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ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
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Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
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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="spnadmin" data-source="post: 189186" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Compiled by Prabhjot Singh</p><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sikhfoundation.org/sikhs-read/whats-worth-reading-and-why/" target="_blank">http://www.sikhfoundation.org/sikhs-read/whats-worth-reading-and-why/</a></p><p></p><p>The below introductory list of books should provide an energizing start for any student of Sikhi. I came across most of the titles in this book list while I was first seriously exploring Sikhi during college. These titles illustrate the love for Sikh history, ethos, and theology, and will whet the appetite for further reading. I believe these titles, some more than others, intertwine the three core elements of Sikh life, Gurmat (living as per the Guru’s way): Imbibing Gurbani (Guru’s word); Practicing the Rehat (our communal code of conduct); and taking lesson from Twarik (our history). These books have encouraged me to develop on these fronts and provided perspective about the world. The solitude of reading, away from tech and chatter, opens a wondrous world where we can think about the footsteps of giants, in which we stand, and which we should aspire to fill. I hope that these books can help further along the reader’s journey as they did for me.</p><p></p><p>The Spirit of Gurbani</p><p></p><p>The Sacred Writings of the Sikhs</p><p>Trilochan Singh et al</p><p>Allen and Unwin, London, 1960</p><p>The Sacred Writings of the Sikhs – Amazon</p><p></p><p>Fantastic translations of Gurbani, by world renowned authors, which are accessible to those that can’t read Gurmukhi. This text contains some of the best English translations available of select Banis from the Guru Granth Sahib.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Spirit Born People</p><p>Puran Singh</p><p>Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, 1990</p><p>The Spirit Born People – PDF</p><p></p><p>Prof. Puran Singh translates his love for the Divine into words that enable the rest of us to capture a glimpse of where his soul floats as well as provide us his insights to history, discipleship, and Gurbani.</p><p></p><p>History</p><p></p><p>The Sikhs</p><p>Patwant Singh</p><p>Doubleday, New York, 2001</p><p></p><p>Patwant Singh does a fantastic job of tracing Sikh history from the time of Guru Nanak till the recent present. Its very well written and a great primer on Sikh history.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Book of the Ten Masters</p><p>Puran Singh</p><p>Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 2004 reprint.</p><p>The Book of the Ten Masters – PDF</p><p></p><p>Prof. Puran Singh paints short biographical sketches highlighting the life and thought of the ten Gurus, bringing to life how their divine actions touched everyone around them. Prof. Puran Singh uses his personal spiritual connection to vividly paint the dimensions of tough topics like discipleship, love and war.</p><p></p><p></p><p>When a Tree Shook Delhi: The 1984 Carnage and its Aftermath</p><p>Manoj Mitta and HS Phoolka</p><p>Lotus Roli Books; New Delhi, 2007</p><p>When a Tree Shook Delhi – Amazon</p><p></p><p>This book is a primer for anyone interested in learning about the events of the government organized 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms in Delhi and across India as well as the machinery’s cover-up since then. Written by Indian journalist Manoj Mitta, who has followed the events since 84 and lawyer HS Phoolka, who has spearheaded the cases to hold the perpetrators accountable, this easy-to-read book provides a lot of insight and while provoking much thought.</p><p></p><p>Fighting for Faith and Nation, Dialogues with Sikh Militants</p><p>Cynthia Keppley Mahmood</p><p>University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 1996</p><p>Fighting for Faith and Nation, Dialogues with Sikh Militants – Amazon</p><p></p><p>The Indian army’s attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984 and the Indian government’s refusal to address Sikh demands culminated in Sikhs launching an armed independence movement. Dr. Mahmood provides gripping insights into the motivations, fears, and challenges faced by the militants who saw no other means to seek justice besides picking up arms.</p><p></p><p>Early Sikh Scriptural Tradition</p><p>Balwant Singh Dhillon</p><p>Singh Brothers, Amritsar, Punjab, India, 1998</p><p>Early Sikh Scripture – PDF</p><p></p><p>Prof. Dhillon provides a rich histography of the Sikh scriptural tradition, tracing how Gurbani was transmitted from the time of Guru Nanak till the Adi Granth was installed by Guru Arjun. He also presents a critical discussion of certain recently prominent texts that have thought to have been early drafts or inputs for the AdiGranth.</p><p></p><p>Theology</p><p></p><p>Sehje rachio Khalsa (Punjabi)</p><p>Harinder Singh Mehboob</p><p>Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 2000</p><p></p><p>For those interested in a deep historical, political, and philosophical analysis of Guru Nanak’s revolution, Sehje rachio Khalsa is a must read. Mehboob was one of the most prolific and socially conscious authors of the 20th century. It’s heavy, deep, it’s a tsunami of knowledge and your Punjabi vocabulary will definitely grow as well.