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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
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Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
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Ashtpadi (129-130)
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Bara Maha (133-136)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
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Thintteen (343-344)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
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Kaafee (365-409)
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Chhant (435-462)
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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)
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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 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
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<blockquote data-quote="ekmusafir_ajnabi" data-source="post: 51925" data-attributes="member: 4318"><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Respected Devakumarc ji</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">It is also the dharma of the Atma to seek salvation. Your have come to the right door. Sikhism is the religion of this Yuga. The Kalyug. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">By definition in the Encarta Dictionary Ahimsa – “not harming living things” the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist philosophy of revering all life and refraining from harm to any living thing. Indeed it is a wonderful thought. It is only a concept that can never go into practice. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep and in sleep thereafter there are thousands of bacteria that are dying day and night to keep this body in service. Why because our body is the supreme life on earth. Even the Devtas are yearning to have a body in order to exit from the realm of Brahm to beyond Brahma (Par Braham)</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">“Is Dehi to T{censored} Dev” SGGS ji.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Ahimsa is a very dangerous notion to follow. It is akin to digging your own grave and not having the luxury to lie peacefully in it because by dying you will again be killing thousands and millions of microorganisms present in our body. So where do you stop the killing. Never dwell on this notion as it will lead you to nowhere but misery.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">It is not the fault of religion but of those who are practicing it or should I say pretending to practice it. We tend to use religion as a shroud to hide ourselves. The religion is guide and the burden of perfection falls on us as individuals.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Yes, the art of perfection lies in the domain of the individual. In the past if one dwelled on the path of spirituality, one joined an ashram. Segregation was essential so that one can be part of like minded people. What was that ? That was also a group, a society. But an elite society that depended on the general public for food. A totally selfish living. Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to unify all communities together. To breakdown cultural barriers. Because everyone has the right to join his maker. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Each yuga has its own rules that one has to obey. Theories of Duaaper or Treita Yugas are not fully applicable or practical in Kalyuga. Lord Ram was the devta of Treita Yuga. Lord Krishna was the Devta of Duaaper Yuga. Similarly the Lord of Kalyug is Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Sikhism is not exclusive to the Punjabis. There are four doors to the Sri Harimandir Sahib. (The Golden Temple) signifying all to join as you wish, when you are ready.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'"><span style="font-size: 15px">This Earth is referred to as a Dharmsal – a School where you are a Student. It is from this school that you will seek the path to go home. The Holly Guru Granth Sahib stands witness to the fact that many before and many at the times of our Gurus, by living on the path as laid down have found their way home. We too can find our way home if we can truly make up our mind. The message is simple:</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Pahilaa maran kabool jeevan kee chhad aas.</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">First, accept death( Make up your mind you want to go home), and give up any hope of life ( Cast off the notion of living )</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">hohu sabhnaa kee raynukaa ta-o aa-o hamaarai paas. ||1||</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Become the dust of the feet of all ( become the sacrificial lamb give up your “I” ), and then, you may come to me. ||1|| </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'">So Respected </span></span><span style="color: blue"><span style="font-family: 'Technical'">Devakumarc ji do you have it in you to accept this offer. This tried and tested formula comes with the blessing of our Beloved Gurus.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Ja-o ta-o paraym khaylan kaa chaa-o.</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">If you desire to play this game of love with Me, (The path in which transformation takes place without pain and much effort, and forgiveness is granted)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">sir Dhar talee galee mayree aa-o.</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">then step onto My Path with your head in hand. (The pre-requisite is that you have to forget all that you know – knowledge that you have accumulated in this world, in order for the Guru to bless you with a new vision)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">it maarag pair Dhareejai.</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">When you place your feet on this Path, (Once you decide to take this offer)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">sir deejai kaan na keejai. ||20||</span></p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">give Me your head, and do not pay any attention to public opinion. ||20|(Do not look back as there will be many who will offer false promises to deter you from the path)</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: navy"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Do not take my word for it, Try it out. Cast off your duality.</span> </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: #000080">Mere muj mein kuj nahi jo kuj kai so tera</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="color: #000080">Tera tuj ko somptey kya lage mera.