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'''Pauri''' or '''Pauree''' is a [[Punjabi]] terms for a 'step' or paragraph or section of verse in the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which the [[Sikh]]s 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. | '''Pauri''' or '''Pauree''' is a [[Punjabi]] terms for a 'step' or paragraph or section of verse in the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]], which the [[Sikh]]s 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 | Other names given to sections of Gurbani are: [[Salok]], [[Ashpaadi]], [[Var]], etc | ||
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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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