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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
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)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
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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<blockquote data-quote="Neutral Singh" data-source="post: 2266" data-attributes="member: 2"><p>Dear Amarjit,</p><p></p><p>You asked, "What are your views about the sacrifice of Guru Arjan Devji, Guru Teghbahadurji, and many others about whom we say in our Ardas “Bandband Katwai, Arian Nal Cheerae Gai”. Were they sacrificed for selfish motto or for redemption to the sinful mankind?"</p><p></p><p>You have raised a question that I have been pondering over for quite some time. Here's my take in regard to your question, please bear with me as I set the background for my answer: All over the world there are ethnic groups, religious communities, and political groups, who have been subjected to adverse policies, face unbearable hardship and heavy loss of life for their beliefs and ideologies. Hitler's hatred killed over six million Jews; ethnic violence between Serbs and Croatians, Tutsis and Hutus killed over two million people; Political views and religion killed millions in Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia; to a large extent this is happening even today. Thousands of people lost their lives in New York in 2001, thousands more innocents have died and are dying in Afghanistan and Iraq in the name of religion due to Islamic Jihadis and Christian fundamentalist with political ambitions. By now you might have started to wonder as to where am I heading? Well, I was trying to create a historic background in line with events that are taking place in our time. With the help of current volatile circumstances, I will try to put in perspective the sacrifice Gurus and other Sikhs made. Now, I have read about lot of heroic acts and sacrifices made by people, a lot of them lost their life; who were among the Jews, Serbs, Croatians, New Yorkers, Cambodians, Russians, Iraqis, etc. I have read that there were even some Hindus and Muslims who risked their lives (I don't know if anyone lost their life) and protected Sikhs during 1984 riots. Most of these people can easily be described as brave, kind, humble, and a lot more for their actions and deeds. Furthermore, in the human history, there are innumerable individual stories from all over the world, where people have sacrified their lives for loved ones, friends, communities, and religion. Soldiers have been sacrificing their lives for their countries for centuries. However, to this date, I have yet to be told about a sacrifice, except that of Jesus, which was planned thousand of years ahead, made known to people in advance, and carried out with such detail in line with the prophecy and scriptures that it defies any unbelief. The sacrifice made by Gurus was forced upon them by circumstances; furthermore, the truth is that the Gurus and other Sikhs, who sacrificed their lives, did it for their beliefs; their religion; and their community. The sacrifice of Jesus was for the sins of the mankind, not for a specific group of people or for a specific religion. "For this is my blood... which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matthew 26:28, the Holy Bible) Since the entire mankind is tainted with sin, Jesus' sacrifice touches every human, whereas Gurus did sacrifice their lives but NOT for anyone's sin.</p><p></p><p>“Religion is a very profitable business with minimum investment.” Guru Nanak Devji started a religion (Sikhism) based on “Garibi” (poverty) and always stood by the poor and neglected class of people. But now, it has become one of the richest religion in the world."</p><p></p><p>Actually, you have exposed a very telling truth that lot of religions, not only Sikhism, have some explaining to do. I have seen money overtaking compassion, even in Christianity and Islam. We have the Catholic Church, which I call a sect of Christianity, spending millions to keep the Pontiff comfortable, while millions starve all over the world. Islamic Jihadis are quite happy to spend millions on arms to kill the infidels. In Sikhism, Gurdwaras are being built in close proximity and with caste affiliations that create political/caste in-fights and are in local papers all the time for wrong reasons. I like to believe that the Langar service started by Guru Nanak was not only to advocate equality among people but also, to feed the poor. However, I have yet to see Sikhs as a community or from a religious duty reaching out, like Christian organizations, to feed the hungry and clothe the needy, and this not just for fellow Sikhs but also for people regardless of their religious beliefs. But I must admit, I was dumbfounded to be told about the Gurdwara politics, which is apparently prevalent all over the world; sadly politics to some extent is present in all religious institutes. I have learnt, that in Gurdwaras, it is often related to either money or caste. Today, it is unfortunate that financial richness seems more desirable than spiritual richness, which in turn could make us all more compassionate towards the needy in our society. At this point, I would