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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="Inderjeet Kaur" data-source="post: 183747" data-attributes="member: 16531"><p>I'm not going to answer everything, but here are a few random thoughts about things I like about Sikhi.</p><p></p><p>I avoid the use of the word God because that conjures up an imagine of an old grim-faced man pointing a judgmental finger at me. There are plenty of other words to use.:noticekudi:</p><p></p><p>I do not believe in miracles - ever. I define a miracle as an action by some supernatural being that abrogates Natural Law. Natural Law is the stuff you study in science class. I believe the Deity set up the universe to run in a certain way and It would never break the laws Itself has created. Sometimes things happen that seem to break Natural Law. That just indicates that there are some things we don't yet know. Imagine that. Some Sikhs disagree with me. That's OK. There's a lot of room for disagreement in Sikhi. Let's just be civil about it. :swordfight-kudiyan:</p><p></p><p>Sikhi treats me like I'm an adult. It doesn't ask me to check in my brain at the door and it isn't comprised of a bunch of rules telling me the proper temperature of bath/shower water or how to clean my butt after I poop. It gives me some principles and, for the most part, leaves it up to me how to apply those in my life. Of course, that presupposes I have studied enough to know what those principles are. I suggest looking into the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It defines a way that many Sikhs have found works to live according to what is taught in Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji.:japosatnamwaheguru:</p><p></p><p>Have you ever been in love? I have and I can tell that when that happens, repeating the name of the person you love, over and over again is natural and joyous. I see Naam Simran in this light. Waheguru is my beloved and I love repeating that name. It opens me up to the presence of the Deity around me that is always there, but rarely noticed. (We are not separated from our Creator; we just are unaware of Its presence.) As an interesting sidelight, my parrot picked up on it, much to the delight of other Sikhs and the puzzlement of non-Sikhs. "Waheguruwaheguruwaheguru(squawk)prettybirdwaheguru..."</p><p>No birds, so I use a fish. <img src="/images/smilies/sikhsmileys/fish.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":fish:" title="Fish :fish:" data-shortname=":fish:" /></p><p></p><p>The Khalsa. Not every Sikh becomes Amritdhari, but I think it makes sense to work toward that direction. It is quite possible to live a Khalsa lifestyle without accepting the blessing of Amrit. At some point, I would suggest you try it out. There are definite rules once you accept the Amrit that are optional to other Sikhs. None of the rules are silly or without explanation, there is meaning and purpose to each one. Although I don't believe that it's necessary to be Amritdhari to be Sikh, I do believe something is missing if you aren't. The Khalsa are the strong backbone of the Sikh nation. It's good to accept Amrit. :kaurkhalsaflagblue:</p><p></p><p>Being a Sikh is an experience. To fully embrace the experience, I think you need to look like a Sikh. Unshorn hair - all your hair - and a turban are part of the experience of being a Sikh for many Sikh men and some Sikh women. (A lot of women keep kesh but don't tie turban.) Sikhi is a journey, an adventure. I suggest you grab onto that adventure and live it to its fullest. <img src="/images/smilies/sikhsmileys/fauja-singh-ji.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faujasingh:" title="Fauja Singh :faujasingh:" data-shortname=":faujasingh:" /></p><p></p><p>One hard and fast rule, often broken: Prayer is an act of worship. Sikhs worship only Akal Purakh (by whatever name you're calling It at the moment). Sikhs should not be praying to anything else, most especially not to pictures of Gurus that aren't even real pictures of Gurus. <img src="/images/smilies/sikhsmileys/kudifacepalm.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":kudifacepalm:" title="Kudifacepalm :kudifacepalm:" data-shortname=":kudifacepalm:" /></p><p></p><p>I strongly suggest that you begin reading a bit of Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji every day. Start on page 1 and read a shabad or two - or more - every day. I don't suggest a certain amount to be read each day because sometimes a phrase, a tuk, an idea will jump out at you and you need time to think and feel before you go on. It takes more self-discipline than you can know to do this each day, but if you do it, you will eventually have read Guru ji in its entirety, something every Sikh ought to do. Doesn't it make sense to get to know Guru ji, just as you would a human Guru. It might take a year, five years, ten years. After finishing, I suggest you start over because when you will be at a different level, and it will speak different ideas to you. :whatzpointsing:</p><p></p><p>As usual, I sit down to offer a few thoughts and end up writing an essay. I hope it's not TLTR. :sippingcoffeemunda:</p><p></p><p>Last thought. If you don't have a kara, get one and wear it. After