Giani Gurdit singh
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Giani Gurdit Singh was born in Mithewal village in the state of Punjab (India)
. He was considered one of the greatest contemporary writers in Punjabi and his book Mera Pind is regarded as a classic. It is now in its 10th edition and celebrates 50 years of publication this year. He was also a pioneering journalist, the Owner-Editor of Parkash (a Punjabi language
newspaper) 1947-1978. He was also the Editor of Singh Sabha Patrika a monthly magazine of Sikh
history and divinity (from 1973–1988).
Giani Gurdit Singh graduated as "Giani" from Punjab University, Lahore in 1945 and he specialized in literature, divinity, history and folklore
. He was a member of the Punjab Legislative Council from 1956 to 1962. He contributed to the debates at that time and in the creation of Punjabi University, Patiala and in the recognition of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, as the 5th Takht of the Sikhs. He was General Secretary of the Singh Sabha Shatabadi Committee, Amritsar, which was re-named Kendriya Sri Guru Singh Sabha.
As the Editor of the magazine Singh Sabha Patrika he focused on issues of importance to the Sikhs.
He also established two Guru Granth Vidya Kendras, one in Chandigarh and another in Mehrauli, Delhi.
, a former Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University
, Patiala,. and Chairperson, Services Selection Commission, Government of India, and his sons, Roopinder Singh
(Assistant Editor, The Tribune), and Ravinder Singh.
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
. He was considered one of the greatest contemporary writers in Punjabi and his book Mera Pind is regarded as a classic. It is now in its 10th edition and celebrates 50 years of publication this year. He was also a pioneering journalist, the Owner-Editor of Parkash (a Punjabi language
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
newspaper) 1947-1978. He was also the Editor of Singh Sabha Patrika a monthly magazine of Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
history and divinity (from 1973–1988).
Giani Gurdit Singh graduated as "Giani" from Punjab University, Lahore in 1945 and he specialized in literature, divinity, history and folklore
Folklore
Folklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group. It is also the set of practices through which those expressive genres are shared. The study of folklore is sometimes called...
. He was a member of the Punjab Legislative Council from 1956 to 1962. He contributed to the debates at that time and in the creation of Punjabi University, Patiala and in the recognition of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, as the 5th Takht of the Sikhs. He was General Secretary of the Singh Sabha Shatabadi Committee, Amritsar, which was re-named Kendriya Sri Guru Singh Sabha.
As the Editor of the magazine Singh Sabha Patrika he focused on issues of importance to the Sikhs.
He also established two Guru Granth Vidya Kendras, one in Chandigarh and another in Mehrauli, Delhi.
Family
Giani Gurdit Singh is survived by his wife, Inderjit Kaur SandhuSandhu
Sandhu or Sindhu is a Jatt of Jat ethnicity found in Iraq, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir in India and also in Pakistan...
, a former Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University
Punjabi University
Punjabi University, located at Patiala, is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Punjab, India. Panjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports....
, Patiala,. and Chairperson, Services Selection Commission, Government of India, and his sons, Roopinder Singh
Roopinder Singh
Roopinder Singh is an Indian journalist and author. He is Deputy Editor with the English daily newspaper, The Tribune, published from Chandigarh, India. . His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education...
(Assistant Editor, The Tribune), and Ravinder Singh.
Literary and Research Work
- Edited 50 books, with introductory essays, for the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak CommitteeSGPC in connection with tercentenary celebrations of the KhalsaKhalsa+YouWebImagesVideosMapsNewsMailMoreTranslateFrom: ArabicTo: EnglishEnglishHindiEnglishAllow phonetic typingHindiEnglishArabicAssumptionGoogle Translate for Business:Translator ToolkitWebsite TranslatorGlobal Market Finder...
. - 2003 Itihaas Sri Guru Granth Sahib: Mundavani (History of Guru Granth Sahib: Mundavani)
- 2000 Itihaas Sri Guru Granth Sahib: Bhagat Bani (History of Guru Granth Sahib: Bhagat Bani, second edition)
- 1995 Mera Pind (My Village), a substantially modified and enlarged edition with five new chapters
- 1990 Ithas Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagat Bani Bhag (History of Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
- 1987 Punjabi Jiwan te Sabhyachar (Punjabi Life and Culture)
- 1971 Punjab Dian Lok Kahanian (Folk Tales of Punjab, in three volumes, running into 834 pages)
- 1967 Mera Pind da Jiwan (Life of my Village)
- 1965 Takht Sri Damdama SahibTakht Sri Damdama SahibThe Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Damdama Sahib, one of the Five Takhts or Seat of Temporal Authority of Sikhism, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated at Bathinda in Punjab, India and is the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, prepared the full version of the Sikh Scriptures called Sri Guru...
(a research report) - 1961 Bhat te Unhan di Rachna (Bhats and their creation)
- 1961 Mera Pind (My Village)
- 1960 Tith Tihar (Functions & Festivals)
- 1960 Reetan te Rewaj
- 1960 Mere Pind di Rup Rekha (Facets of my Village)
- 1960 Viah Dian Rasma (Customs of Marriage)
- 1955 Achchoh Sikhran (Unattainable Paradigms, a collection of poems)
- 1954 Bhavan de Desh (Emotional Missives, a collection of poems)
- 1950 Amarnama (edited)
- 1945 Raag Mala di Asliat (The reality of Raag Mala)
- 19-- Nawan Punjab
- Anandpur SahibAnandpur SahibAnandpur Sahib is a city in Rupnagar district in the state of Punjab, India. Known as "the holy City of Bliss," it is a holy city of the Sikhs and is one of their most important sacred places, closely linked with their religious traditions and history...
di Sahit nu Dein (The Contribution of Anandpur Sahib to Literature)
Honours
- Punjabi Sahit Shiromani Puraskar, Languages Department, Punjab, 2006.
- Godrej No. 1 Doordarshan Panj Pani Sanman 2005 for contribution to the Punjabi heritage and culture by Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar.
- Honoured by Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar at the Centenary Celebrations. 2003
- S. Kartar Singh Dhaliwal Award by Punjabi Sahitya Akademi, Ludhiana, 2000
- Designated Gurmat Acharya by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee, Amritsar in 1991
- UNESCO prize for Punjabi Literature for the book Mera Pind da Jiwan in 1967
- UNESCO prize for Punjabi Literature for the book Tith Tihar in 1960
News
- February 25, 2008 - Book on Giani Gurdit Singh released
- January 17, 2007 - Giani Gurdit Singh passes away
- October 20, 2006 - Giani Gurdit Singh Ji awarded Punjabi Sahit Shiromani Puraskar
- June 3, 2005 - Mera Pind-fame Gurdit Singh expresses concern at westernisation of youngsters
- March 14, 2005 - 'Save language to save Punjabi culture'
- August 15, 2004- Mera Pind: A humorous trip down memory lane