{"id":4594,"date":"2016-12-21T19:43:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T14:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4594"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:48:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:18:26","slug":"baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Baba Iqbal Singh in England- A noble, charismatic, visionary &#038; spiritual Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Meeting_the_Divine_Soul_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Message_of_Peace_in_West_London\" >Meeting the Divine Soul: Baba Iqbal Singh&#8217;s Message of Peace in West London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Mission_Transforming_Education_and_Society\" >Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Mission: Transforming Education and Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#A_Vision_for_Education_From_a_Small_Hut_to_65000_Students_Annually\" >A Vision for Education: From a Small Hut to 65,000 Students Annually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Empowering_Women_and_Combating_Drugs_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Social_Reforms\" >Empowering Women and Combating Drugs: Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Social Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Education_for_Rural_Development_A_Holistic_Approach_to_Knowledge\" >Education for Rural Development: A Holistic Approach to Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Ranjit_Singhs_Architectural_Contributions_to_Akal_Academy_and_Kalgidhar_Trust\" >Ranjit Singh\u2019s Architectural Contributions to Akal Academy and Kalgidhar Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Lifelong_Commitment_to_Global_Peace_and_Harmony\" >Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Lifelong Commitment to Global Peace and Harmony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/baba-iqbal-singh-in-england-a-noble-charismatic-visionary-spiritual-leader\/#Ravinder_Pal_Singh_Kohli_Supporting_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Vision_through_Kalgidhar_Trust\" >Ravinder Pal Singh Kohli: Supporting Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Vision through Kalgidhar Trust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meeting_the_Divine_Soul_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Message_of_Peace_in_West_London\"><\/span>Meeting the Divine Soul: Baba Iqbal Singh&#8217;s Message of Peace in West London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a rare opportunity that we were fortunate to meet a Divine Soul Baba Iqbal Singh in the urban jungle of West London (Southall). This meeting was arranged by my architect friend Ranjit Singh of Delhi. Baba Ji, who at the age of 92 was in England spreading his message of peace and harmony among human beings and to receive the prestigious Sikh Life \u2013 Time Achievement Award 2016. Babaji\u2019s visit to England provided us the privilege to acquaint ourselves with his objectives more thoroughly and spread his message to Indian community in Britain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Mission_Transforming_Education_and_Society\"><\/span><strong>Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Mission: Transforming Education and Society<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baba Iqbal Singh began his movement of educational and social reforms after re- tiring as Director of Agricultural Department in the State of Himachal Pradesh in 1986. He was inspired by his Master Baba Teja Singh. As a socio-spiritual entre- preneur and leader of Sikhs, Babaji is renowned for his reforming zeal in the field of education. He has already established 130 schools, 14 colleges and 2 universities, all in a span of 30 years. They are spread across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The main objective of these educational institutes has been to provide Value-Based Education and equip children with spiritual as well as latest high quality technical and scientific knowledge without any gender or caste discrimination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Vision_for_Education_From_a_Small_Hut_to_65000_Students_Annually\"><\/span>A Vision for Education: From a Small Hut to 65,000 Students Annually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Babaji was inspired firstly by Guru Nank\u2019s mission and secondly by the famous writing of Wordsworth that a child is the father of man. That is to say that if any one wants to transform a society start with children. In fact it is interesting to note that a small hut with five students in 1986 has grown to 65,000 stu- dents per year across Northern India. One of the most developed premises is Akal Academy, Baru Sahib. (photo below) It is also known as the valley of divine and meditation place and is located 110 and 170 km from Shimla and Dehradun respectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_Women_and_Combating_Drugs_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Social_Reforms\"><\/span>Empowering Women and Combating Drugs: Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Social Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>In addition to his work in spreading educational opportunities to the poor and reforming the society<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Babaji\u2019s Akal Academia has been instrumental in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Women empowerment:<\/strong> A vast long-term women empowerment programs in the community is zestfully<br \/>\nbeing run, wherein young girls are first educated to 12th standard and later to an intensive Teachers Train-<br \/>\ning Program of 4 years enabling them to be employed as Teachers in schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drugs:<\/strong> Babaji believes and works hard to ensure that young and old abstain from drugs and alcohol with<br \/>\na hope of closing down liquor shops and decline in crime rate. Children free from drugs, would naturally<br \/>\nmake them a good global citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_for_Rural_Development_A_Holistic_Approach_to_Knowledge\"><\/span>Education for Rural Development: A Holistic Approach to Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Education in rural areas for the benefit of the rural population implying technical know-how of land<br \/>\nfertility, seeds and climate. The curriculum, in short, emphasises not only spiritual values but a change in<br \/>\nsocial, ethical and scientific thinking among the student community. A true Karmayogi saint who inspires<br \/>\nby his very presence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranjit_Singhs_Architectural_Contributions_to_Akal_Academy_and_Kalgidhar_Trust\"><\/span>Ranjit Singh\u2019s Architectural Contributions to Akal Academy and Kalgidhar Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ranjit Singh is Delhi based Architect who has been involved in designing Baru Sahib \u2013 Valley of the Divine Peace. He also has been associated with many other projects and schemes imcluding proposed Akal University in Talwandi Sabho at Bathinda, Punjab.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Lifelong_Commitment_to_Global_Peace_and_Harmony\"><\/span>Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Lifelong Commitment to Global Peace and Harmony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Babaji is a great believer of international harmony and peace and still striding hard to achieve these goals at<br \/>\nthe age of nighty two.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ravinder_Pal_Singh_Kohli_Supporting_Baba_Iqbal_Singhs_Vision_through_Kalgidhar_Trust\"><\/span>Ravinder Pal Singh Kohli: Supporting Baba Iqbal Singh\u2019s Vision through Kalgidhar Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ravinder Pal Singh Kohli used to be a businessman. He left his business and now devotes his time and energies with Babaji to promote the worthy aims and objectives of the Kalgidhar Trust \/ Society. He with his large team is based in Delhi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meeting the Divine Soul: Baba Iqbal Singh&#8217;s Message of Peace in West London It is a rare opportunity that we were fortunate to meet a Divine Soul Baba Iqbal Singh in the urban jungle of West London (Southall). This meeting was arranged by my architect friend Ranjit Singh of Delhi. 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