Raags
The Guru Granth Sahib is arranged not by topic but by music. Its hymns are set in thirty-one raags — melodic modes, each with its own mood and traditional time of day. Browse the scripture the way it was meant to be sung.
Siree Raag
ਸਿਰੀ ਰਾਗੁA grave, contemplative mode; the first great raag of the Granth, sung to steady the mind toward the eternal.
Ang 14–93 · 3,161 lines
Raag Maajh
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝA raag of Punjab itself, tender and yearning — the soul-bride's longing for the Beloved.
Ang 94–150 · 2,517 lines
Raag Gauree
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀA serious, reflective mode for deep thought; the most extensively used raag in the scripture.
Ang 151–346 · 9,604 lines
Raag Aasaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾThe raag of hope and dawn — Asa Ki Var is sung in it each morning to rouse the spirit.
Ang 347–488 · 6,185 lines
Raag Gujri
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀA gentle, devotional morning mode, sweet and prayerful.
Ang 489–526 · 1,467 lines
Raag Dayv Gandhaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀA soft, settled mode of quiet devotion.
Ang 527–536 · 344 lines
Raag Bihaagraa
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾA raag of separation and reunion, often sung at night, coloured with longing.
Ang 537–556 · 710 lines
Raag Vadhans
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁAssociated with both rejoicing and mourning; it carries the Alahniyan, the songs of grief turned toward acceptance.
Ang 557–594 · 1,424 lines
Raag Sorath
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿA frank, heartfelt evening mode much loved for its directness of devotion.
Ang 595–659 · 2,642 lines
Raag Dhanaasree
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀA devotional mode of the day, warm and absorbing; it carries the Aarti.
Ang 660–695 · 1,413 lines
Raag Jaithsree
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀA tender mode blending longing with hope, sung in the evening.
Ang 696–710 · 590 lines
Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀA plaintive morning mode, expressing the ache of separation.
Ang 711–718 · 282 lines
Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀA light morning mode of gentle devotion (a small section of the Granth).
Ang 719–720 · 51 lines
Raag Tilang
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗA mode of Persian and folk colour, expressing love and surrender.
Ang 721–727 · 273 lines
Raag Soohee
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀA warm, intimate mode of love and union, often in the bride's voice.
Ang 728–794 · 2,655 lines
Raag Bilaaval
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁA bright, joyful morning mode — the raag of contentment and praise.
Ang 795–858 · 2,608 lines
Raag Gond
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡA lively mode of praise and wonder at the Divine.
Ang 859–875 · 831 lines
Raag Raamkalee
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀA reflective dawn mode; the raag of yogis, carrying the Sidh Gosht and Ramkali Sad.
Ang 876–974 · 4,464 lines
Raag Nat Naaraayan
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨA festive, celebratory mode of joyful praise.
Ang 975–983 · 289 lines
Raag Maalee Gauraa
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾA devotional mode of love and longing for the Divine.
Ang 984–988 · 200 lines
Raag Maaroo
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂA bold, heroic mode of the battlefield — sung to instil fearlessness and resolve.
Ang 989–1106 · 5,182 lines
Raag Tukhaari
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀA mode of separation and seasons; it carries Guru Nanak's Barah Maha.
Ang 1107–1117 · 380 lines
Raag Kaydaaraa
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾA serene night mode of steady devotion.
Ang 1118–1124 · 226 lines
Raag Bhairao
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉAn intense early-dawn mode of awakening and earnest prayer.
Ang 1125–1167 · 2,131 lines
Raag Basant
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁThe raag of spring — renewal, blossoming and the soul's reawakening.
Ang 1168–1196 · 1,443 lines
Raag Saarang
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰੰਗA bright midday mode expressing the thirst of the soul for the Divine.
Ang 1197–1253 · 2,205 lines
Raag Malaar
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰThe raag of the rains — grace falling like monsoon water on a parched heart.
Ang 1254–1293 · 1,631 lines
Raag Kaanraa
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾA deep, stately night mode of devotion and majesty.
Ang 1294–1318 · 904 lines
Raag Kalyaan
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨA peaceful evening mode of praise and serenity.
Ang 1319–1326 · 258 lines
Raag Prabhaatee
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀAn early-morning mode of awakening to the remembrance of God.
Ang 1327–1351 · 1,072 lines
Raag Jaijaavantee
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀA gentle, introspective mode of devotion — the final raag of the Granth (verses of the ninth Guru).
Ang 1352–1353 · 33 lines