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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="arshi" data-source="post: 111258" data-attributes="member: 9479"><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Narayanjot Kaur ji</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The main objective in looking closely at the five thieves (evils) is to find peace within ourselves. I, therefore, constantly strive to overcome these stalwarts. You have not offended me in any way and, in fact, have raised some very profound, intelligent and valid points, which would require threads in their own right.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">You are absolutely right Sikhism is young enough to learn from the mistakes made by others.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">In the context of the current topic and situation in my exchange with Randeep Singh ji, <strong>I only used the term ‘proper’ to distinguish a ‘sabat soorat Sikh’ (i.e. based on outside appearance only) from a clean shaven one</strong> <strong>– it had no further implications.</strong> However, the point you have raised is a far reaching one. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Many would define a proper Sikh as a ‘Gursikh’. Then, we would need to define the term ‘Gursikh’. Several definitions can be given for the term. We may define a Gursikh (or a Gurmukh) as one who believes in Guru Nanak and his nine successors, the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and in addition receives khandey dee pahul. Above all he or she is expected to maintain a strict code of conduct as laid out in the Rehat Maryada. I don’t think I would qualify.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Unfortunately, as you indicated, all this is easier said than agreed.</span></span></strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> We start highlighting our differences in the interpretation of Gurbani, Rehat Maryada and the proper procedure regarding initiation into the Khalsa Order (khandey dee pahul). We are increasingly finding differences of opinion on most of these, including the authenticity of some of the Banis used in the Amrit Sanchar ceremony. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The fact that Sikhs are now scattered all over the world and western Sikhs are joining the rank and file has added a new dimension. The list of points of contention is expanding by the day, as do the number of splinter groups, often as a direct result of differences on theology and its interpretation. Sometimes individuals have vested interests and personal agendas in starting up new groups. The situation is getting complicated by the day and Sikhism is, no doubt, in for testing times ahead. <strong>Writing on Sikhism, too, is becoming an increasingly difficult activity, but it makes it ever the more challenging and interesting.</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Your short post said a lot and as I observed earlier it would need several threads (perhaps many a thesis) to do justice to these – but will it resolve anything? Your guess is as good as mine.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Humbly</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Rajinder Singh ‘Arshi’</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arshi, post: 111258, member: 9479"] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Narayanjot Kaur ji[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The main objective in looking closely at the five thieves (evils) is to find peace within ourselves. I, therefore, constantly strive to overcome these stalwarts. You have not offended me in any way and, in fact, have raised some very profound, intelligent and valid points, which would require threads in their own right.[/FONT][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]You are absolutely right Sikhism is young enough to learn from the mistakes made by others.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]In the context of the current topic and situation in my exchange with Randeep Singh ji, [B]I only used the term ‘proper’ to distinguish a ‘sabat soorat Sikh’ (i.e. based on outside appearance only) from a clean shaven one[/B] [B]– it had no further implications.[/B] However, the point you have raised is a far reaching one. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Many would define a proper Sikh as a ‘Gursikh’. Then, we would need to define the term ‘Gursikh’. Several definitions can be given for the term. We may define a Gursikh (or a Gurmukh) as one who believes in Guru Nanak and his nine successors, the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and in addition receives khandey dee pahul. Above all he or she is expected to maintain a strict code of conduct as laid out in the Rehat Maryada. I don’t think I would qualify.[/FONT][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Unfortunately, as you indicated, all this is easier said than agreed.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] We start highlighting our differences in the interpretation of Gurbani, Rehat Maryada and the proper procedure regarding initiation into the Khalsa Order (khandey dee pahul). We are increasingly finding differences of opinion on most of these, including the authenticity of some of the Banis used in the Amrit Sanchar ceremony. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The fact that Sikhs are now scattered all over the world and western Sikhs are joining the rank and file has added a new dimension. The list of points of contention is expanding by the day, as do the number of splinter groups, often as a direct result of differences on theology and its interpretation. Sometimes individuals have vested interests and personal agendas in starting up new groups. The situation is getting complicated by the day and Sikhism is, no doubt, in for testing times ahead. [B]Writing on Sikhism, too, is becoming an increasingly difficult activity, but it makes it ever the more challenging and interesting.[/B][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Your short post said a lot and as I observed earlier it would need several threads (perhaps many a thesis) to do justice to these – but will it resolve anything? Your guess is as good as mine.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Humbly[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Rajinder Singh ‘Arshi’[/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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