Anandpur Sahib: The Sikh Students Federation serves as the vanguard of the Sikh Panth, with its primary objective being to connect young students with Sikh history and principles while cementing their faith in Gurmat. Aligning with this vision, the United Sikh Students Federation organised a three-day Gurmat Vichar Camp at Gurdwara Qila Taragarh Sahib today, which saw the participation of hundreds of students from various colleges and universities across Punjab.
Initiated on October 30, the camp featured lectures by renowned Panthic scholars on a variety of subjects. On the first day, Jugraj Singh Majhail formally welcomed the students. Following this, scholars including Giani Satnam Singh (Damdami Taksal), Giani Navtej Singh (Damdami Taksal), Sardar Parmjeet Singh Gazi (Sikh Siyasat), and Dr. Rashwinder Singh (Assistant Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala) enlightened the students about Gurmat principles.
On the second day, Dr. Kanwar Amrinder Singh delivered a lecture on the subject of genocide, while Sardar Gagandeep Singh ‘Baagi Kalam’ provided detailed insights into the genocide and the martyred Singhs from 1984 to 1996. Over two days, the Kavishari jatha of Bhai Lovepreet Singh Banka narrated historical Sikh episodes to the students through traditional Kavishari poetry. Sardar Pal Singh France and Sardar Jiwan Singh Tamil marked a special attendance on this day. Singh Sahib Giani Joginder Singh, the Head Granthi of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, and Manager Sarbdyal Singh were also specially honoured during the event.
On the third day, Dr. Balraj Singh delivered a lecture on genocide and literary genocide, offering an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Subsequently, Jugraj Singh Majhail spoke on the topic “Sikh Genocide: Background and Present Context,” sharing his thoughts on the dynamics of genocide, Sikh culture, and identity. General Secretary Harmandeep Singh delivered the vote of thanks, and Sardar Karnail Singh Peermohammad also marked his special presence on the concluding day.
Mandeep Singh and Nirmaljit Singh handled the stage operations for all three days, while Navtej Singh and Avtar Singh Aulakh managed the media coverage. Throughout the camp, students were inspired to incorporate Sikh principles into their daily lives, with a focus on Nitnem, Khalsai Tarana, Gurbani Katha, Sikh history, Sakhi literature, Shastar Vidya (martial arts), and the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct).
Speaking on the occasion, General Secretary Sardar Harmandeep Singh Daudhar stated that Gurmat Vichar camps familiarise students with Gurmat principles and bring a positive transformation to their lives.
The camp was attended by the Head Granthi of Gurdwara Qila Taragarh Sahib, Jugraj Singh Majhail, Harmandeep Singh Daudhar, Kanwalpreet Singh, Nirmaljit Singh, Giani Mandeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh Ball, Vikramjit Singh, Gagandeep Singh ‘Baagi Kalam’, alongside hundreds of students from Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar), Punjabi University (Patiala), Panjab University (Chandigarh), Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College (Fatehgarh Sahib), Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (Fatehgarh Sahib), and Lyallpur Khalsa College (Jalandhar).
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