{"id":4920,"date":"2014-01-27T11:56:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T06:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4920"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:03:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T06:33:25","slug":"from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/","title":{"rendered":"From Farmer\u2019s Son to Inspiring Lecturer"},"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\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/#A_Transformational_Beginning\" >A Transformational Beginning<\/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\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/#Roots_in_Warring_Village\" >Roots in Warring Village<\/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\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/#Mentors_Who_Inspired_Success\" >Mentors Who Inspired Success<\/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\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/#Spiritual_Foundation\" >Spiritual Foundation<\/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\/from-farmers-son-to-inspiring-lecturer\/#Dreams_and_Aspirations\" >Dreams and Aspirations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Transformational_Beginning\"><\/span>A Transformational Beginning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;I was lucky to have an educated father who switched from farming to teaching in the early nineties,&#8221; shares Gurmandeep Singh, now a Lecturer at Bhai Maha Singh College of Engineering. Around the same time, Gurmandeep was admitted to Akal Academy Muktsar, a life-changing decision that laid the foundation for his journey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roots_in_Warring_Village\"><\/span>Roots in Warring Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growing up in Warring village, Muktsar, Punjab, Gurmandeep witnessed the stark disparity in educational opportunities. Despite these challenges, he cherished the dedication of his teachers at Akal Academy, whose guidance shaped his academic journey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mentors_Who_Inspired_Success\"><\/span>Mentors Who Inspired Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Principal Sukhraj Madam, Jayasiman Sir, Baldev Singh Sir, and Rajinder Kumar Sir instilled in Gurmandeep a deep love for learning. He recalls the extended classes and overtime efforts by his teachers that eliminated the need for external tuitions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiritual_Foundation\"><\/span>Spiritual Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond academics, Akal Academy introduced Gurmandeep to spirituality through the practice of path. This connection to the Almighty provided him with strength and confidence, which he attributes to the Academy&#8217;s nurturing environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dreams_and_Aspirations\"><\/span>Dreams and Aspirations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently a lecturer, Gurmandeep dreams of transitioning to a government job and exploring entrepreneurial ventures. 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