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Guru Granth Sahib
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="roopk" data-source="post: 55074" data-attributes="member: 4845"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'"><span style="color: darkorange">Glossary of Sikhism </span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Adi Granth ("the primal book") The Sikh sacred text, also known as the Guru Granth Sahib. Adiguru ("original teacher") God. </p><p> </p><p>amrit ("immortal" or "undying") Holy, sweetened water used for initiation into the Khalsa. Amritsar ("Lake of Immortality") Pool of water surrounding the Golden Temple. </p><p> </p><p>Ardhangi ("the better half") Women. chauri Ceremonial whisk waved above the scriptures as a sign of respect. Five Ks Five items always worn by devout Sikhs: </p><p> </p><p>Kesh (uncut hair),</p><p> Kangha (comb), </p><p>Kirpan (steel dagger), </p><p>Kara (steel bracelet), </p><p>Kachh (undergarment). </p><p>gatka Sikh martial art. </p><p>granthi Sikh official who reads from the Guru Granth Sahib at the gurdwara and also looks after the gurdwara. </p><p> </p><p>gurdwara Sikh temple. </p><p> </p><p>gurmukh One who is devoted to God. </p><p> </p><p>gurpurbs Festivals marking the birth or martyrdom of a Guru. </p><p> </p><p>guru ("weighty one") In Indian religion, a spiritual guide. </p><p> </p><p>In Sikhism, only God, one of the ten Gurus, or the sacred book (Guru Granth Sahib) may be called Guru. </p><p>Gutka Small manual for home use, containing passages of the Adi Granth used in daily prayer. It is used instead of the Adi Granth itself because of the many rituals that must accompany the use of the Adi Granth. hukam God's will. haumai Egoism. </p><p> </p><p>Ik Onkar Affirmation that "There is one God." Janamsakhis Reverent accounts of Guru Nanak's life. </p><p> </p><p>kachh Undergarment (cotton shorts) that is suitable for battle, symbolizing moral strength and chastity. One of the Five Ks of the Khalsa. karha parshad Sacred pudding eaten on special occasions.</p><p> </p><p>karma As in Hinduism, the moral law of cause and effect. katha Sikh sermon. Khalsa ("pure"). Dedicated Sikh community founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 in response to continual persecution by Mughal authorities. The Khalsa underwent an initiation ritual of baptism and wore the Five Ks. khanda Symbol of the Khalsa. </p><p> </p><p>kirpan Ceremonial steel dagger symbolizing determination to defend the truth. One of the Five Ks of the Khalsa. </p><p> </p><p>kirtan The singing of hymns. langar (Also called <strong>Guru-ka-Langar</strong>). Communal vegetarian meal in which all participants sit on the floor to symbolize equality. mala Prayer beads. </p><p> </p><p>manmukh A wrong-doer; one who indulges in the five deadly evils and is lost in maya. </p><p> </p><p>maya The error of placing value on material things over the spiritual. melas Sikh fairs. mukat Crown-shaped hat worn by Guru Nanak in artistic depictions.</p><p> </p><p>Mul Mantra ("Root Belief"). Morning prayer composed by Guru Nanak. nam kiran Ritual of naming a child. </p><p> </p><p>nam simaran ("remembrance of the name") Sikh meditation. </p><p> </p><p>patit ("renegade"). A Khalsa who cuts off his hair. prasad Divine help; grace. sahajdhari ("slow-adopter"). Someone preparing himself gradually for initation into the Khalsa. sahib Title of respect used for people, places and things (e.g. Guru Granth Sahib).</p><p> </p><p>sachkand Utter bliss; liberation from rebirth. seli Beaded necklace traditionally worn by ascetics. Guru Nanak nearly always wears a seli in artistic depictions. sikh Disciple or learner. seva Community service, a central value in Sikhism. </p><p> </p><p>vak Practice of opening the Adi Granth at random and reading from the left-hand page to obtain guidance</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="roopk, post: 55074, member: 4845"] [B][FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=darkorange]Glossary of Sikhism [/COLOR][/FONT][/B] Adi Granth ("the primal book") The Sikh sacred text, also known as the Guru Granth Sahib. Adiguru ("original teacher") God. amrit ("immortal" or "undying") Holy, sweetened water used for initiation into the Khalsa. Amritsar ("Lake of Immortality") Pool of water surrounding the Golden Temple. Ardhangi ("the better half") Women. chauri Ceremonial whisk waved above the scriptures as a sign of respect. Five Ks Five items always worn by devout Sikhs: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Kirpan (steel dagger), Kara (steel bracelet), Kachh (undergarment). gatka Sikh martial art. granthi Sikh official who reads from the Guru Granth Sahib at the gurdwara and also looks after the gurdwara. gurdwara Sikh temple. gurmukh One who is devoted to God. gurpurbs Festivals marking the birth or martyrdom of a Guru. guru ("weighty one") In Indian religion, a spiritual guide. In Sikhism, only God, one of the ten Gurus, or the sacred book (Guru Granth Sahib) may be called Guru. Gutka Small manual for home use, containing passages of the Adi Granth used in daily prayer. It is used instead of the Adi Granth itself because of the many rituals that must accompany the use of the Adi Granth. hukam God's will. haumai Egoism. Ik Onkar Affirmation that "There is one God." Janamsakhis Reverent accounts of Guru Nanak's life. kachh Undergarment (cotton shorts) that is suitable for battle, symbolizing moral strength and chastity. One of the Five Ks of the Khalsa. karha parshad Sacred pudding eaten on special occasions. karma As in Hinduism, the moral law of cause and effect. katha Sikh sermon. Khalsa ("pure"). Dedicated Sikh community founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 in response to continual persecution by Mughal authorities. The Khalsa underwent an initiation ritual of baptism and wore the Five Ks. khanda Symbol of the Khalsa. kirpan Ceremonial steel dagger symbolizing determination to defend the truth. One of the Five Ks of the Khalsa. kirtan The singing of hymns. langar (Also called [B]Guru-ka-Langar[/B]). Communal vegetarian meal in which all participants sit on the floor to symbolize equality. mala Prayer beads. manmukh A wrong-doer; one who indulges in the five deadly evils and is lost in maya. maya The error of placing value on material things over the spiritual. melas Sikh fairs. mukat Crown-shaped hat worn by Guru Nanak in artistic depictions. Mul Mantra ("Root Belief"). Morning prayer composed by Guru Nanak. nam kiran Ritual of naming a child. nam simaran ("remembrance of the name") Sikh meditation. patit ("renegade"). A Khalsa who cuts off his hair. prasad Divine help; grace. sahajdhari ("slow-adopter"). Someone preparing himself gradually for initation into the Khalsa. sahib Title of respect used for people, places and things (e.g. Guru Granth Sahib). sachkand Utter bliss; liberation from rebirth. seli Beaded necklace traditionally worn by ascetics. Guru Nanak nearly always wears a seli in artistic depictions. sikh Disciple or learner. seva Community service, a central value in Sikhism. vak Practice of opening the Adi Granth at random and reading from the left-hand page to obtain guidance [/QUOTE]
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