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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="divine outpouring" data-source="post: 122940" data-attributes="member: 11219"><p>Thank you for your posts! Sorry for my late reply. To be honest, I’m not the most organised man and I have a lot on my plate at the moment. Don’t take that to mean I’m not interested in the discussion!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ok, I think I’m beginning to understand now. What Sikhs are looking for when searching for truth is not something that can be seen with the external senses. That makes sense (no pun intended), however, a question arises: can we recognise greatness with the external senses and rational thought alone? Or is greatness, of the sort attributed to the gurus, to be seen with the heart alone. </p><p></p><p>If greatness can be seen externally then what are those external signs that make you choose the Gurus over the rest of mankind?</p><p></p><p>If it can only be seen internally then greatness is an entirely subjective experience, as we’d have no means by which to agree on its definition.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>When I say many spiritual leaders have said the same thing I was referring to the SGGS quote in the previous post, the one that ended with</p><p></p><p><strong>jinee purakhee sathagur n saeviou sae dhukheeeae jug chaar ||</strong></p><p><strong>Those who do not serve the True Guru shall be miserable throughout the four ages. </strong></p><p><strong>SGGS 34</strong></p><p></p><p>I was watching Sikh TV (UK) the other day, there was some sort of conference in Leeds and I remember one of the speakers saying “if you live your life by Gurmat principles you will be truly successful (or words to that effect).” It struck me, the Muslims say the same thing about Islamic principles and the Christians about their principles, yet externally we are all so different. It’s easy enough to say that we all worship the same God, but some differences are irreconcilable. For example, an afterlife of heaven/hell and reincarnation cannot both be true. Yet if your Gurus were God conscious, receiving their teachings from an infallible divine source, and everyone else believes the same about their religious figures then we have a problem, as not everyone can be right.</p><p></p><p>How do we resolve this issue? Look at all the religious figures in an objective way. Try to discern, through the signs apparent in their lives, who was the most God-conscious. Then follow that person/the teachings manifest through that person as they are in the best position to take you to God. </p><p></p><p>That is what I’m trying to do here. As I have mentioned I am officially a Muslim, although I do feel like an embarrassment to the religion sometimes. I have had some exposure through my instructors of the reasons why Muslims believe the Prophet, peace be upon him, to be the greatest of all creation. I am trying to get the same kind of information here about the Gurus.</p><p></p><p>From your answer I can see a list of signs emerging:</p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak cleared the clutter from Hinduism</p><p>Sikhism teaches you to be humble</p><p>Sikhs can question their religion </p><p></p><p>I’m guessing you’re asking me as a Muslim, to answer my questions on the gurus except with regards to the messenger of God, may peace and blessings be upon him as Allah promised.</p><p></p><p>I don’t want to make this post too long as the subject has been referred to extensively by many authors.</p><p></p><p>An excellent book on the subject is called Ash-shifa by an imam called Qadi ‘Iyad ((1083 - 1149)). </p><p></p><p>Here are some of the chapter headings:</p><p>Chapter One, Allah’s praise of him (the prophet) and His great esteem of him</p><p>1) concerning praise of him and his numerous excellent qualities</p><p>2) Allah describing him as a witness, and the praise and honour entailed by that</p><p>3) Concerning Allah’s kindness and gentleness towards him</p><p>4) Concerning Allah swearing by his immense worth</p><p>5) Concerning Allah’s oath to confirm his place with Him</p><p>6) Concerning Allah’s addressing the prophet with compassion and generosity</p><p>(there are many more sections in this chapter, they all deal with how Allah treated the prophet peace be upon him and spoke of him in His glorious revelation.)</p><p></p><p>Chapter two, Allah’s perfecting his good qualities of character and constitution, and giving him all the virtues of the deen and this world</p><p>1) preface</p><p>2) his physical attributes</p><p>3) his cleanliness</p><p>4) his intellect, eloquence and the acuteness of his faculties</p><p>5) his eloquence and sound Arabic</p><p>6) the nobility of his lineage, the honour of his birthplace and the place where he was brought up</p><p>7) his state regarding the necessary actions of daily life</p><p>8) marriage and the things connected to it</p><p>9) things connected to money and goods</p><p>10) his praiseworthy qualities</p><p>11) his intellect</p><p>12) his forbearance, long suffering and pardon</p><p>13) his generosity and liberality</p><p>14) his courage and bravery</p><p>15) his modesty and lowering the glance</p><p>16) his good companionship, good manners and good nature</p><p>17) his compassion and mercy</p><p>(there are many more sub-sections to this chapter, dealing with the personality of the prophet peace be upon him)</p><p></p><p>The book goes on to describe the inward states and other aspects of the messenger peace be upon him. I recommend it as it is available in English, there are many other works but they have not been translated.</p><p></p><p>I’m not actually a member of any Muslim message boards, so we’re in the same boat when it comes to searching for them. Try Google. I know BBC have separate message boards for all major faiths.