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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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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)
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Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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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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Parkash Diwas Guru Gobind Singh (1666- 1708) January 5
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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 139334" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><em>Convinced that only people with an iron will and high self-esteem could oppose injustice, he laid the foundations of martial traditions so his people could proudly proclaim their beliefs and moral goals. He baptised them as a first step towards giving them a distinct identity. In a simple ceremony, an iron bowl full of clear water with sugar added, was stirred by a double-edged sword and a few drops of this magical mix of sweetness and steel - called amrit - were administered to the thousands waiting on the day of Baisakhi in April 1699. He called baptised Sikhs, the Khalsa: A people distinctive in appearance, completely equal, with shared ideals, principles and sense of purpose, without caste distinctions and with service (or sewa) of humanity as an article of their faith. It would be the most democratic of all faiths. The sword - in effect steel - became the symbol of their pride and purpose and of the divine being's will by which the Khalsa would raise it to defend the defenceless and its own beliefs. </em> (by Patwant Singh)</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh's Service to Humanity </strong></p><p>By Inder Raj Ahluwalia </p><p>...</p><p></p><p>Seeking a new order based on the ideal of sacrifice for the cause of 'dharma' and the rejection of slavery, the Guru created the Khalsa, meaning the pure, on Baisakhi day in 1699. His followers were a spiritual and social entity rather than a politically dynamic force. The Khalsa were ordained to believe in one God, shun rituals and superstitions, inculcate respect for women, and consider everyone equal.</p><p></p><p>These tenets are of crucial importance even today. Equality for all citizens is one of India's primary social objectives. And respect for women is something most of us badly need to cultivate and practise, in a society that has seen women burnt for the sake of material benefits. The Guru's teachings, therefore, are of special significance in today's world.</p><p></p><p>The symbols associated with the faith have a deep relevance. Like ancient sages or Kshatriyas (warriors), the Khalsa grew their hair as a pledge of dedication. While this injunction - not to cut hair - was to give them an identity, the other symbols had deeper meaning.</p><p></p><p>A steel bracelet to denote the universality of God, a comb to keep the hair clean as cleanliness is next to Godliness, underwear to denote chastity and a steel dagger for self-defense.</p><p></p><p>Administering amrit or nectar to his five disciples and to himself, the Guru had declared: "The Khalsa shall not only be warlike but shall also sweeten the lives of those he is chosen to serve".</p><p></p><p>Calling the Khalsa the 'pure' and his very own, he formalised entity to the concept of the 'warrior saint'. However, Guru Gobind Singh advocated the use of force only if it were absolutely essential and that too, for a good cause.</p><p></p><p>The Guru's message was that physical prowess was as sacred as spiritual sensitivity and both had a significant role in our lives. He asked his followers to revere their weapons, and excel in horse-riding, marksmanship, and swordsmanship. They were to act as a bridge between the Hindus and the Muslims, and serve the poor without distinction of caste, creed, or colour. Service to humanity was the key.</p><p></p><p>Guru Gobind Singh had ordained that Deg, the community kitchen, would be as important as Teg, the sword.</p><p></p><p>The Guru's inspired leadership prompted the Sikh soldiers to exemplary bra- very, earning for them the distinguished title Sava Lakh - each being able to fight a lakh and a quarter enemies.</p><p></p><p>But perhaps his greatest message was that one should ignore cosmetic images and look at each and every person as a human being. Each being deserved to be treated well and with kindness. Each had a right to lead a peaceful and dignified existence. Despite his turbulent life, the Guru patronised the arts. </p><p></p><p>Considering his achievements and impact on society, it is hard to imagine that Guru Gobind Singh lived for barely 40-odd years. He served the Sikh community but was also a saviour of other communities. His quest for dharma was ceaseless. His new order's mission was to 'do right'. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Gobind_Singh/id/221451" target="_blank">http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Gobind_Singh/id/221451</a></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: SlateGray">About the photo: Jora Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh. It is alleged One of Guru Sahib's presented him with wooden shoes, and in returned Guruji gifted him with his leather shoes. These shoes are still preserved at Gurdwara Sri Jora Sahib, at Siana Sayyadan, near Peowwa.