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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="Ishna" data-source="post: 150362" data-attributes="member: 2709"><p>Hello Ben, and welcome to the forum. 0<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>I am by no means a very knowledgeable person here, but I can share with you my views.</p><p></p><p>You will find the good and the corrupt in every culture, every group, every organisation, and every single religion no matter how good and pure it's teachings are. We are all just humans at the end of the day, and while some of us can understand on a profound level the universal Truths which most religions describe (some more directly than others), others struggle or don't even try, preferring to follow their own human will and vices like greed, and ego.</p><p></p><p>I would say, step back from the organised part of your religion and return to your own scripture which I'm sure contains truth for you. Don't concern yourself with how others interpret and USE your religion. In every religion there are people who do that, and you will never, ever find a religion where you don't disagree with the ruling group on some matter!</p><p></p><p>I've highlighted (bold) some words in this next quote:</p><p></p><p>This approach to religion (there is only one true path) is from an Abrahamical religion lens. Abrahamical religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) tend to be exclusivist, in that if you aren't with them, you're going to hell. There is only one true religion for them, and it's theirs.</p><p></p><p>You'll need to be aware of this lens as you approach different religions, especially Eastern ones, which lay more emphasis on the individual's inner path to connection with the Divine, rather than "my way or the high-way".</p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak Ji is the first Sikh Guru. One of his most often quoted comments is "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim". There are two common interpretations of this quote. 1: we are all humans and these religious distinctions are simply man-made. 2: at the time, Guru Nanak saw that Hindus and Muslims had forgotten the precepts of their religions. Most religions teach good, honesty, kindness, but our human vices tend to overpower us and we are no longer true to our religions. The Truth is the Truth no matter which way you look at it.</p><p></p><p>I am a strong advocate that if your religion brings you in touch with the Truth, if it brings you peace and helps you to be a good HUMAN, then you're on the right path for yourself. I will not come between any person and his right to practice his religion as long as the heart of that religion is good, which is most of them from what I've seen so far. The ninth Guru, Tegh Bahadur Ji, was beheaded standing up for the right of Hindus not to be forcibly converted to Islam.</p><p></p><p>So the question changes from, "which is the one true path? which is the correct path?" to "which religion can I understand to be the best one for me? which one brings me in touch with the Creative Force? which one will bring out the <strong>best</strong> in me and helps me overcome my shortcomings?"</p><p></p><p>And for me, the answer is Sikhi. I've tried on Paganism, I've explored Baha'i and Islam, I've considered Christianity, but I always return to Sikhi. Some reasons why it works for me:</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">One Universal Creative Force. This Creator has no gender. It is referred to in Sikh scripture as friend, sibling, mother, father, and husband (we are the soul-brides). It is referred to as the Ocean and we are droplets of water returning to the ocean.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This Force is not a personality, it is an energy. "God" is a poor word to use as it immediately conjures an image of a personality with relatively human consciousness, emotions and perspective. It is sometimes used among Sikhs for lack of a more appropriate word in English.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No "heaven" and "hell" reward system. Your actions take you nearer or farther from "God" realisation. Hell could be considered distance from the Creative Force. The closer you are the more balanced and peaceful you feel.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Creative Force was there in the primal beginning (we can't even imagine it!), there throughout all the millions of ages, is present right here and now inside and all around us, and will be present forever. There is no place and no time in the entire universe where this creative force is not present. Everything is supported by this energy.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sikh scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (you can explore it here: <a href="http://www.srigranth.org" target="_blank">www.srigranth.org</a> ) is 1429 pages of poetry in praise of this Creator. It is not much of a rule book, it rarely references history, it simply sings about spiritual matters. It has something for everyone I've learned!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sikhi boils down to overcoming your human vices (identified as greed, rage, ego, lust and attachment), performing good deeds like sharing and defending those who can't defend themselves, and remembering the Creative Force is everywhere and trying to perceive it all the time.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The discipline is simple and logical, there are no complicated rituals.</li> </ul><p>These are some of the reasons I prefer Sikh over other religions.</p><p></p><p>There are also challenges which I struggle with sometimes:</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">"God" in Sikhi is not a genie, It is not there to listen to your wants and grant them. It takes care of all It's creation and the trick is in accepting what happens rather than always "praying" for changes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sikh history, like most, is muddied in places and it can be difficult to figure out what is a proper Sikh practice and what is an import from another religion. I have to remind myself to come back to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji because there is no question there.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sikh "government", I guess similar to your church, seems pretty far off the mark these days. Luckily the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) published in the 1940s is a pretty good piece of guidework and that is what I try to stick to. You can read it here: <a href="http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp" target="_blank">http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp</a></li> </ul><p>Don't give up on your own religion as I'm sure it's important to you. If it is not bringing you the awareness of "God" and feeling like you're playing in tune with the rest of the Creation, then by all means explore. Good luck on your travels!