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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
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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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Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
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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)
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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)
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
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
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<blockquote data-quote="arshi" data-source="post: 116917" data-attributes="member: 9479"><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Aman Singh Ji</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Gur Fateh.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Many thanks for clearing up a few points. First of all you have not used any harsh words and have been totally respectful – even if you did I would not take offence – can’t I do this much for my Guru. Please do not think this way, we are all sons of the same Guru and therefore brothers – <em>ik bhra ucheeh bolay taan dooja goosa karay eh Sikhi nahin? A</em>nd you have not really said anything for which you should apologise.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">I have been trying to keep out of any political discussions, as these lead the mind away from the real purpose of this mortal life and that is to obtain <em>moksha</em> (Jeevan Mukti). This is the first post I made on this topic and </span></span></strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><strong>perhaps a mistake</strong></span></span><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"> and a nail in the coffin of Jeevan Mukti I am seeking. However, It was hard to avoid it since the SPN site is now sprinkled with information on the same topic. </span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">I felt since quite a spectrum of individuals access this site, it would take a neutral stance and try and not stoke the fire of controversy – not that I am accusing you of doing this. I am taking a completely neutral stance even though my sixth sense dictates otherwise. I made my earlier post based on these reasons (please note these are only my observations):</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(1) </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Is the debate/dispute really about DG or about two personalities – Prof Sahib and Mr Lamba with the Sikh clergy simply sidelined? Should we not concentrate on the reall issues without getting into personalities – this point is in favour of Prof Ji too.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(2) </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Prof. DS has been preaching for a very long time and not only widely respected for his kirtan skills but also for his knowledge of SGGS and DG. The point is he must have been aware of the anomalies of the DG all along but still persisted on singing bani from it. In other words he must have known it was a mistake then – then what made him change at this late stage of his life? This is a question not an accusation. It is quite possible that his conscious, like you pointed out, dictated he should clarify his stance. In this case it is commendable and I would support him all the way. Another scenario is also possible – I sincerely hope this is not the case since I like prof. Sahib for his kirtan just as much as you. There are elements in Canada and the States with very radical views. Could they have influenced him? Please educate me on this.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(3) </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Are all members of the clergy corrupt? Are they all stooges of Mr Lamba? Aren’t there decent folks amongst them? Do we see things only in black and white?</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(4) </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Is there not a better way of resolving our differences than making public statements and washing our linen in the public? Can SPN not assist in any way in cooling things off – that is all I am asking!</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">(5) </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">We cannot at this stage accept closed door decisions on this matter, yet knowing Sikhs, a public affair may lead to bloodshed. Is there an alternative? Could SPN work towards finding and suggesting this alternative – e.g. a conference of selected but respected Sikh leaders? Can we avoid making ourselves the laughing stock of the whole world? Is the reverence in which we hold one individual (even if it is me) worth putting the whole Panth under risk? Can Prof Sahib show humility and do something in his powers to stop this agonizing schism taking place in the Panth? What would a true Sikh do? A supreme sacrifice is needed for the sake of unity – let us see who makes it – I don’t think Mr Lamba will hold his hand up. If Prof Sahib is what we believe him to be, we must look up to him to ‘offer his head’ for the sake of the Panth and let us see how the clergy react to that. I am sure he will win us all over with his humility.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Please forgive for a lot of questions – but these have been agonizing and stopping me from writing creative material. I hope your answer to this post is enlightening and conciliatory, as it always is, since I wish to get back to interpreting and understaning Gurbani and keep out of this controversy. I think I have said my piece and hope this to be my last post on this topic since I do not wish to upset anyone.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Please forgive anything I may have said, unintentionally, which is not to your liking.</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Humbly</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Rajinder Singh</span></span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arshi, post: 116917, member: 9479"] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Aman Singh Ji[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Gur Fateh.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Many thanks for clearing up a few points. First of all you have not used any harsh words and have been totally respectful – even if you did I would not take offence – can’t I do this much for my Guru. Please do not think this way, we are all sons of the same Guru and therefore brothers – [I]ik bhra ucheeh bolay taan dooja goosa karay eh Sikhi nahin? A[/I]nd you have not really said anything for which you should apologise.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I have been trying to keep out of any political discussions, as these lead the mind away from the real purpose of this mortal life and that is to obtain [I]moksha[/I] (Jeevan Mukti). This is the first post I made on this topic and [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial Black][B]perhaps a mistake[/B][/FONT][/COLOR][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] and a nail in the coffin of Jeevan Mukti I am seeking. However, It was hard to avoid it since the SPN site is now sprinkled with information on the same topic. [/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I felt since quite a spectrum of individuals access this site, it would take a neutral stance and try and not stoke the fire of controversy – not that I am accusing you of doing this. I am taking a completely neutral stance even though my sixth sense dictates otherwise. I made my earlier post based on these reasons (please note these are only my observations):[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](1) [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Is the debate/dispute really about DG or about two personalities – Prof Sahib and Mr Lamba with the Sikh clergy simply sidelined? Should we not concentrate on the reall issues without getting into personalities – this point is in favour of Prof Ji too.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](2) [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Prof. DS has been preaching for a very long time and not only widely respected for his kirtan skills but also for his knowledge of SGGS and DG. The point is he must have been aware of the anomalies of the DG all along but still persisted on singing bani from it. In other words he must have known it was a mistake then – then what made him change at this late stage of his life? This is a question not an accusation. It is quite possible that his conscious, like you pointed out, dictated he should clarify his stance. In this case it is commendable and I would support him all the way. Another scenario is also possible – I sincerely hope this is not the case since I like prof. Sahib for his kirtan just as much as you. There are elements in Canada and the States with very radical views. Could they have influenced him? Please educate me on this.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](3) [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Are all members of the clergy corrupt? Are they all stooges of Mr Lamba? Aren’t there decent folks amongst them? Do we see things only in black and white?[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](4) [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Is there not a better way of resolving our differences than making public statements and washing our linen in the public? Can SPN not assist in any way in cooling things off – that is all I am asking![/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana](5) [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]We cannot at this stage accept closed door decisions on this matter, yet knowing Sikhs, a public affair may lead to bloodshed. Is there an alternative? Could SPN work towards finding and suggesting this alternative – e.g. a conference of selected but respected Sikh leaders? Can we avoid making ourselves the laughing stock of the whole world? Is the reverence in which we hold one individual (even if it is me) worth putting the whole Panth under risk? Can Prof Sahib show humility and do something in his powers to stop this agonizing schism taking place in the Panth? What would a true Sikh do? A supreme sacrifice is needed for the sake of unity – let us see who makes it – I don’t think Mr Lamba will hold his hand up. If Prof Sahib is what we believe him to be, we must look up to him to ‘offer his head’ for the sake of the Panth and let us see how the clergy react to that. I am sure he will win us all over with his humility.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Please forgive for a lot of questions – but these have been agonizing and stopping me from writing creative material. I hope your answer to this post is enlightening and conciliatory, as it always is, since I wish to get back to interpreting and understaning Gurbani and keep out of this controversy. I think I have said my piece and hope this to be my last post on this topic since I do not wish to upset anyone.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Please forgive anything I may have said, unintentionally, which is not to your liking.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Humbly[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Rajinder Singh[/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [/QUOTE]
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