</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: SlateGray"></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color: SlateGray"><a href="http://www.itihaasakgurudwaras.com/accessories/Belongings102.php" target="_blank">http://www.itihaasakgurudwaras.com/accessories/Belongings102.php</a></span></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 139334, member: 35"] [I]Convinced that only people with an iron will and high self-esteem could oppose injustice, he laid the foundations of martial traditions so his people could proudly proclaim their beliefs and moral goals. He baptised them as a first step towards giving them a distinct identity. In a simple ceremony, an iron bowl full of clear water with sugar added, was stirred by a double-edged sword and a few drops of this magical mix of sweetness and steel - called amrit - were administered to the thousands waiting on the day of Baisakhi in April 1699. He called baptised Sikhs, the Khalsa: A people distinctive in appearance, completely equal, with shared ideals, principles and sense of purpose, without caste distinctions and with service (or sewa) of humanity as an article of their faith. It would be the most democratic of all faiths. The sword - in effect steel - became the symbol of their pride and purpose and of the divine being's will by which the Khalsa would raise it to defend the defenceless and its own beliefs. [/I] (by Patwant Singh) [B] Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh's Service to Humanity [/B] By Inder Raj Ahluwalia ... Seeking a new order based on the ideal of sacrifice for the cause of 'dharma' and the rejection of slavery, the Guru created the Khalsa, meaning the pure, on Baisakhi day in 1699. His followers were a spiritual and social entity rather than a politically dynamic force. The Khalsa were ordained to believe in one God, shun rituals and superstitions, inculcate respect for women, and consider everyone equal. These tenets are of crucial importance even today. Equality for all citizens is one of India's primary social objectives. And respect for women is something most of us badly need to cultivate and practise, in a society that has seen women burnt for the sake of material benefits. The Guru's teachings, therefore, are of special significance in today's world. The symbols associated with the faith have a deep relevance. Like ancient sages or Kshatriyas (warriors), the Khalsa grew their hair as a pledge of dedication. While this injunction - not to cut hair - was to give them an identity, the other symbols had deeper meaning. A steel bracelet to denote the universality of God, a comb to keep the hair clean as cleanliness is next to Godliness, underwear to denote chastity and a steel dagger for self-defense. Administering amrit or nectar to his five disciples and to himself, the Guru had declared: "The Khalsa shall not only be warlike but shall also sweeten the lives of those he is chosen to serve". Calling the Khalsa the 'pure' and his very own, he formalised entity to the concept of the 'warrior saint'. However, Guru Gobind Singh advocated the use of force only if it were absolutely essential and that too, for a good cause. The Guru's message was that physical prowess was as sacred as spiritual sensitivity and both had a significant role in our lives. He asked his followers to revere their weapons, and excel in horse-riding, marksmanship, and swordsmanship. They were to act as a bridge between the Hindus and the Muslims, and serve the poor without distinction of caste, creed, or colour. Service to humanity was the key. Guru Gobind Singh had ordained that Deg, the community kitchen, would be as important as Teg, the sword. The Guru's inspired leadership prompted the Sikh soldiers to exemplary bra- very, earning for them the distinguished title Sava Lakh - each being able to fight a lakh and a quarter enemies. But perhaps his greatest message was that one should ignore cosmetic images and look at each and every person as a human being. Each being deserved to be treated well and with kindness. Each had a right to lead a peaceful and dignified existence. Despite his turbulent life, the Guru patronised the arts. Considering his achievements and impact on society, it is hard to imagine that Guru Gobind Singh lived for barely 40-odd years. He served the Sikh community but was also a saviour of other communities. His quest for dharma was ceaseless. His new order's mission was to 'do right'. [url]http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Gobind_Singh/id/221451[/url] [I][COLOR="SlateGray"]About the photo: Jora Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh. It is alleged One of Guru Sahib's presented him with wooden shoes, and in returned Guruji gifted him with his leather shoes. These shoes are still preserved at Gurdwara Sri Jora Sahib, at Siana Sayyadan, near Peowwa. [url]http://www.itihaasakgurudwaras.com/accessories/Belongings102.php[/url][/COLOR][/I] [/QUOTE]
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