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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="Sherdil" data-source="post: 196187" data-attributes="member: 20261"><p>Satyaban ji,</p><p></p><p>There are many Hindus who believe Lord Rama was God. He is worshipped as such. You say he is just a symbol of the perfect man, yet his actions were imperfect. Why then does Hinduism promote this figure as the perfect man / god, when his actions do not reflect what is taught in the Vedas?</p><p></p><p>Let it be known, that I have no reverence for Lord Rama. I have mentioned him, in the same manner in which he is mentioned in gurbani: An imperfect figure that was subservient to Akal, who was utilized to explain gurbani to a Hindu audience. </p><p></p><p>I thought I was clear in answering your highlighted question. Liberation is felt when we are close to Akal, and Hell is felt when we are far from Him. I previously stated that those who become one with the Truth will live on, after this physical life, because the Truth is timeless. What is True will always be True. Those who are not able to realize this truth will come and go, like the rest of this transient world. </p><p></p><p>I recognize my limitations as a mortal, and do not pretend to know more about the afterlife than this. You and some other people have put forth theories on Maya's various qualities and how Karma is created and distributed. However, you should realize that having such knowledge will not set you free, unless He has showered His grace upon you. As a mortal, you cannot do anything unless He has willed it. I humbly put forth the following shabadh:</p><p></p><p></p><p>This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Pannaa 4 </p><p></p><p>theerathh thap dhaeiaa dhath dhaan ||</p><p>Pilgrimages, austere discipline, compassion and charity</p><p></p><p>jae ko paavai thil kaa maan ||</p><p>these, by themselves, bring only an iota of merit.</p><p></p><p>suniaa ma(n)niaa man keethaa bhaao ||</p><p>Listening and believing with love and humility in your mind,</p><p></p><p>a(n)tharagath theerathh mal naao ||</p><p>cleanse yourself with the Name, at the sacred shrine deep within.</p><p></p><p>sabh gun thaerae mai naahee koe ||</p><p>All virtues are Yours, Lord, I have none at all.</p><p></p><p>vin gun keethae bhagath n hoe ||</p><p>Without virtue, there is no devotional worship.</p><p></p><p>suasath aathh baanee baramaao ||</p><p>I bow to the Lord of the World, to His Word, to Brahma the Creator.</p><p></p><p>sath suhaan sadhaa man chaao ||</p><p>He is Beautiful, True and Eternally Joyful.</p><p></p><p>kavan s vaelaa vakhath kavan kavan thhith kavan vaar ||</p><p>What was that time, and what was that moment? What was that day, and what was that date?</p><p></p><p>kavan s ruthee maahu kavan jith hoaa aakaar ||</p><p>What was that season, and what was that month, when the Universe was created?</p><p></p><p>vael n paaeeaa pa(n)ddathee j hovai laekh puraan ||</p><p>The Pandits, the religious scholars, cannot find that time, even if it is written in the Puraanas.</p><p></p><p>vakhath n paaeiou kaadheeaa j likhan laekh kuraan ||</p><p>That time is not known to the Qazis, who study the Koran.</p><p></p><p>thhith vaar naa jogee jaanai ruth maahu naa koee ||</p><p>The day and the date are not known to the Yogis, nor is the month or the season.</p><p></p><p>jaa karathaa sirat(h)ee ko saajae aapae jaanai soee ||</p><p>The Creator who created this creation-only He Himself knows.</p><p></p><p>kiv kar aakhaa kiv saalaahee kio varanee kiv jaanaa ||</p><p>How can we speak of Him? How can we praise Him? How can we describe Him? How can we know Him?</p><p></p><p>naanak aakhan sabh ko aakhai eik dhoo eik siaanaa ||</p><p>O Nanak, everyone speaks of Him, each one wiser than the rest.</p><p></p><p>vaddaa saahib vaddee naaee keethaa jaa kaa hovai ||</p><p>Great is the Master, Great is His Name. Whatever happens is according to His Will.</p><p></p><p>naanak jae ko aapa jaanai agai gaeiaa n sohai ||21||</p><p>O Nanak, one who claims to know everything shall not be decorated in the world hereafter. ||21||</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sherdil, post: 196187, member: 20261"] Satyaban ji, There are many Hindus who believe Lord Rama was God. He is worshipped as such. You say he is just a symbol of the perfect man, yet his actions were imperfect. Why then does Hinduism promote this figure as the perfect man / god, when his actions do not reflect what is taught in the Vedas? Let it be known, that I have no reverence for Lord Rama. I have mentioned him, in the same manner in which he is mentioned in gurbani: An imperfect figure that was subservient to Akal, who was utilized to explain gurbani to a Hindu audience. I thought I was clear in answering your highlighted question. Liberation is felt when we are close to Akal, and Hell is felt when we are far from Him. I previously stated that those who become one with the Truth will live on, after this physical life, because the Truth is timeless. What is True will always be True. Those who are not able to realize this truth will come and go, like the rest of this transient world. I recognize my limitations as a mortal, and do not pretend to know more about the afterlife than this. You and some other people have put forth theories on Maya's various qualities and how Karma is created and distributed. However, you should realize that having such knowledge will not set you free, unless He has showered His grace upon you. As a mortal, you cannot do anything unless He has willed it. I humbly put forth the following shabadh: This Shabad is by Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Pannaa 4 theerathh thap dhaeiaa dhath dhaan || Pilgrimages, austere discipline, compassion and charity jae ko paavai thil kaa maan || these, by themselves, bring only an iota of merit. suniaa ma(n)niaa man keethaa bhaao || Listening and believing with love and humility in your mind, a(n)tharagath theerathh mal naao || cleanse yourself with the Name, at the sacred shrine deep within. sabh gun thaerae mai naahee koe || All virtues are Yours, Lord, I have none at all. vin gun keethae bhagath n hoe || Without virtue, there is no devotional worship. suasath aathh baanee baramaao || I bow to the Lord of the World, to His Word, to Brahma the Creator. sath suhaan sadhaa man chaao || He is Beautiful, True and Eternally Joyful. kavan s vaelaa vakhath kavan kavan thhith kavan vaar || What was that time, and what was that moment? What was that day, and what was that date? kavan s ruthee maahu kavan jith hoaa aakaar || What was that season, and what was that month, when the Universe was created? vael n paaeeaa pa(n)ddathee j hovai laekh puraan || The Pandits, the religious scholars, cannot find that time, even if it is written in the Puraanas. vakhath n paaeiou kaadheeaa j likhan laekh kuraan || That time is not known to the Qazis, who study the Koran. thhith vaar naa jogee jaanai ruth maahu naa koee || The day and the date are not known to the Yogis, nor is the month or the season. jaa karathaa sirat(h)ee ko saajae aapae jaanai soee || The Creator who created this creation-only He Himself knows. kiv kar aakhaa kiv saalaahee kio varanee kiv jaanaa || How can we speak of Him? How can we praise Him? How can we describe Him? How can we know Him? naanak aakhan sabh ko aakhai eik dhoo eik siaanaa || O Nanak, everyone speaks of Him, each one wiser than the rest. vaddaa saahib vaddee naaee keethaa jaa kaa hovai || Great is the Master, Great is His Name. Whatever happens is according to His Will. naanak jae ko aapa jaanai agai gaeiaa n sohai ||21|| O Nanak, one who claims to know everything shall not be decorated in the world hereafter. ||21|| [/QUOTE]
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