{"id":5345,"date":"2014-02-12T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T06:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5345"},"modified":"2024-12-31T12:51:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T07:21:19","slug":"from-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"From Rural Roots to Stardom &#8211; My Journey with Akal Academy"},"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-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#A_Journey_Beyond_Fields\" >A Journey Beyond Fields<\/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-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#Early_Struggles_%E2%80%93_A_Challenging_Commute\" >Early Struggles &#8211; A Challenging Commute<\/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-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#The_Role_of_Akal_Academy_%E2%80%93_A_Foundation_Beyond_Academics\" >The Role of Akal Academy &#8211; A Foundation Beyond Academics<\/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-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#Akal_Academys_Impact_%E2%80%93_Shaping_Interests_and_Talents\" >Akal Academy\u2019s Impact &#8211; Shaping Interests and Talents<\/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-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#Gratitude_to_Mentors_%E2%80%93_Teachers_Who_Shaped_My_Path\" >Gratitude to Mentors &#8211; Teachers Who Shaped My Path<\/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\/from-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#Challenges_in_My_Village_%E2%80%93_The_Struggle_for_Education\" >Challenges in My Village &#8211; The Struggle for Education<\/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\/from-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#A_Call_for_Change_%E2%80%93_Education_and_Safety_for_All\" >A Call for Change &#8211; Education and Safety for All<\/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\/from-rural-roots-to-stardom-my-journey-with-akal-academy\/#_Gratitude_and_Well_Wishes\" >\u00a0Gratitude and Well Wishes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_Beyond_Fields\"><\/span>A Journey Beyond Fields<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I, Manpreet Singh, could\u2019ve well been just a farmer like my father had I not been fortunate to receive my schooling from Akal Academy, Muktsar. Through this letter, I wish to convey all that\u2019s close to my heart \u2013 a love that, like a tree, will continue to bloom as long as I live.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Struggles_%E2%80%93_A_Challenging_Commute\"><\/span>Early Struggles &#8211; A Challenging Commute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travelling to school was a real challenge. The school was 11 kilometers away from my village, and my farmer father would escort me daily until the bus service started in later years, as the student count increased.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Akal_Academy_%E2%80%93_A_Foundation_Beyond_Academics\"><\/span>The Role of Akal Academy &#8211; A Foundation Beyond Academics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though I wasn\u2019t a brilliant student, the blessings of God Almighty and the dedicated efforts of my teachers helped me consistently score decently. Akal Academy instilled not just academic knowledge but values, spiritual teachings like Nitnem, and our rich heritage. The Sakhis our teachers shared were a source of great inspiration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akal_Academys_Impact_%E2%80%93_Shaping_Interests_and_Talents\"><\/span>Akal Academy\u2019s Impact &#8211; Shaping Interests and Talents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Akal Academy played a key role in nurturing my interest in sports and arts. It was there that I participated in various games and art workshops, with teachers ensuring every student took part. My years in school, especially during +1 and +2, were filled with sports and activities that enriched my life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratitude_to_Mentors_%E2%80%93_Teachers_Who_Shaped_My_Path\"><\/span>Gratitude to Mentors &#8211; Teachers Who Shaped My Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among my teachers, I would like to especially mention Akhvinder Sir, who gave us a solid foundation in English. I am also grateful to Principal Madam Sukhraj Kaur, whose constant encouragement motivated all students to strive for excellence. Additionally, Jasmine Sir from Tamil Nadu provided us with an exceptional base in Mathematics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_My_Village_%E2%80%93_The_Struggle_for_Education\"><\/span>Challenges in My Village &#8211; The Struggle for Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Akal Academy did wonders for the educational environment in the village, many families couldn\u2019t afford to send their children to school. Several children from economically disadvantaged families remained out of school. I am pleased to learn that Akal Academies now run programs like DeedaDay.in and other initiatives to sponsor the education of underprivileged children, which can truly make a difference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Call_for_Change_%E2%80%93_Education_and_Safety_for_All\"><\/span>A Call for Change &#8211; Education and Safety for All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I wish for a safer society, especially in rural areas and for women, where drug and alcohol abuse cause much harm. I believe more Akal Academies and similar institutions should be established, and government schools should adopt a values-based education system like the one run by The Kalgidhar Trust. A secure environment and spirituality in education can make a huge difference, particularly for women and children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Gratitude_and_Well_Wishes\"><\/span>\u00a0Gratitude and Well Wishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I am deeply thankful to Akal Academy and The Kalgidhar Trust for their tremendous work in shaping lives through education and values. I wish them continued success in their mission of empowering students for a better future. Gur-Fateh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Journey Beyond Fields I, Manpreet Singh, could\u2019ve well been just a farmer like my father had I not been fortunate to receive my schooling from Akal Academy, Muktsar. 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