Book “Introduction to Sikhism” released in Canada
Saturday, 18/08/2012
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Jalandhar: The book titled, ‘Introduction to Sikhism’ written by 13-year old boy Bikramjeet Singh Bains, was released by the Federal Minister of Democratic Reforms Canada, Tim Uppal, here on Friday.
The book included episodes on Sikh history, the Sikh way of life, truthful living, interfaith tolerance, universal brotherhood, peace and prosperity, respecting diversity, and doing selfless service. It emphasized on human liberty, equality and fraternity to serve the multicultural Canada in a better way with mutual understanding.
The colored pictorial book is meant for free distribution.
Addressing the gathering, Bikramjeet Singh Bains hoped that his small contribution will go towards helping the younger generation to preserve the values of truthful living as well as stopping the decline of human life in today’s society arising out of social evils like menace of drugs, bullying, gangs, murders and racial discrimination.
The chief guest, Tim Uppal appreciated the efforts of Bikramjeet Singh Bains of being a writer at a very young age to create awareness about Sikh faith and its tenets that will unfold the universal doctrines of Sikhism to the outside world.
Grandfather of the author, Dr Raghbir Singh Bains, said that such young writers and community thinkers should be encouraged by the community and governments to enhance the spirit of mutual understanding amongst multi-dimensional citizens of the country.
