Fatehgarh Sahib, October 16,2013( Prof. BirBikram
Singh)-Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh sahib organized
extension lectures on the occasion of 344th birth anniversary of Baba Banda
Singh Bahadur. Dr Sukhdial Singh, Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala was
the chief speaker at the occasion. The function was presided over by Prof.
Kirpal Singh Badungar, Former President, SGPC. Giani Jaswant Singh, Damdami
Taksal also graced the occasion.
Dr. Gurmohan Singh Walia, Vice Chancellor welcomed
the distinguished guests and congratulated one and all on this occasion. He
expressed happiness over that the upcoming research centre Bhai Gurdas centre
for Sikh Studies will focus on the achievements and contributions of the
warriors like Baba Banda Singh Bahadur for the welfare of human kind. Dr Walia
said that it was unusual accomplishment for a common man like Baba Banda Singh
Bahadur to overthrow such an atrocious Mughal Rule from Punjab. The freedom
that we enjoy today is owing to the countless martyrs who fought under the
leadership of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
Dr Sukhdial Singh shared his valuable research on
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur with the students; how Banda Singh Bahadur inscribed
the teachings of the Tenth Guru on Gold coins to disseminate the message of
Khalsa Panth amongst the masses. He also translated some inscriptions written
in Persian script in Punjabi for the audience. Dr Singh narrated how Guru’s
inspired disciple left a trail of destruction behind him when he launched Sikh
forces to avenge the martyrdom of the sons of Ten th Guru.
During the function Giani Jaswant Singh explained
the subtle meanings of Gurbani while stressing the relevance of comparative
studies of different religions. He told that how Baba Ji accomplished
revolutionary task after the spiritual powers bestowed upon him by the Tenth
Guru. Prof. Kirpal Singh Badunger stressed on following the teachings of all
Gurus as enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. He told that only this way
revolutionary change will happen as exemplified by Baba Ji. He congratulated
the Vice Chancellor for the commendable work being done by the University in
this direction.
Dr. Pritpal Singh, Registrar thanked the gathering.
Dr. BS Bhatia, Dean Research, Dr. BirBikram Singh, Dean Students’ Welfare and other faculty members were
present on the occasion.
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