Celebrated Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town celebrated Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism with great fervor, devotion & enthusiasm. The programme started with recital of 101 Paths of ‘Japji Sahib’ by 101 students followed by Shabad Kirtan under the patronage of Holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Around 250 students of the school attired in white sang the holy hymns describing his glory & spoke about his life. They also spoke on the significance of Gurpurab & teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, through 50 poems, 15 speeches and equal number of sakhis portraying the life history of Guru Ji. The sangat made a beeline to pay obeisance to the great Guru.

Serenity floated in the air with the humming of the holy hymns & it paved the way for a very fruitful & productive day. A soul soothing Shabad Kirtan was presented by students. The highlights of the programme were Gursimar Kaur of Class VIII-C narrated a sakhi on ‘Wadiyan da Adab’ followed by students of Hindustani Music Vocal of class XI & XII who recited a poem on ‘Ek Onkar Nanak’. Manmeet Singh of Class XI voiced his thoughts on ‘Guru Nanak Sahib de Parchar Dhang’ & students of Classes VII to XI had a discussion on ‘Brahm, Brahmand to Manukhi Sehat.’

The spiritual ambience of the devotional shabads rented a religious fervor in the air & the whole gathering was in a meditative mood when the school Music Team sung a shabad ‘Har Charan Saran Gobind Dukh Bhanjana’ from Baani of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji.

General Secretary S. Gurvinder Singh Sarna, Manager S. Jasvinder Singh (Advocate), Principal Mrs. Gurmant Kaur Gill, staff and students joined hands in celebrating the Prakash Utsav. Speaking on the occasion, S. Gurvinder Singh Sarna Gen. Secy. threw light on the life & teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and emphasized to tread on the path shown by Guru Sahib Ji. Lastly, Langar was served to the sangat by staff & students. Such celebrations in school teach the students to respect all religions & make them feel the unity in diversity.