Lucknow: The Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was celebrated with deep devotion, religious fervour and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Sadar in Lucknow. The gurdwara premises resonated with the sacred Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan as a large number of members of the sangat gathered to pay obeisance and seek the blessings of Guru Sahib.
The diwan commenced with a soulful rendition of Asa Di Vaar by Bhai Gurwinder Singh. Through his kirtan, the congregation was connected with the teachings of Gurbani and encouraged to engage in Naam Simran and follow the path shown by Guru Sahib.
Giani Harwinder Singh Ji subsequently delivered a detailed katha-vichar on the history, form and spiritual significance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He explained that the scripture was initially known as Adi Granth Sahib. The fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, compiled and edited the sacred compositions of Sikh Gurus, Bhagats and Bhatt poets to prepare the Adi Granth. Its first Prakash took place at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar in 1604.
Giani Harwinder Singh Ji further explained that the sacred Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is organised across 31 raags, beginning with Raag Sri and concluding with Raag Jaijavanti. He said Gurbani guides humanity towards Naam Simran, truth, love, service, equality and righteous conduct.
He also highlighted the role of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in completing the scripture. In 1708 at Nanded Sahib, the Bani of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, was incorporated into the Adi Granth. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji subsequently bestowed upon Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji the eternal status of Guru, establishing it as the everlasting spiritual guide of the Sikh community.
Gurdwara Sadar Lucknow president Sardar Harpal Singh Jaggi extended greetings and best wishes to the sangat on the Prakash Parv. He said Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not only a source of spiritual guidance for Sikhs but also a universal message for humanity.
Jaggi said the teachings of Guru Sahib encourage people to rise above caste, social discrimination and inequality and embrace love, equality, service and brotherhood. He emphasised that the Prakash Parv should be seen not merely as a religious celebration but as an opportunity to resolve to incorporate the Guru’s teachings into everyday life and dedicate oneself to serving humanity.
He urged members of the sangat to work continuously towards strengthening social harmony and brotherhood and extending assistance to those in need.
Those present at the programme included Sardar Surendra Singh Golu, Sardar Narendra Singh Chhabra, Sardar Paramjit Singh Chhabra, Sardar Tejpal Singh Romi, former president of Gurdwara Sadar, general secretary Jaswinder Singh Bedi, Sardar Inderjit Singh Khalsa, former president and vice-president, and other prominent members of the community and devotees.
The programme concluded with the sangat paying obeisance and receiving the blessings of Guru Sahib. This was followed by Guru Ka Langar, where devotees sat together and partook of prasad and langar, reflecting the Sikh tradition of equality, community service and collective participation.
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