{"id":5385,"date":"2014-04-24T15:15:26","date_gmt":"2014-04-24T09:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5385"},"modified":"2025-01-01T15:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T10:04:08","slug":"marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Marching towards Sweet Success at Cadbury &#8211; The Role of Akal Academy in Shaping My Journey"},"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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Blessed_by_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji_and_Wahegurus_Grace\" >Blessed by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Waheguru&#8217;s Grace<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Akal_Academys_Impact_%E2%80%93_From_Rural_to_Prestigious_Career\" >Akal Academy\u2019s Impact &#8211; From Rural to Prestigious Career<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Comparing_Akal_Academy_to_City_Education_Systems\" >Comparing Akal Academy to City Education Systems<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Memorable_Teachers_and_Spiritual_Growth_at_Akal_Academy\" >Memorable Teachers and Spiritual Growth at Akal Academy<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Promoting_Sikhism_and_Spiritual_Awareness\" >Promoting Sikhism and Spiritual Awareness<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Message_to_Rural_Parents_%E2%80%93_Akal_Academies_as_Safe_Havens\" >Message to Rural Parents &#8211; Akal Academies as Safe Havens<\/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\/marching-towards-sweet-success-at-cadbury-the-role-of-akal-academy-in-shaping-my-journey\/#Gratitude_to_the_Akal_Academies_and_Baru_Sahib\" >Gratitude to the Akal Academies and Baru Sahib<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blessed_by_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji_and_Wahegurus_Grace\"><\/span>Blessed by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Waheguru&#8217;s Grace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Throughout my life, the blessings of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and the grace of Waheguru have guided me. My journey began in the fields with my father, but with the opportunity to attend Akal Academy in Muktsar, I transformed into an educated individual ready to pursue a career in Food Science and Technology.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akal_Academys_Impact_%E2%80%93_From_Rural_to_Prestigious_Career\"><\/span>Akal Academy\u2019s Impact &#8211; From Rural to Prestigious Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Akal Academy gave me the knowledge and spiritual grounding to transition from rural life to achieving a job offer from Cadbury in Baddi as a Quality Assurance professional. The academy\u2019s unique blend of spirituality and values-based education empowered me to succeed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Akal_Academy_to_City_Education_Systems\"><\/span>Comparing Akal Academy to City Education Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During my time in Delhi and Chandigarh for further education, I saw the stark difference between the education provided at Akal Academy and that in the cities. The holistic approach that connects spirituality with education is unmatched.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memorable_Teachers_and_Spiritual_Growth_at_Akal_Academy\"><\/span>Memorable Teachers and Spiritual Growth at Akal Academy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have fond memories of my teachers, especially Jayasiman Sir and Jagwinderpal Kaur, who laid the foundation for my academic success. Kulvinder Ma\u2019am\u2019s involvement with \u2018Akhand Paaths\u2019 during my higher secondary days left a lasting spiritual impression.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Sikhism_and_Spiritual_Awareness\"><\/span>Promoting Sikhism and Spiritual Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many rural areas, there is a disconnect with religion, and people often follow false human Gurus. I feel a deep responsibility to promote Sikhism and connect others with God Almighty, especially in challenging times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Message_to_Rural_Parents_%E2%80%93_Akal_Academies_as_Safe_Havens\"><\/span>Message to Rural Parents &#8211; Akal Academies as Safe Havens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To rural parents, I urge you to consider Akal Academies as a safe and secure place for your children. The academy provides a nurturing environment that shields youth from drug and alcohol abuse while connecting them to our rich heritage and culture, fostering strong character.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratitude_to_the_Akal_Academies_and_Baru_Sahib\"><\/span>Gratitude to the Akal Academies and Baru Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My heartfelt thanks to everyone connected with the Akal Academies and Baru Sahib for providing me with the education and spiritual grounding that shaped my life and career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gur-Fateh!<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Jagbir Singh Brar<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blessed by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Waheguru&#8217;s Grace Throughout my life, the blessings of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and the grace of Waheguru have guided me. 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