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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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Gurbani (14-53)
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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)
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Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
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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)
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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)
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
Phunhay Mahala 5
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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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Qualifications Of Jathedars Of The Sikh Takhts
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 118396" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 9px">Extracts from an email circulating internet...</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 9px">by Kirpal Singh, New Zealand</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 9px"></span></strong></p><p>The Jathedars should be foremost Sewdars of the like of Bhai Kanaiya Singh Ji - faithful to Gurus with humility and devotions and fearless in the worldly battlefield. They should not be party to politicians or influential people under any circumstances and serve the Sikh Pant and humanity as ordained in the Guru Granth Sahib.</p><p></p><p>In terms of educational background, Jathedars of all Takhts, should have a PhD degree in some aspects of the Guru Granth Sahib and/or on the Sikh studies. and should have published good reseach papers and/or books in related areas Fluency in English language should be made essential. Jathedars are expected to write and speak on theology, moral, ethical and social topics and on interfaith issues.</p><p></p><p>It is worth mentioning that the two previous Jathedars, (Jathedar Tohra Ji and Jathedar Bhadungar Ji) were prolific writers of high standard.</p><p></p><p>The tenure of Jathedar should initialy be for three years renewal for another term of three years (maximum six years). The appointment should be by invitation and the invitation may not be restricted to one person only.</p><p></p><p>A Jathedars should be entitled to a handsome salary (equivalent to that of a CEO of a reputed company or more), comfortable housing, car with driver and fuel and local and international travel allowances. He should be given a grant to establish his/her own library with books on Sikh studies, Gurbani and compartive religion and interfaiths.</p><p></p><p>The Achbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Rowan Douglas William) is very imaculate and presents an example to emulate in terms of intelectual interaction expected of a Jathedar. The Catholic Pope of Vetican is too cremonial. However, the Jathedar of Akal Takht be accorded a status similar to that of the Catholic Pope. The Akal Thakt's Jathedar should rise to the level that</p><p>brings respect to this office from national and international leaders.</p><p></p><p>The Jathedars should have a decent office with a personal secretary; administrative officer and other support staff; fully equipped with IT facilities. The Jathedar's office should have an access to a modern conference room with multimedia conferencing facilities.</p><p></p><p>The Jathedars be assisted by a Council of Advisers opted from academics from various universities and institutions of higher learning. Services of the Sikh vice chancellors, university professors, managers, professionals and retired IAS/IPS & defence forces officers could be sought by rotation.</p><p></p><p>The elected members ( who represent intersts of various region or areas of the Community) should be Gursiks with unblemish record in public life and their interests should not conflict with the overall management and activities of main Committees like SGPC, DSGMC etc etc. Their term should not be more than three year with posibility of re-election.</p><p></p><p>All other local or historical Gurduaras in India as well overseas, should be managed by Gursiks with at least postgraduate qualifications and a good knowledge of the Gurbani and Sikh traditions.They should be fluent in Punjabi and local language (s). All Gurduaras should have libraries at the premises and arrangement to tech Gurmukhi to young and old members of the community should be put in place. </p><p></p><p>Just some thoughts! for your consumption.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 118396, member: 1"] [B][SIZE=1]Extracts from an email circulating internet... by Kirpal Singh, New Zealand [/SIZE][/B] The Jathedars should be foremost Sewdars of the like of Bhai Kanaiya Singh Ji - faithful to Gurus with humility and devotions and fearless in the worldly battlefield. They should not be party to politicians or influential people under any circumstances and serve the Sikh Pant and humanity as ordained in the Guru Granth Sahib. In terms of educational background, Jathedars of all Takhts, should have a PhD degree in some aspects of the Guru Granth Sahib and/or on the Sikh studies. and should have published good reseach papers and/or books in related areas Fluency in English language should be made essential. Jathedars are expected to write and speak on theology, moral, ethical and social topics and on interfaith issues. It is worth mentioning that the two previous Jathedars, (Jathedar Tohra Ji and Jathedar Bhadungar Ji) were prolific writers of high standard. The tenure of Jathedar should initialy be for three years renewal for another term of three years (maximum six years). The appointment should be by invitation and the invitation may not be restricted to one person only. A Jathedars should be entitled to a handsome salary (equivalent to that of a CEO of a reputed company or more), comfortable housing, car with driver and fuel and local and international travel allowances. He should be given a grant to establish his/her own library with books on Sikh studies, Gurbani and compartive religion and interfaiths. The Achbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Rowan Douglas William) is very imaculate and presents an example to emulate in terms of intelectual interaction expected of a Jathedar. The Catholic Pope of Vetican is too cremonial. However, the Jathedar of Akal Takht be accorded a status similar to that of the Catholic Pope. The Akal Thakt's Jathedar should rise to the level that brings respect to this office from national and international leaders. The Jathedars should have a decent office with a personal secretary; administrative officer and other support staff; fully equipped with IT facilities. The Jathedar's office should have an access to a modern conference room with multimedia conferencing facilities. The Jathedars be assisted by a Council of Advisers opted from academics from various universities and institutions of higher learning. Services of the Sikh vice chancellors, university professors, managers, professionals and retired IAS/IPS & defence forces officers could be sought by rotation. The elected members ( who represent intersts of various region or areas of the Community) should be Gursiks with unblemish record in public life and their interests should not conflict with the overall management and activities of main Committees like SGPC, DSGMC etc etc. Their term should not be more than three year with posibility of re-election. All other local or historical Gurduaras in India as well overseas, should be managed by Gursiks with at least postgraduate qualifications and a good knowledge of the Gurbani and Sikh traditions.They should be fluent in Punjabi and local language (s). All Gurduaras should have libraries at the premises and arrangement to tech Gurmukhi to young and old members of the community should be put in place. Just some thoughts! for your consumption. [/QUOTE]
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