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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="aristotle" data-source="post: 198498" data-attributes="member: 11816"><p><em>“With determination, I will be triumphant”</em>(ਨਿਸਚੈ ਕਰ ਅਪਨੀ ਜੀਤ ਕਰੌਂ) is the motto of the Sikh infantry regiment of the Indian Army. In over 500 years the 25 million Sikhs around the world with a rich ancient culture plus strong traditions have shown an extraordinary ability to protected their communities as well as defend their lands and adopt to new environments. Sikhism, founded by Guru Nanak begins during the 15th century in the fertile farm lands of Punjab region where the five rivers flow in the Indian Sub-continent.</p><p></p><p>Many cities in Punjab, Delhi and in Haryana states have been vigorous Sikh cultural and religious centers for centuries. Sikhism’s holiest site the Darbar Sahib also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar built in 1604 by Guru Arjun the fifth Sikh Guru is where the holy scripture of Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib, is retained . The majestic Golden Temple surrounded by a large lake near the river Ravi is visited by millions of devotees annually. Since the earliest times, pilgrimages to Sikh Gurudwaras have been made as acts of devotion. Visiting Sri Tarn Taran Sahib Temple founded by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Gurudwara Baba Bakala and Gurudwara Darbar Sahib are among the most sacred Sikh sights devotes can ever see in Punjab. Most spectacular Sikh holy cities worth visiting in Delhi are Gurudwara Bangla Sahib known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru in the heart of New Delhi’s, Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahibin established in 1783 and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.</p><p></p><p>Journey into the past happenings and unquestionable loyalty to the Sikhism by courageous Sikh men and women date backs from birth of Sikhism’s founder, Guru Nanak, in 1469 till the partition of India in 1947 was inspiring .Sikhs know the lessons of their past all too well . Even today when tourist visits a Sikh Gurudwara the cultural revival of Sikh history, literary history, ethno-history, and so forth can be seen. Sikhism, is still close to the hearts of many Sikhs. </p><p></p><p>There are five articles of faith, known as five <em>Kakaars(</em>ਕਕਾਰ) required to be worn by a Sikh. </p><p>* Sikh turban or <em>Dastar</em>(ਦਸਤਾਰ) is a mark of visual identity and is , important part of the unique Sikh identity which conveys royalty, grace and partly to cover their long hair. </p><p>*The <em>Kirpan</em>(ਕਿਰਪਾਨ) a ceremonial sword ,Sikh Comb or Kanga(ਕੰਘਾ) and the Kara(ਕੜਾ) a steel bangle worn on the wrist are the other the three articles of faith worn by a Sikh. </p><p></p><p>Sikhs believes that the name holds the power to shape a child’s self-esteem , identity and influence others. Many Sikh parents, use “Singh”(ਸਿੰਘ) meaning “Lion” for a male child and “Kaur”(ਕੌਰ) meaning princes for a female child.</p><p></p><p>Today the Sikh traditions , customs and culture dress style, views on life are making headway. Bollywood is an historical center of movie studios and for Sikh film stars. Poonam Dhillon, Kaur Panag, Mandira Bedi and Dara Singh a Indian wrestler-turned-actor, are some of the greatest Sikh stars that hit the Bollywood big screens . Bhangra a lively form of folk music and dance, the Giddha and Jhoomer dances that originates from Punjab are enduring popularity among Sikhs. Teachings of Guru Nanak is what attracts many followers that can inspire us to think imaginatively about what Sikhism means and about the Sikh culture</p><p></p><p>(Source: Daily Mirror- Impulse 30th June 2014)</p><p>(Text from: <a href="http://africanasiannewsaan.blogspot.in/2014/06/inspiring-sikh-cultural-contribution-to.html" target="_blank">http://africanasiannewsaan.blogspot.in/2014/06/inspiring-sikh-cultural-contribution-to.html</a>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aristotle, post: 198498, member: 11816"] [I]“With determination, I will be triumphant”[/I](ਨਿਸਚੈ ਕਰ ਅਪਨੀ ਜੀਤ ਕਰੌਂ) is the motto of the Sikh infantry regiment of the Indian Army. In over 500 years the 25 million Sikhs around the world with a rich ancient culture plus strong traditions have shown an extraordinary ability to protected their communities as well as defend their lands and adopt to new environments. Sikhism, founded by Guru Nanak begins during the 15th century in the fertile farm lands of Punjab region where the five rivers flow in the Indian Sub-continent. Many cities in Punjab, Delhi and in Haryana states have been vigorous Sikh cultural and religious centers for centuries. Sikhism’s holiest site the Darbar Sahib also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar built in 1604 by Guru Arjun the fifth Sikh Guru is where the holy scripture of Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib, is retained . The majestic Golden Temple surrounded by a large lake near the river Ravi is visited by millions of devotees annually. Since the earliest times, pilgrimages to Sikh Gurudwaras have been made as acts of devotion. Visiting Sri Tarn Taran Sahib Temple founded by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Gurudwara Baba Bakala and Gurudwara Darbar Sahib are among the most sacred Sikh sights devotes can ever see in Punjab. Most spectacular Sikh holy cities worth visiting in Delhi are Gurudwara Bangla Sahib known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru in the heart of New Delhi’s, Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahibin established in 1783 and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. Journey into the past happenings and unquestionable loyalty to the Sikhism by courageous Sikh men and women date backs from birth of Sikhism’s founder, Guru Nanak, in 1469 till the partition of India in 1947 was inspiring .Sikhs know the lessons of their past all too well . Even today when tourist visits a Sikh Gurudwara the cultural revival of Sikh history, literary history, ethno-history, and so forth can be seen. Sikhism, is still close to the hearts of many Sikhs. There are five articles of faith, known as five [I]Kakaars([/I]ਕਕਾਰ) required to be worn by a Sikh. * Sikh turban or [I]Dastar[/I](ਦਸਤਾਰ) is a mark of visual identity and is , important part of the unique Sikh identity which conveys royalty, grace and partly to cover their long hair. *The [I]Kirpan[/I](ਕਿਰਪਾਨ) a ceremonial sword ,Sikh Comb or Kanga(ਕੰਘਾ) and the Kara(ਕੜਾ) a steel bangle worn on the wrist are the other the three articles of faith worn by a Sikh. Sikhs believes that the name holds the power to shape a child’s self-esteem , identity and influence others. Many Sikh parents, use “Singh”(ਸਿੰਘ) meaning “Lion” for a male child and “Kaur”(ਕੌਰ) meaning princes for a female child. Today the Sikh traditions , customs and culture dress style, views on life are making headway. Bollywood is an historical center of movie studios and for Sikh film stars. Poonam Dhillon, Kaur Panag, Mandira Bedi and Dara Singh a Indian wrestler-turned-actor, are some of the greatest Sikh stars that hit the Bollywood big screens . Bhangra a lively form of folk music and dance, the Giddha and Jhoomer dances that originates from Punjab are enduring popularity among Sikhs. Teachings of Guru Nanak is what attracts many followers that can inspire us to think imaginatively about what Sikhism means and about the Sikh culture (Source: Daily Mirror- Impulse 30th June 2014) (Text from: [url]http://africanasiannewsaan.blogspot.in/2014/06/inspiring-sikh-cultural-contribution-to.html[/url]) [/QUOTE]
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