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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="Admin" data-source="post: 208444" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>After <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harjit_Sajjan" target="_blank">Harjit Sajjan</a>, a fully uniformed (turbaned and bearded) Sikh, was chosen by Justin Trudeau as Canada’s defense minister, I came across multiple Facebook posts criticizing Sajjan’s involvement in the Canadian military. This came to me by surprise as I expected unanimous Sikh support for Sajjan’s appointing to one of the highest governmental positions in Canada; this appointment was a major success for the Sikh struggle to be accepted with full Sikh uniform into the military, specifically the struggle with the U.S. military. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]19953[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p>Whilst reading through the criticism, I found that it all stemmed from Canada’s disrespectful treatment of its indigenous population and its military operations in the Afghanistan War and that Sajjan being a Sikh should not associate himself with such a controversial, unjust military and government. Similarly, many Sikhs are critical of the Sikhs attempting to join the U.S. military based on the U.S.’s past gratuitous military operations.</p><p></p><p>I understand where these critics were coming from. Sikhism bases itself in fighting against inequality and injustice anywhere as this is how the faith started when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak" target="_blank">Guru Nanak Dev Ji</a> fought against the unfair caste system that prevailed in India (and that still prevails). Thus, it makes more sense that Sikhs should fight <em>against</em> such unjustness by taking action against the military rather than joining it.</p><p></p><p>Nevertheless, I am critical of those criticizing Sikh involvement in the military. What these critics don’t realize is that having Sikhs in the armed forces is actually a plus for the world and international relations. Here are two core reasons for why having Sikhs in the military is beneficial:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Sikh history speaks for itself.</strong> From the tyrannical Mughal Empire to World War II, Sikhs have continuously resonated Sikh values of justice through battle. In fact, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_52_Hukams_of_Guru_Gobind_Singh" target="_blank">in a set of instructions</a> written by the tenth Guru, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Gobind_Singh" target="_blank">Guru Gobind Singh Ji</a> in 1708, one rules states to “practice diplomacy, employ a variety of tactics and exhaust all techniques before engaging in warfare” when dealing with enemies. This rule is followed by “train in the skills of weaponry and horsemanship.” These instructions show how Sikhs have always been aware on how to deal with adversaries, and Sikhs have been known for this. Sikhs’ warrior culture, diplomatic skills, and simultaneous spirituality are what attracted the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh_Regiment" target="_blank">British to recruit Sikh soldiers</a> for both the World Wars and these characteristics are what have allowed the entire Sikh population to prosper despite hundreds of years of struggle and attempts at eliminating the entire community (which also continues today). Hence, our history shows what an impact Sikhs can make in international relations; the world needs ambitious leaders and Sikhs have always been fighting injustice and corruption.</p><p></p><p><strong>2. We have the power to initiate change.</strong> No matter how pessimistic some critics may be, I believe that the more Sikhs we have in the military, the higher chance we have to create positive change in the military and policy. When ex-CIA agent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kiriakou" target="_blank">John Kiriakou</a> came to speak at my university, he said something that resonated with me. It was along the lines of addressing the fear that students have in working for the U.S. military or Department of State, CIA, etc after hearing of the senseless, corrupt decisions that occur in these organizations. Kiriakou basically stated that if students with ambitious thinking join these organizations, there will be a higher chance for promising change. And this can exactly be attributed to Sikhs in the military and the rules and values that Sikhs abide by. The turban symbolizes justice, standing up for the defenseless, and providing a voice for the voiceless. Sikhism entails viewing everyone and everything as God, and therefore, everyone as equals and one. As Sikhs joining the military bring these values to the armed forces and government, I sense a spark of optimism for the U.S. and Canadian militaries. Sikhs have changed tyrannical empires and prospered in the past, and Sikhs can still change policy and prosper today.</p><p></p><p>The critics of Harjit Sajjan and of other Sikhs in the armed forces are forgetting that based on the very Sikh tenet of fighting injustice, Sikhs in the military have the power to bring positive change and take action to make the military a more just organization. Moreover, battling for justice is a part of Sikhism and looking at our <a href="http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Battles_by_Guru_Gobind_Singh" target="_blank">history</a> and analyzing what Sikhs have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_involving_the_Sikh_Empire" target="_blank">fought for in the past</a>, I am confident that the human race will be in good hands with more Sikhs participating in the armed forces.