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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="565696" data-source="post: 221985" data-attributes="member: 25269"><p>Thanks Mr. gjSingh for the query.! Given below is my understanding of Secularism qua India.</p><p></p><p>Religion is an indispensable part of human existence. Freedom of religion is considered as the most important civil liberty after the right to life and personal liberty and the freedom of speech and expression. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and acknowledges the individual’s autonomy in his or her relationship with God.</p><p></p><p>The word Secularism is shrouded with mystery. There is no agreed 'one standard' definition of the term. In the modern state it has been reduced to a political philosophy that encompasses the important principle of 'Separation of Church' from the state as enunciated by Jefferson. However, it has also no universal application. The one point agreed formula acceptable in Secular state is the 'neutrality of state' in the matters of religion. The reverse of it would be ' equal treatment' to all the religions. The former defines the secularism in negative manner and the latter in positive.</p><p></p><p>Nehru is said to have invented the substratum of Secularism for the modern India to suit his style of body politic. The original constitution of India didn't contain the term even in its preamble. This was crafted subsequently by Indira Gandhi in 1976 who included it in the preamble of the constitution. 'Nehruvian' Secularism introduced the concept of minorities and made it obligatory on the state to finance the educational institutions set up by the minorities. The classification the minorities is not done on the basis of ethnicity or the language. Its done on the basis of Religion. In effect, the minority benefits are granted on the basis of religion. How can the state that favors a particular religion, while granting minority benefits, be called as observing 'state neutrality'? Its shamelessly farcical !! Muslims should be beholden to <em>Chacha</em>. There is great warmth of secularism for the Muslims only. For the majority, as it turned out to be, Secularism is a bad word. The fears of Hindus are not exaggerated and unfounded.!</p><p></p><p>The articles 25 to 30 of the Constitution of India deal with the religious freedom. The article Article 29 protects the interests of the minorities by making a provision that any citizen / section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture have the right to conserve the same. Article 30 provides an absolute right to the minorities that they can establish their own linguistic and religious institutions and at the same time can also claim for grant-in-aid without any discrimination. Madarssas enjoy this right in India.</p><p></p><p>In effect, It was Nehru who was responsible for the making it incumbent on every citizen to pay for the Madrasas. And we all know what a Madrassa is!!. Nehru gave the madrassas to the Muslims that were to be funded by the majority class. The subsequent Governments of Congress further ensured that Muslims got all the privileges under the sun. Indra Gandhi introduced Muslim Personal Law Board for the Muslims thus ensured the introduction of Sharia for the Muslims. This is against all the ethical principles of constitution that deals with equality and similar treatment to all. The next in line was Feroz Khan <em>akka</em> Feroz Gandhi. He reversed the Landmark judgement of <em>'Shah Banoo</em>' thus ensuring that the Indian secularism was only a 'one way traffic' and the only beneficiary was Muslim. The next in line was the grant of <em>Haz Subsidy</em> to the Mohammedans. The next in line is the recent announcement of Congress that declared <em>Malerkotla </em>as a Muslim district and that also in the state of Punjab. It is a calamity that the sikhs have preferred to overlook.</p><p></p><p>Its high time that the Uniform Civil Code is introduced in India ensuring the uniformity in applicability of the Laws thus making the 'equal treatment' clause is not a myth. The equality clause will ensure Secularism in true sense.</p><p></p><p>E&O.E</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="565696, post: 221985, member: 25269"] Thanks Mr. gjSingh for the query.! Given below is my understanding of Secularism qua India. Religion is an indispensable part of human existence. Freedom of religion is considered as the most important civil liberty after the right to life and personal liberty and the freedom of speech and expression. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and acknowledges the individual’s autonomy in his or her relationship with God. The word Secularism is shrouded with mystery. There is no agreed 'one standard' definition of the term. In the modern state it has been reduced to a political philosophy that encompasses the important principle of 'Separation of Church' from the state as enunciated by Jefferson. However, it has also no universal application. The one point agreed formula acceptable in Secular state is the 'neutrality of state' in the matters of religion. The reverse of it would be ' equal treatment' to all the religions. The former defines the secularism in negative manner and the latter in positive. Nehru is said to have invented the substratum of Secularism for the modern India to suit his style of body politic. The original constitution of India didn't contain the term even in its preamble. This was crafted subsequently by Indira Gandhi in 1976 who included it in the preamble of the constitution. 'Nehruvian' Secularism introduced the concept of minorities and made it obligatory on the state to finance the educational institutions set up by the minorities. The classification the minorities is not done on the basis of ethnicity or the language. Its done on the basis of Religion. In effect, the minority benefits are granted on the basis of religion. How can the state that favors a particular religion, while granting minority benefits, be called as observing 'state neutrality'? Its shamelessly farcical !! Muslims should be beholden to [I]Chacha[/I]. There is great warmth of secularism for the Muslims only. For the majority, as it turned out to be, Secularism is a bad word. The fears of Hindus are not exaggerated and unfounded.! The articles 25 to 30 of the Constitution of India deal with the religious freedom. The article Article 29 protects the interests of the minorities by making a provision that any citizen / section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture have the right to conserve the same. Article 30 provides an absolute right to the minorities that they can establish their own linguistic and religious institutions and at the same time can also claim for grant-in-aid without any discrimination. Madarssas enjoy this right in India. In effect, It was Nehru who was responsible for the making it incumbent on every citizen to pay for the Madrasas. And we all know what a Madrassa is!!. Nehru gave the madrassas to the Muslims that were to be funded by the majority class. The subsequent Governments of Congress further ensured that Muslims got all the privileges under the sun. Indra Gandhi introduced Muslim Personal Law Board for the Muslims thus ensured the introduction of Sharia for the Muslims. This is against all the ethical principles of constitution that deals with equality and similar treatment to all. The next in line was Feroz Khan [I]akka[/I] Feroz Gandhi. He reversed the Landmark judgement of [I]'Shah Banoo[/I]' thus ensuring that the Indian secularism was only a 'one way traffic' and the only beneficiary was Muslim. The next in line was the grant of [I]Haz Subsidy[/I] to the Mohammedans. The next in line is the recent announcement of Congress that declared [I]Malerkotla [/I]as a Muslim district and that also in the state of Punjab. It is a calamity that the sikhs have preferred to overlook. Its high time that the Uniform Civil Code is introduced in India ensuring the uniformity in applicability of the Laws thus making the 'equal treatment' clause is not a myth. The equality clause will ensure Secularism in true sense. E&O.E [/QUOTE]
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