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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
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ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
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Thintteen (343-344)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
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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)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
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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)
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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)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
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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)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
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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)
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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="NamHariKaur" data-source="post: 12480" data-attributes="member: 1453"><p><span style="color: magenta"><strong>Sat Nam All;</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Ghandi said:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: navy">"Be the change you want to see in the World"</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: magenta">Perhaps this can be a reminder to us as we go about facing our challenges together.</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: magenta"><strong>I like the name "Sikhs for Change" or perhaps some modification of that. Some conservatives might see this name as representing a "revolutionary" attitude and be triggered by that, but since this is a virtual group on a web forum, I would not expect much negativity from that. Perhaps a name that suggests that we are wanting to implement the "<u>Equality for all"</u> that is already said to be inherent in Sikhi might be greated more warmly. Just a thought.</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">If I am understanding the concept here, I suppose discussions on different aspects would then be on different threads within this new area. Sikh youth male/female double standards would be one thread; language issues another thread; education of newcomers either under language or else another thread. Is that the idea? </span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Things that I have some personal interest in relating to "changes" </span></strong></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Education of newcomers - I would like to hear what other converts have experienced in their communities - regarding help they have or have not recieved in learning about Sikhi; </span></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Open discussion - not just perjorative judgement making based on few or no personally observed facts - of 3HO and other Sikh "cultures" - mostly to explore and share the similarities and differences and discuss these. This might best be done by people who can speak for one "form of expression" of Sikhi and others speaking for others, rather than any one person trying to make the comparisons themselves. Speak about what you know about - only. I do not know if there even are any others here who live in a primarily 3HO Sikh community as I do.</span></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Brainstorming with each other for ideas to help each of us with our own individual situations in our communities so that we are not alone with our challenges. </span></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Education of children - this includes discussing the double standards issue and the poor role modeling by parents issue already brought up at SPN. The role modeling issue has been mentioned by 32 yr old Gurumustuk of 3HO on his weblog <a href="http://www.mrsikhnet.com" target="_blank">www.mrsikhnet.com</a> - in the <u>JUNE writings </u>where he mentions the materialism of his parents generation (people about 50 or over - my age group). </span></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Language barrier for children and newcomers </span></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong><span style="color: purple">ADDED DAYS AFTER original posting of above list: Acceptance of Sikhs of non-conventional sexual orientation.</span></strong></li> </ol><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">What else do people wish to work on here?</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">I would suggest that the thread starters attempt to lay out some clear guidelines as to what is really desired - as I began to do in number 2 above; to get beyond "whining" or passing judgements and move directly to reporting facts; making observations and suggestions. There are plenty of places at SPN where "anything goes" and people can just express their grievances and frustrations. Hopefully this area can have a focus on moving forward. That does not mean that frustrations can not be introduced - but that the posting member will want to contribute to making a change. </span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">sincerely; and - Wahe Guru!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff">Nam Hari Kaur, Eugene Oregon</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NamHariKaur, post: 12480, member: 1453"] [COLOR=magenta][B]Sat Nam All;[/B][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Ghandi said:[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=navy]"Be the change you want to see in the World"[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=magenta]Perhaps this can be a reminder to us as we go about facing our challenges together.[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=magenta][B]I like the name "Sikhs for Change" or perhaps some modification of that. Some conservatives might see this name as representing a "revolutionary" attitude and be triggered by that, but since this is a virtual group on a web forum, I would not expect much negativity from that. Perhaps a name that suggests that we are wanting to implement the "[U]Equality for all"[/U] that is already said to be inherent in Sikhi might be greated more warmly. Just a thought.[/B][/COLOR] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]If I am understanding the concept here, I suppose discussions on different aspects would then be on different threads within this new area. Sikh youth male/female double standards would be one thread; language issues another thread; education of newcomers either under language or else another thread. Is that the idea? [/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Things that I have some personal interest in relating to "changes" [/COLOR][/B] [LIST=1] [*][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Education of newcomers - I would like to hear what other converts have experienced in their communities - regarding help they have or have not recieved in learning about Sikhi; [/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Open discussion - not just perjorative judgement making based on few or no personally observed facts - of 3HO and other Sikh "cultures" - mostly to explore and share the similarities and differences and discuss these. This might best be done by people who can speak for one "form of expression" of Sikhi and others speaking for others, rather than any one person trying to make the comparisons themselves. Speak about what you know about - only. I do not know if there even are any others here who live in a primarily 3HO Sikh community as I do.[/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Brainstorming with each other for ideas to help each of us with our own individual situations in our communities so that we are not alone with our challenges. [/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Education of children - this includes discussing the double standards issue and the poor role modeling by parents issue already brought up at SPN. The role modeling issue has been mentioned by 32 yr old Gurumustuk of 3HO on his weblog [URL="http://www.mrsikhnet.com"]www.mrsikhnet.com[/URL] - in the [U]JUNE writings [/U]where he mentions the materialism of his parents generation (people about 50 or over - my age group). [/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Language barrier for children and newcomers [/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=purple]ADDED DAYS AFTER original posting of above list: Acceptance of Sikhs of non-conventional sexual orientation.[/COLOR][/B][/LIST][B][COLOR=#ff00ff]What else do people wish to work on here?[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]I would suggest that the thread starters attempt to lay out some clear guidelines as to what is really desired - as I began to do in number 2 above; to get beyond "whining" or passing judgements and move directly to reporting facts; making observations and suggestions. There are plenty of places at SPN where "anything goes" and people can just express their grievances and frustrations. Hopefully this area can have a focus on moving forward. That does not mean that frustrations can not be introduced - but that the posting member will want to contribute to making a change. [/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]sincerely; and - Wahe Guru![/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#ff00ff]Nam Hari Kaur, Eugene Oregon[/COLOR][/B] [/QUOTE]
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