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Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
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Gurbani (527-536)
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Gurbani (595-634)
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Gurbani (660-685)
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Gurbani (696-703)
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Gurbani (721-727)
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Gurbani (728-750)
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Gurbani (795-831)
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Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
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Anjulian (1019-1020)
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Bara Maha (1107-1110)
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Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
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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)
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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
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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="Ambarsaria" data-source="post: 153178" data-attributes="member: 14194"><p><strong>Meaning of Life</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Red"><strong>Original thread by Ben Bet Beh partially recreated below by Ambarsaria</strong><span style="color: Black"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"><span style="color: Black"></span></span></p><p> Ben Bet Beh ji I have taken your questions with your original answers and stated my understanding from a Sikh perspective based on what I know. It is as follows,</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> Who gives us the meaning of life? Answer: Jesus Christ, the son of God. Jesus is the 2nd person of the Blessed Trinity (three persons in one God. The three persons are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> The understanding of creation gives us the meaning of life. However our teachings and Guru ji's emphasized the infiniteness of creation and futility of knowing all. Hence for Sikhs meaning of life is learned through understanding but still more to learn all the time.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> What is the meaning of life? Answer: To love God with all our heart, mind, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourself. Those who do this will inherit the kingdom of heaven.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> Fundamental in Sikhism is living in consonance with creation all around. One is more able to do so throughout life by developing an ever better understanding.</em></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"><em></em> </span></p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> When does the meaning of life become accomplished? Answer: At the end of our life we will be judged by God based upon our good and bad actions.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> In Sikhism, there is no end checkpoint to flag the completion of understanding the meaning of life. Beginning and end of life are just transformational stages within the creation we are part of. There is no judgement day rather a continuous checkpoints during living through one's interaction with humanity and rest of creation all the time.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> Where does the meaning of this life bring us to? Answer: For those who do the will of God, they will be united with God in Heaven. For those who do not, they will be separated from God in Hell. These destinations are permanent and unchangable.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> Since there is no end point and the life is ever learning, the process brings about better living through understanding so over time you have balance that is like a stage of bliss to be in consonance. Hell and heaven are not recognized or espoused in Sikhism and creator is not considered a judge rather creator gives all a leeway to work with rest of creation. One's actions could lead to dire or some or no consequnces depending on one's interaction with others including rest of creation. Creation being transformational we will become dust to dust and part of other(s) life, elements, etc., as and when.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> Why is there meaning in this life? Answer: God desires to share in His creative work. He allows us to participate in creation. He allows us to chose whether or not we want to be a part of who He is.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> Sikhism does not define a meaning in any or all life. We are party to creation and through our understanding we will achieve happy and consonant living with others and rest of creation. We are part of creation which is forever transformational and the complete understanding of creator or creation is beyond anyone.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BBB:</strong> How do we achieve the desired will of God regarding the meaning of life? Answer: Our actions in this life determine where you will be in the next life (whether Heaven or Hell).</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color: Red"><em><strong>Ambarsaria:</strong> Our actions are not a promise of anything after death. There is no concept or belief of body or soul re-incarnation.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> Hoping above is in line with your expectations. Be happy to dialog further with all as appropriate. </p><p></p><p>Sat Sri Akal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ambarsaria, post: 153178, member: 14194"] [b]Meaning of Life[/b] [COLOR=Red][B]Original thread by Ben Bet Beh partially recreated below by Ambarsaria[/B][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/COLOR] Ben Bet Beh ji I have taken your questions with your original answers and stated my understanding from a Sikh perspective based on what I know. It is as follows, [B]BBB:[/B] Who gives us the meaning of life? Answer: Jesus Christ, the son of God. Jesus is the 2nd person of the Blessed Trinity (three persons in one God. The three persons are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] The understanding of creation gives us the meaning of life. However our teachings and Guru ji's emphasized the infiniteness of creation and futility of knowing all. Hence for Sikhs meaning of life is learned through understanding but still more to learn all the time.[/I][/COLOR] [B]BBB:[/B] What is the meaning of life? Answer: To love God with all our heart, mind, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourself. Those who do this will inherit the kingdom of heaven. [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] Fundamental in Sikhism is living in consonance with creation all around. One is more able to do so throughout life by developing an ever better understanding. [/I] [/COLOR] [B]BBB:[/B] When does the meaning of life become accomplished? Answer: At the end of our life we will be judged by God based upon our good and bad actions. [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] In Sikhism, there is no end checkpoint to flag the completion of understanding the meaning of life. Beginning and end of life are just transformational stages within the creation we are part of. There is no judgement day rather a continuous checkpoints during living through one's interaction with humanity and rest of creation all the time.[/I][/COLOR] [B]BBB:[/B] Where does the meaning of this life bring us to? Answer: For those who do the will of God, they will be united with God in Heaven. For those who do not, they will be separated from God in Hell. These destinations are permanent and unchangable. [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] Since there is no end point and the life is ever learning, the process brings about better living through understanding so over time you have balance that is like a stage of bliss to be in consonance. Hell and heaven are not recognized or espoused in Sikhism and creator is not considered a judge rather creator gives all a leeway to work with rest of creation. One's actions could lead to dire or some or no consequnces depending on one's interaction with others including rest of creation. Creation being transformational we will become dust to dust and part of other(s) life, elements, etc., as and when.[/I][/COLOR] [B]BBB:[/B] Why is there meaning in this life? Answer: God desires to share in His creative work. He allows us to participate in creation. He allows us to chose whether or not we want to be a part of who He is. [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] Sikhism does not define a meaning in any or all life. We are party to creation and through our understanding we will achieve happy and consonant living with others and rest of creation. We are part of creation which is forever transformational and the complete understanding of creator or creation is beyond anyone.[/I][/COLOR] [B]BBB:[/B] How do we achieve the desired will of God regarding the meaning of life? Answer: Our actions in this life determine where you will be in the next life (whether Heaven or Hell). [COLOR=Red][I][B]Ambarsaria:[/B] Our actions are not a promise of anything after death. There is no concept or belief of body or soul re-incarnation.[/I][/COLOR] Hoping above is in line with your expectations. Be happy to dialog further with all as appropriate. Sat Sri Akal. [/QUOTE]
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