The Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee
Of the Sikh Forum, Glen Cove, New York
cordially invite you with family and friends to attend
A CONFERENCE ON THE
400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPILATION AND PARKASH
OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB
Saturday, May 29, 2004
Cultural Center Theater (Axinn Library) – South Campus
HofstraUniversity, Hempstead, New York11549
Refreshments: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Greetings: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m
Dr. Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair – ChairholderSikhstudies-HofstraUniversity
Introduction: Sardars Darshan Singh Bagga & Surinder Singh Dhall
First Session: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Four presentations of 20 minutes each
Moderator- S. Sat Jivan Singh Khalsa
Relevance of Guru Granth Sahib for Contemporary World
Dr. N. Mathu Mohan Chairman, Guru Nanak Dev Chair,
KamrajUniversity, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (India)
The Sikh Experience of Spiritual Truth
Dr. Balwant Singh, Head, Department of Guru Nanak Studies
GuruNanakDevUniversity, Amristar, Punjab (India)
Guru Granth Sahib and the Gender Equation
Dr. Gurnam Kaur, Head, Department of Guru Granth Studies
PanjabiUniversityPatiala, Punjab (India)
The Sikh Vision of Cosmic Order
S. Narinder Singh, a renowned scholar and author of many articles
and books on Sikh religion and history, Ottawa, Canada
Questions/Answers
Lunch: 12:30 – 01:30 p.m.
Second Session: 01:30 – 03:00 p.m. Three presentations of 20 minutes each
Moderator: Sardarni Rajinderjit Kaur
Impact of Guru Granth Sahib on the Institutional Development of Sikhism
Professor Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, Department of History,
PunjabUniversity, Chandigarh, Punjab (India)
Guru Granth Sahib a Juristic Person-Legal and Constitutional
Ramifications-Professor Kashmir Singh, Department of Law,
GuruNanakDevUniversity, Amritsar, Punjab (India)
Guru Granth Sahib-The Nature of Numinous (spiritual) Experience
Dr. Gurnek Singh, Head, Department of Encyclopedia of Sikhism,
PanjabiUniversity, Patiala, Punjab (India)
Questions/Answers
Refreshments: 03:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m.
Third Session: 03:30 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Three presentations of 20 minutes each
Moderator: Dr. Harisimran Singh
Nineteenth Century Western Perspective of Sikh Scripture
Dr. Kulwinder Singh, Head - Sikh History Research Department,
KhalsaCollege, Amritsar, Punjab
Shabad Guru – The Idea and the Institutional Dimensions
Dr. Jodh Singh, PanjabiUniversity, Patiala
Guru Granth Sahib and Martyrdom in Sikhism
Dr. Harpal Singh Pannu, PanjabiUniversity, Patiala
Questions/Answers
Summing up: S. Kuldip Singh
Keynote Speaker: 05:00 – 05:30 p.m. - Dr. Kamaljit Kaur Sethi, M.D.
Introduction: S. Maninder Singh Sethi - WashingtonD.C.
Thanks: S. Tejinder Singh Bindra
Sunday, May 30th Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur (The Sikh Forum, Inc.)
100 Lattingtown Road, Glen Cove, New York11542
(516) 674-6793
Guru Granth Sahib and the concept of Bhagti & Shakti (Miri&Piri)
12:00noon – 01:30 p.m. Greetings: Gyani Jagtar Singh Jachak
Introduction: S. Gurcharan Singh Bhasin
Moderator: Dr. Sangat Singh Syalee
An open dialogue with the visiting scholars
01:30 – 02:30 p.m. Time for the audience to ask questions
02:00 – 02:30 p.m. Summing up: S. Survir Singh Salaria
Thanks: S. Mohinder Singh Taneja
02:30 p.m. Langar (Community Lunch)
RSVP: We earnestly request your prompt response to enable us to make
adequate arrangements for seating and refreshments.
Please call (516) 674-6793
NB: The entry is free. Donations to cover the cost of the conference shall be
greatly appreciated. The Sikh Forum, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt
organization.
General Coordination: S. Maninder Singh Sethi (516) 356-4380
S. Amarjit Singh Anand (631) 696-5812
S. Mohinder Singh Taneja (516) 840-7986
Dr. Gurcharan Singh (631) 754-8718
Our sincere gratitude to the managements of the cosponsoring Gurdwaras, organizations and institutions:
Dr. Jasbir Singh Mann M.D. ,Los Angeles , California
(for his invaluable contribution in this celebration)
The Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, New York
GuruGobindSinghSikhCenter, Plainview, New York
BhaiMakhanShahLubhanaSikhCenter, Queens , New York
Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Flushing, New York
The Sikh Gurdwara of Westchester, New York
Sardarni Kuljit Kaur Bindra Chair in Sikh Studies,
Hofstra University, New York
The Sikh Heritage Institute, New York
Panjabi Literary and Cultural Society, New York
Ladies Satsang, New York
The Council of Sikh Women,New York
East & West Association of Sikh Women for
Inter-Religioius Education, New York
Sri Hemkunt Foundation
Directions to HofstraUniversity
From Eastern Long Island: Take Northern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A) or Southern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N). Proceed on Meadobrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1 ½ miles. Make a left onto California Avenue (just before second pedestrian bridge). Signs will direct you to available parking.
From New York City: Take the Long Island Expressway to exit 38, Northern State Parkway, to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A), or take Southern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N). Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1 ½ miles. Make a left onto California Avenue (just before second pedestrian bridge). Signs will direct you to available parking.
400th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPILATION & PARKASH OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB
Saturday, May 29, 2004 - HofstraUniversity Cultural Center Theater
(Axinn Library) Hempstead, NY11549
Sunday, May 30, 2004 - Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur The Sikh Forum, Inc.
100 Lattingtown Rd.Glencove, NY11542 (516) 674-6793