</p><p></p><p>Sikhism for the Modern Man</p><p>Sardar Kapur Singh</p><p>Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Third Edition, 1995</p><p>Sikhism for the Modern Man – PDF</p><p></p><p>S. Kapur Singh, who was given the designation of National Professor of Sikhism, provides an overview of Sikh thought in this primer on comparative theology and ideology. If you like this book, explore “Guru Nanak Life and Thought, “Prashaprashna,” and “Sachi Sakhi” (Punjabi) for deeper delving.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Sikh Revolution / Sikh Inqlab</p><p>Jagjit Singh</p><p>Bahri Publication, New Delhi, 1998</p><p>The Sikh Revolution – PDF</p><p></p><p>This classic book explores into the objective of Guru Nanak’s project and the nation building exercise of the Sikh Gurus to raise the disenfranchised into spiritually conscious warrior kings. The book is a combination of history, theology, and philosophy and will surely leave the reader with more questions to explore.</p><p></p><p>Fiction</p><p></p><p>Sundri</p><p>Bhai Vir Singh</p><p>Bhai Vir Singh – Sundri – English – PDF</p><p>Vir Singh – Sundri – Punjabi – PDF</p><p></p><p>Bhai Vir Singh’s fictional classic is a heroic portrait of a woman named Surasti who, born in a Hindu family, later embraces the Sikh faith and receives her new name Sunder Kaur (Sundari for short). She leads a daring life in the jungles with a band of Sikh warriors. Bhai Vir Singh uses this novel to convey Sikh values, philosophy and history.</p><p></p><p>Poetry</p><p></p><p>Sunehray</p><p>Amrita Pritam</p><p>1955</p><p></p><p>Sunerhray or Messages, Amrita Pritam’s Magnum Opus, is essentially a long Poem that is quite moving. This book gave her the distinction becoming the first woman recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.</p><p></p><p>Hanere vich Sulghdi Varnmala</p><p>Dr. Surjit Patar</p><p></p><p>One of Patar’s main works, this book (named Words Smouldering in the Dark), is a contemporary classic of Punjabi poetry. He evokes feeling, thought, and consciousness through a very distinctive discourse that explores societal norms and the human condition. Patar was given the Sahitya Akademi Award for this book.</p><p></p><p>Jhana Di Raat</p><p>Harinder Singh Mehboob</p><p>Singh Brothers, Amritsar</p><p></p><p>This fantastic and volumous collection of poetry covers Punjab, Culture, Sikh heritage, Partition, and recent Sikh history. Mehboob was given the Sahitya Akademi Award for this book.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Prabhjot Singh is President and CEO of Pixatel Systems, a fast-growing mobile technology start-up based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to starting his own company he held management and engineering positions at many organizations including Citigroup and Indus River Networks.</p><p></p><p>Prabhjot is an active participant in community and philanthropic affairs. He was the Founding Chairman of the Sikh Coalition, the nation’s largest Sikh Civil Rights organization. He focused his full time efforts after September 11, 2001 to organize and mobile the Sikh community across America. Prabhjot is also a founder of Saanjh, a non-profit that runs leadership programs for Sikh children and young adults. He currently serves on the Boards of the Sikh Coalition, MBSK Foundation, and Saanjh.</p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Note: This thread is in the dedicated Sikh Foundation area of Sikh Organizations/Sikh Philosophy Network. We welcome your reactions, responses, and reading experiences for these suggestions. If you want to add to the list, <em>do not add titles in this thread</em>. Rather start a new thread in the Sikh Books subforum at SPN. Thank you.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 189186, member: 35"] Compiled by Prabhjot Singh From [url]http://www.sikhfoundation.org/sikhs-read/whats-worth-reading-and-why/[/url] The below introductory list of books should provide an energizing start for any student of Sikhi. I came across most of the titles in this book list while I was first seriously exploring Sikhi during college. These titles illustrate the love for Sikh history, ethos, and theology, and will whet the appetite for further reading. I believe these titles, some more than others, intertwine the three core elements of Sikh life, Gurmat (living as per the Guru’s way): Imbibing Gurbani (Guru’s word); Practicing the Rehat (our communal code of conduct); and taking lesson from Twarik (our history). These books have encouraged me to develop on these fronts and provided perspective about the world. The solitude of reading, away from tech and chatter, opens a wondrous world where we can think about the footsteps of giants, in which we stand, and which we should aspire to fill. I hope that these books can help further along the reader’s journey as they did for me. The Spirit of Gurbani The Sacred Writings of the Sikhs Trilochan Singh et al Allen and Unwin, London, 1960 The Sacred Writings of the Sikhs – Amazon Fantastic translations of Gurbani, by world renowned authors, which are accessible to those that can’t read Gurmukhi. This text contains some of the best English translations available of select Banis from the Guru Granth Sahib. The Spirit Born People Puran Singh Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, 1990 The Spirit Born People – PDF Prof. Puran Singh translates his love for the Divine into words that enable the rest of us to capture a glimpse of where his soul floats as well as provide us his insights to history, discipleship, and Gurbani. History The Sikhs Patwant Singh Doubleday, New York, 2001 Patwant Singh does a fantastic job of tracing Sikh history from the time of Guru Nanak till the recent present. Its very well written and a great primer on Sikh history. The Book of the Ten Masters Puran Singh Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 2004 reprint. The Book of the Ten Masters – PDF Prof. Puran Singh paints short biographical sketches highlighting