Padma Shri award introduced for eminent scholar Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi
CHANDIGARH: Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi is an eminent identify on the Punjabi and Hindi literary firmament with Gurmat literature being his forte. This doyen of the literary world has devoted greater than 70 years of his illustrious life with wholehearted dedication to serve the reason for Punjabi, Hindi and Gurmat literature.
The grasp craftsman of literary world, Dr. Jaggi obtained Ph.D in 1962 from the Panjab College, Chandigarh with regards to “Dasam Granth Da Pauranik Addhyan” and within the aftermath devoted a ebook titled “Dasam Granth Ki Pauranik Prishth bhoomi” to the folks which bagged the primary prize awarded by the Language Division, Punjab and acquired accolades in immense measure from the distinguished personalities of the literary world. In 2000, Dr. Jaggi got here out with meticulously ready “Dasam Granth Da Tika (Sub-Commentary)” which was launched in 5 volumes by the Gobind Sadan, Delhi. He’s thought-about an authority on the Dasam Granth.
Enhancing his educational profile, Dr. Jaggi was awarded D. Litt. diploma by the Magadh College, Bodhgaya in 1973 the place his topic in Hindi was “Sri Guru Nanak: Vyaktitatva, Krititva Aur Chintan”. This literary creation was additionally bestowed first prize by the Language Division, Punjab. Persevering with his literary contribution to the society, Dr. Jaggi authored many books on Guru Nanak Bani and throughout the 550th Prakash Purb celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Punjab Authorities acquired a quantity titled “Guru Nanak Bani: Paathatey Vyakhya” ready from Dr. Jaggi in Punjabi and Hindi which was distributed. Incomes his spurs, Dr. Jaggi additionally printed a treatise on Guru Nanak bani particularly “Guru Nanak: Jeevniatey Vyaktitatva” and a second ebook “Guru Nanak di Vichar dhara”, each of which have been awarded first prize by the Language Division, Punjab.
Amongst the providers rendered by Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi, some of the vital one is said to the transliteration and translation of Tulsi Ramayan (Ram Charit Manas) which is an excellent holy ebook of Hindu faith, in Punjabi. The ebook was printed by the Punjabi College, Patiala and was recipient of the Nationwide stage first prize by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi in 1989. Dr. Jaggi readied the “Punjabi Sahit Sandarbh Kosh (Reference Dictionary)” which was printed by the Punjabi College, Patiala in 1994. Burning midnight oil from 1998 to 2002, Dr. Jaggi ready 5 quantity “Punjabi Sahit da Sarot Moolak Itihas” which was printed by the Punjabi College, Patiala.
Realizing the necessity for an encyclopedia as a way to reply the queries involved with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in a short however accredited method, Dr. Jaggi authored “Guru Granth Vishavkosh (Encyclopedia)” in 2002 which was printed by the Punjabi College, Patiala. His different notable contributions included “Sikh Panth Vishavkosh” (2005) containing entries concerning major points, variations and info associated to the Sikh faith and a 5 quantity tika (Sub-Commentary) titled “Arthbodh Sri Guru Granth Sahib” devoted to the folks in 2007 which was launched by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.
It was in 2013 that Dr. Jaggi rendered his greatest service to the reason for Sikh faith when he ready a complete tika (Sub-Commentary) by the identify of “Bhav Prabodhini Tika Sri Guru Granth Sahib” subsequently printed by Punjabi College, Patiala in 8 volumes. It incorporates the detailed explication of the Bani of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and is proving to be immensely invaluable for the folks particularly the Sikh circles. The 12 months 2017 noticed Dr. Jaggi publishing the 5 quantity tika of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Hindi.
Contemplating the by no means ending wonderful achievements of Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi, this literary large has been conferred with many honours together with Nationwide award in 1989 by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, “Punjabi Sahit Shiromani (Ratan)” the very best award by the Punjab Authorities in 1996 together with his books getting the primary prize by the Language Division, Punjab eight instances from 1964 to 1976. His literary acumen has transcended the State boundaries and earned him quite a few accolades from different states. The Haryana Authorities felicitated him with the primary prize in 1968 for his ebook. The Punjabi Academy underneath the aegis of the Delhi Authorities honoured him with “Param Sahit Sanman” in 2010 with the Uttar Pradesh Authorities felicitating him with the “Souhard Puraskar” in 1996.
The Punjabi College, Patiala in deference to the accomplishments of Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi within the discipline of literature awarded him honorary D. Litt. diploma in 2014 with the Guru Nanak Dev College, Amritsar following go well with in 2015. Scores of literary, NGOs and spiritual establishments have additionally honoured Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi as a mark of respect to his providers of monumental nature.
Regardless of being 95 years of age, the good litterateur that he’s, Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi is relentlessly carrying on his mission of rendering distinctive literary providers to the society with 144 books flowing from his pen up to now. The Punjabi College, Patiala has granted him Life Fellowship in view of his attainments.