Comments on: A GLIMPSE OF OUR ROOTS

By: Muhammad Afzal

Muhammad Afzal — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:10:11 +0000

I am a doctor by profession. I was born in farooka in 1978 and studied in farooka high school till 10th class.we used to hear that there was great sardar ji who used his singing ability to collect money to build this school.this school is a masterpiece in the area and produces brilliant students but we also pray for that great Sardar ji who founded this school.
Shukarya Sardar ji sada khush raho

By: Col (Dr) SSMALIK

Col (Dr) SSMALIK — Tue, 18 May 2021 23:55:13 +0000

Sir, It is the real service done by Bhai Bapu ji, Bhai Hiraji by spreading the Divine message by way of music/Ragas.They were the blessed ones. Iam sure their renderings and their virtual presence does exist even today that made you recall, and pay due homage to their pious art works. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.Their +ve vibes do exist today.
Waheguru

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By: Lt Gen Manmohan Singh

Lt Gen Manmohan Singh — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:19:19 +0000

My Dear Surjit,

After reading this post & many of ur earlier ones, particularly the piece on ur ancestral roots & several other writings,I am now beginning to feel that u have been pursuing a wrong profession. U should have taken to writing seriously as Khushwant Singh. It’s not too late even now. Such keen intellect, searching mind coupled with unique sense of presentation backed with marked flair for writing, as u r blessed, must not remain dormant / untapped in the interest of or society at large.

To start with, how about working on uplifting of our moral values. No amt of laws, legislation, policing etc seem to help. Corruption, frauds, scams, exploitation, extortion, child abuse, gender crimes, so on r rising.

Greed, together with falling sense of human values has been our biggest failings since ages. What can be done in the present day context. More importance on spiritualism or religion?

But in the name of religion too much exploitation & harm seem to have befallen societies world over.

For ur thoughtful consideration. With fond regs & best wishes to u both,
Manmohan

By: ''colls''

''colls'' — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:06:13 +0000

tussi great hoe ji…… Surjit jee
colls….

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:45:05 +0000

Dear Sergeant Major,
I must point out that “BEAUTY LIES IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER!” Mine is a humble attempt to give vent to my thoughts and feelings. In the evening of my life, I wish to get it all off my chest. Shakespeare called it ‘catharsis’ I seem to feel lighter every time a piece is uploaded on this blog. You are kind with your words! Thanks ever so much for your encouragement.
Surjit

By: Vinod Kumar

Vinod Kumar — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:38:33 +0000

Col Vinod Kumar, Director of the St Kabir chain of education institutes in Ahmedabad chose to communicate his comments on telephone. In our very detailed ‘guftagu’ he mentioned that he read the piece with great interest. He himself was born in Sargodha, and had heard stories of that great place from his grandfather. My description correlated with his memory a great deal. In particular, he observed that life during those days must have been very demanding. Imagine life in those camel caravans, moving day after day, and guarding the goods as also the money, with no means of communication. His observations were very accurate. “Thuggee” was common, and people were often looted on the way. And then there were other problems. Water was scarce in the desert and the travelers’ inns were primitive. His comments have motivated me to do a full piece, based on the diaries of my father. I myself was six years old when we move out of the village, where we had no electricity, and no running water. There were no toilets and we did not have any of the gadgets which even the poor people possess now! Thanks, Vinod for taking me down memory lane!

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Satinder ji and Mohinder ji,
Thanks for your kind words. I notice that you have a good command over the language. I remember when we met in Jallandhar (I think) you were pursuing your MA in either English or History.
Whatever we have is due to the work done by our ancestors. Now it is for us to carry the baton forward. I am sanguine that Sangat, Nimarta will do their bit. I look forward to their mails. Because that gives me the impetus to sit on the computer!
Surjit

By: ''colls''

''colls'' — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:25:19 +0000

Simply excellent
and
you give life to the views
expressed by all
as you answer each one

Great , just great
Do keep it up …..

I have purposely delayed my comments
as you are praiseworthy
Sir
U///sgmt

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:03:40 +0000

Jasdev,
Thanks.
Yes. Bapuji’s life inspires me. His greatest characteristic was his zest for life, and the ability to accept the Will of the Lord. He was able to take the good and the bad news with equanimity. And he was active. He took up the challenge of forming a second ‘Jatha’ with his youngest son at the age of EIGHTY FOUR. In one sense of the term he never really retired, even when he had crossed the century mark!
It shall be my endeavor to complete the eight episodes of the family history as soon as possible. The encouragement provided by you will impel me to do so.
Papa