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><em><span style="font-size: 12px">Gur amardaas p{censored}e-ai Dhi-aan lahee-ai pa-o mukihi.</span></em></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: black">Meeting with Guru Amar Daas, the mortal meditates on the Lord, and his journey comes to its end.</span></span></span></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ekmusafir_ajnabi, post: 51925, member: 4318"] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]Respected Devakumarc ji[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Technical][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]It is also the dharma of the Atma to seek salvation. Your have come to the right door. Sikhism is the religion of this Yuga. The Kalyug. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Technical][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]By definition in the Encarta Dictionary Ahimsa – “not harming living things” the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist philosophy of revering all life and refraining from harm to any living thing. Indeed it is a wonderful thought. It is only a concept that can never go into practice. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep and in sleep thereafter there are thousands of bacteria that are dying day and night to keep this body in service. Why because our body is the supreme life on earth. Even the Devtas are yearning to have a body in order to exit from the realm of Brahm to beyond Brahma (Par Braham)[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]“Is Dehi to T{censored} Dev” SGGS ji.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]Ahimsa is a very dangerous notion to follow. It is akin to digging your own grave and not having the luxury to lie peacefully in it because by dying you will again be killing thousands and millions of microorganisms present in our body. So where do you stop the killing. Never dwell on this notion as it will lead you to nowhere but misery.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Technical][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]It is not the fault of religion but of those who are practicing it or should I say pretending to practice it. We tend to use religion as a shroud to hide ourselves. The religion is guide and the burden of perfection falls on us as individuals.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Technical][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]Yes, the art of perfection lies in the domain of the individual. In the past if one dwelled on the path of spirituality, one joined an ashram. Segregation was essential so that one can be part of like minded people. What was that ? That was also a group, a society. But an elite society that depended on the general public for food. A totally selfish living. Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to unify all communities together. To breakdown cultural barriers. Because everyone has the right to join his maker. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]Each yuga has its own rules that one has to obey. Theories of Duaaper or Treita Yugas are not fully applicable or practical in Kalyuga. Lord Ram was the devta of Treita Yuga. Lord Krishna was the Devta of Duaaper Yuga. Similarly the Lord of Kalyug is Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]Sikhism is not exclusive to the Punjabis. There are four doors to the Sri Harimandir Sahib. (The Golden Temple) signifying all to join as you wish, when you are ready.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical][SIZE=4]This Earth is referred to as a Dharmsal – a School where you are a Student. It is from this school that you will seek the path to go home. The Holly Guru Granth Sahib stands witness to the fact that many before and many at the times of our Gurus, by living on the path as laid down have found their way home. We too can find our way home if we can truly make up our mind. The message is simple:[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial]Pahilaa maran kabool jeevan kee chhad aas.[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]First, accept death( Make up your mind you want to go home), and give up any hope of life ( Cast off the notion of living )[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial]hohu sabhnaa kee raynukaa ta-o aa-o hamaarai paas. ||1||[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]Become the dust of the feet of all ( become the sacrificial lamb give up your “I” ), and then, you may come to me. ||1|| [/FONT][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical]So Respected [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=blue][FONT=Technical]Devakumarc ji do you have it in you to accept this offer. This tried and tested formula comes with the blessing of our Beloved Gurus.[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [FONT=Arial]Ja-o ta-o paraym khaylan kaa chaa-o.[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]If you desire to play this game of love with Me, (The path in which transformation takes place without pain and much effort, and forgiveness is granted)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial]sir Dhar talee galee mayree aa-o.[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]then step onto My Path with your head in hand. (The pre-requisite is that you have to forget all that you know – knowledge that you have accumulated in this world, in order for the Guru to bless you with a new vision)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial]it maarag pair Dhareejai.[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]When you place your feet on this Path, (Once you decide to take this offer)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial]sir deejai kaan na keejai. ||20||[/FONT] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial]give Me your head, and do not pay any attention to public opinion. ||20|(Do not look back as there will be many who will offer false promises to deter you from the path)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=navy][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4]Do not take my word for it, Try it out. Cast off your duality.[/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Arial][COLOR=#000080]Mere muj mein kuj nahi jo kuj kai so tera[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][COLOR=#000080]Tera tuj ko somptey kya lage mera.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][I][SIZE=3]Gur amardaas p{censored}e-ai Dhi-aan lahee-ai pa-o mukihi.[/SIZE][/I][/FONT] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=black]Meeting with Guru Amar Daas, the mortal meditates on the Lord, and his journey comes to its end.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [/QUOTE]
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