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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="spnadmin" data-source="post: 147670" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><strong>California Settles to Allow All Prisoners to Keep Religiously Mandated Beards </strong></p><p></p><p>June 10, 2011 (Los Angeles, CA) – The State of California has agreed to allow prisoners to keep unshorn beards in accordance with their faith. The change is a result of the settlement of a lawsuit [ <a href="http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=101730" target="_blank">http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=101730</a> ] that the Sikh Coalition filed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on behalf of Mr. Sukhjinder Singh Basra, a Sikh inmate. Mr. Basra, an otherwise model inmate, suffered repeated disciplinary sanctions for keeping his religiously-mandated beard uncut. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The settlement [ <a href="http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/images/Basra%20Settlement.pdf" target="_blank">http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/images/Basra Settlement.pdf</a> ] protects inmates of all faiths who maintain religiously-mandated beards. Under its terms, CDCR will repeal a rule prohibiting inmates from growing facial hair more than a half inch in length. In addition, Mr. Basra's disciplinary record for refusing to cut his beard will be expunged. </p><p></p><p>"Mr. Basra was peaceably observing his faith while posing absolutely no threat to the health and safety of the prison population," said Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. "We are glad that the CDCR has recognized the fundamental importance of basic religious exercise, even within the prison walls." </p><p></p><p>"This victory underscores the bedrock principle of religious freedom upon which this country was founded," said Harsimran Kaur, Legal Director of the Sikh Coalition. "The right to practice one's faith free from government interference applies to everyone, including religious minorities like Sikhs." </p><p></p><p>The lawsuit was filed in partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Southern California [ <a href="http://www.aclu-sc.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aclu-sc.org/</a> ], the ACLU's Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief [ <a href="http://www.aclu.org/religion-belief/aclu-and-freedom-religion-and-belief" target="_blank">http://www.aclu.org/religion-belief/aclu-and-freedom-religion-and-belief</a> ], and the law firm Alston & Bird LLP [ <a href="http://www.alston.com/" target="_blank">http://www.alston.com/</a> ]. The Sikh Coalition thanks attorneys Peter Eliasberg, Daniel Mach, Jonathan Gordon, Leib Lerner, and Cassandra Hooks who handled the matter.* </p><p></p><p>* Donation Now! [ <a href="https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=2563" target="_blank">https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=2563</a> ] </p><p>* Visit our website. [ <a href="http://sikhcoalition.org" target="_blank">http://sikhcoalition.org</a> ] </p><p> * Connect with on Facebook [ <a href="http://facebook.com/thesikhcoalition" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/thesikhcoalition</a> ] </p><p> * Watch our videos [ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SikhCoalition" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/SikhCoalition</a> ] </p><p> </p><p>"The only reason CDCR has ever disciplined Mr. Basra during his two years in prison is because he chose to exercise his constitutional right to follow the dictates of his religion. The CDCR has made the right decision to change the regulation so that inmates will not lose their right to practice their faith while they are incarcerated."* -Peter Eliasberg, legal director with the ACLU Foundation of Southern California. </p><p></p><p>*"This victory could not have been possible without the Sikh Coalition. We are grateful that my brother's right to be a Sikh has been protected."* </p><p>-Palwinder K. Basra (sister)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 147670, member: 35"] [B]California Settles to Allow All Prisoners to Keep Religiously Mandated Beards [/B] June 10, 2011 (Los Angeles, CA) – The State of California has agreed to allow prisoners to keep unshorn beards in accordance with their faith. The change is a result of the settlement of a lawsuit [ [url]http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=101730[/url] ] that the Sikh Coalition filed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on behalf of Mr. Sukhjinder Singh Basra, a Sikh inmate. Mr. Basra, an otherwise model inmate, suffered repeated disciplinary sanctions for keeping his religiously-mandated beard uncut. The settlement [ [url]http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/images/Basra%20Settlement.pdf[/url] ] protects inmates of all faiths who maintain religiously-mandated beards. Under its terms, CDCR will repeal a rule prohibiting inmates from growing facial hair more than a half inch in length. In addition, Mr. Basra's disciplinary record for refusing to cut his beard will be expunged. "Mr. Basra was peaceably observing his faith while posing absolutely no threat to the health and safety of the prison population," said Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. "We are glad that the CDCR has recognized the fundamental importance of basic religious exercise, even within the prison walls." "This victory underscores the bedrock principle of religious freedom upon which this country was founded," said Harsimran Kaur, Legal Director of the Sikh Coalition. "The right to practice one's faith free from government interference applies to everyone, including religious minorities like Sikhs." The lawsuit was filed in partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Southern California [ [url]http://www.aclu-sc.org/[/url] ], the ACLU's Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief [ [url]http://www.aclu.org/religion-belief/aclu-and-freedom-religion-and-belief[/url] ], and the law firm Alston & Bird LLP [ [url]http://www.alston.com/[/url] ]. The Sikh Coalition thanks attorneys Peter Eliasberg, Daniel Mach, Jonathan Gordon, Leib Lerner, and Cassandra Hooks who handled the matter.* * Donation Now! [ [url]https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=2563[/url] ] * Visit our website. [ [url]http://sikhcoalition.org[/url] ] * Connect with on Facebook [ [url]http://facebook.com/thesikhcoalition[/url] ] * Watch our videos [ [url]http://www.youtube.com/user/SikhCoalition[/url] ] "The only reason CDCR has ever disciplined Mr. Basra during his two years in prison is because he chose to exercise his constitutional right to follow the dictates of his religion. The CDCR has made the right decision to change the regulation so that inmates will not lose their right to practice their faith while they are incarcerated."* -Peter Eliasberg, legal director with the ACLU Foundation of Southern California. *"This victory could not have been possible without the Sikh Coalition. We are grateful that my brother's right to be a Sikh has been protected."* -Palwinder K. Basra (sister) [/QUOTE]
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