Pauri

Pauri or Pauree is a Punjabi terms for a 'step' or paragraph or section of verse in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which the Sikhs regard as more than a holy book - They treat their sacred scriptures as their living Guru. The holy text is also referred to as Gurbani or just Bani. Each paragraph of normal verse is called a Pauri or a Shabad. Various other words are used for special sections of Gurbani.

"Paurees" are a form of stanzas. They also contain the essence of the Vaars. Literally meaning ladder or rung, it is a form of stanza adopted for Vaars. They generally consist of 6 to 8 lines each. Stanzas of Baabaa Nanak's Japuji are also traditionally called Paurees. Traditionally, Raagees are supposed to conclude Kirtan with singing of a "Pauree" from Raagas Bilaaval, Kaanraa etc.

Other names given to sections of Gurbani are: Salok, Ashpaadi, Var, etc

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