Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Khalsa (Khannewale), the
charismatic Gursikh, Gurmukh, Bharamgiani,
spiritualist, philosopher, philanthropist,
preacher, kirtani and founder of Sri Guru
Harkrishan Sahib Charitable Eye Hospital, who
passed away on October 14 2006, was posthumously
awarded the title of “Panth Rattan” (Jewel of
the Panth) on 22nd October 2006.
During his lifetime, Bhai Sahib stood tall for his
selfless service to all of humanity, and his
dedication and commitment to the Sikh Panth. He
spent his entire life preaching the true
concepts and philosophy of the Shabad Guru. He
was a beacon of hope and inspiration to tens of
thousands of Sikhs around the world.
The award of “Panth Rattan” was announced by
Jathedar Avtar Singh of Shiromani Gurdwara
Parbandhak Committee after Bhai Sahib's bhog
ceremony and reported in various newspapers in
India and abroad. Bhai Sahib is the first preacher in
Sikh history to be officially conferred with the honour of "Panth Rattan." Please
Click
here to listen to the
announcement by Jathedar Avtar Singh.
The award was
formally presented at Sri Akal Takth Sahib on
August 4th 2007. It was presented to Daljit
Kaur, widow of Bhai Jasbir Singh, by Jathedar,
Akal Takht, Joginder Singh Vedanti, Balwant
Singh Nandgarh, Jathedar, Takht Damdama Sahib,
Giani Tarlochan Singh, Takht Kesgarh Sahib, and
Avtar Singh, President of the SGPC at Akal Takht. She
was given a silver plate, a Sri Sahib, a siropa as
well as
a cheque for Rs 5 lakh. Click
here
to view the
images and other materials on the award
presentation ceremony.
Resources, including images,
audio and media reports on the award ceremony
can be accessed at
this site.
