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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: 159" data-attributes="member: 2"><p>The Five Kakars are : </p><p></p><p>1. Keshas - Unshorn hair </p><p>2. Kangha - Comb </p><p>3. Kara - An iron bracelet </p><p>4. Kachhehra - Special tailored underwear </p><p>5. Kirpan - Sword </p><p>An Amritdhari (Baptised by Five Beloved ones) Sikh happily wears these 5 K's all the time. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Keshas </strong></p><p></p><p>These are the stamp of Akal Purkh. As he has made other parts of the body so are the keshas. Unshorn keshas are the symbol of living in His will. A sikh should maintain unshorn hair on all parts of his body, right from the toe-tip to the head. In his way he becomes eligible for the God's grace. Guru Arjan Dev Says : </p><p>"Saabat Surat Dastaar Sira" (1083) </p><p>Long uncut hair, distingguish a Sikh from all others. A Sikh does not trim his hair even if he has to sacrifice his life. His keshas are considered as a gift from the Guru. So he always keeps them neat, clean and duly covered with a Turban to protect them from dirt. A Sikh who trims his Keshas is considered a fallen one and is called Sirgum or Patit. Sikh ladies are also ordained not to trim or pluck their hair or eye-brows. The image of Sikh created by God (Waheguru) as such may be preserved by him. Waheguru has lent spiritual strength to him through the natural growth of hair on his body. These hair act as hidden eloquence of Divinity. All the saints, sages, Prophets and Enlightened souls born on this earth had kept their hair in tact with respect. In compliance with the command of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, a sikh should always show full respect to the hair thinking them as the natural gift of God (Akal Purkh). </p><p></p><p><strong>The Kangha </strong></p><p></p><p>A Kangha is used for cleaning the hair. A Sikh always keep his Kanga in his hair. A wooden kanga is universally used by Sikhs. Sikhs comb hair twice a day-morning and evening. The Kangha is equally reminiscent of cleanliness of mind and heart both. Cleaning of mind and heart is possible only through recitation of or listening to Gurbani and service of man - the truthful way of life as shown by Guru Sahib. Physical development alone is not enough. Conscious efforts will have to be made in order to achieve spiritual uplift which is possible only through the purity of mind and heart together. Thinking Kanga to be an integral part of the body it should always be kept inside the hair. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Kara </strong></p><p></p><p>Every sikh wears Kara. It is a bracelet made of steel/iron. It is adorned on the right hand of a sikh. It reminds him of his spiritual relationship having been established with Guru. And now he belongs to Guru. This bracelet made of steel symbolises his steel like impregnable resolution and inner strength of soul. It always warns him against doing any evil deed (misdeed) with his hands and feet. There is another old belief of the people that all the evil spirits get sacred away from a person wearing a bracelet made of steel. Any one (a gursikh) who has established his relationship with Guru, he only belongs tohim as a consequence of which no evil soul can cast its impact on him. The Kara should be only of steel, golden or other metallic bracelets are not considered as sacred by the Guru. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Kirpan </strong></p><p></p><p>Sikh has been instructed by the Guru to always keep a sword on his person. Sikhs wear it with a strip of cloth called 'Gatra'. A sikh is always supposed to have it hanging around his waist. It is never detached from the body. At the time of taking bath, it may adorn over his head and while washing his hair it nay be trucked into the bridle. </p><p>It is our sacred duty to show full respect to it. It also reminds him of his inner spiritual strength which can be acquired only through the recitation of Divine word 'Waheguru'. It is this strength alone which enables him, though with great conscious efforts, to have control over passions of lust for sin, anger, avarice attachment and pride. In the same way, he can offer protection to humanity by challenging the outer forces of cruelty, tyranny oppression injustice (social, political and economic) Kirpan further beckons that no innocent should be subjected to cruelty and oppression. Sikh equipped with Kirpan created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji stands for peace, justice truth and brotherhood. He is supposed to embrance the entire humanity irrespective of caste, creed, colour, position and nationality. These things alone infuse in him some invincible spiritual strength bestowed upon him by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. </p><p>Million-fold vices and sins get naturally destroyed with the equipment of Kirpan, for it stands for purity, peace, justice and truth. At the time of performing Ardas, Kirpan is used for the acceptance and distribution of Karah Prasad and similarly for the acceptance of Langar (food) among the congregation. </p><p></p><p><strong>The Kachhehra </strong></p><p></p><p>Every sikh wears an underwear that is specially designed and stiched. It symbolises the high character of the Sikhs. It facilitates him to have control over his carnal desires. It stands for his absolute fidelity towards his wife and how he is to keep up the family discipline while leading a married life in this world. In this way, a Sikh (Male or Female) looks upon every man or woman as his or her brother and sister other than her husband and his wife.