Humanism and Contribution of Guru Nanak: Dr.Iqbal Singh Dillon

Chandigarh, February 20, 2019: A special lecture on the subject of “Humanism and Contribution of Guru Nanak” was arranged by the Department of Punjabi, University School of Open Learning. The main speaker on this occasion was Dr.Iqbal Singh Dillon an Eminent Scholar of Sikh Studies. Dr.Dillon explained how the concept of humanism was developed by the Western Scholars. Educationist and Scientist during the 19th and 20th century. The doctrine of Humanism identified and finalized by them has also been recognized by the UNO. He highlighted the silent features of modern humanism as human welfare, human dignity, human rights and human values. Dr.Dillon improvised that Guru Nanak and actually launched a movement in modern humanism in the 15th century and this movement lasted for more than two centuries till Guru Gobind Singh at the beginning of 18th century. Dr.Dillon exhausted the students to revive the movement of humanism which was conducted by Guru Nanak and his successors. Prof.Jaspal Kaur Kaang welcomed the speaker and explained the concept of Humanism. The other faculty members Dr. Bhupinder Singh Pali, Dr. Parveen Kumar and Sh. Harmail Singh were also present on the occasion who also presented their views.