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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: 102610" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>The Sikh Collection Initiative</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"></span> </p><p style="text-align: left">Mark your calendars- the Kaur Foundation and the Asian Division of the Library of Congress have teamed up to undertake a unique initiative, to institutionalize knowledge by and about the Sikh community for future generations. The Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the US, the largest library in the world, and the research wing of Congress. (LOC). The Sikh Collection Initiative is an effort to ensure that knowledge of and by Sikhs is collected and preserved for future generations. Given the tragic loss of valuable cultural and religious artifacts, manuscripts, and books from the Sikh Reference Library in the Darbar Sahib complex during Operation Bluestar, an initiative such as this begins to ensure that collective knowledge of our community will be preserved somewhere.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">As our nation grows and becomes more diverse, it is critical that we appreciate and understand the different backgrounds of all that make this country great. Sikh Americans have significantly contributed to every field of human endeavor from technology, commerce, health, science, agriculture, to the arts – further enriching the cultural fabric of this land of immigrants.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">This initiative promotes and builds a progressive understanding of the Sikhs, for fellow Americans, through the expansion of subjects that define and celebrate a community’s heritage and roots. The Sikh Collection will become a permanent resource to help gain a better understanding and insight into our achievements, history and traditions.<a href="http://kaurfoundation.org/initiative.html" target="_blank"> [link]</a></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="text-align: left">A number of events are being held to kick off and highlight this new Initiative including a 2 day conference on June 18th and 19th (’Taking Heritage to the 21st Century’), a photography exhibit titled “A Journey,” and book launch of “Empire of the Sikhs,The Life and Times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh” by Patwant Singh and Jyoti Rai.</p> <p style="text-align: left">Kicking off the conference on June 18th will be members of the Nishaan magazine team, and a session highlighting achievements of Sikh women in art, featuring the Singh Twins- Amrit and Rabindra- and Arpana Caur. June 19th will begin with discussions of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his son Duleep Singh, and Sikh Royal Artifacts in the UK’s Victoria and Albert Museum featuring authors F.S. Aijazuddi, Navtej Sarna, and the curator of the V&A exhibit, Susan Strong. The final session of the conference features Sikhs who have been succesful in business, other professions, and a discussion on the importance of Sikh chairs (see schedule below or click on agenda at right for larger image and details).</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left">A sampling of books that will begin the Sikh Collection Initiative in the Library of Congress is forthcoming (and will be posted when available).</p> <p style="text-align: left">If you’re in the DC area on June 18th and 19th, or able to get to DC, this will be worth your while. Register <a href="http://kaurfoundation.org/register.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>Schedule of Events:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>June 18, 2009</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">The Library of Congress, <strong><em>Jefferson </em>Building</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">10 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20540</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left">The Sikh Collection Initiative Book Launch: ‘Empire of the Sikhs’ By S. Patwant Singh & Jyoti Rai & ‘A Journey’ A Unique Photography Exhibit</p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>Welcome Address </strong>by the Chief of Asian Division, Library of Congress</p> <p style="text-align: left">Mr. Peter Young at <strong>1:30 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Portraits of Courage’</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">Pushpinder Singh, Exec. editor Nishaan Magazine & Dr. Ken Robbins at <strong>1:45 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Achievements of Extraordinary Sikh Women in Art’</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">Arpana Caur, renowned artist, activist; The Singh Twins, Amrit & Rabindra, Artists of international standing, authors, at <strong>2:30 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>Reception</strong>: <strong>Thursday, June 18, 2009 At 7:00 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">Attire: Black Tie or Traditional</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>June 19, 2009</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">Morning Session:</p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong><em>Madison </em>Building</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left">9:00 AM – 12:30 PM</p> <p style="text-align: left">Enter the Maharaja…</p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘The Court of Lahore’, Maharaja Ranjit Singh</strong>, F.S. Aijazuddin, Author, Honorary British Consul, Principal Aitchison College, Lahore at <strong>9:45AM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Sikh Royal Artifacts’, the V&A Museum Collection</strong> Susan Stronge, Author, Senior Curator in the Asian Department at <strong>11:00 AM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Life & Times of Duleep Singh,’ </strong>Navtej Sarna, Ambassador to Israel, Author & Christy Campbell, Author at <strong>11:45 AM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>Afternoon Session</strong>:</p> <p style="text-align: left">1:15 PM – 4:45 PM</p> <p style="text-align: left">Connecting the Continents…</p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Scaling New Heights’,</strong> the professional and entrepreneurial role and contributions of Sikh American industry leaders & CEO’s, Mr. Jagdeep Singh, CEO Infinera; Mr. Daya Singh, CEO Akal Security; Mr. Kanwaljit Singh, Gates Foundation; Mr. Ranjit Singh, Deloitte at <strong>1:30 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘The Importance of establishing Sikh Chairs in Universities,’</strong> Dr. G.S. Mann, Chair UCSB; Dr. Paul Taylor, Smithsonian Institution; Dr. I.J. Singh, Author & Professor, NYU; Ms. Ajeet Cour, Writer at <strong>2:30 PM</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>‘Enriching the fabric of American Society since 1899… a vision for tomorrow.’