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ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
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Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
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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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Chhant (242-249)
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Thittee (296-300)
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Gurbani (323-330)
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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
Phunhay Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
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<blockquote data-quote="ActsOfGod" data-source="post: 196733" data-attributes="member: 18366"><p>It is true that there is a new phenomenon in the collective Sikh psyche that did not exist before. It is the "look what they did to us" sentiment, and the whole concept of seeking justice from the very Government that committed the atrocities against them. In all of Sikh history prior, this feeling or belief did not exist. Historically, Sikhs have been self-sufficient, a sovereign people who behaved with the self-governance you would expect from a free and just society. But since the 1980's, something very different has been happening in the minds of the majority of Sikhs.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This is nothing new. Sikhs has been targets since day 1. They've always been targeted and attacked, disrespected, vilified, and persecuted. The only difference today, it seems, is that they (the Sikhs) are complaining about being the targets. Perhaps the difference is that in the 1600's or 1700's, nobody expected fair treatment, because complaining wouldn't have helped, and so they just saw the injustice and got on with their lives. They did what they had to do, and in fact they became the very linchpin to turn the tide of history against injustice and tyranny. Not only did they establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with, but they also protected others who were downtrodden. They were the front-lines, and they knew it. The non-Sikh historians of the day looked to the Sikhs as examples of models for fighting oppression and tyranny.</p><p></p><p>Today, the Sikhs have been transformed into just another group of people complaining about being persecuted and organizing protests for justice from corrupt governments. They are the ones who need the help, not the ones who can help themselves and others. There is a vast difference in psychology and mental state between the two.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's interesting whenever people predict the demise of Sikhi. It has been said many, many, many times in history. In addition, so many people have declared and sworn that they would annihilate the Sikhs, wipe out Sikh from the face of the Earth, etc. etc. The Sikhs themselves have also taken to predicting the "end of Sikhism", as Ambarsaria did above.</p><p></p><p>Sikhs historically where never interested in revenge. However, it is to be noted that they are very interested in justice. And they are prepared to go to any lengths, and pay any price, for justice. And they have paid heavily. Throughout history. British historians write that "these are a people whose history is written in blood." Sikhs are not a bloodthirsty or war-mongering people. But they will defend what is right and they will fight for justice. This is something that is ingrained in them.</p><p></p><p>What's interesting about the above comment by Ambarsaria is the mental defeat that is going on. He (presumably a Sikh himself) has already given up, perhaps feeling depressed by all the negativity he is observing, and feeling hopeless. I would submit that this is the real defeat. Not all the facts and opinions about the numbers of Sikhs dwindling, or being absorbed back into the fold of Hinduism, etc. etc. Why would you, as a Sikh, be even concerned about that? Besides, we know from our own history that it's not numbers that matter. It's all about quality, not quantity. In every single one of the battles fought by the 10th King, he was outnumbered. And yet, he was victorious.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps the more important thing to focus on, rather than the number of Sikhs left in the world, is the quality of Sikhs left in the world.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, there are such people, as they were 100 years ago, 200 years ago, 300 years ago. There are Sikhs who betrayed the Guru and the Guru's family. They existed back then, they exist now. Again, it's nothing new.</p><p></p><p>Rather than focus on what others are doing, and how they are failing, perhaps we should look at ourselves, and see how we are failing. Dear brother, you have lost hope. And faith. There is a common refrain among Sikhs that says that the seed planted the 1st King will always flourish, as it has been ordained by the Almighty Creator Himself. And so whatever the Lord wills, must happen. No force in the Universe can stop it. And if it was the Lord's will that Guru Nanak Sahib establish Sikhi, then it will be so and it will never be destroyed. Empires will come and go (and they have), but Sikhi will remain. Where is that firm conviction, that unshakable confidence in you? I don't sense it at all.