Book penned by GGN Khalsa College Principal released by prominent personalities

Ludhiana, December 3, 2018: Post Graduate Department of Punjabi, Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Ludhiana, organised a book release ceremony, in which, a book entitled ‘Jadon Simartiyaan Jaagdiyaan Ne', written by Dr Arvinder Singh, the college Principal, was released.
The ceremony witnessed the august presence of a renowned intellectual and a great academician as well, Dr S.S.Johal, Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda and former Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala (Padma Vibhushan) as the chief guest. He expressed his heartfelt feelings and observations about the work. He said that today's world is of the people who are either busy with the technology and the technological devices rare just getting themselves consumed by these. This book is a reminder to them that they are still alive and their conscience is still there to be explored, exposed and then used for the service of humanity.
Prof Harbhajan Singh Bhatia, former head of the School of Punjabi Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and Prof Gurbhajan Singh Gill, an eminent Punjabi writer and former President, Punjabi Sahit Akadmi, Ludhiana, were also present on the occasion to discuss the newly released book. The ceremony was started by extending a warm welcome to the chief guest, guests and teachers by Prof Sarabjit Singh, head of Punjabi department.
Dr S.P. Singh, Honourary General Secretary, Gujranwala Khalsa Educational Council former Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar) shared his valuable views about the book by appreciating the efforts of the Principal. He said that the text does not carry merely the words but a live experience along with the freshly attained consciousness of the writer which has been shared with the reader beautifully. He added that the text does not only disobey and critically analyse the characters but also shows a right path to the human beings by keeping a space for further elaboration and discussion. He welcomed the book that has come out of the pen of a writer who has acquired consciousness through rigorous practice.
Prof Harbhajan Singh Bhatia, a renowned personality in the world of Punjabi Sahit-Samikhya, said that the chapters are never close ended as these carry multiple meanings and the various interpretations related to the text, the traces of which are beyond spatial and temporal boundaries. That is the reason that this creation showcases a pure structural dependency on one hand whereas on the other hand it frees itself from any kind of structural dependency. This is the literary feature of this book. Prof Gurbhajan Singh Gill said that these memories are neither didactic nor purely a self representation. This book is an endeavour to portray a journey from the cultural materialism prevalent in the society, to the psyche and the consciousness of human being.
Prof Prithipal Singh Kapur, former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, applauded the creation of the writer by saying that the book does not only inspire us but also motivates us to follow an ethical and righteous way of life. He further added that the writer is blessed with the academic and spiritual approach to view the life and its various aspects. Sri Sukhi Bath, founder, Punjab Bhawan, Surrey (Canada) while appreciating and congratulating the author-Principal, Dr Arvinder Singh, said that this book will guide the young generation to follow the right path in the journey of life. He also said that the author has shared bitter-sweet experiences of life in this book.
Dr Arvinder Singh, the writer of this book remarked that his book not only depicts the bitter-sweet experiences of human life, but also provides a stimulus to the directionless consciousness of the human beings. He has become a man who has eyes but not the vision. He also said, “I usually ponder over that the life is a school as well as a theatre. It teaches us the invaluable lessons of life and also provides an opportunity to play various roles on the stage called life. This book is an outcome of my personal experiences, suggestions and advices of the eminent intellectuals and also the well wishers and supporters who have inspired me to quit the conservative contents from my life. The book,‘Jadon Samritiyaan Jaag diyaan Ne’, summarises it all.
The members of the Gujranwala Khalsa Educational Council S. Bhagwant Singh, Dr. Gajinder Singh, S. Kuljeet Singh and S. Hardeep Singh along with other members also graced this ceremony with their benign presence.
Dr Bhupinder Singh proposed a vote of thanks to all present.
The stage was conducted gracefully by Prof Sarabjit Singh. Dr Gurpreet Singh, Prof Sharanjit Kaur & Prof. Harpreet Singh Dua were also present on this occasion.