Ref No- November 2019 / 6 Date – 14th November 19

Programme Report - English

Central University of organised One-Day Seminar on Life, Philosophy and Teachings of Shri Nanak Dev ji

14th November 2019, Bathinda: To commemorate 550th birth anniversary of Shri Dev Ji, the Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB) organised One-Day Seminar on “Life, Philosophy & Teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji” on Thursday. Honourable Vice-Chancellor Prof (DR) R.K. Kohli presided over this seminar. Dr Kuldip Singh, Chair Professor Satguru Ram Singh Chair & Dr Harpal Singh Pannu, Chair Professor Chair participated as the resource persons of this programme. Sh K.P. Singh, CUPB Registrar & COE participated in this event along with Faculty, Staff Members & Students from various departments.

Dr Alpna Saini, Associate Dean School & Languages Literature & Culture & Dr Ramanpreet Kaur welcomed the dignitaries and introduced the seminar theme to the audience. Chair Prof Kuldip Singh, Satguru Baba Ram Singh Chair mentioned that Guru Nanak Bani written in Shri , ’s Varan and Persian Literature helped us to understand the life and philosophy of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He stated that Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji is the founder of the modern-day and is the first guru of the ten worshipped by across the world. He shared the life journey of Shri Guru Nanak, from Shri (where he spent childhood), Sultanpur Lodhi (where he gained experience), his travel journey to various Asian countries (to spread the message of humanity & God is everywhere), and Kartarpur Sahib (Where he settled down), and talked about his contribution in awakening mankind.

Chair Professor Harpal Singh Pannu, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Chair, shared literary birth stories of Baba Nanak by citing Puratan Janaksakhi, Baba Bala Janaksakhi and other main Janamsakhis. He asserted that the life mission of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji was to eliminate discrimination from the society. He raised his voice against inequality in the caste system in society, and gender bias. He stated that Nanak’s teachings of (Earning our livelihood honestly without exploitation or fraud), (Meditating the God’s Name), and Vand Chakko (Sharing with others and helping those who are in need), are the fundamental principles to live a peaceful life.

Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Kohli, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Punjab in his presidential address congratulated Chair Professor Harpal Pannu, Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Chair for organising this seminar. He added, Baba Nanak taught us to adopt scientific thinking, serve humanity, preserve our natural environment, and to spread the message of peace & harmony. He encouraged youngsters to follow his teachings and try to become a good human being. Mr KP Singh, COE & Registrar, gave the vote of thanks to dignitaries and participants for making this programme a success.

Prof HS Pannu (Left) & Prof Kuldip Singh (Right) addressing the gathering

CUPB VC Prof R.K. Kohli addressing the gathering during the Seminar