{"id":4981,"date":"2024-12-16T16:48:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2025-03-13T12:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T07:08:34","slug":"from-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star\/","title":{"rendered":"From Loneliness to Lyrics &#8211; The Expedition of a Rural Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I often feel lonely at home. But studying and giving time to my passion, i.e., music, fades away my loneliness during school hours. Along with academic education, I also get a spiritual education at the academy. I do Nitnem and learn music, as well as Kavishri and Shabad Kirtan, in the academy. I enjoy it here.- Pinderpal Singh.&#8221;<\/p>\n<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-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star\/#Challenges_in_Life\" >Challenges in Life<\/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-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star\/#A_Ray_of_Hope_in_Lonely_World\" >A Ray of Hope in Lonely World<\/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-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star\/#A_Rising_Star_with_a_Heart_Full_of_Dreams\" >A Rising Star with a Heart Full of Dreams<\/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-loneliness-to-lyrics-the-expedition-of-a-rural-star\/#Power_of_Love_Learning_and_Leadership\" >Power of Love, Learning, and Leadership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_Life\"><\/span>Challenges in Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life is not so smooth for Pinderpal Singh, a young rising star from the small village of Sardulgarh in Mansa, Punjab, with dreams as vast as the skies above him. But he often finds himself enveloped in loneliness. He grew up longing for love and guidance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4984\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-370x278.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-270x203.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-667x500.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-740x555.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.28-PM-80x60.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He lives with his ageing grandparents after his mother abandoned him, and his father, Granthi Singh, resides far away.<\/p>\n<p>The family&#8217;s modest income posed another challenge, making even the thought of schooling seem like a far-off dream.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Ray_of_Hope_in_Lonely_World\"><\/span>A Ray of Hope in Lonely World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every gloomy night has a dawn. One fine day, they got a ray of hope when they discovered Akal Academy Kauriwara. His grandparents and father learned about the &#8220;Educate to Save&#8221; initiative, which offers free education to needy children in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>This opportunity became a turning point in Pinderpal&#8217;s life. Today, he is studying in grade 6th at Akal Academy Kauriwara. Pinderpal&#8217;s days are often spent in silence at home, but everything changes when he enters the world of music during school hours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Rising_Star_with_a_Heart_Full_of_Dreams\"><\/span>A Rising Star with a Heart Full of Dreams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The credit for my success goes not only to me but also to my very supportive teachers. They identified my talent and have given wings to my dreams. Here at the academy, I found purpose and courage. I am grateful to my teachers who guide and support me,&#8221; shares Pinder Pal Singh.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4983\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-370x493.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-270x360.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-570x760.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-3.59.30-PM-740x987.jpeg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pinderpal&#8217;s dedication bore fruit when he stepped onto the &#8220;Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum Talent Ka Mahasangram&#8221; at Doordarshan Punjabi. He showcased his skills and talent and shone brightly at &#8220;Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum Talent Ka Mahasangram.&#8221; He clinched 2nd position in the state and 1st in the district level in the Kavishri category.<\/p>\n<p>He often listens to the Kavishri of Bhai Mehal Singh (Chandigarh Wale), which inspires him to write and dreams of becoming a singer one day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_of_Love_Learning_and_Leadership\"><\/span>Power of Love, Learning, and Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>His story illustrates that anyone can turn adversity into opportunity with courage and dedication and is a testament to resilience and the power of education in changing lives. His journey is brimming with hope and achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Akal Academies, under the auspices of the Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib, provide FREE education to the needy and underserved kids under the &#8220;Educate to Save&#8221; initiative, which empowers them. With free education for underserved children, they are weaving stories of change, one child at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Support today&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/educatetosave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"> &#8220;Educate to Save&#8221;<\/a> initiative and help turn adversity into an opportunity for children like Pinderpal Singh.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0lTRLsoASA?si=PZ9biwEaYWdXzqOt\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I often feel lonely at home. But studying and giving time to my passion, i.e., music, fades away my loneliness during school hours. Along with academic education, I also get a spiritual education at the academy. I do Nitnem and learn music, as well as Kavishri and Shabad Kirtan, in the academy. 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