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Gurbani (14-53)
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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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Thintteen (343-344)
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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)
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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)
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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 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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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="spnadmin" data-source="post: 140261" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>This visually impaired is adept at manouvering gatka</p><p></p><p>CHANDIGARH: Once believed to be a male bastion, Gatka— a traditional form of Sikh martial art is also being practiced by the fairer sex now. Determined to learn this form of self-defence, many Punjabi girls are also picking up the art.</p><p></p><p>On Guru Gobind Singh's birthday, the residents of City Beautiful were enthralled with breath-taking performances on Nagar Kirtan on Tuesday.</p><p></p><p>"We feel that it is tough for women to venture out these days and it is best if we learn to protect ourselves. Also, this is a traditional art form and we would love to carry on this heritage. Why should only men do it when a woman is doing everything that a man does," said a performer.</p><p></p><p>Not only are the able-bodied showing zest to become connoisseurs of this ancient art form but even those who are visually impaired are jumping onto the bandwagon.</p><p></p><p>For 31-year-old visually impaired Rashpal Kaur, maneuvering a Gatka is just like doing any other every day chore. "I always wanted to play Gatka. I heard so much about this art form whenever I saw my schoolmates (boys) participating in it but I lost my sight still I wanted to learn it. So one day I finally made up my mind. I think I was in class X when I started it," she said.</p><p></p><p>This mother of a four-year-old and her elder sister Kuldeep Kaur were the first two girls who joined Shaheed Baba Deep Singhji Gatka Akhara to learn the craft. "We were extremely delighted to have got this opportunity and we did our best," Rashpal said. Even though Rashpal lost her eyesight five years back after she was diagnosed with brain tumor she continued to practice the art form, given her passion for it.</p><p></p><p>"Initially, she used to attempt interactive fights using 'kirpan-dhal.' We soon realized she needs help and she started fighting with the help of sound signals. Rashpal is so dedicated to her passion that she wants to perform every possible event.</p><p></p><p>She practices even in harsh weather and has been one of my most consistent student," said Kuljit Singh, who has been coaching Rashpal since long. "Gatka is my passion and I will continue practicing it no matter what. I cannot let such situations affect me," said Rashpal. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/This-visually-impaired-is-adept-at-manouvering-gatka-/articleshow/7265211.cms" target="_blank">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/This-visually-impaired-is-adept-at-manouvering-gatka-/articleshow/7265211.cms</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 140261, member: 35"] This visually impaired is adept at manouvering gatka CHANDIGARH: Once believed to be a male bastion, Gatka— a traditional form of Sikh martial art is also being practiced by the fairer sex now. Determined to learn this form of self-defence, many Punjabi girls are also picking up the art. On Guru Gobind Singh's birthday, the residents of City Beautiful were enthralled with breath-taking performances on Nagar Kirtan on Tuesday. "We feel that it is tough for women to venture out these days and it is best if we learn to protect ourselves. Also, this is a traditional art form and we would love to carry on this heritage. Why should only men do it when a woman is doing everything that a man does," said a performer. Not only are the able-bodied showing zest to become connoisseurs of this ancient art form but even those who are visually impaired are jumping onto the bandwagon. For 31-year-old visually impaired Rashpal Kaur, maneuvering a Gatka is just like doing any other every day chore. "I always wanted to play Gatka. I heard so much about this art form whenever I saw my schoolmates (boys) participating in it but I lost my sight still I wanted to learn it. So one day I finally made up my mind. I think I was in class X when I started it," she said. This mother of a four-year-old and her elder sister Kuldeep Kaur were the first two girls who joined Shaheed Baba Deep Singhji Gatka Akhara to learn the craft. "We were extremely delighted to have got this opportunity and we did our best," Rashpal said. Even though Rashpal lost her eyesight five years back after she was diagnosed with brain tumor she continued to practice the art form, given her passion for it. "Initially, she used to attempt interactive fights using 'kirpan-dhal.' We soon realized she needs help and she started fighting with the help of sound signals. Rashpal is so dedicated to her passion that she wants to perform every possible event. She practices even in harsh weather and has been one of my most consistent student," said Kuljit Singh, who has been coaching Rashpal since long. "Gatka is my passion and I will continue practicing it no matter what. I cannot let such situations affect me," said Rashpal. [url]http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/This-visually-impaired-is-adept-at-manouvering-gatka-/articleshow/7265211.cms[/url] [/QUOTE]
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