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Gurbani (14-53)
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Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
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Ashtpadi (129-130)
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Bara Maha (133-136)
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Gurbani (347-348)
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Kaafee (365-409)
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Chhant (435-462)
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Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
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Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
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Gurbani (557-564)
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Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
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Gurbani (595-634)
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Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
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Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
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Gurbani (721-727)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
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Suchajee (762)
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Vaar Soohee (785-792)
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Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
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Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
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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)
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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)
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Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
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Gurbani (1319-23)
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Gurbani (1352-53)
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The Gurus Were Not "chosen"
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<blockquote data-quote="Truthsikher31" data-source="post: 215802" data-attributes="member: 21973"><p>Thanks Harry,</p><p>It was Bibi Bhani, who upon preventing her father - Guru Amar Das's meditation from being disturbed, was given one wish that the Guru would grant. She asked that the Guru-ship hence forth stay with in the "Sodhi" bloodline. I'm sure there's plenty of sites that can detail this, but this is one that I found, that tells the story:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.sikhnet.com/stories/audio/bibi-bhani-and-platform" target="_blank">Bibi Bhani and the platform | SikhNet</a></p><p></p><p>Firstly to me the "platform" story seems like a nice bedtime story, it could be real - I don't know. But I do find it hard to believe a person (Guru) can be so deep in meditation (trying to be one with God), that you don't feel your own daughter's hand being pressed/cut open. He can feel and connect with God, but can't detect his daughters pain. Interesting. To me stories like these are told to provide how great the Gurus were, how much devoted they were to their "faith". But what about another story like "Baba Deep Singh", really?!?! As kids we were all told the story of Baba Deep Singh. Oh his love for the Guru was so great that he would only die at the feet of the Guru. In the meant time he picks up his severed head and battles on through. I don't think this is one of those stories that - "oh its told like this but really it happened this way or just has a hidden meaning". I think, as part of Sikh History, that most Sikhs believe this really happened, they even have paintings of his bravery. If the meaning or truth behind it is different, then why paint such a portrait. </p><p></p><p>But back to the Guru's bloodline. Even Guru Amar Das warned his daughter of such a wish, that it could lead to conflicts and suffering. Now he probably really thought the Sodhi's had the strength to carry this responsibility, but as we all know, the Guru's that were the successors each had families of their own, each had multiple kids. Of which did create jealousy and hate amongst the siblings and other relatives alike. I'm aware that the next chosen Guru had to prove themselves with obedience, dedication, all the requirements to being a Guru/Leader. But please think what I'm about to say next. Most of the Guruship was passed down to their son's (Guru Teg Bahadur might be the exception). So now if you're the Guru, and here you have your son's in front of you. And you know at some point you must choose your successor. But what if the "choice" was the not the best choice, but rather the best of what was given to them. So say all the son's for one guru were not really qualified, but he still has to choose within the family (so kinda like lesser of two evils?). And now most of you will argue that the choices were good, because those Guru's that were selected did good, were good, etc. But what if there was someone better, someone outside the bloodline. You had plenty of followers who were just as devoted. But with all the Guru's grand vision, they couldn't look outside their own family. Isn't that the meaning of a Monarchy. To rule, and to pass that Rule down the bloodline?</p><p></p><p>In today's world, majority of the world don't believe in or follow Monarchies (ok N. Korea but come on, its own people hate their leader). But still could you imagine, if today's political leaders kept passing the torch within their families, and as a society we could never have the opportunity to make a change? </p><p></p><p>Harry you said the Guru's were perfect. If they were perfect, and thus so should their bloodlines, but yet some of the family members were consumed by jealousy, greed, power hungry. So then how can someone who's pure and perfect create imperfections. Was it their wives faults? The Guru's never even considered their daughters to be leaders. Why not? Prolly b/c those times were pretty sexist, and not truly equal among the sexes.