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ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
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Bara Maha (133-136)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
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Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
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Gurbani (1327-1341)
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Gurbani (1352-53)
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<blockquote data-quote="rsingh" data-source="post: 135211" data-attributes="member: 1837"><p><a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html" target="_blank"><strong>Protecting Our Right to Kakaars: UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations</strong></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html" target="_blank">http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html</a></p><p></p><p><strong><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Protecting Our Right to Kakaars:</strong></p></strong></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><strong>UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations</strong></p></strong></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><strong> </strong></p><p></strong><p style="text-align: center"></p><p> <strong>Highlights:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>UNITED SIKHS has received an increase in reports of Sikh civil rights violations from all over the United States in recent months, particularly challenges regarding the right to wear kakaars.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Now more than ever, there is a need for Sikhs to inform and educate the public about the significance of Sikh articles of faith.</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>UNITED SIKHS Protect Our Identity campaign is building momentum and gathering support in various states across the country. Please join us and empower our community to stand defiant against discrimination and religious intolerance.</strong></li> </ul><p> <strong><strong>NEW YORK, NY</strong>: Since the launch of the global Protect Our Identity campaign earlier this year, UNITED SIKHS has received an increase in reports of Sikh civil rights violations from all over the country and is actively pursuing cases where the Sikh identity has been under threat from institutions and their employees. UNITED SIKHS has been defending the right of the Sikh community to wear their religious articles of faith, specifically the kirpan and kara, in everyday places like federal buildings, universities, exam testing centers, airports, and state courthouses. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> The Protect Our Identity campaign emphasizes the need for raising awareness regarding religious identity, which is more important than ever in an age where Sikhs have been targets of hate crimes and increased racial discrimination at school, work and public spaces. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Sikhs have been fighting for their right to maintain their articles of faith for generations, and unfortunately they continue to do so today. "From Bhai Taru Singh, who was scalped alive in the 1700s because he refused to have his unshorn hair cut, to a Sikh New Jersey high school student in 2008 whose hair was set alight by another student during a fire drill, protecting one’s identity is a sacred and necessary act, defying both time and space," Hansdeep Singh, Senior Staff Attorney at UNITED SIKHS said.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> The legal team at UNITED SIKHS has been working tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the Sikh community members who have been discriminated against. Recent cases include incidents where:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">An elderly Sikh man was forcibly removed from a Social Security Administration (SSA) office for wearing a kirpan in California in August 2010. An agent approached the gentleman without any provocation, or suspicion of wrong-doing, and forcibly pushed him out of the office.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A freshman student at a large California university received a harsh reality check when he was told not to return to campus with his kirpan. UNITED SIKHS continues to work with the university to ensure this young man’s education is not impeded and his identity is not compromised.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A young gentleman in Texas was initially precluded from entering a testing center, which had metal detectors. He informed the security officer prior to entering the metal detector that he was carrying a kirpan. After the young man explained the religious significance of the kirpan, supported by UNITED SIKHS’ immediate intervention, he was allowed to take his examination. UNITED SIKHS is currently in consultation with management from the Testing Center to jointly create a broad based religious accommodation for Sikhs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">After four years on the job, a lead TSA officer in New York was told that he must remove or cover his kara. No specific reason was articulated for why this was necessary only that it was for general safety reasons. Yet, medical bracelets and wrist watches can be worn without the requirement that they be hidden. UNITED SIKHS continues to pursue this case with the Equal Employment Office (EEO).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A mere traffic ticket payment in court turned into an injustice when a Sikh gentleman was denied entry into the courthouse by security agents because of his kirpan. He was seeking to address a traffic ticket he received, and merely wanted the judge to hear the circumstances that led to his fine. That never happened. Instead, the only option he received was to make a written submission to the court. Access to courts is a fundamental right and to preclude Sikhs from entering with their faith intact, is an affront to our constitutional rights of due process and the free exercise of religion.</li> </ol><p>The kirpan (short sheathed religious blade) reminds a Sikh of their religious duty to pierce through the veil of falsehood, uphold truth, and to protect those most vulnerable. The kirpan is not a mere knife or symbol; rather it is an article of faith that binds a Sikh to the ideals of serving humanity. Hence, by carrying the kirpan, a Sikh “takes up the sword of wisdom” and adheres to the discipline of recognizing the human race as one. Similarly, the kara (religious steel band worn on the wrist) serves as a constant reminder for Sikhs to always act righteously and literally binds a Sikh to the Creator. The kirpan and the kara are two of the five kakaars (articles of faith) that Sikhs must carry in accordance with their religious teachings.</p><p> </p><p>Sikhs should have the right to wear their kakaars and practice their religion freely. If you or someone you know is being discriminated against because of wearing their kakaars at places of employment or study, or in other situations, please contact the UNITED SIKHS legal team at <a href="mailto:law-usa@unitedsikhs.org">law-usa@unitedsikhs.org</a>.</p><p> </p><p>UNITED SIKHS is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to spread the message of the Protect Our Identity campaign within their own communities. Protecting one's identity is both an act of empowerment and a celebration of diversity. We live in a post-9/11 society, however, we must not allow fear to compromise our individuality or be bullied into conformity. We need to collaborate with institutions and individuals to spread awareness of the tenets of Sikhism. If we do not speak out about these threats to our identity now, it will mean larger threats to the identity of minority communities - Sikhs and others - in the future. To join or contribute to the campaign, <a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/joinForm.php" target="_blank">volunteer</a> or <a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/donate.php" target="_blank">donate</a> to UNITED SIKHS.