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| The Spokesman(1995) Chandigarh, India (http://www.rpi.edu/~anandh/nishkam/periodicals/spokesman.html) It is a pleasure to know that there are some Sikh men and women who through their work, are making us all aware of our rich heritage and glorious history. We should, extend to them, our appreciation and help them succeed in their endeavours. ******************************************************************************** Harpreet Kaur Khalsa Engaged in research of Sikh heritage scattered all over England, by Manjit Singh Mehram Like the rest of the Punjabis, the Sikhs are also leading a prosperous existence all over the world. Being comfortably ensconced in various professions, the Sikhs have built gurudwaras and other places all over he world to satisfy their social and religious needs and are attached to the Gurmat way as well as the Punjabi culture. In 1849 when the Sikh rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was annexed by the British, the wealth contained in the royal store-house was auctioned and the precious objects of historical importance - the Koh-i-noor diamond, innumerable Sikh paintings, Janam Sakhis, 'Birs', coins, medals, aigrette of Guru Gobind Singh, historical weapons, clothes, and other valuables - were taken away by the British Government to England. Some of these have been collected at the Albert Museaum, India Office Library, Osborne Collection and are in the possession of some English as well as Indian scholars. Born in a family well-known in politco-religious circles in Ludhiana, Harpreet Kaur Khalsa did her M.Phil and decided to pursue her doctorate. She resolved to acquaint the Sikh world with its scattered heritage by identifying Sikh historical objects lying at various places in England. Thanks to her well-known father, Basant Singh Khalsa, she not only got the patronage of the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee but also encouragement from eminent Sikh scholars. It was her good fortune to also get the patronage of an eminent Sikh scholar, Dr. Darshan Singh, who as her guide, got her registered at the Guru Nanak Sikh Studies Department of the Punjab University, and also got the comprehensive synopsis of her research subject prepared and decided to guide her at every stage. Because of his encouragement and the support and help by her parents Harpreet Kaur reached England, where she succeeded in acquiring the patronage and support of Punjabi scholars dedicated to the England-based World Sikhology. Some of the se scholars were Dr. Pargat Singh, Sant Surjit Singh Jeet, Dr. Alamdar, Ajit Singh Sangha, Nirmal Singh Mahi, Gurbax Singh, Giani Amolak Singh, and the head of the Nishkam Sewak Jatha, Bhai Naurang Singh. It was realized that the basic principle of any research is that the scholar should establish contacts with every source possible. Harpreet Kaur Khalsa adopted this course of study with a religious mission and addressed congregations and seminars at more than one hundred places and spoke about her subject, Gurmat, history and the present Sikh politics, and she feels proud of the fact that the international society of England lavished unbounded affection on her. According to her, a goal is attainable with proper guidance. Working under Dr. Darshan Singh, she has almost completed her thesis. During her next proposed visit to England, Harpreet shall be able to make more additions to her research. This is not her individual achievement; it is the achievement in particular, of her guide and other scholars, her teachers and writers and of the entire Sikh World. ******************************************************************************** |
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