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Gurbani (14-53)
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Pahre (74-78)
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Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
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Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
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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)
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Gurbani (537-556)
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Gurbani (557-564)
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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)
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Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
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Vaar Soohee (785-792)
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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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Anand (917-922)
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Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
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Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
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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)
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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)
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Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
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Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
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Gurbani (1352-53)
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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 225237" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p><strong>China has been continuously aggressive along Indian borders. At four occasions after April 2020 they have tried to occupy Indian territories and there have been skirmishes. They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'</strong></p><p></p><p>"Even in the 1962 War, China's basic theme was to teach us a lesson. The PLA advanced nearly up to the plains of Assam and went back. The fact that they went back indicated that territory was not their aim; it was just to teach us a lesson.</p><p></p><p> 'China wants to keep things on the boil," says retired Lieutenant General <strong>Sudarshan Shrikant Hasabnis</strong>, AVSM, VSM, ADC and former deputy chief of army staff (planning and system). "There's absolutely no doubt that China is our enemy number 1." "They will do anything and everything to prevent India from becoming a peer competitor. China wants the region to acknowledge its hegemony, but India is the biggest stumbling block," says the General. Till seven, eight years ago, we never saw any defence being constructed by the Chinese. But today, they have had to do that which shows a change of mindset on their side.</p><p>Earlier, the Chinese thought that the Indians would remain defensive. While our posts were practically along the LAC, their posts were 20 km inside. They had proper two-three storied buildings that served as accommodation for troops. But today, in Eastern Ladakh, the PLA troops are right up in front and since they are not used to this they are having a lot of problems.</p><p>The PLA is an army of conscripts and whether they acknowledge it or not, the one child policy has had a very bad effect. A single child has a protected upbringing and is unprepared for the hardships of serving in a difficult area for long durations. This is a major problem faced by the PLA today.</p><p>It's not easy for our troops also who are occupying areas that were not so well fortified earlier. But our men are well trained and capable.</p><p>In 1962, their basic theme was to teach us a lesson. The PLA advanced nearly up to the plains of Assam and went back. They did not have any intention of holding territory. Of course, it would have been difficult to hold such deep ingresses, but that's a different story. The fact that they went back indicated that territory was not their aim even then; it was just to teach us a lesson -- to whip us and tell us to become a good boy. It must be borne in mind that we are on our own. We may have friendships all over the world, but no one is going to fight our battle -- along the borders or at sea. India is very clear about the fact that it's our war to fight.</p><p>We may get some assistance in terms of weapons, but any new weapon comes with a chain of requirements -- training, logistics, repair, maintenance etc. We have some Western equipment, weapons, aircraft etc, but ultimately, it is going to be our war.</p><p></p><p>India poses a threat to China. The Indian economy will be a competitor in times to come and is closing in on them. Therefore, China wants us to remain on the back foot whether on the economic or military front. China does not want India to become a competitor.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23gunners-indian-army.jpg?w=670&h=900" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>IMAGE: Indian Army gunners successfully validate their battle drills and carry out a rigorous field firing exercise to hone combat skills and enhance operational readiness. Photograph: Kind courtesy ADGPI Indian Army/X</p><p></p><p>It is not important to hear what the Chinese are saying, but is much more important to see what they are doing. There is always a huge difference in what they say and what they do. Thus rtnsions along the border with them will continue.</p><p>There has been no success in continuous rounds of talks with Chinese. In fafg they are gaining validity of their occupation with thus dialogue process An understanding was reached in some areas but after their key area of interest has been about 1000 km of Depsang where they have not yet budged an inch.