the life and thought of the ten Gurus, bringing to life how their divine actions touched everyone around them. Prof. Puran Singh uses his personal spiritual connection to vividly paint the dimensions of tough topics like discipleship, love and war. When a Tree Shook Delhi: The 1984 Carnage and its Aftermath Manoj Mitta and HS Phoolka Lotus Roli Books; New Delhi, 2007 When a Tree Shook Delhi – Amazon This book is a primer for anyone interested in learning about the events of the government organized 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms in Delhi and across India as well as the machinery’s cover-up since then. Written by Indian journalist Manoj Mitta, who has followed the events since 84 and lawyer HS Phoolka, who has spearheaded the cases to hold the perpetrators accountable, this easy-to-read book provides a lot of insight and while provoking much thought. Fighting for Faith and Nation, Dialogues with Sikh Militants Cynthia Keppley Mahmood University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 1996 Fighting for Faith and Nation, Dialogues with Sikh Militants – Amazon The Indian army’s attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984 and the Indian government’s refusal to address Sikh demands culminated in Sikhs launching an armed independence movement. Dr. Mahmood provides gripping insights into the motivations, fears, and challenges faced by the militants who saw no other means to seek justice besides picking up arms. Early Sikh Scriptural Tradition Balwant Singh Dhillon Singh Brothers, Amritsar, Punjab, India, 1998 Early Sikh Scripture – PDF Prof. Dhillon provides a rich histography of the Sikh scriptural tradition, tracing how Gurbani was transmitted from the time of Guru Nanak till the Adi Granth was installed by Guru Arjun. He also presents a critical discussion of certain recently prominent texts that have thought to have been early drafts or inputs for the AdiGranth. Theology Sehje rachio Khalsa (Punjabi) Harinder Singh Mehboob Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 2000 For those interested in a deep historical, political, and philosophical analysis of Guru Nanak’s revolution, Sehje rachio Khalsa is a must read. Mehboob was one of the most prolific and socially conscious authors of the 20th century. It’s heavy, deep, it’s a tsunami of knowledge and your Punjabi vocabulary will definitely grow as well. Sikhism for the Modern Man Sardar Kapur Singh Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Third Edition, 1995 Sikhism for the Modern Man – PDF S. Kapur Singh, who was given the designation of National Professor of Sikhism, provides an overview of Sikh thought in this primer on comparative theology and ideology. If you like this book, explore “Guru Nanak Life and Thought, “Prashaprashna,” and “Sachi Sakhi” (Punjabi) for deeper delving. The Sikh Revolution / Sikh Inqlab Jagjit Singh Bahri Publication, New Delhi, 1998 The Sikh Revolution – PDF This classic book explores into the objective of Guru Nanak’s project and the nation building exercise of the Sikh Gurus to raise the disenfranchised into spiritually conscious warrior kings. The book is a combination of history, theology, and philosophy and will surely leave the reader with more questions to explore. Fiction Sundri Bhai Vir Singh Bhai Vir Singh – Sundri – English – PDF Vir Singh – Sundri – Punjabi – PDF Bhai Vir Singh’s fictional classic is a heroic portrait of a woman named Surasti who, born in a Hindu family, later embraces the Sikh faith and receives her new name Sunder Kaur (Sundari for short). She leads a daring life in the jungles with a band of Sikh warriors. Bhai Vir Singh uses this novel to convey Sikh values, philosophy and history. Poetry Sunehray Amrita Pritam 1955 Sunerhray or Messages, Amrita Pritam’s Magnum Opus, is essentially a long Poem that is quite moving. This book gave her the distinction becoming the first woman recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Hanere vich Sulghdi Varnmala Dr. Surjit Patar One of Patar’s main works, this book (named Words Smouldering in the Dark), is a contemporary classic of Punjabi poetry. He evokes feeling, thought, and consciousness through a very distinctive discourse that explores societal norms and the human condition. Patar was given the Sahitya Akademi Award for this book. Jhana Di Raat Harinder Singh Mehboob Singh Brothers, Amritsar This fantastic and volumous collection of poetry covers Punjab, Culture, Sikh heritage, Partition, and recent Sikh history. Mehboob was given the Sahitya Akademi Award for this book. Prabhjot Singh is President and CEO of Pixatel Systems, a fast-growing mobile technology start-up based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to starting his own company he held management and engineering positions at many organizations including Citigroup and Indus River Networks. Prabhjot is an active participant in community and philanthropic affairs. He was the Founding Chairman of the Sikh Coalition, the nation’s largest Sikh Civil Rights organization. He focused his full time efforts after September 11, 2001 to organize and mobile the Sikh community across America. Prabhjot is also a founder of Saanjh, a non-profit that runs leadership programs for Sikh children and young adults. He currently serves on the Boards of the Sikh Coalition, MBSK Foundation, and Saanjh. [COLOR="Red"] Note: This thread is in the dedicated Sikh Foundation area of Sikh Organizations/Sikh Philosophy Network. We welcome your reactions, responses, and reading experiences for these suggestions. If you want to add to the list, [I]do not add titles in this thread[/I]. Rather start a new thread in the Sikh Books subforum at SPN. Thank you.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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