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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: 10715" data-attributes="member: 2"><p>The creation of the Khalsa was the culmination of a process of social and spiritual uplift begun two centuries earlier by Guru Nanak - the founder of Sikhism born in 1469.</p><p>Central to Guru Nanak's teaching was a belief in one God: the supreme creator who is beyond the limited human frame of birth, death, form or gender.</p><p> </p><p>Guru Nanak taught the equality of all human beings, regardless of gender, birth or creed. He laid particular stress on the need for social responsibility and an active concern for others, particularly the oppressed. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In marked contrast to the bigotry of the times, Guru Nanak taught that no one religion has a monopoly of truth and, as different paths to the same one God, all should be respected. </p><p> </p><p>He taught the Sikhs a higher view of tolerance involving the readiness to give one's life for another's beliefs. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Origins in martyrdom</strong> </p><p> </p><p>The story of the <em>Khalsa</em> begins with the martyrdom in Delhi of Guru Teg Bahadur, the 9th Guru of the Sikhs. </p><p> </p><p>The Guru, who disagreed with many aspects of Hindu teachings, was publicly beheaded by the Mughal rulers for trying to protect the Hindu community's right to freedom of worship. The Mughal emperor then challenged the Sikhs, who at the time could not be distinguished from other Indians, to claim their master's body. But in the event no one came forward. </p><p> </p><p>The Guru's young son Gobind now became Guru, and, as he grew into manhood, he constantly stressed that Sikhs should always be ready to stand up for their beliefs, however difficult the circumstances. </p><p> </p><p>Then he decided to put the community to the test. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The beloved five</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong> It was the spring festival of <em>Vaisakhi</em> 1699 and everyone was out in the open, celebrating the gathering of the winter harvest.</p><p> </p><p>Guru Gobind Singh, sword in hand, emerged from a tent and asked that anyone willing to give his life for his faith should come forward. A young Sikh accompanied the Guru into a tent. To everyone's dismay the Guru reappeared alone, his sword covered with blood, and asked for a second volunteer. </p><p>A second Sikh stepped forward and again the Guru emerged alone, his sword again apparently covered in blood. In the same way a third, fourth and fifth volunteer accompanied the Guru into the tent.</p><p> </p><p>The crowd became alarmed. Many believed that the Guru had killed the five Sikhs, but then to everyone's joy, he came out of the tent again, this time followed by all five Sikhs who were clearly alive and well and dressed in turbans and other symbols that have since become symbols of Sikh identity. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He called the five Sikhs the <em>Panj Piare</em> - the beloved five. </p><p> </p><p>Then the Guru put water in a bowl for sprinkling over the five in a simple initiation ceremony. He said prayers as he stirred the water with a short steel sword; symbolising the need for strength. </p><p> </p><p>The Guru's wife, Mata Sundri, then came forward and placed some sugar crystals into the holy water or <em>amrit</em> as a reminder that strength must always be balanced by sweetness of temperament. After completing his prayers, the Guru then sprinkled the <em>amrit </em>over the five.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Symbolic dress</strong></p><p> </p><p>He declared them to be the first members of a new community of equals, to be called the <em>Khalsa</em>. These 'saint soldiers' were to be dedicated to the service of others and the pursuit of justice for all people of all faiths </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The <em>Panj Piare</em> were asked to wear five distinctive symbols of their new identity: </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Uncut hair to denote saintliness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A small comb in the hair - a reminder of the importance of cleanliness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <em>kara </em>or steel bracelet as a reminder of a link to God and Godly ideals</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A sword for self-defence and protection of the weak, and fifthly</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <em>khacha </em>or (short) trousers , a more appropriate garment for a fit and active life than the cumbersome <em>dhoti</em>, generally worn in India.</li> </ul><p>In a move to end social divisions the five dropped their surnames - then linked to caste or occupation - and took the common name 'Singh', literally 'lion', a reminder of the need for courage. </p><p> </p><p>At the same time, the Guru gave Sikh women the name or title 'Kaur', or 'princess' to emphasise dignity and complete equality.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Inspiration for the future</strong></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p>The Guru then knelt before the five and in a remarkable gesture of humility asked them to initiate him. Thus the <em>Khalsa </em>became a community in which master and disciple were equal. </p><p> </p><p>The Guru now knew that Sikhs were prepared to stand up and be counted for their beliefs, whatever the challenge. The infant Sikh community had proved its courage and he was confident that it could now flourish without the need for further living Gurus. Before he was killed in 1708, Guru Gobind was to vest the authority of the Gurus in the Sikh holy book, the <em>Guru Granth Sahib</em>. </p><p></p><p><strong>The story of the creation of the <em>Khalsa</em> is, appropriately for the new millennium, a story of new beginnings and high ideals that can inspire both Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike in the years ahead.