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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
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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)
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Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
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Gurbani (323-330)
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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)
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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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TRUE Satikaar Of Guru Garnth Sahib Jee ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Gyani Jarnail Singh" data-source="post: 111715" data-attributes="member: 189"><p>Sardar Gurmukh Singh Ji UK writes...</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The following item also in the Panjab Times (later this week) is of wider Sikh interest: </span></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">-------------------------------------------------</span></span> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">As we read the tragic news of the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at village Moga (Thana Bhogpur), once again, serious questions are raised about the “<em>seva sambhaal</em>” of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. When such incidents happen, the question always arises, why Sri Guru Granth Sahib in <em>darbar</em> did not have at least one <em>hazoori </em>sevadar, or a guard? Is it not gross disrespect of the <em>Jagat Jot Guru</em>, to be left in <em>parkaash</em> state i.e. open for Sangat <em>darshan</em>, without any one in attendance? </span></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> About three years ago we were at Ravalsar, one of the most important places in Sikh history. I wrote about its historical importance in this column on return to the UK. When our small family group arrived, a dog was sitting at the entrance and there was no one inside the <em>darbar</em> hall while Sri Guru Garnth Sahib ji was in <em>parkaash.</em> Much worse, the dog had defecated nearby. When the local <em>sevadar</em> did come, we pointed this out to him. He just gave some evasive answer, recited the history of the place parrot fashion and gave us <em>parshaad</em>. The donations were, of course, warmly received! </span></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> The impression given is that we rush to built gurdwaras all over the world but think very little about how they would be looked after. We do not ensure that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji remains in total security. Most middle to larger villages in Panjab have more that one gurdwara – sometimes there are separate gurdwaras for different <em>bradris</em> (euphemism for anti-Sikhi castes and clans). Someone would come in the morning to do <em>parkaash</em> of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, open the doors and return only in the evening to do <em>sukh-aasan</em>. In the day time there is no security and Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is left totally unguarded. That sort of neglect is criminal and the gurdwara management should be held accountable.</span></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Such disrespect for the Guru is on the increase. Gurdwaras are built not to unite but to divide with least consideration for the Guru’s teaching. Gurdwaras are built in the name of <em>kaar seva</em> wasting Sangat’s resources while destroying our rich heritage. The destruction of Bebay Nanaki ji’s 500 year’s old house at Sultanpur is an outstanding example. </span></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Our central institutions like the SGPC have shown ineffectiveness in preventing the repetition of such incidents. The need is to tackle the root causes instead of just fire-fighting. </span></span> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Where there is Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, there must be a full time, <em>tiar-bar-tiar hazoori sevadar</em>. </span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Gurmukh Singh UK</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gyani Jarnail Singh, post: 111715, member: 189"] Sardar Gurmukh Singh Ji UK writes... [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]The following item also in the Panjab Times (later this week) is of wider Sikh interest: [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]-------------------------------------------------[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]As we read the tragic news of the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at village Moga (Thana Bhogpur), once again, serious questions are raised about the “[I]seva sambhaal[/I]” of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. When such incidents happen, the question always arises, why Sri Guru Granth Sahib in [I]darbar[/I] did not have at least one [I]hazoori [/I]sevadar, or a guard? Is it not gross disrespect of the [I]Jagat Jot Guru[/I], to be left in [I]parkaash[/I] state i.e. open for Sangat [I]darshan[/I], without any one in attendance? [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] About three years ago we were at Ravalsar, one of the most important places in Sikh history. I wrote about its historical importance in this column on return to the UK. When our small family group arrived, a dog was sitting at the entrance and there was no one inside the [I]darbar[/I] hall while Sri Guru Garnth Sahib ji was in [I]parkaash.[/I] Much worse, the dog had defecated nearby. When the local [I]sevadar[/I] did come, we pointed this out to him. He just gave some evasive answer, recited the history of the place parrot fashion and gave us [I]parshaad[/I]. The donations were, of course, warmly received! [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] The impression given is that we rush to built gurdwaras all over the world but think very little about how they would be looked after. We do not ensure that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji remains in total security. Most middle to larger villages in Panjab have more that one gurdwara – sometimes there are separate gurdwaras for different [I]bradris[/I] (euphemism for anti-Sikhi castes and clans). Someone would come in the morning to do [I]parkaash[/I] of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, open the doors and return only in the evening to do [I]sukh-aasan[/I]. In the day time there is no security and Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is left totally unguarded. That sort of neglect is criminal and the gurdwara management should be held accountable.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Such disrespect for the Guru is on the increase. Gurdwaras are built not to unite but to divide with least consideration for the Guru’s teaching. Gurdwaras are built in the name of [I]kaar seva[/I] wasting Sangat’s resources while destroying our rich heritage. The destruction of Bebay Nanaki ji’s 500 year’s old house at Sultanpur is an outstanding example. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] Our central institutions like the SGPC have shown ineffectiveness in preventing the repetition of such incidents. The need is to tackle the root causes instead of just fire-fighting. [/FONT][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Where there is Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, there must be a full time, [I]tiar-bar-tiar hazoori sevadar[/I]. [/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] [/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Gurmukh Singh UK [/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/QUOTE]
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