [B][URL="http://sikhcoalition.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/walking-on-new-ground-by-natasha-kaur/"]Walking on New Ground by Natasha Kaur[/URL][/B] Last month, I was fortunate to participate in the Sikh Coalition’s very first Sikh Presenter’s Course. It was an empowering weekend which went above and beyond my expectations. The Coalition’s education team, Manbeena Kaur, Satjeet Kaur, and Amardeep Singh, thoughtfully designed this two and a half day curriculum dedicated to training local NY/NJ Sikhs to effectively deliver presentations on Sikhi in schools and community groups. The course was highly professional and engaging, simply another one of many examples of the Coalition’s remarkable achievements. A friend told me about this program over dinner one night and I was immediately intrigued. I remembered that a good friend and mentor had taken the initiative to create a Powerpoint presentation about the Sikh faith and went to local schools to educate kids about the Sikh community. Word of his presentations quickly spread through the ‘teacher network,’ and within a few months he was overwhelmed with invitations and requests from schools all over the state. I vividly remember him describing those experiences, sharing amusing comments that the kids made and insights gained. I promised myself that I would continue the effort one day. When I heard about the Sikh Presenters course, it felt like the Sikh Coalition read my mind and presented me with an opportunity that turned my ‘one day…’ into ‘today.’ The first day kicked off with a session led by Fred Polirer, a consultant in leadership development, who asked each of us to give a 5 minute presentation to introduce ourselves to the group. It seemed harmless, until I slowly realized that it was a pre-test on our public speaking skills. Suddenly I became nervous, and flashbacks of the days when I participated in speech competitions overcame me. After all fifteen of us spoke, we received evaluations on our overall effectiveness and let’s just say, I had a large margin for improvement. Throughout the day, we learned different techniques to engage audiences, practiced delivering mock presentations, and received constructive feedback by our peers and facilitators. The improvement in our skills from one session to the next was dramatic, and together we were on our way to becoming more confident and capable ambassadors of Sikhi. The next day we shifted gears and critically reviewed the content we would soon be responsible for presenting. I learned that the presentation went through many phases of development, and rooted back to the one that my Veer had made nearly a decade ago! It was the result of a thorough study of Sikh beliefs, and collaboration with Sikhs from all walks of life, including local area Sikhs and prominent Sikh activists, as well as non-Sikh educators. I was impressed by the careful choice of topics and well-defined descriptions of Sikh practices and ideals. In addition, multiple pages of FAQs with suggested answers were prepared to help presenters tackle common questions. As a Sikh, I feel proud and confident to know that the Coalition uses these excellent explanations of Sikh values to represent my community throughout government, the courts, law enforcement agencies, and interfaith events. We completed the course with a final evaluation, and I walked away with a bank of knowledge, better speaking skills, and many new friendships. This course enables any person – Sikh or non-Sikh – to become a voice for the community. Hopefully, as more people participate, there will be an army of trained volunteers scattered throughout the US, who can create an impact on the mindset of the next generation. Reflecting on this experience, I’m reminded of those in the previous generations who understood the necessity to educate people about Sikhs and had the courage to take action. Today, they are the Sikh moms and dads who speak in their child’s classroom, granthis who visit hospitals and prisons, and passionate elders who lovingly advocate on behalf of Sikhs. I am grateful to be walking on the ground that they have laid. Written by Natasha Kaur, Sikh Presenter’s Course Participant New York, NY 2/15/2010 [/QUOTE]
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