</p><p></p><p>The Gurus were not God chosen, or it was destiny. They were selected by simple human men, who sought to keep it within the family. And who knows by doing so maybe provided security for the generations to come. Being a Guru or a member of the Guru's family must have had it's share of perks. You probably had a comfortable life. Even has kids, they probably had servants, personal military/combat trainers, and not to forget the public who would serve the bloodline. Is it wrong for me to say the Guru's lived a luxury and king-like lifestyle. </p><p></p><p>Why is it now, in today's time it's some what acceptable to question Sikhi (teachings, rules - 5ks, definition of a sikh, etc.) but its like blasphemy to question those who created it? If you disagree, great. But bring different thoughts (go outside the box). Try not giving textbook answers. That's what reading is for lol. After all, if "God" gave us this perfect body, then the mind would be such a waste if we never question, would it not. </p><p></p><p>P.S. This last part wasn't directed at you Harry, I just want to hear more from the rest of SPN. Seems like its the same responders in each posts/threads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Truthsikher31, post: 215802, member: 21973"] Thanks Harry, It was Bibi Bhani, who upon preventing her father - Guru Amar Das's meditation from being disturbed, was given one wish that the Guru would grant. She asked that the Guru-ship hence forth stay with in the "Sodhi" bloodline. I'm sure there's plenty of sites that can detail this, but this is one that I found, that tells the story: [URL="https://www.sikhnet.com/stories/audio/bibi-bhani-and-platform"]Bibi Bhani and the platform | SikhNet[/URL] Firstly to me the "platform" story seems like a nice bedtime story, it could be real - I don't know. But I do find it hard to believe a person (Guru) can be so deep in meditation (trying to be one with God), that you don't feel your own daughter's hand being pressed/cut open. He can feel and connect with God, but can't detect his daughters pain. Interesting. To me stories like these are told to provide how great the Gurus were, how much devoted they were to their "faith". But what about another story like "Baba Deep Singh", really?!?! As kids we were all told the story of Baba Deep Singh. Oh his love for the Guru was so great that he would only die at the feet of the Guru. In the meant time he picks up his severed head and battles on through. I don't think this is one of those stories that - "oh its told like this but really it happened this way or just has a hidden meaning". I think, as part of Sikh History, that most Sikhs believe this really happened, they even have paintings of his bravery. If the meaning or truth behind it is different, then why paint such a portrait. But back to the Guru's bloodline. Even Guru Amar Das warned his daughter of such a wish, that it could lead to conflicts and suffering. Now he probably really thought the Sodhi's had the strength to carry this responsibility, but as we all know, the Guru's that were the successors each had families of their own, each had multiple kids. Of which did create jealousy and hate amongst the siblings and other relatives alike. I'm aware that the next chosen Guru had to prove themselves with obedience, dedication, all the requirements to being a Guru/Leader. But please think what I'm about to say next. Most of the Guruship was passed down to their son's (Guru Teg Bahadur might be the exception). So now if you're the Guru, and here you have your son's in front of you. And you know at some point you must choose your successor. But what if the "choice" was the not the best choice, but rather the best of what was given to them. So say all the son's for one guru were not really qualified, but he still has to choose within the family (so kinda like lesser of two evils?). And now most of you will argue that the choices were good, because those Guru's that were selected did good, were good, etc. But what if there was someone better, someone outside the bloodline. You had plenty of followers who were just as devoted. But with all the Guru's grand vision, they couldn't look outside their own family. Isn't that the meaning of a Monarchy. To rule, and to pass that Rule down the bloodline? In today's world, majority of the world don't believe in or follow Monarchies (ok N. Korea but come on, its own people hate their leader). But still could you imagine, if today's political leaders kept passing the torch within their families, and as a society we could never have the opportunity to make a change? Harry you said the Guru's were perfect. If they were perfect, and thus so should their bloodlines, but yet some of the family members were consumed by jealousy, greed, power hungry. So then how can someone who's pure and perfect create imperfections. Was it their wives faults? The Guru's never even considered their daughters to be leaders. Why not? Prolly b/c those times were pretty sexist, and not truly equal among the sexes. The Gurus were not God chosen, or it was destiny. They were selected by simple human men, who sought to keep it within the family. And who knows by doing so maybe provided security for the generations to come. Being a Guru or a member of the Guru's family must have had it's share of perks. You probably had a comfortable life. Even has kids, they probably had servants, personal military/combat trainers, and not to forget the public who would serve the bloodline. Is it wrong for me to say the Guru's lived a luxury and king-like lifestyle. Why is it now, in today's time it's some what acceptable to question Sikhi (teachings, rules - 5ks, definition of a sikh, etc.) but its like blasphemy to question those who created it? If you disagree, great. But bring different thoughts (go outside the box). Try not giving textbook answers. That's what reading is for lol. After all, if "God" gave us this perfect body, then the mind would be such a waste if we never question, would it not. P.S. This last part wasn't directed at you Harry, I just want to hear more from the rest of SPN. Seems like its the same responders in each posts/threads. [/QUOTE]
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