{"id":6969,"date":"2016-10-09T15:41:37","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T10:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6969"},"modified":"2025-05-27T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T05:13:56","slug":"clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Hands, Pure Hearts &#8211; Akal Academy Gomti Students Champion Swachh Bharat with Seva"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Motivated by the national <strong>Clean India Campaign<\/strong>, the initiative at <strong>Akal Academy Gomti<\/strong> was more than a routine chore it was a mission infused with purpose and pride. Under the vision of The <strong>Kalgidhar Trust<\/strong>, <strong>Baru Sahib<\/strong>, the students, staff, and Sewadars joined hands for this noble cause.<br \/>\nWith <strong>S. Jaswant Singh Ji<\/strong> (Sewadar) setting the tone, the campaign was flagged off from the school\u2019s main gate, marking the beginning of a day of collective effort, community bonding, and civic duty.<\/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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/#Class_IX_Leads_the_Way_%E2%80%93_Hands_On_Learning_in_Action\" >Class IX Leads the Way &#8211; Hands On Learning in Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/#From_Schoolyard_to_Sacred_Space_%E2%80%93_Cleaning_the_Gurudwara_Sahib\" >From Schoolyard to Sacred Space &#8211; Cleaning the Gurudwara Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/#Words_of_Wisdom_%E2%80%93_Cleanliness_is_Spirituality\" >Words of Wisdom &#8211; Cleanliness is Spirituality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/#Leadership_in_Service_%E2%80%93_A_Collective_Effort\" >Leadership in Service &#8211; A Collective Effort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/clean-hands-pure-hearts-akal-academy-gomti-students-champion-swachh-bharat-with-seva\/#A_Message_to_All_Students\" >A Message to All Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_IX_Leads_the_Way_%E2%80%93_Hands_On_Learning_in_Action\"><\/span>Class IX Leads the Way &#8211; Hands On Learning in Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leading from the front, students of Class IX took ownership of the campaign under the supervision of their dedicated teachers. Boys took charge of the external areas with sweeping and clearing tools, while the girls diligently cleaned indoor spaces each task executed with great energy and mindfulness. From classrooms to corridors, playgrounds to prayer halls, the entire school was transformed into a sparkling testimony to teamwork and discipline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Schoolyard_to_Sacred_Space_%E2%80%93_Cleaning_the_Gurudwara_Sahib\"><\/span>From Schoolyard to Sacred Space &#8211; Cleaning the Gurudwara Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The drive started from the school building and gracefully extended to the most spiritual heart of the academy <strong>The Gurudwara Sahib<\/strong>. Here, students were joined by the sangat, turning the act of cleaning into an expression of devotion and reverence. With humility and harmony, each broom stroke became a silent prayer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Words_of_Wisdom_%E2%80%93_Cleanliness_is_Spirituality\"><\/span>Words of Wisdom &#8211; Cleanliness is Spirituality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>S. Jaswant Singh<\/strong> Ji addressed the students, sharing inspiring stories and drawing powerful parallels between cleanliness and <strong>Sikh Rehat Maryada<\/strong>. He gave many examples how sikh rehat of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and other Gurus became an integral part of Sikhism whether physical or spiritual. These teachings struck a chord with the students, who saw firsthand how physical tidiness and spiritual living are inseparable values in Sikhism.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_in_Service_%E2%80%93_A_Collective_Effort\"><\/span>Leadership in Service &#8211; A Collective Effort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The campaign was skillfully orchestrated under the leadership of newly appointed Principal <strong>Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria<\/strong>, who exemplified hands-on leadership by participating shoulder-to-shoulder with students and staff.<br \/>\nHe was ably supported by a committed team of educators and coordinators including <strong>Mrs. Hemlata<\/strong> (Chief Coordinator), <strong>Mr. Hardeep Singh,<\/strong> <strong>Mr. Shauraya Singh,<\/strong> <strong>Mr. Sandeep Singh,<\/strong> <strong>Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Mr. Dharamveer Singh, and Ms. Nidhi Rattan<\/strong>. Their presence inspired students to treat the task as a cause worth embracing.<br \/>\nSpecial thanks were extended to <strong>Mr. Bhupinder Singh<\/strong> for capturing memorable moments and showcasing the spirit of seva through his lens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Message_to_All_Students\"><\/span>A Message to All Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a special day to serve your school, your community, or your soul. Start with your desk. Your classroom. Your home. Let your actions reflect the values of <strong>Guru Sahib<\/strong>. Because a clean India starts with a clean corner. And a clean corner begins with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motivated by the national Clean India Campaign, the initiative at Akal Academy Gomti was more than a routine chore it was a mission infused with purpose and pride. 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