Patiala: A webinar on the "contribution of Guru Tegh Bahadur to Indian nation", organized by Punjabi University on Wednesday, became a hot topic of discussion as some Sikh scholars objected to drawing boundaries while studying the life of the ninth Sikh guru.
The event was addressed by the Punjab information commissioner, some scholars
from different religions and university vice-chancellor.
However, some Sikh scholars said the
ninth Sikh Guru should not be looked from the prism of national boundaries as
he attained martyrdom while protecting human rights.
Former IAS Gurtej Singh said, “It was guru’s martyrdom and not sacrifice. The
guru is not just about one country, rather for humanity and universal goodness.
The university has set low standards by limiting Guru Tegh Bahadur to the
Indian nation. It should not confuse people.”
Another Sikh Scholar Bhai Ashok Singh Baghdia said Guru Tegh Bahadur protected
human rights and had given a message to the entire world. He said the guru
cannot be limited to any boundary of a country.
Head of Shri Guru Granth Sahib studies department Prof Sarbjinder Singh, who was part of the webinar, said Sikh religion do not accept monochromatic colour state. “Our gurus had always a firm belief in multicolour shades of our country where flowers of all kinds symbolising all religions flourish.”
University VC Prof B S Ghuman said, “The sacrifice and teachings of our great guru forms the basis of national integration of our country. Guru Tegh Bahadur set an example by fighting for religious freedom and respecting all religions.”
Pawan Kumar Singla, information commissioner, Punjab said, “The guru sahib worked for the downtrodden sections of the society. By sacrificing himself for getting religious freedom for the Hindus, the guru has set an example in the field of human rights.”
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