ENSINGTON, M.D.: A celebration to commemorate the first installation of the Guru Granth Sahib in the Golden Temple Amritsar was held on Sept 25 which ‘was attended by representatives of religious organizations of the Washington metropolitan area, Guru Granth Sahib was installed and first read in Harmindir Sahib, the Golden Temple in 1604.
The function was organized by the Guru Granth Singh Foundation/here and guests included Rev. Clarke Lobenstine of the Interfaith Conference of Washington, Rabbi Albert Gruber, Chairman of Montgomery County Commission of Ethnic Affairs, Ms. Elaine Hollander of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington, Ted and Ms. Elanor Collen of the Cedar Lane Utilitarian Church and others belonging to various religious denomination.
The event was sponsored by the Interfaith Conference which provides an opportunity for representatives of various religious organizations to get together and seek better knowledge of earth others faiths. Its members belong to several regions including the Jews, Roman Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, Mormons and the Sikhs. It is open to the people of the book or those who hold scriptures as central to their faith.
Ms. Amrit Kaur the Secretary of GGSF said it was only in this land of freedom, America, that people of different castes, colour and creeds could come together under the banner of Interfaith in pursuit of one God, in search of better understanding of other human beings for deeper knowledge and reverence of all religions.
- Rajwant Singh secretary of the organization said that it was an honor and privilege to host such a diverse group of people and it’s provided an opportunity to share and demonstrate the great principles and ideals as preached by the Sikh gurus.
Ms. Georgia Rangel, a regular visitor to the GGSF Gurdwara, said she was a practicing conservative Jew and “I am here to worship with you.” She added that the kindness of the Sikh community attracted her. Wearing a Salwar Kurta, she said, “As you can see Sikhs have taken main and members of the community have been teaching me Punjabi.” She said she looked forward to the day when she could read the Guru Granth Sahib in Gurmukhi.
Ms. Rangel added that the Sikh teachings which particularly impressed her were the equality of all people, the equality of men and women and that a Sikh endeavors to live a moral life while involved in everyday existence.
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Rev. Clark Lobenstine, executive director of the IFC, declared that it was a pleasure to be with his Sikh brethren and worship in there tradition.
Article extracted from this publication >> October 21, 1988