like to quote a verse, which seems very apt - "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Matthew 16:26, the Holy Bible) </p><p></p><p>Rgds</p><p>Truth Seeker</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neutral Singh, post: 2266, member: 2"] Dear Amarjit, You asked, "What are your views about the sacrifice of Guru Arjan Devji, Guru Teghbahadurji, and many others about whom we say in our Ardas “Bandband Katwai, Arian Nal Cheerae Gai”. Were they sacrificed for selfish motto or for redemption to the sinful mankind?" You have raised a question that I have been pondering over for quite some time. Here's my take in regard to your question, please bear with me as I set the background for my answer: All over the world there are ethnic groups, religious communities, and political groups, who have been subjected to adverse policies, face unbearable hardship and heavy loss of life for their beliefs and ideologies. Hitler's hatred killed over six million Jews; ethnic violence between Serbs and Croatians, Tutsis and Hutus killed over two million people; Political views and religion killed millions in Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia; to a large extent this is happening even today. Thousands of people lost their lives in New York in 2001, thousands more innocents have died and are dying in Afghanistan and Iraq in the name of religion due to Islamic Jihadis and Christian fundamentalist with political ambitions. By now you might have started to wonder as to where am I heading? Well, I was trying to create a historic background in line with events that are taking place in our time. With the help of current volatile circumstances, I will try to put in perspective the sacrifice Gurus and other Sikhs made. Now, I have read about lot of heroic acts and sacrifices made by people, a lot of them lost their life; who were among the Jews, Serbs, Croatians, New Yorkers, Cambodians, Russians, Iraqis, etc. I have read that there were even some Hindus and Muslims who risked their lives (I don't know if anyone lost their life) and protected Sikhs during 1984 riots. Most of these people can easily be described as brave, kind, humble, and a lot more for their actions and deeds. Furthermore, in the human history, there are innumerable individual stories from all over the world, where people have sacrified their lives for loved ones, friends, communities, and religion. Soldiers have been sacrificing their lives for their countries for centuries. However, to this date, I have yet to be told about a sacrifice, except that of Jesus, which was planned thousand of years ahead, made known to people in advance, and carried out with such detail in line with the prophecy and scriptures that it defies any unbelief. The sacrifice made by Gurus was forced upon them by circumstances; furthermore, the truth is that the Gurus and other Sikhs, who sacrificed their lives, did it for their beliefs; their religion; and their community. The sacrifice of Jesus was for the sins of the mankind, not for a specific group of people or for a specific religion. "For this is my blood... which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matthew 26:28, the Holy Bible) Since the entire mankind is tainted with sin, Jesus' sacrifice touches every human, whereas Gurus did sacrifice their lives but NOT for anyone's sin. “Religion is a very profitable business with minimum investment.” Guru Nanak Devji started a religion (Sikhism) based on “Garibi” (poverty) and always stood by the poor and neglected class of people. But now, it has become one of the richest religion in the world." Actually, you have exposed a very telling truth that lot of religions, not only Sikhism, have some explaining to do. I have seen money overtaking compassion, even in Christianity and Islam. We have the Catholic Church, which I call a sect of Christianity, spending millions to keep the Pontiff comfortable, while millions starve all over the world. Islamic Jihadis are quite happy to spend millions on arms to kill the infidels. In Sikhism, Gurdwaras are being built in close proximity and with caste affiliations that create political/caste in-fights and are in local papers all the time for wrong reasons. I like to believe that the Langar service started by Guru Nanak was not only to advocate equality among people but also, to feed the poor. However, I have yet to see Sikhs as a community or from a religious duty reaching out, like Christian organizations, to feed the hungry and clothe the needy, and this not just for fellow Sikhs but also for people regardless of their religious beliefs. But I must admit, I was dumbfounded to be told about the Gurdwara politics, which is apparently prevalent all over the world; sadly politics to some extent is present in all religious institutes. I have learnt, that in Gurdwaras, it is often related to either money or caste. Today, it is unfortunate that financial richness seems more desirable than spiritual richness, which in turn could make us all more compassionate towards the needy in our society. At this point, I would like to quote a verse, which seems very apt - "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Matthew 16:26, the Holy Bible) Rgds Truth Seeker [/QUOTE]
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