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Written by Tribune News Service, Chandigarh
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Sunday, 09 December 2007 |
 “Guru Nanak was a beacon, who inspired people to fight against social injustice. He gave the concept of congregational religion,” said Dr Upinderjit Kaur, minister of education, civil aviation, vigilance and justice, during a national seminar on ‘Guru Nanak Bani: Ideological and Cultural Perspective’ organised by the department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University (PU), in collaboration with the Haryana Punjabi Sahit Akademi and ICSSR, at the university today. She highlighted the relevance of Guru Nanak’s ideology in today’s context. She also announced a grant of Rs 2 lakh to the university.
Earlier, Prof Jaspal Kaur Kang, chairperson, Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, welcomed the guests. Dr A.C. Maudgil, director, Haryana Punjabi Sahit Akademi, remarked that Guru Nanak’s Bani had shown the path of truth to the world. Prof Darshan Singh explained the ideological and cultural perspective of Nanak’s Bani and said Guru Nanak stood for a borderless society.
Prof R.C. Sobti, vice chancellor of Panjab University, observed that Guru Nanak’s Bani gave the message of equality, fraternity, tolerance, love and unity. Prof Satinder Singh, former pro vice-chancellor GND University, presented the keynote address.
The minister and vice chancellor released the book ‘Guru Tegh Bahadur; Ed Adhyan’ authored by Dr R.P.S. Josh. The inaugural session of the seminar was presided over by Prof Deepak Manmohan Singh, dean, faculty languages, Panjab University.
The vice chancellor announced to establish the Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Study Chair. He also said soon Panjab University would set up a centre for Punjabi culture and traditions.
He also thanked the Punjab Government for sanctioning Rs 5 crore to set up a paramedical and vocational training at Kauni in Muktsar and Rs 50 lakh as recurring amount every year.
The VC said the university proposed to have a Punjabi Bhawan at the university and would also host the World Punjabi Conference.
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