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S. Puran Singh Pandhi (Matharu) |
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" S. Puran Singh Pandhi is a
well-known figure in Punjabi literary
world. His versatile personality
attracts everyone whosoever comes to his
contact. He is a poet, story writer and
smart prose writer as well. He is one of the
few persons in Canada with these blessed
qualities ".
He was born in a small village Ramuwala
kalan District Moga in the sweet home of S.
Ram Singh Matharu and Sardarni Jai Kaur on
12 September 1933. His father was an
agriculturist and a respected member of
village Panchayat. His advice and guidance
was always appreciated for the development
and local issues of the village. |
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In his early childhood he joined Nirmale Sadhus Dera to
for deep study of Vedant and other ancient scriptures in Hindi. For
keen and deep learning of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history, he
entered the Damdami Taksal Bhinder Kalan. Ex jathedars of Akal
Takhat Giani Kirpal Singh, Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti and other
granthis of Darbar Sahib Amritsar had been his fellows there. The
charismatic life style of Sant Gurbachan Singh Khalsa impressed him
profusely.
The fundamentals of
Sikh Kirtan were learnt by him from an accomplished Ragi Giani Sher
Singh who was running a Sikh Vidyala at Kokri Kalan (Moga).To hone
his musical skills he joined Shri Ganpat Rai Multani a well-versed
classical teacher at Jagraon. He mastered violin, dilruba, harmonium
and tabla from this Guru of music and won a diploma in vocal from
Allahabad University. n the year of 1950 after passing Giani Degree
of
Punjab
University
and improving other academic qualifications he got teacher’s
training from State college, Patiala. He started his teaching career
in Government service in 1956. With a countable service of 35 years
in teaching he retired in 1991.
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1996 was another fortunate year of his life when he
immigrated to Canada to be in his family. He got a great
opportunity to serve the Sikh community in North York
Sikh Temple Toronto Canada where his services as a
President were applauded very creative and purposeful
for humanity and Sikh religion.
His knowledge
of Gurbani, Sikh philosophy and history earned him a
remarkable reputation to preach and practice Sikh way of
living. He successfully narrated religious and social
lectures to present his popular and thoughtful views in
a radio program on ABC Toronto.
He wrote many
books about our social and religious perceptions and
suggested the ideals in the true sense. He has been
honoured many times to preside over musical and
educational functions held in various schools and
Gurdwaras. The growing children and general public like
and learn from his sweet words in his presentations on
the current issues of our society. His distinguished
quality, to explain and elaborate the divine teachings
of Gurbani and Sikh philosophy in a scientific and
modern manner makes him a person of great prominence.
The
nature has blessed his creativity in the form of words
to write many books whose titles are pictured in this
article. His love for classical music also inspired him
to write a detailed book about musical world of India.
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He is considered a trusted judge in
Toronto for the competitions held at Gurdwaras for
songs, kirtan, debate etc. In his views most of
the Gurbani Ragis are unable to understand the
inner essence of music that keeps the attendants
blank.
Enjoying his 83rd year (in 2015) of life he is
thankful to WAHEGURU who the heart transplantation
of his grandson Harman was miraculous. He is
thankful to “WAHEGURU” and the team of the doctors
at Sick Kids Hospital Toronto. The timely
treatment gracefully helped. Presently his
grandson Harman is enjoying a healthy life. Now he
is going to the gym and other physical activities.
Pandhi has written a book on this "Harman De Dil
Di Kahani”
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S. Puran
Singh Pandhi (Matharu) served many associations on
several posts like President, Secretary and other
positions... blessed him disease free good health.
He is enthusiastically serving the community with
his valuable views, writings and words of wisdom
in Canada.
His marriage was solemnized in the fortunate year
1955 with Ranjit Kaur Reehal of Dharmkot (Moga).
Both are blessed with a happy family of four
Daughters (Paramjit Kaur, Inderjit Kaur, Amardip
Kaur, Mohanjit Kaur) and a son Navtej Singh.
The daughters are well- settled in the U.S.A. and
Navtej is residing in Canada. |
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" We have to adopt teaching of Gurbani, Rather then reading it ." |
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Address
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