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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: 102144" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: #ff0000"><em>"Comparisons are a greased slope into a pit of guilt, envy, anger or feelings of inferiority and intimidation."</em></span></span></strong> </p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">More fundamentally, comparisons fail to honor the uniqueness of each person's path in life. Just think of all that's unique about you and the path you've walked! The universe -- or your higher power, if you have one -- never asks you to be anybody but you. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Fortunately, you can break free of comparisons. Here are five simple strategies you can start using today: </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>1. GIVE YOURSELF MORE CREDIT.</strong> </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">This strategy is preventive. Look inside, and give yourself credit for your accomplishments and positive character traits. You might even mark in your calendar reminders to pause and recognize the heart, intelligence, imagination and integrity you bring to living life your way. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Start now: What can you give yourself credit for today? </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>2. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.</strong> </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">This is another preventive tactic to build your comparison "immunity." Cultivating an awareness of all the blessings of your life can take the sting out of seeing how others are blessed. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">You might enjoy counting your blessings in a "gratitude journal," or review the best parts of your day as you fall asleep. You might even count your blessings before you get out of bed in the morning. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Give it a try. How many blessings can you call to mind in the next 60 seconds? </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">The next three strategies can help in the moment when you have a "comparison emergency." </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>3. EXHALE.</strong> </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">When you notice that you're comparing yourself to someone else, bring your attention to your breathing. Then, on an exhale, let the comparison leave your body with your breath. It's amazing how a well-timed exhale can create space for serenity and perspective. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Once you've blown the comparison away, you might ask yourself, “Is this where I want to put my energy today?” </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>4. RECOGNIZE LOSSES.</strong> </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Other people's accomplishments may remind you of goals you have set aside. Maybe you've deferred or even given up hopes and dreams from earlier, simpler times in your life. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Be kind to yourself, and take time to acknowledge these losses. Create a ritual or find some other way to give voice to your grief so that you can move forward in healing. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>5. SHIFT INTO A PERSPECTIVE OF GRATITUDE.</strong> </span></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Take a couple deep cleansing breaths, letting any tension in your body leave on the outbreath. Now, see if you can shift into a perspective of gratitude. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080">Practice this strategy by bringing to mind a "comparison trigger" from the past -- maybe your ex-significant-other's new girlfriend, or the obnoxious alpha-parent you met on the preschool playground. Notice how relaxing and healing the perspective of gratitude feels. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="color: #000080"><strong>YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CAREER ARE UNIQUE.</strong> As you lovingly attend more and more to your own life and values, you can leave the comparison trap far behind. </span></p><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080"><strong>source:</strong> <a href="http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/motivation/never-compare-yourself.htm" target="_blank">Never Compare Yourself - The Comparison Trap</a></span></span></span></p><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080"><strong><u>PERSONAL NOTE:</u></strong></span></span></span></p><p></p><p> <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080">1. Please do consider very carefully to seek professional help ( from your doctor / counselor, etc )</span></span></span></strong></p><p> <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080">2. Daily meditation for at least 20 minutes is the key for you !</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span style="color: DarkSlateBlue"><strong>3. THE SIKH WAY = SEVA + SIMRAN + SANGAT !</strong></span></p><p></p><p> <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080">With Divine Love & Blessings of Waheguru Ji ,</span></span></span></strong></p><p></p><p> <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="color: #000080">Harbhajan S. Sangha</span></span></span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 102144, member: 884"] [B][SIZE=4][COLOR=#ff0000][I]"Comparisons are a greased slope into a pit of guilt, envy, anger or feelings of inferiority and intimidation."[/I][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [COLOR=#000080]More fundamentally, comparisons fail to honor the uniqueness of each person's path in life. Just think of all that's unique about you and the path you've walked! The universe -- or your higher power, if you have one -- never asks you to be anybody but you. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Fortunately, you can break free of comparisons. Here are five simple strategies you can start using today: [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]1. GIVE YOURSELF MORE CREDIT.[/B] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]This strategy is preventive. Look inside, and give yourself credit for your accomplishments and positive character traits. You might even mark in your calendar reminders to pause and recognize the heart, intelligence, imagination and integrity you bring to living life your way. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Start now: What can you give yourself credit for today? [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]2. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.[/B] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]This is another preventive tactic to build your comparison "immunity." Cultivating an awareness of all the blessings of your life can take the sting out of seeing how others are blessed. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]You might enjoy counting your blessings in a "gratitude journal," or review the best parts of your day as you fall asleep. You might even count your blessings before you get out of bed in the morning. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Give it a try. How many blessings can you call to mind in the next 60 seconds? [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]The next three strategies can help in the moment when you have a "comparison emergency." [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]3. EXHALE.[/B] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]When you notice that you're comparing yourself to someone else, bring your attention to your breathing. Then, on an exhale, let the comparison leave your body with your breath. It's amazing how a well-timed exhale can create space for serenity and perspective. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Once you've blown the comparison away, you might ask yourself, “Is this where I want to put my energy today?” [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]4. RECOGNIZE LOSSES.[/B] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Other people's accomplishments may remind you of goals you have set aside. Maybe you've deferred or even given up hopes and dreams from earlier, simpler times in your life. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Be kind to yourself, and take time to acknowledge these losses. Create a ritual or find some other way to give voice to your grief so that you can move forward in healing. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]5. SHIFT INTO A PERSPECTIVE OF GRATITUDE.[/B] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Take a couple deep cleansing breaths, letting any tension in your body leave on the outbreath. Now, see if you can shift into a perspective of gratitude. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080]Practice this strategy by bringing to mind a "comparison trigger" from the past -- maybe your ex-significant-other's new girlfriend, or the obnoxious alpha-parent you met on the preschool playground. Notice how relaxing and healing the perspective of gratitude feels. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000080][B]YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CAREER ARE UNIQUE.[/B] As you lovingly attend more and more to your own life and values, you can leave the comparison trap far behind. [/COLOR] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080][B]source:[/B] [URL="http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/motivation/never-compare-yourself.htm"]Never Compare Yourself - The Comparison Trap[/URL][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080][B][U]PERSONAL NOTE:[/U][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080]1. Please do consider very carefully to seek professional help ( from your doctor / counselor, etc )[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080]2. Daily meditation for at least 20 minutes is the key for you ![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][B]3. THE SIKH WAY = SEVA + SIMRAN + SANGAT ![/B][/COLOR] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080]With Divine Love & Blessings of Waheguru Ji ,[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080]Harbhajan S. Sangha[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [/QUOTE]
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