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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="Archived_member15" data-source="post: 161389" data-attributes="member: 17438"><p>My dear brothers and sisters 0<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Having wealth is certainly not a barrier to leading a holy life. Neither is it, in and of itself, good. It is morally neutral, its what you do with money that determines whether it is a blessing or a curse and that depends upon the individual person. </p><p> </p><p>Many people misinterpret Jesus as having been against wealth. The famous saying, "<em>It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!</em>" immediately springs to most peoples heads. </p><p> </p><p>In fact Jesus' closest friends were Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany who were probably the wealthiest family in Judea at that time! They are most likely the same people as the Ben Boethus family recorded in the Jewish Talmud.</p><p> </p><p>Mary Magdalene was also a very wealthy, self-made woman with her own business. Jesus' ministry was funded by selfless rich people who freely gave of their resources to support the Jesus Movement. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And interestingly enough, the Gospel of Luke records Jesus as saying: </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">"...I tell you, use worldly wealth to benefit others and gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.</SPAN> So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?</SPAN> And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?..." </span></p><p> </p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px">- Jesus Christ (Luke 16:9-12)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Jesus is saying that people who are rich on earth but who lead charitable lives, gain the friendship of the saints and of God and so therefore have proven that they are worthy of being endowed with true, spiritual riches after their death. Likewise if a person on earth is dishonest and selfish with his wealth then he has proven that he is not worthy of spiritual riches - since the latter are truly incomparably greater than the former. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Wealth thus acts as a test for human beings. It reveals what is truly in a person's heart, for Jesus also said: </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">"...Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also..." </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>- Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21)</em></span> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If a wealthy person has his heart set on God and uses his resources both to support his own family and strive after the common good, then he truly has his "treasure in heaven" and his heart in the correct place. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And so hence why the Bible praises a holy rich man: </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">"...Use your wealth as the Most High has commanded; this will do you more good than keeping your money for yourself. Count among your treasures the fact that you give to the poor. It will save you from all kinds of trouble and will be a better defense against your enemies than the strongest shield or stoutest spear [...] <strong>Blessed is the rich man who is found blameless</strong> [...] Who is he? And we will call him blessed, for he has done wonderful things among his people. Who has been tested by it and been found perfect. Let it be for him a ground for boasting. Who has had the power to transgress and did not transgress, and to do evil and did not do it? His prosperity will be established, and the assembly will relate his acts of charity..." </span></p><p> </p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px">- Sirach (29:-11:13.31:8-11)</span></em></p><p></p><p> </p><p>There is thus nothing wrong with wealth. It is one's attitude to wealth that is crucial. Wealth is like a test for us. The more wealth one has, the more temptations one has and the more one resists those temptations, and wars against egotism, the more blessed a person is. </p><p> </p><p>Much love peacesign</SPAN></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_member15, post: 161389, member: 17438"] My dear brothers and sisters 0:) Having wealth is certainly not a barrier to leading a holy life. Neither is it, in and of itself, good. It is morally neutral, its what you do with money that determines whether it is a blessing or a curse and that depends upon the individual person. Many people misinterpret Jesus as having been against wealth. The famous saying, "[I]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God![/I]" immediately springs to most peoples heads. In fact Jesus' closest friends were Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany who were probably the wealthiest family in Judea at that time! They are most likely the same people as the Ben Boethus family recorded in the Jewish Talmud. Mary Magdalene was also a very wealthy, self-made woman with her own business. Jesus' ministry was funded by selfless rich people who freely gave of their resources to support the Jesus Movement. And interestingly enough, the Gospel of Luke records Jesus as saying: [SIZE=3]"...I tell you, use worldly wealth to benefit others and gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.</SPAN> So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?</SPAN> And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?..." [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3]- Jesus Christ (Luke 16:9-12)[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/I] Jesus is saying that people who are rich on earth but who lead charitable lives, gain the friendship of the saints and of God and so therefore have proven that they are worthy of being endowed with true, spiritual riches after their death. Likewise if a person on earth is dishonest and selfish with his wealth then he has proven that he is not worthy of spiritual riches - since the latter are truly incomparably greater than the former. Wealth thus acts as a test for human beings. It reveals what is truly in a person's heart, for Jesus also said: [SIZE=3]"...Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also..." [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][I]- Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:21)[/I][/SIZE] If a wealthy person has his heart set on God and uses his resources both to support his own family and strive after the common good, then he truly has his "treasure in heaven" and his heart in the correct place. And so hence why the Bible praises a holy rich man: [SIZE=3]"...Use your wealth as the Most High has commanded; this will do you more good than keeping your money for yourself. Count among your treasures the fact that you give to the poor. It will save you from all kinds of trouble and will be a better defense against your enemies than the strongest shield or stoutest spear [...] [B]Blessed is the rich man who is found blameless[/B] [...] Who is he? And we will call him blessed, for he has done wonderful things among his people. Who has been tested by it and been found perfect. Let it be for him a ground for boasting. Who has had the power to transgress and did not transgress, and to do evil and did not do it? His prosperity will be established, and the assembly will relate his acts of charity..." [/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [I][SIZE=3]- Sirach (29:-11:13.31:8-11)[/SIZE][/I] There is thus nothing wrong with wealth. It is one's attitude to wealth that is crucial. Wealth is like a test for us. The more wealth one has, the more temptations one has and the more one resists those temptations, and wars against egotism, the more blessed a person is. Much love peacesign</SPAN> [/QUOTE]
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