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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: 146430" data-attributes="member: 12855"><p>Bliss ji,</p><p>Here are my :2cents: for what its worth. Most of the issues you raise are things many of us struggle with and have been discussed in other threads but I don't have time to find them right now. Will do if you want me too though.</p><p></p><p>Culture;</p><p>I'm with Mai ji in that we need to remove the shackles of Panjabi culture. Living without any culture is impossible so my personal view is to take the best of all cultures and live according to that. If the aspect of culture is in keeping with a Sikhi way of life it is ok otherwise it is rejected as all cultures have good and bad points. My rejection of a lot of Panjabi culture does make me a bit of an outcast in the local Sikh commnity and it is not easy, it can even be lonely sometimes but I have to do what is right. Change can only happen 1 person at a time so by not conforming hopefully it gets others thinking. However, remember also to respect what others have chosen for themselves and not be aggressive as that would make you as dominating as them with your views.</p><p></p><p>Male domination;</p><p>This is a problem the world over. Fight it without agression but with determination. No-one can take your achievements away from you if you won't let them.</p><p></p><p>Caste system;</p><p>It is a scourge and a cultural hangup. My personal view is there is no caste and I will repeat that til I go ho{censored} at anyone who tells me otherwise! Change starts 1 person at a time. It is upto us to change ourselves then teach others.</p><p></p><p>Rascism;</p><p>Defy it. My friends are from all over the world and all backgrounds. I don't discriminate as long as they have a good heart! My friends respect my choices (eg not drinking) and I respect their choices even if we don't agree! I would happily marry a guy of any colour as long as he were Sikh and we shared the same ideals.</p><p></p><p>Marriage;</p><p>This is difficult as the marriage is between 2 families and not just 2 people. It is a balancing act to get it right. Be guided by your beliefs as to what is right and not just your heart.</p><p></p><p>Showoffs;</p><p>The more someone shows on the outside, generally the emptier they are on the inside. Don't be fooled <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Going out;</p><p>What kind of going out do you mean? Clubs are places to promote lust, alcoholism and drugs. I was very put off by what I saw so won't go at all now. Is it really the environment you want to be in? That goes for men and women. As far as dating goes, what are your intentions? That should be your guide.</p><p></p><p>Singing and dancing;</p><p>I guess this really comes down to how and what kind? Sikhi is a way of life, it is about following Gurbani. A lot of the entertainment business in all cultures nowadays uses women's bodies rather than the women (possibly not literally but in the image, the way they are portrayed). Obviously there are exceptions to this. It is also a lifestyle as mentioned previously. Let your conscience be your guide as to where you will go in your career. Keep gurbani as your guide to what is right and what is not.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Indigo"><em>Gurbani is always the litmus test and will always help you decide........</em></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="findingmyway, post: 146430, member: 12855"] Bliss ji, Here are my :2cents: for what its worth. Most of the issues you raise are things many of us struggle with and have been discussed in other threads but I don't have time to find them right now. Will do if you want me too though. Culture; I'm with Mai ji in that we need to remove the shackles of Panjabi culture. Living without any culture is impossible so my personal view is to take the best of all cultures and live according to that. If the aspect of culture is in keeping with a Sikhi way of life it is ok otherwise it is rejected as all cultures have good and bad points. My rejection of a lot of Panjabi culture does make me a bit of an outcast in the local Sikh commnity and it is not easy, it can even be lonely sometimes but I have to do what is right. Change can only happen 1 person at a time so by not conforming hopefully it gets others thinking. However, remember also to respect what others have chosen for themselves and not be aggressive as that would make you as dominating as them with your views. Male domination; This is a problem the world over. Fight it without agression but with determination. No-one can take your achievements away from you if you won't let them. Caste system; It is a scourge and a cultural hangup. My personal view is there is no caste and I will repeat that til I go ho{censored} at anyone who tells me otherwise! Change starts 1 person at a time. It is upto us to change ourselves then teach others. Rascism; Defy it. My friends are from all over the world and all backgrounds. I don't discriminate as long as they have a good heart! My friends respect my choices (eg not drinking) and I respect their choices even if we don't agree! I would happily marry a guy of any colour as long as he were Sikh and we shared the same ideals. Marriage; This is difficult as the marriage is between 2 families and not just 2 people. It is a balancing act to get it right. Be guided by your beliefs as to what is right and not just your heart. Showoffs; The more someone shows on the outside, generally the emptier they are on the inside. Don't be fooled ;) Going out; What kind of going out do you mean? Clubs are places to promote lust, alcoholism and drugs. I was very put off by what I saw so won't go at all now. Is it really the environment you want to be in? That goes for men and women. As far as dating goes, what are your intentions? That should be your guide. Singing and dancing; I guess this really comes down to how and what kind? Sikhi is a way of life, it is about following Gurbani. A lot of the entertainment business in all cultures nowadays uses women's bodies rather than the women (possibly not literally but in the image, the way they are portrayed). Obviously there are exceptions to this. It is also a lifestyle as mentioned previously. Let your conscience be your guide as to where you will go in your career. Keep gurbani as your guide to what is right and what is not. [COLOR=Indigo][I]Gurbani is always the litmus test and will always help you decide........[/I][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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