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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="FranglophonePunjabi" data-source="post: 183713" data-attributes="member: 19477"><p>Hello everyone,</p><p> </p><p>I am kind of new to Sikhism and have a few questions I'd like cleared up. Basically, I am a Canadian-born Punjabi guy, born to parents who are Sikh only by name. Outside of going to the Gurdwara a few times a month, and participating in Sikh and Hindu holidays, my upbringing was completely secular. I hadn't the slightest clue what Sikhism was all about, until last week.</p><p> </p><p>I was browsing on Youtube and came across a video by United Sikhs, the one where they're down in the America after the hurricane last year. The man being interviewed explained why they were there, and how helping others tied into his religion (Sikhism). I was impressed and watched their other videos and really really liked what I saw. I checked out their website and read the section where they had info on Sikhism. I was impressed enough to make an account on this website and ask for help lol.</p><p> </p><p>So on that United Sikhs website, I learned a little bit about the 5 K's, the 3 pillars of Sikhi, and also that Sikhs only believe in ONE GOD. All of this is new to me by the way, when i say I don't know the first thing about Sikhism, I really mean it.</p><p> </p><p>Okay so now I do have a few questions about the religion. Please excuse my ignorance, and hopefully I don't come across as rude or overly-sceptical. The thing is, I spent most of my teens looking for a religion I could call my own. I never considered Sikhism because the behavior of the so-called "Sikhs" around me really threw me off and I thought they were just following the religion. Most of the elder Punjabi guys in my life drink, I didn't know it was against the religion. Most older Punjabi men and women fold their hands in front of pictures of the Gurus, I never understood what that was going to accomplish. They lied and talekd behind each others' backs, and this was just the tip of the ice-berg. I hope you can understand why I was driven away.</p><p> </p><p>Anyways, I spent a lot of time researching other religions, but never spent a lot of time on any single one because I always found something that I disagreed with, never got a good explanation, so I would dump it. I hope it isn't like that with Sikhism, and I am going to try and keep an open mind, and if I do come across something I don't agree with, I am open to hearing the other point of view. Okay so here goes:</p><p> </p><p>1) I think one of the purposes of life is to help people and try to make the world a better place through your actions. I honestly do believe that being a good person is the most important thing in life. Moreso that being religious. Most of the really nice people I have known in life have either been Agnostic or Atheist. I just want to know, what does Sikhism say is going to happen to them when they die? I remember going to the place of worship of a particular religion a few months ago, and being told straight up that I could be the nicest, most thoughtful, caring and helpful person in the world, but if I died an "unbeliever", I was going to be punished severely for all eternity. Does Sikhism teach the same about unbelievers?</p><p> </p><p>2) Is prayer necessary? I read a while back that there are certain prayers a Sikh has to do throughout the day. Now I do bow down in front of the Guru Granth Sahib (I didn't know what the name was until 3 days ago, see what I mean lol?), get my parshad and sit down when I go to the Gurdwara, the last visit being a very very long time ago. Anyways, is the praying stuff necessary. I don't get it because growing up, my parents told me that everything that happens is the will of God/predetermined. So if that is the case, why pray? If it is gonna happen, it will happen even if you don't pray, and if it isn't a part of God's divine plan, it isn't going to happen, no matter how hard you pray.</p><p> </p><p>3) Meditating on God's name. Again, is it really necessary? I read it is to clear your mind and help you relax. But I get the same results after a good hard workout in the gym or a long run outside. Could I just substitute exercise for meditating. And also, I know that "remembering God" is one of the 3 pillars, but is it literally "saying God's name" or can it be something else? If I recognize the human race as one, view everyone as equals and help people, isn't that a form of "remembering God"? I don't mind repeating "Waheguru Waheguru", I just think it would be better done while doing sewa and not just meditating, because that way you are actually making a difference.</p><p> </p><p>4) Do I need to take Amrit to be a "good Sikh"? Pretty self-explanatory. I have heard people say in real life and also read online that it is absolutely necessary. But here's the thing: the best Sikh I know is NOT baptized. He actually does do all the meditating and praying on time stuff, even has a largw part of the Guru Granth Sahib memorized. He is very knowledgable on the religion, from what I have seen/heard. But he has not taken Amrit. So does the fact he doesn't keep his hair make him a "bad" Sikh/person in the eyes of God, even though he has all the other stuff down?</p><p> </p><p>5) And lastly, I'd really just like to know, what does being a Sikh mean to you? Please don't feel like you need to write an essay lol. Just in a few sentences, I'd like to know what Sikhism has brought into your life, and how you feel it has made you a better person. How has it enhanced your life? I consider myself an Agnostic right now and try my best to be a nice guy, but I know I am not perfect. How can Sikhism help me be a better person who has a positive impact on the world, since being a good human being and helping others is the thing I am most concerned with.