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ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
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Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
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Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
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Ashtpadi (129-130)
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Bara Maha (133-136)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
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Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
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Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
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Chhant (435-462)
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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)
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Gurbani (537-556)
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Gurbani (557-564)
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Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Gurbani (1327-1341)
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Gurbani (1352-53)
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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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Mundavanee Mehl 5
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<blockquote data-quote="pervez" data-source="post: 170646" data-attributes="member: 18356"><p>I dont want to jump into an argument. Just want to inform in case there is lack of clarity. Of course people are entitled to their beliefs. Evidence from scientific methods only informs us to some extent and often is not always conclusive in many areas. Agreed a veterinarian may know more than an ordinary person about slaughter but is not a expert in pain or intensity etc of it unless he/she specialises in the issue. In a nutshell a veterinarian will equally rely on written reports just as a layman might(Unless he is a researcher in the topic of neural pain). But our faith often informs our outlook so there is no harm holding a view which resonates with ones faith. Each to his own way. There are some points which are observed by Muslims while slaughtering an Animal. The two most important ones uttering Bismillah and cutting in one to one and half stroke the throat and the two major arteries without severing the spinal chord. Bismillah translates into in the name of Allah. It is used by muslims for any major or minor task. It really means various things in context. It could mean acknowledging the supremacy of the creator. It could mean I do this task as I have been permitted by the creator to do it. It could mean I do this task for the sake of obedience of the creator. I do this task seeking the help of the creator. A devout muslim will utter bismillah even while stepping out/into the house. While starting to drive/eat food etc any important or mundane task. The one to one and half stroke with a sharp knife is recommended but if it takes more it still would be ok. Draining out blood is also important. Facing the creature towards Kaaba in Mecca is recommended but not mandatory. Slaughtering an animal is not something that is to be taken lightly by a muslim as it involves talking a life. Only permitted animal, who are healthy, not stressed or starving are not ones pets are allowed. Animals which have been starved as is often during travel are recommended not to be slaughtered till they are rested and stress free. Hunting for sport is prohibited whether animal is permitted or not. Similarly even keeping pets for amusement is discouraged. However animals for use in riding, agriculture etc are permitted. Killing of animal is obviously painful to the animal there are no two ways about it. Recommendation to use sharp knife and use one to one and one and half stroke causes some what less stress to the animal but we are ultimately killing it. Keeping the spinal chord intact enables the heart to be still functioning thus pumping out the blood. It is well known both among the butchers and in the scientific community that if blood is not drained meat spoils faster. Perhaps that is why the Sikhs are required to eat it quickly. I was quite surprised to find that I was asked by many hindus in US where to get Halal meat. Upon inquiring they told that they find the taste better compared to Jhatka meat. Even those who never knew what meat/chicken they were eating in India have told me that they found meat better from my house even though they are normally good cooks. I told them about the experience of other hindus with Halal and suggested they give it a try so they did and they did say it tasted better to them. Of course taste is subjective to ones cultural origin also so they might be finding a familiar flavor that they used to have back home. Some one who grew up in the west and never ate halal might have a different experience. The whole thing is just my experience and usually I dont attach much importance to anecdotal evidence. Just wanted to inform you about the experiences/reponses of some people.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pervez, post: 170646, member: 18356"] I dont want to jump into an argument. Just want to inform in case there is lack of clarity. Of course people are entitled to their beliefs. Evidence from scientific methods only informs us to some extent and often is not always conclusive in many areas. Agreed a veterinarian may know more than an ordinary person about slaughter but is not a expert in pain or intensity etc of it unless he/she specialises in the issue. In a nutshell a veterinarian will equally rely on written reports just as a layman might(Unless he is a researcher in the topic of neural pain). But our faith often informs our outlook so there is no harm holding a view which resonates with ones faith. Each to his own way. There are some points which are observed by Muslims while slaughtering an Animal. The two most important ones uttering Bismillah and cutting in one to one and half stroke the throat and the two major arteries without severing the spinal chord. Bismillah translates into in the name of Allah. It is used by muslims for any major or minor task. It really means various things in context. It could mean acknowledging the supremacy of the creator. It could mean I do this task as I have been permitted by the creator to do it. It could mean I do this task for the sake of obedience of the creator. I do this task seeking the help of the creator. A devout muslim will utter bismillah even while stepping out/into the house. While starting to drive/eat food etc any important or mundane task. The one to one and half stroke with a sharp knife is recommended but if it takes more it still would be ok. Draining out blood is also important. Facing the creature towards Kaaba in Mecca is recommended but not mandatory. Slaughtering an animal is not something that is to be taken lightly by a muslim as it involves talking a life. Only permitted animal, who are healthy, not stressed or starving are not ones pets are allowed. Animals which have been starved as is often during travel are recommended not to be slaughtered till they are rested and stress free. Hunting for sport is prohibited whether animal is permitted or not. Similarly even keeping pets for amusement is discouraged. However animals for use in riding, agriculture etc are permitted. Killing of animal is obviously painful to the animal there are no two ways about it. Recommendation to use sharp knife and use one to one and one and half stroke causes some what less stress to the animal but we are ultimately killing it. Keeping the spinal chord intact enables the heart to be still functioning thus pumping out the blood. It is well known both among the butchers and in the scientific community that if blood is not drained meat spoils faster. Perhaps that is why the Sikhs are required to eat it quickly. I was quite surprised to find that I was asked by many hindus in US where to get Halal meat. Upon inquiring they told that they find the taste better compared to Jhatka meat. Even those who never knew what meat/chicken they were eating in India have told me that they found meat better from my house even though they are normally good cooks. I told them about the experience of other hindus with Halal and suggested they give it a try so they did and they did say it tasted better to them. Of course taste is subjective to ones cultural origin also so they might be finding a familiar flavor that they used to have back home. Some one who grew up in the west and never ate halal might have a different experience. The whole thing is just my experience and usually I dont attach much importance to anecdotal evidence. Just wanted to inform you about the experiences/reponses of some people. [/QUOTE]
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