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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="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 134753" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: navy"><strong>Bonus Legal Victory: </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: navy"><strong>Sikh Bullied, School is Accountable</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">The Sikh Coalition </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">Fateh! </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">October 8, 2010 </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">[ </span><a href="http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/090810-DignityStudentsAct.html" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: navy">http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/090810-DignityStudentsAct.html</span></u></a><span style="color: navy"> ] </span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><strong><em>First Time Public School Enters Into Settlement Agreement For Failing Sikh Child From Bullies</em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy"><strong>(New York, NY) – October 8, 2010</strong> – The New York City school system last month agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect a Sikh student from violent bullies. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">The lawsuit was filed by the law firm Howrey LLP [ </span><a href="http://www.howrey.com/" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: navy">http://www.howrey.com/</span></u></a><span style="color: navy"> ] and the Sikh </span></p><p><span style="color: navy">Coalition on behalf of Jagmohan Singh Premi. As a victim of constant bullying in school, Jagmohan Singh and this settlement represent a victory for all students. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">*Attacked for being Sikh* </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">On June 3, 2008 Jagmohan, a former student at Richmond Hill High School (RHHS) was punched in the face by another student. The perpetrator simultaneously tried to remove Jagmohan's patka (small turban). Jagmohan was routinely bullied on the basis of his faith, and after a long documented history of harrasement, the teachers and administrators failed to step in. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">""I hope that the lawsuit settlement prevents other students from suffering this kind of abuse," said Jagmohan Premi. "I don't want anyone to go through what I went through."" </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">*</span></p><p><span style="color: navy">Lawsuit Settlement Protects Students from Discrimination* The Premi family sought help form the Sikh Coalition with the goal of obtaining greater protection for children from bias-based harassment in public schools. Coalition attorneys engaged the law firm of Howrey LLP to jointly represent Jagmohan and file a lawsuit on his behalf. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">Through settlement of the lawsuit, NYC Department of Education and the school have agreed to take the following steps to prevent discrimination and bias-based harassment: </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">* Written lesson plans will be created that discuss bias, the school system's obligations to stop discrimination in schools, and issues that Sikhs specifically face. Jagmohan and the legal team will have an opportunity to provide feedback about the lesson plans before the lessons are given to RHHS students. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">* The school system's legal obligations to stop discrimination in schools will be explicitly discussed with all RHHS school staff and school security. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">* The school system will designate two individuals to whom reports of bias can be made at RHHS. These individuals' names will be posted on posters throughout the school building. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">The school system also agreed to provide money damages to the family. All terms of the lawsuit settlement discourage other schools from failing to protect students from discrimination. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">"It is our hope that these types of lawsuits will ensure that schools are mindful of their obligation to protect children from bullying," said Gurbir Sing Grewal of Howrey LLP, the lead attorney in the matter.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">"The lawsuit holds the New York City school system and Richmond Hill High accountable for its failure to stop the pervasive bias-based harassment and violence that Jagmohan endured," said Harsimran Kaur, Sikh Coalition Legal Director. "The settlement sends a message to all schools to be vigilant in protecting students from discrimination." </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy">The Sikh Coalition would like to thank Howrey LLP attorneys Gurbir Singh Grewal and Gazeena Soni for their hard work and tireless dedication to the case. As always, the Sikh Coalition urges all Sikhs to practice their faith fearlessly. *</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 134753, member: 884"] [SIZE=5][COLOR=navy][B]Bonus Legal Victory: [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=5][COLOR=navy][B]Sikh Bullied, School is Accountable[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [COLOR=navy]The Sikh Coalition [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]Fateh! [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]October 8, 2010 [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy][ [/COLOR][URL="http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/090810-DignityStudentsAct.html"][U][COLOR=navy]http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/090810-DignityStudentsAct.html[/COLOR][/U][/URL][COLOR=navy] ] [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy][B][I]First Time Public School Enters Into Settlement Agreement For Failing Sikh Child From Bullies[/I][/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=navy][B](New York, NY) – October 8, 2010[/B] – The New York City school system last month agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect a Sikh student from violent bullies. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]The lawsuit was filed by the law firm Howrey LLP [ [/COLOR][URL="http://www.howrey.com/"][U][COLOR=navy]http://www.howrey.com/[/COLOR][/U][/URL][COLOR=navy] ] and the Sikh [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]Coalition on behalf of Jagmohan Singh Premi. As a victim of constant bullying in school, Jagmohan Singh and this settlement represent a victory for all students. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]*Attacked for being Sikh* [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]On June 3, 2008 Jagmohan, a former student at Richmond Hill High School (RHHS) was punched in the face by another student. The perpetrator simultaneously tried to remove Jagmohan's patka (small turban). Jagmohan was routinely bullied on the basis of his faith, and after a long documented history of harrasement, the teachers and administrators failed to step in. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]""I hope that the lawsuit settlement prevents other students from suffering this kind of abuse," said Jagmohan Premi. "I don't want anyone to go through what I went through."" [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]*[/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]Lawsuit Settlement Protects Students from Discrimination* The Premi family sought help form the Sikh Coalition with the goal of obtaining greater protection for children from bias-based harassment in public schools. Coalition attorneys engaged the law firm of Howrey LLP to jointly represent Jagmohan and file a lawsuit on his behalf. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]Through settlement of the lawsuit, NYC Department of Education and the school have agreed to take the following steps to prevent discrimination and bias-based harassment: [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]* Written lesson plans will be created that discuss bias, the school system's obligations to stop discrimination in schools, and issues that Sikhs specifically face. Jagmohan and the legal team will have an opportunity to provide feedback about the lesson plans before the lessons are given to RHHS students. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]* The school system's legal obligations to stop discrimination in schools will be explicitly discussed with all RHHS school staff and school security. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]* The school system will designate two individuals to whom reports of bias can be made at RHHS. These individuals' names will be posted on posters throughout the school building. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]The school system also agreed to provide money damages to the family. All terms of the lawsuit settlement discourage other schools from failing to protect students from discrimination. [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]"It is our hope that these types of lawsuits will ensure that schools are mindful of their obligation to protect children from bullying," said Gurbir Sing Grewal of Howrey LLP, the lead attorney in the matter.[/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]"The lawsuit holds the New York City school system and Richmond Hill High accountable for its failure to stop the pervasive bias-based harassment and violence that Jagmohan endured," said Harsimran Kaur, Sikh Coalition Legal Director. "The settlement sends a message to all schools to be vigilant in protecting students from discrimination." [/COLOR] [COLOR=navy]The Sikh Coalition would like to thank Howrey LLP attorneys Gurbir Singh Grewal and Gazeena Soni for their hard work and tireless dedication to the case. As always, the Sikh Coalition urges all Sikhs to practice their faith fearlessly. *[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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