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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)
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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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Gurmat Vichaar
Gurmat Vichar - Discussions
Simran And Sikhi (Karminder Singh Dhillon)
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<blockquote data-quote="ActsOfGod" data-source="post: 193375" data-attributes="member: 18366"><p>Bhul chuk maaf karni ji, but the above sounds very judgmental of the person in question. Whatever his shortcomings, surely we are not in a position to weigh and measure his actions and judge him?</p><p></p><p>Reading the above reminded me of the story of Scrooge. Everyone always considered him a miser, and he himself believed that he was financially successful because he always pinched pennies. But the real truth was that he was financially successful because he worked hard, kept meticulous records, and invested wisely with good rates of return. It had nothing to do with being miserly -- that was just a red herring.</p><p></p><p>Even in the story above, I see a similar reflection. I notice a few things about the individual. He is the first in the Gurudwara at 5:30am, that tells you something about a person. It's not easy to get up that early and consistently be at the Gurudwara. In point of fact it's actually very, very difficult. This person is very disciplined. He had probably learned at some point or another in his life that self-discipline is important. Perhaps his parents taught him or he learned in school. In any case, he has made it a part of his life, and he does consider spirituality to be important (however he defines it according to his understanding). Otherwise he would not be the first at the Gurudwara every morning at 5:30am.</p><p></p><p>Yes, perhaps he might be making it about significance and he may be wrapped up in ego (but aren't we all?)</p><p></p><p>I think he's very strict with his workers because he's equally hard on himself. It's his worldview and how he believes things are to be. I believe he treats everyone in the same way. From his filter/lens, it's self-discipline, and that's how you succeed.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I know a lot of ex-military people who are similar and everything is about discipline. Even after leaving the military, they are always punctual for meetings (to the minute). It has become their identity.</p><p></p><p>I don't think he's a bad person at all. I just think he has a different rule set than you or I. But that doesn't mean he's not doing the right thing as per his spirituality. Yes, if I want to judge I could say he needs to ditch the rosary/mala, but then when in my life have I been first to Gurudwara at 5:3am in the morning. I can tell you the answer: never. So if we get down to mud-slinging, who is the "better" Sikh here? In Guru's eyes, there is no judgement.</p><p></p><p>Even when the Tenth King composed Tav Prasad Savaiye, he observed all the ignorance and blind rituals that the world was performing which were total garbage and completely useless, but he never once judged the people practicing those rituals. He observed it and penned it down in the Bani, which we all recite today, but not once did he judge. I find that so humbling that it makes me want to weep.</p><p></p><p>I believe we need to exercise more compassion in our lives.</p><p></p><p>Guru Fateh!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ActsOfGod, post: 193375, member: 18366"] Bhul chuk maaf karni ji, but the above sounds very judgmental of the person in question. Whatever his shortcomings, surely we are not in a position to weigh and measure his actions and judge him? Reading the above reminded me of the story of Scrooge. Everyone always considered him a miser, and he himself believed that he was financially successful because he always pinched pennies. But the real truth was that he was financially successful because he worked hard, kept meticulous records, and invested wisely with good rates of return. It had nothing to do with being miserly -- that was just a red herring. Even in the story above, I see a similar reflection. I notice a few things about the individual. He is the first in the Gurudwara at 5:30am, that tells you something about a person. It's not easy to get up that early and consistently be at the Gurudwara. In point of fact it's actually very, very difficult. This person is very disciplined. He had probably learned at some point or another in his life that self-discipline is important. Perhaps his parents taught him or he learned in school. In any case, he has made it a part of his life, and he does consider spirituality to be important (however he defines it according to his understanding). Otherwise he would not be the first at the Gurudwara every morning at 5:30am. Yes, perhaps he might be making it about significance and he may be wrapped up in ego (but aren't we all?) I think he's very strict with his workers because he's equally hard on himself. It's his worldview and how he believes things are to be. I believe he treats everyone in the same way. From his filter/lens, it's self-discipline, and that's how you succeed. Personally, I know a lot of ex-military people who are similar and everything is about discipline. Even after leaving the military, they are always punctual for meetings (to the minute). It has become their identity. I don't think he's a bad person at all. I just think he has a different rule set than you or I. But that doesn't mean he's not doing the right thing as per his spirituality. Yes, if I want to judge I could say he needs to ditch the rosary/mala, but then when in my life have I been first to Gurudwara at 5:3am in the morning. I can tell you the answer: never. So if we get down to mud-slinging, who is the "better" Sikh here? In Guru's eyes, there is no judgement. Even when the Tenth King composed Tav Prasad Savaiye, he observed all the ignorance and blind rituals that the world was performing which were total garbage and completely useless, but he never once judged the people practicing those rituals. He observed it and penned it down in the Bani, which we all recite today, but not once did he judge. I find that so humbling that it makes me want to weep. I believe we need to exercise more compassion in our lives. Guru Fateh! [/QUOTE]
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