</strong> Mr. Sonny Caberwal, Model, Entrepreneur & Attorney; Ms. Arpinder Kaur, Pilot; Mr. Ranjit S. Rangar, Architect; Mr. Hargobind Hari Singh, Guitarist & Singer at <strong>3:45 PM</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 102610, member: 35"] [SIZE=5][B]The Sikh Collection Initiative[/B] [/SIZE] [LEFT]Mark your calendars- the Kaur Foundation and the Asian Division of the Library of Congress have teamed up to undertake a unique initiative, to institutionalize knowledge by and about the Sikh community for future generations. The Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the US, the largest library in the world, and the research wing of Congress. (LOC). The Sikh Collection Initiative is an effort to ensure that knowledge of and by Sikhs is collected and preserved for future generations. Given the tragic loss of valuable cultural and religious artifacts, manuscripts, and books from the Sikh Reference Library in the Darbar Sahib complex during Operation Bluestar, an initiative such as this begins to ensure that collective knowledge of our community will be preserved somewhere.[/LEFT] [INDENT]As our nation grows and becomes more diverse, it is critical that we appreciate and understand the different backgrounds of all that make this country great. Sikh Americans have significantly contributed to every field of human endeavor from technology, commerce, health, science, agriculture, to the arts – further enriching the cultural fabric of this land of immigrants. [/INDENT][INDENT]This initiative promotes and builds a progressive understanding of the Sikhs, for fellow Americans, through the expansion of subjects that define and celebrate a community’s heritage and roots. The Sikh Collection will become a permanent resource to help gain a better understanding and insight into our achievements, history and traditions.[URL="http://kaurfoundation.org/initiative.html"] [link][/URL] [/INDENT][LEFT]A number of events are being held to kick off and highlight this new Initiative including a 2 day conference on June 18th and 19th (’Taking Heritage to the 21st Century’), a photography exhibit titled “A Journey,” and book launch of “Empire of the Sikhs,The Life and Times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh” by Patwant Singh and Jyoti Rai.[/LEFT] [LEFT]Kicking off the conference on June 18th will be members of the Nishaan magazine team, and a session highlighting achievements of Sikh women in art, featuring the Singh Twins- Amrit and Rabindra- and Arpana Caur. June 19th will begin with discussions of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, his son Duleep Singh, and Sikh Royal Artifacts in the UK’s Victoria and Albert Museum featuring authors F.S. Aijazuddi, Navtej Sarna, and the curator of the V&A exhibit, Susan Strong. The final session of the conference features Sikhs who have been succesful in business, other professions, and a discussion on the importance of Sikh chairs (see schedule below or click on agenda at right for larger image and details). [/LEFT] [LEFT]A sampling of books that will begin the Sikh Collection Initiative in the Library of Congress is forthcoming (and will be posted when available).[/LEFT] [LEFT]If you’re in the DC area on June 18th and 19th, or able to get to DC, this will be worth your while. Register [URL="http://kaurfoundation.org/register.html"]here[/URL]. [/LEFT] [LEFT][B]Schedule of Events:[/B][/LEFT] [LEFT][B]June 18, 2009[/B][/LEFT] [LEFT]The Library of Congress, [B][I]Jefferson [/I]Building[/B] 10 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20540 [/LEFT] [LEFT]The Sikh Collection Initiative Book Launch: ‘Empire of the Sikhs’ By S. Patwant Singh & Jyoti Rai & ‘A Journey’ A Unique Photography Exhibit [B] Welcome Address [/B]by the Chief of Asian Division, Library of Congress Mr. Peter Young at [B]1:30 PM[/B] [B] ‘Portraits of Courage’[/B] Pushpinder Singh, Exec. editor Nishaan Magazine & Dr. Ken Robbins at [B]1:45 PM[/B] [B] ‘Achievements of Extraordinary Sikh Women in Art’[/B] Arpana Caur, renowned artist, activist; The Singh Twins, Amrit & Rabindra, Artists of international standing, authors, at [B]2:30 PM [/B][/LEFT] [LEFT][B]Reception[/B]: [B]Thursday, June 18, 2009 At 7:00 PM[/B] Attire: Black Tie or Traditional [/LEFT] [LEFT][B]June 19, 2009[/B] Morning Session: [B] [I]Madison [/I]Building[/B] 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Enter the Maharaja… [B] ‘The Court of Lahore’, Maharaja Ranjit Singh[/B], F.S. Aijazuddin, Author, Honorary British Consul, Principal Aitchison College, Lahore at [B]9:45AM [/B][/LEFT] [LEFT][B]‘Sikh Royal Artifacts’, the V&A Museum Collection[/B] Susan Stronge, Author, Senior Curator in the Asian Department at [B]11:00 AM [/B][/LEFT] [LEFT][B]‘Life & Times of Duleep Singh,’ [/B]Navtej Sarna, Ambassador to Israel, Author & Christy Campbell, Author at [B]11:45 AM [/B][/LEFT] [LEFT][B]Afternoon Session[/B]: 1:15 PM – 4:45 PM Connecting the Continents… [/LEFT] [LEFT][B]‘Scaling New Heights’,[/B] the professional and entrepreneurial role and contributions of Sikh American industry leaders & CEO’s, Mr. Jagdeep Singh, CEO Infinera; Mr. Daya Singh, CEO Akal Security; Mr. Kanwaljit Singh, Gates Foundation; Mr. Ranjit Singh, Deloitte at [B]1:30 PM[/B] [B] ‘The Importance of establishing Sikh Chairs in Universities,’[/B] Dr. G.S. Mann, Chair UCSB; Dr. Paul Taylor, Smithsonian Institution; Dr. I.J. Singh, Author & Professor, NYU; Ms. Ajeet Cour, Writer at [B]2:30 PM[/B] [B] ‘Enriching the fabric of American Society since 1899… a vision for tomorrow.’[/B] Mr. Sonny Caberwal, Model, Entrepreneur & Attorney; Ms. Arpinder Kaur, Pilot; Mr. Ranjit S. Rangar, Architect; Mr. Hargobind Hari Singh, Guitarist & Singer at [B]3:45 PM[/B][/LEFT] [/QUOTE]
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