</p><p> </p><p>That's all I can think of right now, I'm sure more questions will pop up later lol. Thank you in advance to anyone who took the time to read it and I look forward to hearing your replies <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />eacesign:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FranglophonePunjabi, post: 183713, member: 19477"] Hello everyone, I am kind of new to Sikhism and have a few questions I'd like cleared up. Basically, I am a Canadian-born Punjabi guy, born to parents who are Sikh only by name. Outside of going to the Gurdwara a few times a month, and participating in Sikh and Hindu holidays, my upbringing was completely secular. I hadn't the slightest clue what Sikhism was all about, until last week. I was browsing on Youtube and came across a video by United Sikhs, the one where they're down in the America after the hurricane last year. The man being interviewed explained why they were there, and how helping others tied into his religion (Sikhism). I was impressed and watched their other videos and really really liked what I saw. I checked out their website and read the section where they had info on Sikhism. I was impressed enough to make an account on this website and ask for help lol. So on that United Sikhs website, I learned a little bit about the 5 K's, the 3 pillars of Sikhi, and also that Sikhs only believe in ONE GOD. All of this is new to me by the way, when i say I don't know the first thing about Sikhism, I really mean it. Okay so now I do have a few questions about the religion. Please excuse my ignorance, and hopefully I don't come across as rude or overly-sceptical. The thing is, I spent most of my teens looking for a religion I could call my own. I never considered Sikhism because the behavior of the so-called "Sikhs" around me really threw me off and I thought they were just following the religion. Most of the elder Punjabi guys in my life drink, I didn't know it was against the religion. Most older Punjabi men and women fold their hands in front of pictures of the Gurus, I never understood what that was going to accomplish. They lied and talekd behind each others' backs, and this was just the tip of the ice-berg. I hope you can understand why I was driven away. Anyways, I spent a lot of time researching other religions, but never spent a lot of time on any single one because I always found something that I disagreed with, never got a good explanation, so I would dump it. I hope it isn't like that with Sikhism, and I am going to try and keep an open mind, and if I do come across something I don't agree with, I am open to hearing the other point of view. Okay so here goes: 1) I think one of the purposes of life is to help people and try to make the world a better place through your actions. I honestly do believe that being a good person is the most important thing in life. Moreso that being religious. Most of the really nice people I have known in life have either been Agnostic or Atheist. I just want to know, what does Sikhism say is going to happen to them when they die? I remember going to the place of worship of a particular religion a few months ago, and being told straight up that I could be the nicest, most thoughtful, caring and helpful person in the world, but if I died an "unbeliever", I was going to be punished severely for all eternity. Does Sikhism teach the same about unbelievers? 2) Is prayer necessary? I read a while back that there are certain prayers a Sikh has to do throughout the day. Now I do bow down in front of the Guru Granth Sahib (I didn't know what the name was until 3 days ago, see what I mean lol?), get my parshad and sit down when I go to the Gurdwara, the last visit being a very very long time ago. Anyways, is the praying stuff necessary. I don't get it because growing up, my parents told me that everything that happens is the will of God/predetermined. So if that is the case, why pray? If it is gonna happen, it will happen even if you don't pray, and if it isn't a part of God's divine plan, it isn't going to happen, no matter how hard you pray. 3) Meditating on God's name. Again, is it really necessary? I read it is to clear your mind and help you relax. But I get the same results after a good hard workout in the gym or a long run outside. Could I just substitute exercise for meditating. And also, I know that "remembering God" is one of the 3 pillars, but is it literally "saying God's name" or can it be something else? If I recognize the human race as one, view everyone as equals and help people, isn't that a form of "remembering God"? I don't mind repeating "Waheguru Waheguru", I just think it would be better done while doing sewa and not just meditating, because that way you are actually making a difference. 4) Do I need to take Amrit to be a "good Sikh"? Pretty self-explanatory. I have heard people say in real life and also read online that it is absolutely necessary. But here's the thing: the best Sikh I know is NOT baptized. He actually does do all the meditating and praying on time stuff, even has a largw part of the Guru Granth Sahib memorized. He is very knowledgable on the religion, from what I have seen/heard. But he has not taken Amrit. So does the fact he doesn't keep his hair make him a "bad" Sikh/person in the eyes of God, even though he has all the other stuff down? 5) And lastly, I'd really just like to know, what does being a Sikh mean to you? Please don't feel like you need to write an essay lol. Just in a few sentences, I'd like to know what Sikhism has brought into your life, and how you feel it has made you a better person. How has it enhanced your life? I consider myself an Agnostic right now and try my best to be a nice guy, but I know I am not perfect. How can Sikhism help me be a better person who has a positive impact on the world, since being a good human being and helping others is the thing I am most concerned with. That's all I can think of right now, I'm sure more questions will pop up later lol. Thank you in advance to anyone who took the time to read it and I look forward to hearing your replies :peacesign: [/QUOTE]
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