you've worn it for a while, you'll understand why. :kaurkhalsaflagred:</p><p></p><p>DISCLAIMER: I follow the SRM to the best of my ability. What I have written are my own ideas; other Sikhs disagree with me on some points. Please don't take anything I say as the last word on Sikhi. We are all learning and I have no idea what tomorrow will teach me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Inderjeet Kaur, post: 183747, member: 16531"] I'm not going to answer everything, but here are a few random thoughts about things I like about Sikhi. I avoid the use of the word God because that conjures up an imagine of an old grim-faced man pointing a judgmental finger at me. There are plenty of other words to use.:noticekudi: I do not believe in miracles - ever. I define a miracle as an action by some supernatural being that abrogates Natural Law. Natural Law is the stuff you study in science class. I believe the Deity set up the universe to run in a certain way and It would never break the laws Itself has created. Sometimes things happen that seem to break Natural Law. That just indicates that there are some things we don't yet know. Imagine that. Some Sikhs disagree with me. That's OK. There's a lot of room for disagreement in Sikhi. Let's just be civil about it. :swordfight-kudiyan: Sikhi treats me like I'm an adult. It doesn't ask me to check in my brain at the door and it isn't comprised of a bunch of rules telling me the proper temperature of bath/shower water or how to clean my butt after I poop. It gives me some principles and, for the most part, leaves it up to me how to apply those in my life. Of course, that presupposes I have studied enough to know what those principles are. I suggest looking into the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It defines a way that many Sikhs have found works to live according to what is taught in Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji.:japosatnamwaheguru: Have you ever been in love? I have and I can tell that when that happens, repeating the name of the person you love, over and over again is natural and joyous. I see Naam Simran in this light. Waheguru is my beloved and I love repeating that name. It opens me up to the presence of the Deity around me that is always there, but rarely noticed. (We are not separated from our Creator; we just are unaware of Its presence.) As an interesting sidelight, my parrot picked up on it, much to the delight of other Sikhs and the puzzlement of non-Sikhs. "Waheguruwaheguruwaheguru(squawk)prettybirdwaheguru..." No birds, so I use a fish. :fish: The Khalsa. Not every Sikh becomes Amritdhari, but I think it makes sense to work toward that direction. It is quite possible to live a Khalsa lifestyle without accepting the blessing of Amrit. At some point, I would suggest you try it out. There are definite rules once you accept the Amrit that are optional to other Sikhs. None of the rules are silly or without explanation, there is meaning and purpose to each one. Although I don't believe that it's necessary to be Amritdhari to be Sikh, I do believe something is missing if you aren't. The Khalsa are the strong backbone of the Sikh nation. It's good to accept Amrit. :kaurkhalsaflagblue: Being a Sikh is an experience. To fully embrace the experience, I think you need to look like a Sikh. Unshorn hair - all your hair - and a turban are part of the experience of being a Sikh for many Sikh men and some Sikh women. (A lot of women keep kesh but don't tie turban.) Sikhi is a journey, an adventure. I suggest you grab onto that adventure and live it to its fullest. :faujasingh: One hard and fast rule, often broken: Prayer is an act of worship. Sikhs worship only Akal Purakh (by whatever name you're calling It at the moment). Sikhs should not be praying to anything else, most especially not to pictures of Gurus that aren't even real pictures of Gurus. :kudifacepalm: I strongly suggest that you begin reading a bit of Siri Guru Granth Sahib ji every day. Start on page 1 and read a shabad or two - or more - every day. I don't suggest a certain amount to be read each day because sometimes a phrase, a tuk, an idea will jump out at you and you need time to think and feel before you go on. It takes more self-discipline than you can know to do this each day, but if you do it, you will eventually have read Guru ji in its entirety, something every Sikh ought to do. Doesn't it make sense to get to know Guru ji, just as you would a human Guru. It might take a year, five years, ten years. After finishing, I suggest you start over because when you will be at a different level, and it will speak different ideas to you. :whatzpointsing: As usual, I sit down to offer a few thoughts and end up writing an essay. I hope it's not TLTR. :sippingcoffeemunda: Last thought. If you don't have a kara, get one and wear it. After you've worn it for a while, you'll understand why. :kaurkhalsaflagred: DISCLAIMER: I follow the SRM to the best of my ability. What I have written are my own ideas; other Sikhs disagree with me on some points. Please don't take anything I say as the last word on Sikhi. We are all learning and I have no idea what tomorrow will teach me. [/QUOTE]
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