</p><p></p><p>There is a song which talks about this. Perhaps you have heard it before, perhaps you have forgotten the message. I will paste the link here and the English translation at the end. My plea to you is to remember who you are.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://youtu.be/TdC-sHSa0Q0" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/TdC-sHSa0Q0</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ambarsaria Ji, do you know that "Sat Sri Akal" is the battle-cry of the Sikhs? It is a sad irony that you wrote "I see no future" followed by a battle-cry. Think about it.</p><p></p><p>It begins with us. Let us educate ourselves. And improve ourselves. Then we can inspire and educate others. Perhaps those who are on the path you described above, will take inspiration from you, and will mend their ways, and then they will become examples for others, and etc. It begins with us.</p><p></p><p>If there is at least 1 (just ONE) person who is a devout Gursikh in the world, then that is enough. It all begins with 1. We know it all begins with 1.</p><p></p><p>AoG</p><p></p><p><em>What kind of plant is that? Which grows everywhere?</em></p><p><em>[It grows] on the teeth of big saws, and on the sharp edges of short handled hoe. [used for scalping Sikhs ]</em></p><p><em>[ grows] in Khyber Pass, waves of Sarsa</em></p><p><em>[grows] on the Satluj shore, in the Lakhi Jungle</em></p><p><em>[grows]in drought, in barren land.</em></p><p><em>[grows] in the wall foundations of Sarhand</em></p><p><em>Wherever we may plant it, it grows there! </em></p><p><em>The more we prune it the more it expands!</em></p><p><em>What kind of plant is that?</em></p><p><em>Which feeds fruits to hungry and thirsty.</em></p><p><em>Which shades tired and broken.</em></p><p><em>It saves whoever seeks protection.</em></p><p><em>If storm or dust storm come</em></p><p><em>or Abdali or Nadar come</em></p><p><em>[then] to innocent magpies</em></p><p><em>to guiltless sparrows, to guiltless doves</em></p><p><em>to flocks of geeses, to flocks of geese</em></p><p><em>It immediately hides. It puts them in its nest.</em></p><p><em>AND becomes a protector. And becomes a protector.</em></p><p><em>Its feet are on ground but itself is very high.</em></p><p><em>jail rooms, chains, handcuffs</em></p><p><em>these hanging ropes, egos of rulers</em></p><p><em>jwgIrW dy ckmy, srdwrI dy qgmy, </em></p><p><em>illusions of lordships, medals of leadership</em></p><p><em>world?s narrowheartness, divisions and rivalry</em></p><p><em>misleadings, indulging in desires, girls of JHUNG [ pretty girls]</em></p><p><em>ARE lower than its knees and ankles.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Wherever is its heart, wherever is its head</em></p><p><em>That place is high, that is in open air.</em></p><p><em>That is in pure environment . That is in God.</em></p><p><em>Where there is no enmity. Where there is no stranger.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>So what if? So what if?</em></p><p><em>Today its branches and its shoots</em></p><p><em>have split up or cracked away from eachother.</em></p><p><em>Some went to east and some went to west.</em></p><p><em>Some went to PINDI and some to BHAINI</em></p><p><em>BUT the trunk is one. But the blood is shared.</em></p><p><em>This is the plant of Sikhi!</em></p><p><em>Which grows everywhere!</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ActsOfGod, post: 196733, member: 18366"] It is true that there is a new phenomenon in the collective Sikh psyche that did not exist before. It is the "look what they did to us" sentiment, and the whole concept of seeking justice from the very Government that committed the atrocities against them. In all of Sikh history prior, this feeling or belief did not exist. Historically, Sikhs have been self-sufficient, a sovereign people who behaved with the self-governance you would expect from a free and just society. But since the 1980's, something very different has been happening in the minds of the majority of Sikhs. This is nothing new. Sikhs has been targets since day 1. They've always been targeted and attacked, disrespected, vilified, and persecuted. The only difference today, it seems, is that they (the Sikhs) are complaining about being the targets. Perhaps the difference is that in the 1600's or 1700's, nobody expected fair treatment, because complaining wouldn't have helped, and so they just saw the injustice and got on with their lives. They did what they had to do, and in fact they became the very linchpin to turn the tide of history against injustice and tyranny. Not only did they establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with, but they also protected others who were downtrodden. They were the front-lines, and they knew it. The non-Sikh historians of the day looked to the Sikhs as examples of models for fighting oppression and tyranny. Today, the Sikhs have been transformed into just another group of people complaining about being persecuted and organizing protests for justice from corrupt governments. They are the ones who need the