{"id":6519,"date":"2016-05-13T18:02:17","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T12:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6519"},"modified":"2025-03-28T18:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T12:35:15","slug":"from-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh\/","title":{"rendered":"From Darkness to Light &#8211; How Sewa Transformed My Life \u2013 Kulwinder Singh"},"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-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh\/#Lost_in_Addiction_and_Struggle\" >Lost in Addiction and Struggle<\/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-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh\/#A_Chance_Encounter_with_Sewa\" >A Chance Encounter with Sewa<\/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-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh\/#A_Journey_of_Transformation\" >A Journey of Transformation<\/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-darkness-to-light-how-sewa-transformed-my-life-kulwinder-singh\/#A_Life_Dedicated_to_Sikhi\" >A Life Dedicated to Sikhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lost_in_Addiction_and_Struggle\"><\/span>Lost in Addiction and Struggle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seven years ago, my life was spiraling out of control. I was dependent on alcohol, consumed meat regularly, and rarely stepped into the Gurdwara Sahib. My health deteriorated, my family suffered, and even my parents in India were deeply worried. I felt lost, with no direction or purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Chance_Encounter_with_Sewa\"><\/span>A Chance Encounter with Sewa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One Thursday evening, at my lowest point, I went to meet someone at the Gurdwara Sahib. He was running late, and while waiting, I wandered into the kitchen for a cup of tea. Seeing the Sangat engaged in kitchen sewa, I was invited to help. That small moment of service changed everything\u2014I felt a sense of belonging and kept returning week after week to serve in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_of_Transformation\"><\/span>A Journey of Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From kitchen sewa, I moved on to helping with parshad sewa. Slowly, with the Guru\u2019s grace and the support of the Sangat, I made the decision to grow my hair, quit drinking, and embrace a vegetarian lifestyle. My journey of self-discovery led me closer to my faith.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Life_Dedicated_to_Sikhi\"><\/span>A Life Dedicated to Sikhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By the end of that year, I took Amrit, fully committing myself to Sikhi. Today, I read Bhog De Salok with the Granthi Singhs every Sunday and actively participate in Arthi and Artha. After seven years of unwavering faith and dedication, I am now honored to serve as the President of Guru Nanak Gurdwara South Birmingham Sparkhill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sewa changed my life\u2014what started as a simple act of service turned into a journey of spiritual awakening and transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lost in Addiction and Struggle Seven years ago, my life was spiraling out of control. I was dependent on alcohol, consumed meat regularly, and rarely stepped into the Gurdwara Sahib. My health deteriorated, my family suffered, and even my parents in India were deeply worried. I felt lost, with no direction or purpose. 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