</p><p></p><p>Follow Sehej Kaur on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thenamesehej" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/thenamesehej</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 208444, member: 1"] After [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harjit_Sajjan']Harjit Sajjan[/URL], a fully uniformed (turbaned and bearded) Sikh, was chosen by Justin Trudeau as Canada’s defense minister, I came across multiple Facebook posts criticizing Sajjan’s involvement in the Canadian military. This came to me by surprise as I expected unanimous Sikh support for Sajjan’s appointing to one of the highest governmental positions in Canada; this appointment was a major success for the Sikh struggle to be accepted with full Sikh uniform into the military, specifically the struggle with the U.S. military. [ATTACH=full]19953[/ATTACH] Whilst reading through the criticism, I found that it all stemmed from Canada’s disrespectful treatment of its indigenous population and its military operations in the Afghanistan War and that Sajjan being a Sikh should not associate himself with such a controversial, unjust military and government. Similarly, many Sikhs are critical of the Sikhs attempting to join the U.S. military based on the U.S.’s past gratuitous military operations. I understand where these critics were coming from. Sikhism bases itself in fighting against inequality and injustice anywhere as this is how the faith started when [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Nanak']Guru Nanak Dev Ji[/URL] fought against the unfair caste system that prevailed in India (and that still prevails). Thus, it makes more sense that Sikhs should fight [I]against[/I] such unjustness by taking action against the military rather than joining it. Nevertheless, I am critical of those criticizing Sikh involvement in the military. What these critics don’t realize is that having Sikhs in the armed forces is actually a plus for the world and international relations. Here are two core reasons for why having Sikhs in the military is beneficial: [B]1. Sikh history speaks for itself.[/B] From the tyrannical Mughal Empire to World War II, Sikhs have continuously resonated Sikh values of justice through battle. In fact, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_52_Hukams_of_Guru_Gobind_Singh']in a set of instructions[/URL] written by the tenth Guru, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guru_Gobind_Singh']Guru Gobind Singh Ji[/URL] in 1708, one rules states to “practice diplomacy, employ a variety of tactics and exhaust all techniques before engaging in warfare” when dealing with enemies. This rule is followed by “train in the skills of weaponry and horsemanship.” These instructions show how Sikhs have always been aware on how to deal with adversaries, and Sikhs have been known for this. Sikhs’ warrior culture, diplomatic skills, and simultaneous spirituality are what attracted the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh_Regiment']British to recruit Sikh soldiers[/URL] for both the World Wars and these characteristics are what have allowed the entire Sikh population to prosper despite hundreds of years of struggle and attempts at eliminating the entire community (which also continues today). Hence, our history shows what an impact Sikhs can make in international relations; the world needs ambitious leaders and Sikhs have always been fighting injustice and corruption. [B]2. We have the power to initiate change.[/B] No matter how pessimistic some critics may be, I believe that the more Sikhs we have in the military, the higher chance we have to create positive change in the military and policy. When ex-CIA agent [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kiriakou']John Kiriakou[/URL] came to speak at my university, he said something that resonated with me. It was along the lines of addressing the fear that students have in working for the U.S. military or Department of State, CIA, etc after hearing of the senseless, corrupt decisions that occur in these organizations. Kiriakou basically stated that if students with ambitious thinking join these organizations, there will be a higher chance for promising change. And this can exactly be attributed to Sikhs in the military and the rules and values that Sikhs abide by. The turban symbolizes justice, standing up for the defenseless, and providing a voice for the voiceless. Sikhism entails viewing everyone and everything as God, and therefore, everyone as equals and one. As Sikhs joining the military bring these values to the armed forces and government, I sense a spark of optimism for the U.S. and Canadian militaries. Sikhs have changed tyrannical empires and prospered in the past, and Sikhs can still change policy and prosper today. The critics of Harjit Sajjan and of other Sikhs in the armed forces are forgetting that based on the very Sikh tenet of fighting injustice, Sikhs in the military have the power to bring positive change and take action to make the military a more just organization. Moreover, battling for justice is a part of Sikhism and looking at our [URL='http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Battles_by_Guru_Gobind_Singh']history[/URL] and analyzing what Sikhs have [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_involving_the_Sikh_Empire']fought for in the past[/URL], I am confident that the human race will be in good hands with more Sikhs participating in the armed forces. Follow Sehej Kaur on Twitter: [URL='http://www.twitter.com/thenamesehej']www.twitter.com/thenamesehej[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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