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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="namjiwankaur" data-source="post: 171087" data-attributes="member: 13793"><p>Harry ji</p><p></p><p></p><p>Obtuse? No way! Quite the opposite actually. You are an obviously an intelligent man who spends a lot of time reflecting on how to make the world a better place in whatever way you can. That is admirable and inspirational. Nothing is obtuse about you at all, bro!</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Maya, no doubt, has many layers. I bet we are both right and other people with other takes on maya are also probably right. I agree lust and desire cause us to crave through the ego and lure us into the illusion that our ego's desires are important.</p><p></p><p></p><p>And I think the way we view the world changes as we contemplate on various things. We are both working through illusion in our own way. I also believe every human being, animal and tree is sacred. I'm just saying the would we see with our earthly eyes is only part of Supreme Reality.</p><p></p><p> </p><p>It really doesn't matter how we connect to the Naam as long as we do it. And it doesn't mean ppl who don't live in Naam are less valuable. Its actually sad to see that some people go through life missing Divine Beauty.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Its important to nourish all parts of us. When you eat well and sleep well you accomplish what others do with meditation. You help yourself be in a place where seva is possible. Even eating can be a form of meditation. There are so many ways to get to the same result.</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't mean it in a black and white way. I mean there is more going on than meets the eye.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Of course!</p><p></p><p></p><p>I tend to be very Jain about that kind of thing. I avoid stepping on ants and I rescued a caterpillar yesterday. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Of course, we help the woman.</p><p></p><p>There is a hadith (a saying of the Prophet Muhammad) where the Prophet says to a group of followers, "You must help both the oppressor and the oppressed." Of course the people respond, "We know to help the oppressed, but how do we help the oppressor?" The Prophet replies, "By stopping him."</p><p></p><p>I have been the victim. I forgave the perpetrators of the abuse...many years later. I don't mean I said it was ok what they did. Years and years of healing helped me get to the place where I saw my abusers were flawed just like everyone else is flawed in some way and they were very ill. </p><p></p><p>I often defended my mother against one abuser. I beat on the abuser's chest as a 9 year old. My little sister would go hide in the bedroom, but my instinct and love for my mom caused me to turn into a warrior for my mom.</p><p></p><p>I correspond with a man who is serving a life term through a penpal program. I don't know what he did. We were told we shouldn't ask and let them share the details when and if they felt comfortable. My penpal has become a dear friend. He also has PTSD after a childhood filled with abuse. He made some serious mistakes. If he killed someone I loved, I might not be able to write him, but this guy has reformed himself. He one of the kindest men I know! It won't get him out of jail, but I believe he has worked through some heavy duty karma.</p><p></p><p>I do try to say, "there but for the grace of God go I."</p><p></p><p>Love,</p><p>Nam Jiwan peacesign</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="namjiwankaur, post: 171087, member: 13793"] Harry ji Obtuse? No way! Quite the opposite actually. You are an obviously an intelligent man who spends a lot of time reflecting on how to make the world a better place in whatever way you can. That is admirable and inspirational. Nothing is obtuse about you at all, bro! Maya, no doubt, has many layers. I bet we are both right and other people with other takes on maya are also probably right. I agree lust and desire cause us to crave through the ego and lure us into the illusion that our ego's desires are important. And I think the way we view the world changes as we contemplate on various things. We are both working through illusion in our own way. I also believe every human being, animal and tree is sacred. I'm just saying the would we see with our earthly eyes is only part of Supreme Reality. It really doesn't matter how we connect to the Naam as long as we do it. And it doesn't mean ppl who don't live in Naam are less valuable. Its actually sad to see that some people go through life missing Divine Beauty. :D Its important to nourish all parts of us. When you eat well and sleep well you accomplish what others do with meditation. You help yourself be in a place where seva is possible. Even eating can be a form of meditation. There are so many ways to get to the same result. I don't mean it in a black and white way. I mean there is more going on than meets the eye. Of course! I tend to be very Jain about that kind of thing. I avoid stepping on ants and I rescued a caterpillar yesterday. Of course, we help the woman. There is a hadith (a saying of the Prophet Muhammad) where the Prophet says to a group of followers, "You must help both the oppressor and the oppressed." Of course the people respond, "We know to help the oppressed, but how do we help the oppressor?" The Prophet replies, "By stopping him." I have been the victim. I forgave the perpetrators of the abuse...many years later. I don't mean I said it was ok what they did. Years and years of healing helped me get to the place where I saw my abusers were flawed just like everyone else is flawed in some way and they were very ill. I often defended my mother against one abuser. I beat on the abuser's chest as a 9 year old. My little sister would go hide in the bedroom, but my instinct and love for my mom caused me to turn into a warrior for my mom. I correspond with a man who is serving a life term through a penpal program. I don't know what he did. We were told we shouldn't ask and let them share the details when and if they felt comfortable. My penpal has become a dear friend. He also has PTSD after a childhood filled with abuse. He made some serious mistakes. If he killed someone I loved, I might not be able to write him, but this guy has reformed himself. He one of the kindest men I know! It won't get him out of jail, but I believe he has worked through some heavy duty karma. I do try to say, "there but for the grace of God go I." Love, Nam Jiwan peacesign [/QUOTE]
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