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Dr Kharak Singh – One of the Rare Few –
Bhai Ashok Singh*
In Dr Kharak Singh, Panth has lost a dedicated Sikh scholar.
A void that is difficult to be filled. I had the opportunity
of working with him even before the Institute of Sikh
Studies was founded. Late Sardar Daljeet Singh provided
me this good fortune when we used to meet at Late Sardar
Daljeet Singh’s residence in Sector 9.
Generally people look at Guru Granth Sahib from two different
angles/notions. Some study it as ‘Granth’
– a book of knowledge (only). Others who worship
it as ‘Guru’, do it with blind faith. Dr Kharak
Singh was one of those few who understood the ethos in
Gurbani as well as worshipped it as Guru, as we are told:
nebh
;kfjp ;/thn?, nebh gkJhn? wkB ..
Another
rare quality in today’s scholars is knowledge of
languages. A very few are equally proficient in Punjabi
and English. Dr Sahib was one of those rare few.
I have learnt a lot from this man of sweet, affectionate
nature. Mild in manner and behaviour, but his writings
translated his name ‘yVe’
in content – yVedhnK fbysK.
May Satguru grant us guidance and wisdom so that we may
translate his wishes, desires and objectives into reality
to the best of our ability.
May his soul rest in peace.
