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The conference which took place in Ireland exposed and explained the history of a number of rare manuscripts. Essentially the lecture covered Sikh translations and how different translators viewed the Sikh Scriptures.

Organized by the Study of Religions Department, School of Asian Studies, UCC, and made possible by the generosity of the Sikh community in Ireland through the Cork University Foundation.

His interest in the faith was sparked by attending a Diwali celebration in Amritsar, shortly after arriving in Punjab. In order to understand Sikh ceremonies and the importance of the Golden Temple, he undertook a study of the religion, especially the hymns of the Gurus. He found himself deeply engaged by what he studied...

Author of Mahan Kosh, the encyclopaedia in Punjabi, Bhai Kahan Singh of Nabha was a Renaissance man, who has left a lasting impact on Punjab and Punjabi scholarship. A Sikh with strong convictions, he practiced what he preached, writes Roopinder Singh