Vedanti launches Guru Granth celebrations in N. America

Vedanti launches Guru Granth celebrations in N. America
LOS ANGELES: Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, the head of Sikhs’ highest seat Akal Takhat, formally launched the Tri-Centennial Celebration of the Ordination of Sri Guru Granth as the Sikhs’ eternal guru at the International Seminar held here. He was welcomed by the representatives of many Sikh organizations and given a plaque of honor by Los Angeles County Commissioner Mahesh Parekh.

The last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ordained the Granth as the Eternal Guru in the last sermon he delivered in 1708. To celebrate the occasion a Seminar on “Shabad Guru” was held on May 6, 2008 at the Baha’i Center Auditorium. It was sponsored by Guru Ram Das Sikh Mission of America (GRDSMA) chaired by Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa.

Addressing the Symposium, Jathedar Vedanti said this seminar would be followed by a series of such seminars all over the world to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Gurutej Singh Khalsa-Founder and Senior Vice President of Akal Security- spoke on teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib as taught to him by Jogi Harbhajan Singh. He recited a poem dedicated to the Shabad Guru.

Keynote speaker Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal traced the history of the compilation of the Guru Granth and highlighted the spiritual doctrines it offered for peace, harmony and prosperity of the world global village. Dr. Hakam Singh pleaded for the understanding and the practice of the teachings contained in the Guru Granth for many real benefits it offered.

Dr. Inderjit Kaur Khalsa asked the audience to undertake a pilgrimage to Hazur Sahib in India for the grand celebration of the Tri- Centennial.

Didar Singh Bains who is recognized for excellence in the California farming industry as well as Sikh leadership in America and was recently recognized with a title of Panth Rattan joined other speakers in highlighting the significance of the Guru Granth Celebration.

Giani Ranjit Singh former head granthi of the Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee asked for promotion of the language of the Guru Granth among Sikh youth. He proposed a vote of thanks to the organizers and the speakers of the seminar.

The seminar was attended by members of several Sikh gurdwaras and Sikh organizations of Los Angeles and State of California. Many traveled from Canada, New York, Texas, and Arizona to attend this seminar. The speakers and dignitaries attending the seminars were honored by plaques presented by Jathedar Vedanti, Bibi Inderjit Kaur, and Bhai Satpal Singh.
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