</p><p></p><p><strong>Under these conditions offensive defensive deployment is the only answer. Since </strong>A every hilltop can be held and one needs resources to do that which poses a challenge for both .defender as well as the attacker. Answer to this is acquisition of modern technologies including satellites, drones, radars, laser equipment and the like. Mountain warfare is not easy so you need to prioritise, you need to be able to defend somewhere and take the battle someplace else. Newspaper reports show that the northern front has been given first priority. Till very recently, we were totally Pakistan-centric and that has changed in the recent past. Some resources earmarked for the western front are now being earmarked for the northern frontier to make it more feasible to execute the plans.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>IMAGE: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar visits forward posts of the Chinar Corps to review operational preparedness, February 22, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo</p><p><strong>Do you see any resolution in this current standoff?</strong></p><p></p><p>Under these conditions any immediate resolution is not in sight in the near future. A nation speaks on the strength of its comprehensive national power. We have to raise our economic, military, technological and social strength. We are on that course already and China is trying its best to prevent us from getting there by blocking our way whether by actions on LAC or at the UN.</p><p>They will do anything and everything to prevent India from becoming a peer competitor in the region. China wants countries in the region to acknowledge their hegemony, but India is the biggest stumbling block for them.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23india-china-ladakh-disengagement.jpg?w=670&h=900" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>IMAGE: People's Liberation Army tanks disengage during the disengagement process in Ladakh two years ago, in February 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo</p><p></p><p>China is now India's No.1 enemy. There is absolutely no doubt about that. It is already like a war situation where our troops are face to face with each other and we are in direct contact with them.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>IMAGE: Lieutenant General Sudarshan Shrikant Hasabnis (retd), AVSM, VSM, ADC and former deputy chief of army staff (planning and system). Photograph: Archana Masih/<em><a href="http://rediff.com/" target="_blank">Rediff.com</a></em></p><p><strong>Do you see an escalation in the Chinese activity before the general election?</strong></p><p></p><p>I do not think so. In fact, if they do, we are in a position to give a strong response which will go in favour of the present government in the eyes of the general population. It will be played out in that manner by the government also.</p><p></p><p>It's not going to be easy for China to try any misadventure along the entire LAC. They will be given a bloody nose.</p><p></p><p><strong>Is this standoff going to continue for the foreseeable future?</strong></p><p></p><p>They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive. They will not precipitate the situation and do anything that could result in the current government getting a better position in May.</p><p></p><p>China is definitely not comfortable with the way the external affairs minister has named China. We never did that in the previous dispensation, even in the current dispensation's previous term, we never used to name China. Today, we are naming China at the highest level.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23gunners-indian-army-1.jpg?w=670&h=900" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Photograph: Kind courtesy ADGPI Indian Army/X</p><p>China is looking to become the number one superpower by 2048. That seems to be their basic thrust and they will ensure that nothing comes in the way of their achieving that status. They don't want anything to destabilise their march towards 2048.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 225237, member: 26009"] [B]China has been continuously aggressive along Indian borders. At four occasions after April 2020 they have tried to occupy Indian territories and there have been skirmishes. They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'[/B] "Even in the 1962 War, China's basic theme was to teach us a lesson. The PLA advanced nearly up to the plains of Assam and went back. The fact that they went back indicated that territory was not their aim; it was just to teach us a lesson. 'China wants to keep things on the boil," says retired Lieutenant General [B]Sudarshan Shrikant Hasabnis[/B], AVSM, VSM, ADC and former deputy chief of army staff (planning and system). "There's absolutely no doubt that China is our enemy number 1." "They will do anything and everything to prevent India from becoming a peer competitor. China wants the region to acknowledge its hegemony, but India is the biggest stumbling block," says the General. Till seven, eight years ago, we never saw any defence being constructed by the Chinese. But today, they have had to do that which shows a change of mindset on their side. Earlier, the Chinese thought that the Indians would remain defensive. While our posts were practically along the LAC, their posts were 20 km inside. They had proper two-three storied buildings that served as accommodation for troops. But today, in Eastern Ladakh, the PLA troops are right up in front and since they are not used to this they are having a lot of problems. The PLA is an army of conscripts and whether they acknowledge it or not, the one child policy has had a very bad effect. A single child has a protected upbringing and is unprepared for the hardships of serving in a difficult area for long durations. This is a major