</p><p></p><p>I haven't gone into the evidences which each chapter gives as it would simply take ages, but i hope you have an idea of the importance of the subject in Islam and the way in which it is studied. </p><p></p><p>Hope that has helped to answer any questions you may have. </p><p></p><p>looking forward to reading your replies</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="divine outpouring, post: 122940, member: 11219"] Thank you for your posts! Sorry for my late reply. To be honest, I’m not the most organised man and I have a lot on my plate at the moment. Don’t take that to mean I’m not interested in the discussion! Ok, I think I’m beginning to understand now. What Sikhs are looking for when searching for truth is not something that can be seen with the external senses. That makes sense (no pun intended), however, a question arises: can we recognise greatness with the external senses and rational thought alone? Or is greatness, of the sort attributed to the gurus, to be seen with the heart alone. If greatness can be seen externally then what are those external signs that make you choose the Gurus over the rest of mankind? If it can only be seen internally then greatness is an entirely subjective experience, as we’d have no means by which to agree on its definition. When I say many spiritual leaders have said the same thing I was referring to the SGGS quote in the previous post, the one that ended with [B]jinee purakhee sathagur n saeviou sae dhukheeeae jug chaar || Those who do not serve the True Guru shall be miserable throughout the four ages. SGGS 34[/B] I was watching Sikh TV (UK) the other day, there was some sort of conference in Leeds and I remember one of the speakers saying “if you live your life by Gurmat principles you will be truly successful (or words to that effect).” It struck me, the Muslims say the same thing about Islamic principles and the Christians about their principles, yet externally we are all so different. It’s easy enough to say that we all worship the same God, but some differences are irreconcilable. For example, an afterlife of heaven/hell and reincarnation cannot both be true. Yet if your Gurus were God conscious, receiving their teachings from an infallible divine source, and everyone else believes the same about their religious figures then we have a problem, as not everyone can be right. How do we resolve this issue? Look at all the religious figures in an objective way. Try to discern, through the signs apparent in their lives, who was the most God-conscious. Then follow that person/the teachings manifest through that person as they are in the best position to take you to God. That is what I’m trying to do here. As I have mentioned I am officially a Muslim, although I do feel like an embarrassment to the religion sometimes. I have had some exposure through my instructors of the reasons why Muslims believe the Prophet, peace be upon him, to be the greatest of all creation. I am trying to get the same kind of information here about the Gurus. From your answer I can see a list of signs emerging: Guru Nanak cleared the clutter from Hinduism Sikhism teaches you to be humble Sikhs can question their religion I’m guessing you’re asking me as a Muslim, to answer my questions on the gurus except with regards to the messenger of God, may peace and blessings be upon him as Allah promised. I don’t want to make this post too long as the subject has been referred to extensively by many authors. An excellent book on the subject is called Ash-shifa by an imam called Qadi ‘Iyad ((1083 - 1149)). Here are some of the chapter headings: Chapter One, Allah’s praise of him (the prophet) and His great esteem of him 1) concerning praise of him and his numerous excellent qualities 2) Allah describing him as a witness, and the praise and honour entailed by that 3) Concerning Allah’s kindness and gentleness towards him 4) Concerning Allah swearing by his immense worth 5) Concerning Allah’s oath to confirm his place with Him 6) Concerning Allah’s addressing the prophet with compassion and generosity (there are many more sections in this chapter, they all deal with how Allah treated the prophet peace be upon him and spoke of him in His glorious revelation.) Chapter two, Allah’s perfecting his good qualities of character and constitution, and giving him all the virtues of the deen and this world 1) preface 2) his physical attributes 3) his cleanliness 4) his intellect, eloquence and the acuteness of his faculties 5) his eloquence and sound Arabic 6) the nobility of his lineage, the honour of his birthplace and the place where he was brought up 7) his state regarding the necessary actions of daily life 8) marriage and the things connected to it 9) things connected to money and goods 10) his praiseworthy qualities 11) his intellect 12) his forbearance, long suffering and pardon 13) his generosity and liberality 14) his courage and bravery 15) his modesty and lowering the glance 16) his good companionship, good manners and good nature 17) his compassion and mercy (there are many more sub-sections to this chapter, dealing with the personality of the prophet peace be upon him) The book goes on to describe the inward states and other aspects of the messenger peace be upon him. I recommend it as it is available in English, there are many other works but they have not been translated. I’m not actually a member of any Muslim message boards, so we’re in the same boat when it comes to searching for them. Try Google. I know BBC have separate message boards for all major faiths. I haven't gone into the evidences which each chapter gives as it would simply take ages, but i hope you have an idea of the importance of the subject in Islam and the way in which it is studied. Hope that has helped to answer any questions you may have. looking forward to reading your replies [/QUOTE]
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