Patiala:
The post-graduate Department of Punjabi, Multani Mal Modi College organized an expert lecture on the topic of, ‘Sahit Sirjin Prikariya: Sabhacharak Sandarb’ (The process of creation of literature: The cultural context) to mark the ‘International Mother-Tongue day’. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Kirpal Kazak, an eminent Punjabi writer, folklore researcher, Sahit Academy Awardee and Ex-Professor, Punjabi University.
College Principal Dr. Khushvinder Kumar welcomed the expert speaker and said that to create literature, ideas or any piece of art, a writer must confront with the socio-cultural conflicts and conditions. A writer is created through his/her constant friction and close encounters with life. The speaker was formally introduced by Dr. Gurdeep Singh Sandhu, Head, Department of Punjabi while addressing the students said that Prof. Kazak started his literary career with renowned Punjabi Magazine ‘Nagmani’ edited by Late Amrita Pritam. He contributed many research basked books, papers and literary pieces to Punjabi Language.
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Prof. Kazak said that multi-disciplinary approach to learning is the key to attain wisdom. He told that any language is not only about words or alphabets but it is about the cultural traditions, customs, rituals, myths, living folklore and literary creations. He motivated the students to be original in their thought process and to live their lives according to higher ideals of humanity. A lively discussion session followed after the lecture in which students, teacher and Prof. Kazak exchanged his views about Punjabi Literature, language and culture.
The stage was conducted by Dr. Davinder Singh, Punjabi Department. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Manjit Kaur. On this occasion, Prof. Shailendra Sidhu, Prof. Ved Parkash Sharma and a large number of teachers and students were present.