problem faced by the PLA today. It's not easy for our troops also who are occupying areas that were not so well fortified earlier. But our men are well trained and capable. In 1962, their basic theme was to teach us a lesson. The PLA advanced nearly up to the plains of Assam and went back. They did not have any intention of holding territory. Of course, it would have been difficult to hold such deep ingresses, but that's a different story. The fact that they went back indicated that territory was not their aim even then; it was just to teach us a lesson -- to whip us and tell us to become a good boy. It must be borne in mind that we are on our own. We may have friendships all over the world, but no one is going to fight our battle -- along the borders or at sea. India is very clear about the fact that it's our war to fight. We may get some assistance in terms of weapons, but any new weapon comes with a chain of requirements -- training, logistics, repair, maintenance etc. We have some Western equipment, weapons, aircraft etc, but ultimately, it is going to be our war. India poses a threat to China. The Indian economy will be a competitor in times to come and is closing in on them. Therefore, China wants us to remain on the back foot whether on the economic or military front. China does not want India to become a competitor. [IMG]https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23gunners-indian-army.jpg?w=670&h=900[/IMG] IMAGE: Indian Army gunners successfully validate their battle drills and carry out a rigorous field firing exercise to hone combat skills and enhance operational readiness. Photograph: Kind courtesy ADGPI Indian Army/X It is not important to hear what the Chinese are saying, but is much more important to see what they are doing. There is always a huge difference in what they say and what they do. Thus rtnsions along the border with them will continue. There has been no success in continuous rounds of talks with Chinese. In fafg they are gaining validity of their occupation with thus dialogue process An understanding was reached in some areas but after their key area of interest has been about 1000 km of Depsang where they have not yet budged an inch. [B]Under these conditions offensive defensive deployment is the only answer. Since [/B]A every hilltop can be held and one needs resources to do that which poses a challenge for both .defender as well as the attacker. Answer to this is acquisition of modern technologies including satellites, drones, radars, laser equipment and the like. Mountain warfare is not easy so you need to prioritise, you need to be able to defend somewhere and take the battle someplace else. Newspaper reports show that the northern front has been given first priority. Till very recently, we were totally Pakistan-centric and that has changed in the recent past. Some resources earmarked for the western front are now being earmarked for the northern frontier to make it more feasible to execute the plans. IMAGE: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar visits forward posts of the Chinar Corps to review operational preparedness, February 22, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo [B]Do you see any resolution in this current standoff?[/B] Under these conditions any immediate resolution is not in sight in the near future. A nation speaks on the strength of its comprehensive national power. We have to raise our economic, military, technological and social strength. We are on that course already and China is trying its best to prevent us from getting there by blocking our way whether by actions on LAC or at the UN. They will do anything and everything to prevent India from becoming a peer competitor in the region. China wants countries in the region to acknowledge their hegemony, but India is the biggest stumbling block for them. [IMG]https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23india-china-ladakh-disengagement.jpg?w=670&h=900[/IMG] IMAGE: People's Liberation Army tanks disengage during the disengagement process in Ladakh two years ago, in February 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo China is now India's No.1 enemy. There is absolutely no doubt about that. It is already like a war situation where our troops are face to face with each other and we are in direct contact with them. IMAGE: Lieutenant General Sudarshan Shrikant Hasabnis (retd), AVSM, VSM, ADC and former deputy chief of army staff (planning and system). Photograph: Archana Masih/[I][URL='http://rediff.com/']Rediff.com[/URL][/I] [B]Do you see an escalation in the Chinese activity before the general election?[/B] I do not think so. In fact, if they do, we are in a position to give a strong response which will go in favour of the present government in the eyes of the general population. It will be played out in that manner by the government also. It's not going to be easy for China to try any misadventure along the entire LAC. They will be given a bloody nose. [B]Is this standoff going to continue for the foreseeable future?[/B] They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive. They will not precipitate the situation and do anything that could result in the current government getting a better position in May. China is definitely not comfortable with the way the external affairs minister has named China. We never did that in the previous dispensation, even in the current dispensation's previous term, we never used to name China. Today, we are naming China at the highest level. [IMG]https://im.rediff.com/news/2024/feb/23gunners-indian-army-1.jpg?w=670&h=900[/IMG] Photograph: Kind courtesy ADGPI Indian Army/X China is looking to become the number one superpower by 2048. That seems to be their basic thrust and they will ensure that nothing comes in the way of their achieving that status. They don't want anything to destabilise their march towards 2048. [/QUOTE]
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