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neutral Singh, post: 10715, member: 2"] The creation of the Khalsa was the culmination of a process of social and spiritual uplift begun two centuries earlier by Guru Nanak - the founder of Sikhism born in 1469. Central to Guru Nanak's teaching was a belief in one God: the supreme creator who is beyond the limited human frame of birth, death, form or gender. Guru Nanak taught the equality of all human beings, regardless of gender, birth or creed. He laid particular stress on the need for social responsibility and an active concern for others, particularly the oppressed. In marked contrast to the bigotry of the times, Guru Nanak taught that no one religion has a monopoly of truth and, as different paths to the same one God, all should be respected. He taught the Sikhs a higher view of tolerance involving the readiness to give one's life for another's beliefs. [b]Origins in martyrdom[/b] The story of the [i]Khalsa[/i] begins with the martyrdom in Delhi of Guru Teg Bahadur, the 9th Guru of the Sikhs. The Guru, who disagreed with many aspects of Hindu teachings, was publicly beheaded by the Mughal rulers for trying to protect the Hindu community's right to freedom of worship. The Mughal emperor then challenged the Sikhs, who at the time could not be distinguished from other Indians, to claim their master's body. But in the event no one came forward. The Guru's young son Gobind now became Guru, and, as he grew into manhood, he constantly stressed that Sikhs should always be ready to stand up for their beliefs, however difficult the circumstances. Then he decided to put the community to the test. [b]The beloved five [/b] It was the spring festival of [i]Vaisakhi[/i] 1699 and everyone was out in the open, celebrating the gathering of the winter harvest. Guru Gobind Singh, sword in hand, emerged from a tent and asked that anyone willing to give his life for his faith should come forward. A young Sikh accompanied the Guru into a tent. To everyone's dismay the Guru reappeared alone, his sword covered with blood, and asked for a second volunteer. A second Sikh stepped forward and again the Guru emerged alone, his sword again apparently covered in blood. In the same way a third, fourth and fifth volunteer accompanied the Guru into the tent. The crowd became alarmed. Many believed that the Guru had killed the five Sikhs, but then to everyone's joy, he came out of the tent again, this time followed by all five Sikhs who were clearly alive and well and dressed in turbans and other symbols that have since become symbols of Sikh identity. He called the five Sikhs the [i]Panj Piare[/i] - the beloved five. Then the Guru put water in a bowl for sprinkling over the five in a simple initiation ceremony. He said prayers as he stirred the water with a short steel sword; symbolising the need for strength. The Guru's wife, Mata Sundri, then came forward and placed some sugar crystals into the holy water or [i]amrit[/i] as a reminder that strength must always be balanced by sweetness of temperament. After completing his prayers, the Guru then sprinkled the [i]amrit [/i]over the five. [b]Symbolic dress[/b] He declared them to be the first members of a new community of equals, to be called the [i]Khalsa[/i]. These 'saint soldiers' were to be dedicated to the service of others and the pursuit of justice for all people of all faiths The [i]Panj Piare[/i] were asked to wear five distinctive symbols of their new identity: [list] [*]Uncut hair to denote saintliness [*]A small comb in the hair - a reminder of the importance of cleanliness [*]A [i]kara [/i]or steel bracelet as a reminder of a link to God and Godly ideals [*]A sword for self-defence and protection of the weak, and fifthly [*]A [i]khacha [/i]or (short) trousers , a more appropriate garment for a fit and active life than the cumbersome [i]dhoti[/i], generally worn in India. [/list] In a move to end social divisions the five dropped their surnames - then linked to caste or occupation - and took the common name 'Singh', literally 'lion', a reminder of the need for courage. At the same time, the Guru gave Sikh women the name or title 'Kaur', or 'princess' to emphasise dignity and complete equality. [b]Inspiration for the future [/b] The Guru then knelt before the five and in a remarkable gesture of humility asked them to initiate him. Thus the [i]Khalsa [/i]became a community in which master and disciple were equal. The Guru now knew that Sikhs were prepared to stand up and be counted for their beliefs, whatever the challenge. The infant Sikh community had proved its courage and he was confident that it could now flourish without the need for further living Gurus. Before he was killed in 1708, Guru Gobind was to vest the authority of the Gurus in the Sikh holy book, the [i]Guru Granth Sahib[/i]. [b]The story of the creation of the [i]Khalsa[/i] is, appropriately for the new millennium, a story of new beginnings and high ideals that can inspire both Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike in the years ahead.[/b] [/QUOTE]
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