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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="kaur-1" data-source="post: 47933" data-attributes="member: 3025"><p><strong>By Manvir Singh Khalsa</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px">Q: If someone is found guilty of first-degree murder, what does Sikhism say about exactly how she should be punished? Sikhism has no system of law or justice. How do you deal with thieves? </span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>A:</strong></span> Sikhism is given a clear "Theo-democratic" system of law. Guru Gobind Singh jee, the Tenth Master, in his farsightedness knew that not all crimes are the same and thus no one punishment can be given for them at all: does the thief who steals bread due to hunger receive same punishment as one who steals a car due to greed? No! Thus Guru jee said: </p><p></p><p><span style="color: Blue"><em>khalsaa mero roop hai khaas, khalse main houn karo nivaas</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Blue"><em>"The Khalsa is my true form, I abide within the Khalsa" (Sarbloh Granth)</em></span></p><p></p><p>Guru jee gave power to decide these things to the Khalsa in the form of the <em>Panj Piaaray</em> (5 initiated selected Sikhs). The <em>Panj Piaaray</em> look at each case and then give a case-by-case decision. There are no blanket amputations for everyone as some religions may prescribe. There are <em>rehitnaamas</em> and <em>tankhaahnaamas </em>(edicts and codes of conduct) dictated by Guru Gobind Singh jee that clearly outline what is right and what is wrong. For example, adultery is a <em>'bajjar kurehat'</em>, a cardinal sin, for which a Sikh is excommunicated from the <em>Panth</em> (Community) and if they wish to become a member of the <em>Panth</em> again, they must then present themselves before the <em>Panj Piaaray</em> to be re-initiated and and given corrective measures.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5293" target="_blank"><img src="http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1161773896_thumb.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Even beyond the <em>Rehitnaamas</em> and <em>Tankhaahnamas</em>, there is the concept of <em>Miri-Piri</em>: temporal and spiritual aspects to Gurmat, i.e. a theo-political system. Guru Hargobind Sahib jee gave us the Sikh parliament of Sri Akaal Takhat. The <em>Sarbat Khalsa </em>(entire Khalsa) is the parliament and the motions passed are called <em>"Gurmattas"</em>. A system of passing <em>gurmattas </em>is carried out by consulting Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee and then voting on each motion. The <em>Five Takhats </em>are the Centres of Sikh power with the main headquarter being Sri Akaal Takhat. The <em>Five Jathedaars</em> (representatives) are the "cabinet" of the Panth and organise the Panth's movement. The Jathehdaar of Sri Akaal Takhat (Amritsar) has power as spokesperson of the Panth. Akaalee Baba Phoola Singh, for example, was Jathehdaar during Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's time and gave him punishment of a fine and a caning due to his adultery. </p><p></p><p>Thus it is clear that Sikhism does have a law in <em>Rehitnaamas</em> and <em>Tankhaahnaamas </em>along with the <em>Rehit</em> (code of discipline), which is given during <em>Amrit Sanchaar</em> (initiation ceremonies). Local decisions are to be taken by <em>Panj Piaaray</em>, which can be appealed to the Takhats, and Sri Akaal Takhat takes final decisions. The collective Sikh parliament is <em>Sarbat Khalsa</em> and motions are called <em>Gurmattas</em>.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>--------------------</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><a href="http://manvirsingh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Manvir Singh Khalsa ਮਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਖਾਲਸਾ</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">Source: Discoversikhi.com GURBANI | REHAT | HISTORY Q&A Section </span></strong></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p> ----------------------------------------</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaur-1, post: 47933, member: 3025"] [B]By Manvir Singh Khalsa [SIZE=3]Q: If someone is found guilty of first-degree murder, what does Sikhism say about exactly how she should be punished? Sikhism has no system of law or justice. How do you deal with thieves? [/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=3][B]A:[/B][/SIZE] Sikhism is given a clear "Theo-democratic" system of law. Guru Gobind Singh jee, the Tenth Master, in his farsightedness knew that not all crimes are the same and thus no one punishment can be given for them at all: does the thief who steals bread due to hunger receive same punishment as one who steals a car due to greed? No! Thus Guru jee said: [COLOR=Blue][I]khalsaa mero roop hai khaas, khalse main houn karo nivaas "The Khalsa is my true form, I abide within the Khalsa" (Sarbloh Granth)[/I][/COLOR] Guru jee gave power to decide these things to the Khalsa in the form of the [I]Panj Piaaray[/I] (5 initiated selected Sikhs). The [I]Panj Piaaray[/I] look at each case and then give a case-by-case decision. There are no blanket amputations for everyone as some religions may prescribe. There are [I]rehitnaamas[/I] and [I]tankhaahnaamas [/I](edicts and codes of conduct) dictated by Guru Gobind Singh jee that clearly outline what is right and what is wrong. For example, adultery is a [I]'bajjar kurehat'[/I], a cardinal sin, for which a Sikh is excommunicated from the [I]Panth[/I] (Community) and if they wish to become a member of the [I]Panth[/I] again, they must then present themselves before the [I]Panj Piaaray[/I] to be re-initiated and and given corrective measures. [URL="http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=5293"][IMG]http://forums.waheguroo.com/uploads/post-2039-1161773896_thumb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Even beyond the [I]Rehitnaamas[/I] and [I]Tankhaahnamas[/I], there is the concept of [I]Miri-Piri[/I]: temporal and spiritual aspects to Gurmat, i.e. a theo-political system. Guru Hargobind Sahib jee gave us the Sikh parliament of Sri Akaal Takhat. The [I]Sarbat Khalsa [/I](entire Khalsa) is the parliament and the motions passed are called [I]"Gurmattas"[/I]. A system of passing [I]gurmattas [/I]is carried out by consulting Sri Guru Granth Sahib jee and then voting on each motion. The [I]Five Takhats [/I]are the Centres of Sikh power with the main headquarter being Sri Akaal Takhat. The [I]Five Jathedaars[/I] (representatives) are the "cabinet" of the Panth and organise the Panth's movement. The Jathehdaar of Sri Akaal Takhat (Amritsar) has power as spokesperson of the Panth. Akaalee Baba Phoola Singh, for example, was Jathehdaar during Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's time and gave him punishment of a fine and a caning due to his adultery. Thus it is clear that Sikhism does have a law in [I]Rehitnaamas[/I] and [I]Tankhaahnaamas [/I]along with the [I]Rehit[/I] (code of discipline), which is given during [I]Amrit Sanchaar[/I] (initiation ceremonies). Local decisions are to be taken by [I]Panj Piaaray[/I], which can be appealed to the Takhats, and Sri Akaal Takhat takes final decisions. The collective Sikh parliament is [I]Sarbat Khalsa[/I] and motions are called [I]Gurmattas[/I]. -------------------- [SIZE=3][URL="http://manvirsingh.blogspot.com/"]Manvir Singh Khalsa ਮਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਖਾਲਸਾ[/URL] [/SIZE][B][SIZE=2]Source: Discoversikhi.com GURBANI | REHAT | HISTORY Q&A Section [/SIZE][/B] ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- [/QUOTE]
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