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neutral Singh, post: 159, member: 2"] The Five Kakars are : 1. Keshas - Unshorn hair 2. Kangha - Comb 3. Kara - An iron bracelet 4. Kachhehra - Special tailored underwear 5. Kirpan - Sword An Amritdhari (Baptised by Five Beloved ones) Sikh happily wears these 5 K's all the time. [b]The Keshas [/b] These are the stamp of Akal Purkh. As he has made other parts of the body so are the keshas. Unshorn keshas are the symbol of living in His will. A sikh should maintain unshorn hair on all parts of his body, right from the toe-tip to the head. In his way he becomes eligible for the God's grace. Guru Arjan Dev Says : "Saabat Surat Dastaar Sira" (1083) Long uncut hair, distingguish a Sikh from all others. A Sikh does not trim his hair even if he has to sacrifice his life. His keshas are considered as a gift from the Guru. So he always keeps them neat, clean and duly covered with a Turban to protect them from dirt. A Sikh who trims his Keshas is considered a fallen one and is called Sirgum or Patit. Sikh ladies are also ordained not to trim or pluck their hair or eye-brows. The image of Sikh created by God (Waheguru) as such may be preserved by him. Waheguru has lent spiritual strength to him through the natural growth of hair on his body. These hair act as hidden eloquence of Divinity. All the saints, sages, Prophets and Enlightened souls born on this earth had kept their hair in tact with respect. In compliance with the command of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, a sikh should always show full respect to the hair thinking them as the natural gift of God (Akal Purkh). [b]The Kangha [/b] A Kangha is used for cleaning the hair. A Sikh always keep his Kanga in his hair. A wooden kanga is universally used by Sikhs. Sikhs comb hair twice a day-morning and evening. The Kangha is equally reminiscent of cleanliness of mind and heart both. Cleaning of mind and heart is possible only through recitation of or listening to Gurbani and service of man - the truthful way of life as shown by Guru Sahib. Physical development alone is not enough. Conscious efforts will have to be made in order to achieve spiritual uplift which is possible only through the purity of mind and heart together. Thinking Kanga to be an integral part of the body it should always be kept inside the hair. [b]The Kara [/b] Every sikh wears Kara. It is a bracelet made of steel/iron. It is adorned on the right hand of a sikh. It reminds him of his spiritual relationship having been established with Guru. And now he belongs to Guru. This bracelet made of steel symbolises his steel like impregnable resolution and inner strength of soul. It always warns him against doing any evil deed (misdeed) with his hands and feet. There is another old belief of the people that all the evil spirits get sacred away from a person wearing a bracelet made of steel. Any one (a gursikh) who has established his relationship with Guru, he only belongs tohim as a consequence of which no evil soul can cast its impact on him. The Kara should be only of steel, golden or other metallic bracelets are not considered as sacred by the Guru. [b]The Kirpan [/b] Sikh has been instructed by the Guru to always keep a sword on his person. Sikhs wear it with a strip of cloth called 'Gatra'. A sikh is always supposed to have it hanging around his waist. It is never detached from the body. At the time of taking bath, it may adorn over his head and while washing his hair it nay be trucked into the bridle. It is our sacred duty to show full respect to it. It also reminds him of his inner spiritual strength which can be acquired only through the recitation of Divine word 'Waheguru'. It is this strength alone which enables him, though with great conscious efforts, to have control over passions of lust for sin, anger, avarice attachment and pride. In the same way, he can offer protection to humanity by challenging the outer forces of cruelty, tyranny oppression injustice (social, political and economic) Kirpan further beckons that no innocent should be subjected to cruelty and oppression. Sikh equipped with Kirpan created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji stands for peace, justice truth and brotherhood. He is supposed to embrance the entire humanity irrespective of caste, creed, colour, position and nationality. These things alone infuse in him some invincible spiritual strength bestowed upon him by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Million-fold vices and sins get naturally destroyed with the equipment of Kirpan, for it stands for purity, peace, justice and truth. At the time of performing Ardas, Kirpan is used for the acceptance and distribution of Karah Prasad and similarly for the acceptance of Langar (food) among the congregation. [b]The Kachhehra [/b] Every sikh wears an underwear that is specially designed and stiched. It symbolises the high character of the Sikhs. It facilitates him to have control over his carnal desires. It stands for his absolute fidelity towards his wife and how he is to keep up the family discipline while leading a married life in this world. In this way, a Sikh (Male or Female) looks upon every man or woman as his or her brother and sister other than her husband and his wife. [/QUOTE]
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