Vaar

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It is a verse form in Panjabi in which bravery of a HERO in war or fight is described .A particular meter of verse has become associated with var in which this verse is sung. In Siri Guru Granth sahib Var verse form has been used to make praises of Lord God who is supreme Hero and Creator of all creation.

There are 22 vaars in Sri Guru Granth sahib which are in various Raagas .

From Guru Nanak Sahib In Raag Majh,Aasa & Malaar 3 From Guru Amar Dass Sahib IN Goojari,Suhi,Ramkali,Maroo 4 From Guru Raam Daas Sahib In Siri Gauri,Bihagara,Wadhans,Sorath,Bilaval,Sarang Kanra 8 From Gur Arjun Dev Sahib In Gauri,Goojari,Jaitsari,Ramkali,Maroo,Basant 6 Satte Balwand Ki var In Ramkali 1

Total 22 |-