‘Need to propagate Guru Nanak Dev’s message of oneness’

Tribune news service

Amritsar, January 30

The concluding day of the two-day ICSSR sponsored international conference ‘Kudrat ke Sab Bandey’— on the life and legacy of Guru Nanak Dev had several dignitaries endorsing the need to propagate the message of oneness by the first Sikh guru. The valedictory address was presented by Prof Jagbir Singh, former head, department of Punjabi, University of Delhi.

While addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon too stressed on taking more such initiatives to make the young generation aware of the teachings of Guru Nanak.

“It is nearly impossible to comprehend Guru Nanak and his teachings in totality as he was not just the founder of Sikhism but also a visionary, a poet, a scientist and the lessons he gave transcend the boundaries of religion,” he said. Prof Jagbir Singh said, “It is imperative for the society, particularly the younger generation to be acquainted with the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev so that his philosophy of universal brotherhood, religious tolerance as well as social and gender equality illuminates the world and ushers in a noble ideal society.”

While giving the presidential remarks, Dr Ramesh Arya said the conference organised by the college was an endeavor to reiterate the relevance of Guru Nanak’s teachings in the contemporary context. The two-day conference had more than 50 resource persons from various colleges and universities, within India and abroad, participated in various technical sessions. These resource persons were presented certificates during the valedictory session. At the end of the programme, ‘Ek Onkar- Ek Roohani Gaatha’, a ballad presenting glimpses of Guru Nanak Dev’s life was staged by members of student council and other students from the department of music, theatre and stage craft.