help, not the ones who can help themselves and others. There is a vast difference in psychology and mental state between the two. It's interesting whenever people predict the demise of Sikhi. It has been said many, many, many times in history. In addition, so many people have declared and sworn that they would annihilate the Sikhs, wipe out Sikh from the face of the Earth, etc. etc. The Sikhs themselves have also taken to predicting the "end of Sikhism", as Ambarsaria did above. Sikhs historically where never interested in revenge. However, it is to be noted that they are very interested in justice. And they are prepared to go to any lengths, and pay any price, for justice. And they have paid heavily. Throughout history. British historians write that "these are a people whose history is written in blood." Sikhs are not a bloodthirsty or war-mongering people. But they will defend what is right and they will fight for justice. This is something that is ingrained in them. What's interesting about the above comment by Ambarsaria is the mental defeat that is going on. He (presumably a Sikh himself) has already given up, perhaps feeling depressed by all the negativity he is observing, and feeling hopeless. I would submit that this is the real defeat. Not all the facts and opinions about the numbers of Sikhs dwindling, or being absorbed back into the fold of Hinduism, etc. etc. Why would you, as a Sikh, be even concerned about that? Besides, we know from our own history that it's not numbers that matter. It's all about quality, not quantity. In every single one of the battles fought by the 10th King, he was outnumbered. And yet, he was victorious. Perhaps the more important thing to focus on, rather than the number of Sikhs left in the world, is the quality of Sikhs left in the world. Yes, there are such people, as they were 100 years ago, 200 years ago, 300 years ago. There are Sikhs who betrayed the Guru and the Guru's family. They existed back then, they exist now. Again, it's nothing new. Rather than focus on what others are doing, and how they are failing, perhaps we should look at ourselves, and see how we are failing. Dear brother, you have lost hope. And faith. There is a common refrain among Sikhs that says that the seed planted the 1st King will always flourish, as it has been ordained by the Almighty Creator Himself. And so whatever the Lord wills, must happen. No force in the Universe can stop it. And if it was the Lord's will that Guru Nanak Sahib establish Sikhi, then it will be so and it will never be destroyed. Empires will come and go (and they have), but Sikhi will remain. Where is that firm conviction, that unshakable confidence in you? I don't sense it at all. There is a song which talks about this. Perhaps you have heard it before, perhaps you have forgotten the message. I will paste the link here and the English translation at the end. My plea to you is to remember who you are. [url]http://youtu.be/TdC-sHSa0Q0[/url] Ambarsaria Ji, do you know that "Sat Sri Akal" is the battle-cry of the Sikhs? It is a sad irony that you wrote "I see no future" followed by a battle-cry. Think about it. It begins with us. Let us educate ourselves. And improve ourselves. Then we can inspire and educate others. Perhaps those who are on the path you described above, will take inspiration from you, and will mend their ways, and then they will become examples for others, and etc. It begins with us. If there is at least 1 (just ONE) person who is a devout Gursikh in the world, then that is enough. It all begins with 1. We know it all begins with 1. AoG [I]What kind of plant is that? Which grows everywhere? [It grows] on the teeth of big saws, and on the sharp edges of short handled hoe. [used for scalping Sikhs ] [ grows] in Khyber Pass, waves of Sarsa [grows] on the Satluj shore, in the Lakhi Jungle [grows]in drought, in barren land. [grows] in the wall foundations of Sarhand Wherever we may plant it, it grows there! The more we prune it the more it expands! What kind of plant is that? Which feeds fruits to hungry and thirsty. Which shades tired and broken. It saves whoever seeks protection. If storm or dust storm come or Abdali or Nadar come [then] to innocent magpies to guiltless sparrows, to guiltless doves to flocks of geeses, to flocks of geese It immediately hides. It puts them in its nest. AND becomes a protector. And becomes a protector. Its feet are on ground but itself is very high. jail rooms, chains, handcuffs these hanging ropes, egos of rulers jwgIrW dy ckmy, srdwrI dy qgmy, illusions of lordships, medals of leadership world?s narrowheartness, divisions and rivalry misleadings, indulging in desires, girls of JHUNG [ pretty girls] ARE lower than its knees and ankles. Wherever is its heart, wherever is its head That place is high, that is in open air. That is in pure environment . That is in God. Where there is no enmity. Where there is no stranger. So what if? So what if? Today its branches and its shoots have split up or cracked away from eachother. Some went to east and some went to west. Some went to PINDI and some to BHAINI BUT the trunk is one. But the blood is shared. This is the plant of Sikhi! Which grows everywhere![/I] [/QUOTE]
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