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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="Ishna" data-source="post: 203063" data-attributes="member: 2709"><p>Thank you for your reply. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Please take what I say with a grain of salt, I am no university graduate.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>What I mean to say is that many elements of the religion seem to be at odds with the message found in Gurbani. Most likely I am just not understanding it all correctly. When I read Gurbani, I see it saying that it doesn't matter if you are shaved bald or have matted hair, it's your thoughts and conduct that matter most, yet the Sikhs I meet either emphasize the 5Ks, or are content to be mona Sehajdharis believing they'll be more devout in their next life, or put more emphasis on the thought process and meaning behind outward appearance and get labeled as shaktas. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I see it with three prayers purposefully set aside in its first 13 pages, yet a requirement to be a 'devout religious Sikh' is to add in all these other poems from another book, as if the <u>Guru </u>Granth Sahib Ji isn't enough.</p><p></p><p>I see a universal message talking about Reality, but so many Sikh denominations (and plenty of Sikhs denying the denominations even exist).</p><p></p><p>I see a stand-alone philosophy that endows a human with a compass to guide them in life, and not instructions on how to get married, how to get your daughter married, what gifts the groom should receive from the parents. These are specific to Punjabi culture, and I understand why they are in the SRM, but it is not from Gurbani, it is one society's attempt to bring their society as a whole closer to the ideal taught by the Guru. It is not relevant in all places or at all times.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Correct. It also tells us that religion is subject to societal pressure and interference. It tells us that over time, religion changes. It tells us that people will be people (the good and the bad), regardless of religion.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't know - I can only work with what I see before me now.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a great time to be a Sikh due to all the information and networking opportunities. I'm not sure too much else has really changed. There are still fights at Harmandir Sahib, it is still run by a bunch of interesting people (I'll leave it there), there are still denominations proclaiming IRL and online how theirs is the true path.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And therein lies the problem of all organised religion.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Why choose Sikh <em>religion </em>over any of the others? It could be said that Jesus is possibly the greatest prophet to have ever (potentially) walked the earth, so why not be a Christian?</p><p></p><p>You and I can probably agree it is because we perceive some kind of truth within Sikhi (however we connect with it).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>See, I could start disagreeing with you right here about what Gurbani actually says. But I won't. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>Sure, Gurbani does tell us some "do this, don't do that" instructions. But those instructions aren't 'Never wash your hair on Friday' or 'Chant So Dar over 40 days to make your man love you more" or even "Keep your hair long and wear a turban". As you said, it is about causing change within, and the spirit with which to live.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't think it's possible to have an interpretation of hukam. Hukam cannot be described, so how can it be interpreted? It just <strong><em>is</em></strong>.</p><p></p><p>Manmukh is someone who can't see past the veil of illusion and is convinced that they are separate from the Ik Onkar.</p><p></p><p>Gurmukh is someone who learns spiritual wisdom from the Guru and recognises the Oneness of everything.</p><p></p><p>And in answer to your "if the Guru's were philosophers, why should I listen to them over any of the other great philosophers [] ?" question, well, why follow Sikhism the religion instead of any of the other religions? If someone believes the Gurus were mystical prophets delivering some kind of revelation spoken from God's mouth, then why believe them and not Jesus?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ishna, post: 203063, member: 2709"] Thank you for your reply. :) Please take what I say with a grain of salt, I am no university graduate. What I mean to say is that many elements of the religion seem to be at odds with the message found in Gurbani. Most likely I am just not understanding it all correctly. When I read Gurbani, I see it saying that it doesn't matter if you are shaved bald or have matted hair, it's your thoughts and conduct that matter most, yet the Sikhs I meet either emphasize the 5Ks, or are content to be mona Sehajdharis believing they'll be more devout in their next life, or put more emphasis on the thought process and meaning behind outward appearance and get labeled as shaktas. :) I see it with three prayers purposefully set aside in its first 13 pages, yet a requirement to be a 'devout religious Sikh' is to add in all these other poems from another book, as if the [U]Guru [/U]Granth Sahib Ji isn't enough. I see a universal message talking about Reality, but so many Sikh denominations (and plenty of Sikhs denying the denominations even exist). I see a stand-alone philosophy that endows a human with a compass to guide them in life, and not instructions on how to get married, how to get your daughter married, what gifts the groom should receive from the parents. These are specific to Punjabi culture, and I understand why they are in the SRM, but it is not from Gurbani, it is one society's attempt to bring their society as a whole closer to the ideal taught by the Guru. It is not relevant in all places or at all times. Correct. It also tells us that religion is subject to societal pressure and interference. It tells us that over time, religion changes. It tells us that people will be people (the good and the bad), regardless of religion. I don't know - I can only work with what I see before me now. It's a great time to be a Sikh due to all the information and networking opportunities. I'm not sure too much else has really changed. There are still fights at Harmandir Sahib, it is still run by a bunch of interesting people (I'll leave it there), there are still denominations proclaiming IRL and online how theirs is the true path. And therein lies the problem of all organised religion. Why choose Sikh [I]religion [/I]over any of the others? It could be said that Jesus is possibly the greatest prophet to have ever (potentially) walked the earth, so why not be a Christian? You and I can probably agree it is because we perceive some kind of truth within Sikhi (however we connect with it). See, I could start disagreeing with you right here about what Gurbani actually says. But I won't. :P Sure, Gurbani does tell us some "do this, don't do that" instructions. But those instructions aren't 'Never wash your hair on Friday' or 'Chant So Dar over 40 days to make your man love you more" or even "Keep your hair long and wear a turban". As you said, it is about causing change within, and the spirit with which to live. I don't think it's possible to have an interpretation of hukam. Hukam cannot be described, so how can it be interpreted? It just [B][I]is[/I][/B]. Manmukh is someone who can't see past the veil of illusion and is convinced that they are separate from the Ik Onkar. Gurmukh is someone who learns spiritual wisdom from the Guru and recognises the Oneness of everything. And in answer to your "if the Guru's were philosophers, why should I listen to them over any of the other great philosophers [] ?" question, well, why follow Sikhism the religion instead of any of the other religions? If someone believes the Gurus were mystical prophets delivering some kind of revelation spoken from God's mouth, then why believe them and not Jesus? [/QUOTE]
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