</p><p></p><p>These opinions are mine and I am happy to be corrected.</p><p></p><p>Ishna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ishna, post: 150362, member: 2709"] Hello Ben, and welcome to the forum. 0:) I am by no means a very knowledgeable person here, but I can share with you my views. You will find the good and the corrupt in every culture, every group, every organisation, and every single religion no matter how good and pure it's teachings are. We are all just humans at the end of the day, and while some of us can understand on a profound level the universal Truths which most religions describe (some more directly than others), others struggle or don't even try, preferring to follow their own human will and vices like greed, and ego. I would say, step back from the organised part of your religion and return to your own scripture which I'm sure contains truth for you. Don't concern yourself with how others interpret and USE your religion. In every religion there are people who do that, and you will never, ever find a religion where you don't disagree with the ruling group on some matter! I've highlighted (bold) some words in this next quote: This approach to religion (there is only one true path) is from an Abrahamical religion lens. Abrahamical religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) tend to be exclusivist, in that if you aren't with them, you're going to hell. There is only one true religion for them, and it's theirs. You'll need to be aware of this lens as you approach different religions, especially Eastern ones, which lay more emphasis on the individual's inner path to connection with the Divine, rather than "my way or the high-way". Guru Nanak Ji is the first Sikh Guru. One of his most often quoted comments is "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim". There are two common interpretations of this quote. 1: we are all humans and these religious distinctions are simply man-made. 2: at the time, Guru Nanak saw that Hindus and Muslims had forgotten the precepts of their religions. Most religions teach good, honesty, kindness, but our human vices tend to overpower us and we are no longer true to our religions. The Truth is the Truth no matter which way you look at it. I am a strong advocate that if your religion brings you in touch with the Truth, if it brings you peace and helps you to be a good HUMAN, then you're on the right path for yourself. I will not come between any person and his right to practice his religion as long as the heart of that religion is good, which is most of them from what I've seen so far. The ninth Guru, Tegh Bahadur Ji, was beheaded standing up for the right of Hindus not to be forcibly converted to Islam. So the question changes from, "which is the one true path? which is the correct path?" to "which religion can I understand to be the best one for me? which one brings me in touch with the Creative Force? which one will bring out the [B]best[/B] in me and helps me overcome my shortcomings?" And for me, the answer is Sikhi. I've tried on Paganism, I've explored Baha'i and Islam, I've considered Christianity, but I always return to Sikhi. Some reasons why it works for me: [LIST] [*]One Universal Creative Force. This Creator has no gender. It is referred to in Sikh scripture as friend, sibling, mother, father, and husband (we are the soul-brides). It is referred to as the Ocean and we are droplets of water returning to the ocean. [*]This Force is not a personality, it is an energy. "God" is a poor word to use as it immediately conjures an image of a personality with relatively human consciousness, emotions and perspective. It is sometimes used among Sikhs for lack of a more appropriate word in English. [*]No "heaven" and "hell" reward system. Your actions take you nearer or farther from "God" realisation. Hell could be considered distance from the Creative Force. The closer you are the more balanced and peaceful you feel. [*]The Creative Force was there in the primal beginning (we can't even imagine it!), there throughout all the millions of ages, is present right here and now inside and all around us, and will be present forever. There is no place and no time in the entire universe where this creative force is not present. Everything is supported by this energy. [*]Sikh scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (you can explore it here: [URL="http://www.srigranth.org"]www.srigranth.org[/URL] ) is 1429 pages of poetry in praise of this Creator. It is not much of a rule book, it rarely references history, it simply sings about spiritual matters. It has something for everyone I've learned! [*]Sikhi boils down to overcoming your human vices (identified as greed, rage, ego, lust and attachment), performing good deeds like sharing and defending those who can't defend themselves, and remembering the Creative Force is everywhere and trying to perceive it all the time. [*]The discipline is simple and logical, there are no complicated rituals. [/LIST] These are some of the reasons I prefer Sikh over other religions. There are also challenges which I struggle with sometimes: [LIST] [*]"God" in Sikhi is not a genie, It is not there to listen to your wants and grant them. It takes care of all It's creation and the trick is in accepting what happens rather than always "praying" for changes. [*]Sikh history, like most, is muddied in places and it can be difficult to figure out what is a proper Sikh practice and what is an import from another religion. I have to remind myself to come back to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji because there is no question there. [*]Sikh "government", I guess similar to your church, seems pretty far off the mark these days. Luckily the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) published in the 1940s is a pretty good piece of guidework and that is what I try to stick to. You can read it here: [URL]http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.asp[/URL] [/LIST] Don't give up on your own religion as I'm sure it's important to you. If it is not bringing you the awareness of "God" and feeling like you're playing in tune with the rest of the Creation, then by all means explore. Good luck on your travels! These opinions are mine and I am happy to be corrected. Ishna [/QUOTE]
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