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‘The Japji of Guru Nanak’ – US based cardiologist Dr Rupinder Singh Brar’s book released at PAU

Ludhiana, March 9, 2020 (Yes Punjab News)

Eminent litterateurs gathered at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) for the release of the book “The Japji of Guru Nanak: A New Translation with Commentary.” The translator Dr Rupinder Singh Brar, a practicing cardiologist in Yuba City, California, US, has dedicated the book to the 550th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Dr RS Sidhu, Registrar, PAU, who was the chief guest, said: “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a great visionary. His unorthodox religious views, and spiritual and moral guidance illuminated the path of humanity.” Lauding Dr Brar’s work, Dr Sidhu said it depicted his interest and connection with the roots.

In the introduction, Paul Michael Taylor, Director, Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, writes: “The Japji is by far the best work of Guru Nanak (1469-1539) – poet, philosopher, historian, composer, First Sikh Guru and Founder of the Sikh faith. Dr Brar in this book provides a compelling new translation with commentary. This book examines its core concepts, and presents the Japji as a condensed summary of Guru Nanak’s philosophy.”

Dr Brar said: “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a great philosopher as well as the poet.” “Published by the Smithsonian Institution, the main aim of bringing out this book is to introduce Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the western world,” he added.

Mr Harpreet Sandhu, an advocate and a writer, said the book was an asset to the Punjab and the Punjabis. Mr Sandhu lauded Dr Brar for initiating a work on Sikh studies and on the philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. “Dr Brar has come up with a book at the right time,” he added.

Prof Gurbhajan Gill, a renowned Punjabi writer and former Editor (Punjabi), PAU, said: “It is for the first time that a heart surgeon has translated a book. Litterateurs from Punjab, residing abroad, are marvellous. The contribution made by Dr Brar is unique and different.”

Present on the occasion were senior officials and faculty of PAU.

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