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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)
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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)
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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 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
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<blockquote data-quote="bairaagi" data-source="post: 174633" data-attributes="member: 17043"><p>I also had lot of doubts in my minds which were never cleared to 100% by my parents or Gyaniji in Gurudwara.</p><p>So I though a lot and here are my observations regarding five Kakars :</p><p></p><p><strong>Note : These are my personal interpretation and may not be 100 % correct. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Social condition at the time :</strong></p><p></p><p> Before Guru Govind Singh the sikh panth was not formalized . Most of the followers were Hindus and also follow the teachings of Gurus. Our country was ruled by Moughals which were followers of Islam and wanted to convert everyone to Islam . The morale of people was at lowest level. No one was able to show courage to oppose conversion. Guruji wanted people to stand up against the oppression and wake up their inner strength.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Significance of each 5 K at the time of Guru Govind Singh :</strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Govind singh wanted each of his follower to be Sant-Sipahi (Saint+Warrior) who can serve mankind and at the same time defend the belief .</p><p></p><p><strong>Kesh </strong>: This is first mandatory kakar . There were multiple reasons for mandading uncut hair for khalsa.</p><p> </p><p>(i) The saints in India have been keeping kesh,beard and moustaches since long. To surrender against the will of God. </p><p></p><p>(ii) The kesh,beard and mustaches were considered royal in India since long and only royal people were allowed to keep long hair. The same is true about turbons as well . This was another reason to boost up the morale of people by making them "Sardaar" and give them pride and self confidence.</p><p></p><p>(iii) Unique identity was given to the sikhs. Khalsa and his actions will be recognized among thousand people. This also make all the look almost same. One sikhs should recognige other by appearance only and help if required (Brotherhood) . The same stands good for other people as well they should identify sikh and seek his help if needed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Kangha </strong>: To comb and clean the long hair daily. Without combing long hair becomes "jata" like sadhus.</p><p></p><p><strong>Kripan </strong>: The weapon given to defend . To be used only if individual/other is in trouble. For increasing self pride in sikhs giving them a tool for "aan ki raksha". Let us accept that it was tough time and people were killed brutally if they don't convert. </p><p></p><p><strong>Kachhera </strong>: I can think of two reasons :</p><p>(i) Symbol of self control. Reminds of guruji's teaching if one is about to get involved in unjustified sexual relashionship.</p><p>(ii) Better then dhotis people use to wear that time. Ease of horse riding and during wars.</p><p></p><p><strong>Kara </strong>: To remind of Guruji in every action as Right hand is generally involved in your actions. For example if someone pulls his kirpan then it will remind it is not to oppress anyone.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Surname SINGH :</strong> To make everyone aware of their inner strength by announcing them fearless Singh (Lions). This was also to suppress the cast system in society . </p><p></p><p>Guru ji made people from Jackal to Lions , the people who were oppressed from centuries were made warriors and saints same time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Edit :</strong> The turbon,beard and kara also use to protect (at least few percent) from swords during wars.</p><p></p><p><strong> Significance of each 5 K in 2012 </strong>: To be continued ..... in next post.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bairaagi, post: 174633, member: 17043"] I also had lot of doubts in my minds which were never cleared to 100% by my parents or Gyaniji in Gurudwara. So I though a lot and here are my observations regarding five Kakars : [B]Note : These are my personal interpretation and may not be 100 % correct. [/B] [B]Social condition at the time :[/B] Before Guru Govind Singh the sikh panth was not formalized . Most of the followers were Hindus and also follow the teachings of Gurus. Our country was ruled by Moughals which were followers of Islam and wanted to convert everyone to Islam . The morale of people was at lowest level. No one was able to show courage to oppose conversion. Guruji wanted people to stand up against the oppression and wake up their inner strength. [B]Significance of each 5 K at the time of Guru Govind Singh :[/B] Guru Govind singh wanted each of his follower to be Sant-Sipahi (Saint+Warrior) who can serve mankind and at the same time defend the belief . [B]Kesh [/B]: This is first mandatory kakar . There were multiple reasons for mandading uncut hair for khalsa. (i) The saints in India have been keeping kesh,beard and moustaches since long. To surrender against the will of God. (ii) The kesh,beard and mustaches were considered royal in India since long and only royal people were allowed to keep long hair. The same is true about turbons as well . This was another reason to boost up the morale of people by making them "Sardaar" and give them pride and self confidence. (iii) Unique identity was given to the sikhs. Khalsa and his actions will be recognized among thousand people. This also make all the look almost same. One sikhs should recognige other by appearance only and help if required (Brotherhood) . The same stands good for other people as well they should identify sikh and seek his help if needed. [B]Kangha [/B]: To comb and clean the long hair daily. Without combing long hair becomes "jata" like sadhus. [B]Kripan [/B]: The weapon given to defend . To be used only if individual/other is in trouble. For increasing self pride in sikhs giving them a tool for "aan ki raksha". Let us accept that it was tough time and people were killed brutally if they don't convert. [B]Kachhera [/B]: I can think of two reasons : (i) Symbol of self control. Reminds of guruji's teaching if one is about to get involved in unjustified sexual relashionship. (ii) Better then dhotis people use to wear that time. Ease of horse riding and during wars. [B]Kara [/B]: To remind of Guruji in every action as Right hand is generally involved in your actions. For example if someone pulls his kirpan then it will remind it is not to oppress anyone. [B]Surname SINGH :[/B] To make everyone aware of their inner strength by announcing them fearless Singh (Lions). This was also to suppress the cast system in society . Guru ji made people from Jackal to Lions , the people who were oppressed from centuries were made warriors and saints same time. [B]Edit :[/B] The turbon,beard and kara also use to protect (at least few percent) from swords during wars. [B] Significance of each 5 K in 2012 [/B]: To be continued ..... in next post. [/QUOTE]
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