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Gurbani (696-703)
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Gurbani (728-750)
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Gurbani (795-831)
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Chhant (843-848)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
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Gurbani (975-980)
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Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
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Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
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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)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
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Gurbani (1168-1187)
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Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
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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)
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Gurbani (1319-23)
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<blockquote data-quote="BhagatSingh" data-source="post: 126713" data-attributes="member: 2610"><p>Before I continue, Narayanjot Kaur ji, </p><p>you once mentioned "Socratic.." in our previous discussion. Coincidentally, I had at the time enrolled in a course on him, which I am now studying in, this month. It seems my way of conversing is very similar to that of Socrates.</p><p> </p><p>Anyways,</p><p>--------------------------------</p><p>B</p><p>My point was that Castes are here to stay, whether they persist in the form of "Hindu Caste" or what you call "Class". The Hindu Caste system obviously had built-in discrimination. The present day Castes don't but there is still discrimination. In the west, there might not be discrimination but prejudices still exist. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 9px">The comment containing Darwinian Evolution has been distorted beyond repair so I won't even try to explain that.</span></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>C</p><p>Solution:</p><p>One can't rid of the whole Hindu caste system but one can slowly change the system towards betterment. Hindu Caste system is tied to religion and religion is tied to people's most deepest feelings. </p><p> </p><p>In Sikhism, there is a place for caste (class) but merely as labels. We've discussed previously that Guru Sahibs didn't reject class (castes) but the Hindu caste system which carries the horrific ideas you mentioned, Narayanjot ji. </p><p> </p><p>With that said, there exists those individuals who are Sikh (orthodox or not) that do discriminate people based on castes, and there are individuals who are Hindu (orthodox or not) that do the same. So clearly religion is not the answer, referring to <a href="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/25184-caste-system-in-sikhism-why-4.html#post102353" target="_blank">Dalbirk ji's post</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Yet, there exists those individuals who are Sikh (orthodox or not) yet do reject the Caste System, and there are individuals who are Hindu (orthodox or not) that do the same.</p><p>How can individuals following the same religion to the same degrees differ like that? If we could find out what makes them different, we could use that to fight the Hindu Caste System.</p><p> </p><p>I propose the difference is actually a move away from religion, where the orthodox (because they are attached to their particular religion) justify their values by interpreting verses with a secular (unconcerned with any particular religion) mode of thought and educated background. Those without that secular mode of thought and educated background, read the same verses and see something different.</p><p>Thus the solution is secular thought (critical thinking) with education, from childhood, not a change in religion or following religion more closely or even giving up religion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BhagatSingh, post: 126713, member: 2610"] Before I continue, Narayanjot Kaur ji, you once mentioned "Socratic.." in our previous discussion. Coincidentally, I had at the time enrolled in a course on him, which I am now studying in, this month. It seems my way of conversing is very similar to that of Socrates. Anyways, -------------------------------- B My point was that Castes are here to stay, whether they persist in the form of "Hindu Caste" or what you call "Class". The Hindu Caste system obviously had built-in discrimination. The present day Castes don't but there is still discrimination. In the west, there might not be discrimination but prejudices still exist. [SIZE=1]The comment containing Darwinian Evolution has been distorted beyond repair so I won't even try to explain that.[/SIZE] ---------------------------------------- C Solution: One can't rid of the whole Hindu caste system but one can slowly change the system towards betterment. Hindu Caste system is tied to religion and religion is tied to people's most deepest feelings. In Sikhism, there is a place for caste (class) but merely as labels. We've discussed previously that Guru Sahibs didn't reject class (castes) but the Hindu caste system which carries the horrific ideas you mentioned, Narayanjot ji. With that said, there exists those individuals who are Sikh (orthodox or not) that do discriminate people based on castes, and there are individuals who are Hindu (orthodox or not) that do the same. So clearly religion is not the answer, referring to [URL="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/25184-caste-system-in-sikhism-why-4.html#post102353"]Dalbirk ji's post[/URL]. Yet, there exists those individuals who are Sikh (orthodox or not) yet do reject the Caste System, and there are individuals who are Hindu (orthodox or not) that do the same. How can individuals following the same religion to the same degrees differ like that? If we could find out what makes them different, we could use that to fight the Hindu Caste System. I propose the difference is actually a move away from religion, where the orthodox (because they are attached to their particular religion) justify their values by interpreting verses with a secular (unconcerned with any particular religion) mode of thought and educated background. Those without that secular mode of thought and educated background, read the same verses and see something different. Thus the solution is secular thought (critical thinking) with education, from childhood, not a change in religion or following religion more closely or even giving up religion. [/QUOTE]
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