</p><p> </p><p>To see a previous press release on UNITED SIKHS' Protect Our Identity campaign click <a href="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-26-08-2010-00.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Issued by:</strong></p><p>Kashmir Singh</p><p>Director</p><p>1-888-243-1690</p><p> <a href="mailto:law-global@unitedsikhs.org">law-global@unitedsikhs.org</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rsingh, post: 135211, member: 1837"] [URL="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html"][B]Protecting Our Right to Kakaars: UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations[/B][/URL] [url]http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html[/url] [B][CENTER][B]Protecting Our Right to Kakaars: UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations [/B][/CENTER][/B][CENTER][/CENTER] [B]Highlights: [/B] [LIST] [*][B]UNITED SIKHS has received an increase in reports of Sikh civil rights violations from all over the United States in recent months, particularly challenges regarding the right to wear kakaars.[/B] [*][B]Now more than ever, there is a need for Sikhs to inform and educate the public about the significance of Sikh articles of faith.[/B] [*][B]UNITED SIKHS Protect Our Identity campaign is building momentum and gathering support in various states across the country. Please join us and empower our community to stand defiant against discrimination and religious intolerance.[/B] [/LIST] [B][B]NEW YORK, NY[/B]: Since the launch of the global Protect Our Identity campaign earlier this year, UNITED SIKHS has received an increase in reports of Sikh civil rights violations from all over the country and is actively pursuing cases where the Sikh identity has been under threat from institutions and their employees. UNITED SIKHS has been defending the right of the Sikh community to wear their religious articles of faith, specifically the kirpan and kara, in everyday places like federal buildings, universities, exam testing centers, airports, and state courthouses. The Protect Our Identity campaign emphasizes the need for raising awareness regarding religious identity, which is more important than ever in an age where Sikhs have been targets of hate crimes and increased racial discrimination at school, work and public spaces. Sikhs have been fighting for their right to maintain their articles of faith for generations, and unfortunately they continue to do so today. "From Bhai Taru Singh, who was scalped alive in the 1700s because he refused to have his unshorn hair cut, to a Sikh New Jersey high school student in 2008 whose hair was set alight by another student during a fire drill, protecting one’s identity is a sacred and necessary act, defying both time and space," Hansdeep Singh, Senior Staff Attorney at UNITED SIKHS said. The legal team at UNITED SIKHS has been working tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the Sikh community members who have been discriminated against. Recent cases include incidents where: [/B] [LIST=1] [*]An elderly Sikh man was forcibly removed from a Social Security Administration (SSA) office for wearing a kirpan in California in August 2010. An agent approached the gentleman without any provocation, or suspicion of wrong-doing, and forcibly pushed him out of the office. [*]A freshman student at a large California university received a harsh reality check when he was told not to return to campus with his kirpan. UNITED SIKHS continues to work with the university to ensure this young man’s education is not impeded and his identity is not compromised. [*]A young gentleman in Texas was initially precluded from entering a testing center, which had metal detectors. He informed the security officer prior to entering the metal detector that he was carrying a kirpan. After the young man explained the religious significance of the kirpan, supported by UNITED SIKHS’ immediate intervention, he was allowed to take his examination. UNITED SIKHS is currently in consultation with management from the Testing Center to jointly create a broad based religious accommodation for Sikhs. [*]After four years on the job, a lead TSA officer in New York was told that he must remove or cover his kara. No specific reason was articulated for why this was necessary only that it was for general safety reasons. Yet, medical bracelets and wrist watches can be worn without the requirement that they be hidden. UNITED SIKHS continues to pursue this case with the Equal Employment Office (EEO). [*]A mere traffic ticket payment in court turned into an injustice when a Sikh gentleman was denied entry into the courthouse by security agents because of his kirpan. He was seeking to address a traffic ticket he received, and merely wanted the judge to hear the circumstances that led to his fine. That never happened. Instead, the only option he received was to make a written submission to the court. Access to courts is a fundamental right and to preclude Sikhs from entering with their faith intact, is an affront to our constitutional rights of due process and the free exercise of religion. [/LIST] The kirpan (short sheathed religious blade) reminds a Sikh of their religious duty to pierce through the veil of falsehood, uphold truth, and to protect those most vulnerable. The kirpan is not a mere knife or symbol; rather it is an article of faith that binds a Sikh to the ideals of serving humanity. Hence, by carrying the kirpan, a Sikh “takes up the sword of wisdom” and adheres to the discipline of recognizing the human race as one. Similarly, the kara (religious steel band worn on the wrist) serves as a constant reminder for Sikhs to always act righteously and literally binds a Sikh to the Creator. The kirpan and the kara are two of the five kakaars (articles of faith) that Sikhs must carry in accordance with their religious teachings. Sikhs should have the right to wear their kakaars and practice their religion freely. If you or someone you know is being discriminated against because of wearing their kakaars at places of employment or study, or in other situations, please contact the UNITED SIKHS legal team at [EMAIL="law-usa@unitedsikhs.org"]law-usa@unitedsikhs.org[/EMAIL]. UNITED SIKHS is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to spread the message of the Protect Our Identity campaign within their own communities. Protecting one's identity is both an act of empowerment and a celebration of diversity. We live in a post-9/11 society, however, we must not allow fear to compromise our individuality or be bullied into conformity. We need to collaborate with institutions and individuals to spread awareness of the tenets of Sikhism. If we do not speak out about these threats to our identity now, it will mean larger threats to the identity of minority communities - Sikhs and others - in the future. To join or contribute to the campaign, [URL="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/joinForm.php"]volunteer[/URL] or [URL="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/donate.php"]donate[/URL] to UNITED SIKHS. To see a previous press release on UNITED SIKHS' Protect Our Identity campaign click [URL="http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-26-08-2010-00.html"]here[/URL]. [B]Issued by:[/B] Kashmir Singh Director 1-888-243-1690 [EMAIL="law-global@unitedsikhs.org"]law-global@unitedsikhs.org[/EMAIL] [/QUOTE]
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