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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)
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Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
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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="S|kH" data-source="post: 5777" data-attributes="member: 217"><p>I'm not learned on this topic myself, but I have a different question to ask which is in relation to your post.</p><p></p><p>Are these REALLY taboos for Sikhs? </p><p>I do none of the above (eat halal, or tabacco). But, I have wondered WHY is this a taboo? </p><p></p><p>Doing some research on the subject I've come across that it is NOT written in the SGGS that these are taboos. These are all taboos according to rehit namas which were NOT written by the Gurus.</p><p></p><p>How much validity can be go across on these rehit namas? The original taboo of "Adultery" was not written as so, it was written that it is "A TABOO FOR A SIKH TO MARRY A MUSLIM WOMEN", and it specifically wrote muslim women, this was because of the on-going wars with Sikhs and Muslims. This was changed later on. </p><p></p><p>Also, the Halal meat taboo seems a bit bogus too. I was talking to a Muslim friend of mine, and he said they pray over the meat as a reference of Thanking God, not as a sacrifice FOR God. I originally thought it was a sacrifice FOR God, but if its only Thanking God, than why is it a taboo for Sikhs? Are we not told to Thank God in every moment of our life? Even when we walk the streets and step on insects? </p><p></p><p>I've read from before that historically most of the soldiers with Guru Gobind were either Sikhs or Muslims who were later to become Sikhs. Most of the men from Hindu lineage were not the prime fighters during Guru Gobinds era. Also, I have read that the Muslims on the battlefield would eat meat, of course it being halal as they were not Khalsa yet. There are accounts of Sikhs sitting down and eating the meat with them (Khalsas). </p><p></p><p>And one can not state that, "Oh if there is nothing else to eat and your on a battlefield ONLY then can you eat meat, other times its better to eat plants because the Guru wished so" ...You make a game then with your own rules. One could easily say the same thing about the kakkars. </p><p></p><p>We all know that Guru Nanak said it was foolish to argue about meat, that you should eat what you want, of course controllably. </p><p>So, then why ban certain types of meat? Some say Halal is torture to the animal...it is different now than before, the kill is instant, but the rest of processing is slow. The first blow is to the jugular, and instant kill, n then the slow knife and praying comes over the animal. </p><p></p><p>Banning halal is the muslim equivalent of banning pork. It's too dirty or "unholy" for us to eat in. Just sounds like a ritual to me.</p><p></p><p>Matter fact, I think this taboo is completely traditional and holds NOTHING with the reality of Sikhism. I think it was created for the due purpose of separating Muslims and Sikhs either doing Langar or other eating parts. </p><p>This of course would cause more rifts between the communities, perhaps exactly what some Sikh leaders wanted? They didnt want their children or community to sit alongside muslims and share the same common meal.</p><p></p><p>And as for the Jutha taboo if from non-sikhs is trash. Guru Nanak would not discriminate on the basis of Sikh or Non-Sikh to take a drink or eat if its jutha. He would have ate it if he thought it was fine, non-poisoned and from someone he trusted. Me and friends share meals all the time, drinks, I know they did not purposely poison it. If I were to decline, am I showing them that I am higher than them? Their drinks are not good enough for me?</p><p></p><p>As far as the strict taboo against tobbaco, I don't understand this one. It's clearly stated in SGGS not to intoxicate yourself with things. So, why is the taboo explicitly stated only for tobbaco usage and not cocaine, marijuana? </p><p>Guru Nanak was smarter than this, he knew you could intoxicate yourself pretty much using anything, thats why he said just dont do it so you dont lose your mind state, so you can always think fine. </p><p></p><p>Taboo against Alcohol, water, coke, and pepsi is all the same thing. Just don't intoxicate yourself over it. A little bit of alochol...oh no, the world's not come to an end. </p><p></p><p>People need to learn how to leave their traditional and cultural bias behind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="S|kH, post: 5777, member: 217"] I'm not learned on this topic myself, but I have a different question to ask which is in relation to your post. Are these REALLY taboos for Sikhs? I do none of the above (eat halal, or tabacco). But, I have wondered WHY is this a taboo? Doing some research on the subject I've come across that it is NOT written in the SGGS that these are taboos. These are all taboos according to rehit namas which were NOT written by the Gurus. How much validity can be go across on these rehit namas? The original taboo of "Adultery" was not written as so, it was written that it is "A TABOO FOR A SIKH TO MARRY A MUSLIM WOMEN", and it specifically wrote muslim women, this was because of the on-going wars with Sikhs and Muslims. This was changed later on. Also, the Halal meat taboo seems a bit bogus too. I was talking to a Muslim friend of mine, and he said they pray over the meat as a reference of Thanking God, not as a sacrifice FOR God. I originally thought it was a sacrifice FOR God, but if its only Thanking God, than why is it a taboo for Sikhs? Are we not told to Thank God in every moment of our life? Even when we walk the streets and step on insects? I've read from before that historically most of the soldiers with Guru Gobind were either Sikhs or Muslims who were later to become Sikhs. Most of the men from Hindu lineage were not the prime fighters during Guru Gobinds era. Also, I have read that the Muslims on the battlefield would eat meat, of course it being halal as they were not Khalsa yet. There are accounts of Sikhs sitting down and eating the meat with them (Khalsas). And one can not state that, "Oh if there is nothing else to eat and your on a battlefield ONLY then can you eat meat, other times its better to eat plants because the Guru wished so" ...You make a game then with your own rules. One could easily say the same thing about the kakkars. We all know that Guru Nanak said it was foolish to argue about meat, that you should eat what you want, of course controllably. So, then why ban certain types of meat? Some say Halal is torture to the animal...it is different now than before, the kill is instant, but the rest of processing is slow. The first blow is to the jugular, and instant kill, n then the slow knife and praying comes over the animal. Banning halal is the muslim equivalent of banning pork. It's too dirty or "unholy" for us to eat in. Just sounds like a ritual to me. Matter fact, I think this taboo is completely traditional and holds NOTHING with the reality of Sikhism. I think it was created for the due purpose of separating Muslims and Sikhs either doing Langar or other eating parts. This of course would cause more rifts between the communities, perhaps exactly what some Sikh leaders wanted? They didnt want their children or community to sit alongside muslims and share the same common meal. And as for the Jutha taboo if from non-sikhs is trash. Guru Nanak would not discriminate on the basis of Sikh or Non-Sikh to take a drink or eat if its jutha. He would have ate it if he thought it was fine, non-poisoned and from someone he trusted. Me and friends share meals all the time, drinks, I know they did not purposely poison it. If I were to decline, am I showing them that I am higher than them? Their drinks are not good enough for me? As far as the strict taboo against tobbaco, I don't understand this one. It's clearly stated in SGGS not to intoxicate yourself with things. So, why is the taboo explicitly stated only for tobbaco usage and not cocaine, marijuana? Guru Nanak was smarter than this, he knew you could intoxicate yourself pretty much using anything, thats why he said just dont do it so you dont lose your mind state, so you can always think fine. Taboo against Alcohol, water, coke, and pepsi is all the same thing. Just don't intoxicate yourself over it. A little bit of alochol...oh no, the world's not come to an end. People need to learn how to leave their traditional and cultural bias behind. [/QUOTE]
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