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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)
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Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
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ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 128218" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Human Rights group recognizes the Hon. Jack Layton’s fearless advocacy</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://worldsikh.ca/2010/06/10/human-rights-group-recognizes-the-hon-jack-layton%E2%80%99s-fearless-advocacy/" target="_blank">Human Rights group recognizes the Hon. Jack Layton?s fearless advocacy | World Sikh Organization of Canada</a></p><p></p><p>Ottawa – On June 3, The World Sikh Organization of Canada recognized NDP leader Jack Layton for his work to advance human rights in Canada and abroad.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left">During a meeting with the NDP leader, the WSO presented Mr. Layton with a plaque featuring the kirpan, the Sikh article of faith that represents grace, dignity, and defence of the defenceless.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: left">The plaque is inscribed, “In recognition of your outstanding contribution towards the advancement of human rights in Canada and abroad. Your fearless advocacy for the underprivileged members of our society is a testament to your dedication.”</p><p></p><p style="text-align: left">“The WSO and Canada’s over 400,000 Sikhs appreciate Mr. Layton’s support on human rights issues, particularly those affecting Sikhs,” said WSO President Prem Singh Vinning.</p><p></p><p></p><p>In April, Mr. Layton presented a petition in the House calling on the federal government to officially apologize for the 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy, in which 376 Indian immigrants, mostly Sikhs, sat for two months in the Vancouver Harbour before being turned back. Twenty were killed after disembarking in India. In 2008, the B.C. legislature apologized unanimously for the incident.</p><p></p><p> Mr. Layton also showed courageous leadership in March when he asked his caucus not to attend events featuring Indian Roads and Highways Minister Kamal Nath, who is accused of leading a mob that burnt several Sikhs alive in November 1984. (To date, the Indian justice system has failed to convict any of the politicians connected with the 1984 massacre.)</p><p></p><p>Mr. Layton also released a statement expressing sympathy on the 26th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib complex, the Golden Temple, and demanding accountability for the innocent lives lost.</p><p></p><p> “When innocent lives are lost with no accountability or explanation from the government, we have an obligation, as one democratic government to another, to ask why and seek honest answers for our citizens,” Mr. Layton said, in his statement.</p><p></p><p>The full statement is available at <a href="http://www.ndp.ca/press/statement-from-ndp-leader-jack-layton-on-remembering-1984" target="_blank">Statement from NDP Leader Jack Layton on remembering 1984 | NDP</a></p><p></p><p> For further information and pictures of the event please visit <a href="http://www.worldsikh.ca" target="_blank">World Sikh Organization of Canada</a></p><p></p><p> The World Sikh Organization (WSO) is a non-profit international organization with a mandate to promote and protect the interests of the Sikh Diaspora, as well as to promote and advocate for the protection of human rights for all individuals, irrespective of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, and social and economic status.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 128218, member: 35"] [B] Human Rights group recognizes the Hon. Jack Layton’s fearless advocacy[/B] [url=http://worldsikh.ca/2010/06/10/human-rights-group-recognizes-the-hon-jack-layton%E2%80%99s-fearless-advocacy/]Human Rights group recognizes the Hon. Jack Layton?s fearless advocacy | World Sikh Organization of Canada[/url] Ottawa – On June 3, The World Sikh Organization of Canada recognized NDP leader Jack Layton for his work to advance human rights in Canada and abroad. [LEFT]During a meeting with the NDP leader, the WSO presented Mr. Layton with a plaque featuring the kirpan, the Sikh article of faith that represents grace, dignity, and defence of the defenceless.[/LEFT] [LEFT]The plaque is inscribed, “In recognition of your outstanding contribution towards the advancement of human rights in Canada and abroad. Your fearless advocacy for the underprivileged members of our society is a testament to your dedication.”[/LEFT] [LEFT]“The WSO and Canada’s over 400,000 Sikhs appreciate Mr. Layton’s support on human rights issues, particularly those affecting Sikhs,” said WSO President Prem Singh Vinning.[/LEFT] In April, Mr. Layton presented a petition in the House calling on the federal government to officially apologize for the 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy, in which 376 Indian immigrants, mostly Sikhs, sat for two months in the Vancouver Harbour before being turned back. Twenty were killed after disembarking in India. In 2008, the B.C. legislature apologized unanimously for the incident. Mr. Layton also showed courageous leadership in March when he asked his caucus not to attend events featuring Indian Roads and Highways Minister Kamal Nath, who is accused of leading a mob that burnt several Sikhs alive in November 1984. (To date, the Indian justice system has failed to convict any of the politicians connected with the 1984 massacre.) Mr. Layton also released a statement expressing sympathy on the 26th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib complex, the Golden Temple, and demanding accountability for the innocent lives lost. “When innocent lives are lost with no accountability or explanation from the government, we have an obligation, as one democratic government to another, to ask why and seek honest answers for our citizens,” Mr. Layton said, in his statement. The full statement is available at [url=http://www.ndp.ca/press/statement-from-ndp-leader-jack-layton-on-remembering-1984]Statement from NDP Leader Jack Layton on remembering 1984 | NDP[/url] For further information and pictures of the event please visit [url=http://www.worldsikh.ca]World Sikh Organization of Canada[/url] The World Sikh Organization (WSO) is a non-profit international organization with a mandate to promote and protect the interests of the Sikh Diaspora, as well as to promote and advocate for the protection of human rights for all individuals, irrespective of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, and social and economic status. [/QUOTE]
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