{"id":6973,"date":"2016-10-19T16:31:05","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T11:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6973"},"modified":"2025-05-27T10:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T05:27:07","slug":"akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Akal Academy Gomtipul Celebrates Guru Ramdas Ji\u2019s Prakash Purab with Divine Melodies"},"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\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#A_Day_of_Devotion_Begins_in_Darbar_Sahib\" >A Day of Devotion Begins in Darbar Sahib<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#Remembering_a_Life_of_Selfless_Service\" >Remembering a Life of Selfless Service<\/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\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#Young_Voices_Eternal_Praise_%E2%80%93_A_Musical_Tribute\" >Young Voices, Eternal Praise &#8211; A Musical Tribute<\/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\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#Ardass_Hukamnama_Blessings\" >Ardass, Hukamnama &amp; Blessings<\/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\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#Guided_by_Guru_Sahib_%E2%80%93_Lessons_for_Life\" >Guided by Guru Sahib &#8211; Lessons for Life<\/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\/akal-academy-gomtipul-celebrates-guru-ramdas-jis-prakash-purab-with-divine-melodies\/#A_Message_to_All_Students\" >A Message to All Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Day_of_Devotion_Begins_in_Darbar_Sahib\"><\/span>A Day of Devotion Begins in Darbar Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The celebration commenced with the serene routine of morning <strong>Nitnem<\/strong> in the <strong>Darbar Sahib<\/strong>. Under the divine presence of <strong>Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji<\/strong>, the atmosphere quickly blossomed into one of reverence and spiritual bliss.<br \/>\nGuided by the teachings of Gurmat, it was a spiritual journey led by the students themselves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remembering_a_Life_of_Selfless_Service\"><\/span>Remembering a Life of Selfless Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To introduce the life and legacy of <strong>Guru Ramdas Ji<\/strong>, <strong>Mr. Harpreet Singh<\/strong> (Punjabi Teacher) shared touching insights into <strong>Guru Sahib\u2019s<\/strong> unparalleled humility, dedication to humanity, and the founding of the holy city of Amritsar.<br \/>\nHis words illuminated <strong>Guru Sahib\u2019s<\/strong> enduring message of seva (selfless service), unity, and devotion to the divine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Young_Voices_Eternal_Praise_%E2%80%93_A_Musical_Tribute\"><\/span>Young Voices, Eternal Praise &#8211; A Musical Tribute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What followed was a series of soul-stirring performances.<br \/>\n&#8211; The <strong>girls of Class IX<\/strong> uplifted every soul present with a heartfelt <strong>Shabad<\/strong>, played melodiously on the harmonium, casting an aura of peace over the gathering.<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Gurleen Kaur<\/strong> from <strong>Class IX<\/strong> then took the stage to deliver a beautifully articulated speech, narrating episodes from <strong>Guru Ramdas Ji\u2019s<\/strong> life that highlighted his humility and deep spiritual insight.<br \/>\n&#8211; The <strong>boys of Class X<\/strong> presented a powerful <strong>kavishri<\/strong>, poetically honoring the Guru\u2019s contributions and unwavering faith. Their rhythm and passion brought the stories of the past vividly to life.<br \/>\n&#8211; As a concluding musical offering, the <strong>girls of Class XI<\/strong> performed <strong>Shabad Kirtan<\/strong> that left the sangat spellbound. The spiritual vibrations of their voices seemed to merge with the divine, turning every ear into a doorway to bliss.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ardass_Hukamnama_Blessings\"><\/span>Ardass, Hukamnama &amp; Blessings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the ceremony drew to a close, a heartfelt <strong>Ardass<\/strong> was performed, invoking <strong>Guru Sahib\u2019s<\/strong> blessings on all students and staff. The <strong>Hukamnama<\/strong> was humbly taken by a student from Class VII, symbolizing the involvement and empowerment of even the youngest members of the sangat.<br \/>\nAll students from <strong>Classes VI to XII<\/strong> attended the celebration, participating in a sacred experience that will surely stay with them as a spiritual anchor in their growing years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guided_by_Guru_Sahib_%E2%80%93_Lessons_for_Life\"><\/span>Guided by Guru Sahib &#8211; Lessons for Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The entire program was organized under the gentle supervision of Music Teacher <strong>Mr. Surinder Pal Singh<\/strong>, whose guidance ensured that every child not only performed, but also understood the meaning behind every hymn and word spoken.<br \/>\nThe celebration was about living his teachings.<\/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>The legacy of <strong>Guru Ramdas Ji<\/strong> is stated in the pages of <strong>Sikh history <\/strong>about\u00a0how we treat one another, how we serve without expectation, and how we sing our truth with love and devotion. Let us carry this light forward not only during ceremonies, but in every classroom, corridor, and conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Day of Devotion Begins in Darbar Sahib The celebration commenced with the serene routine of morning Nitnem in the Darbar Sahib. Under the divine presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the atmosphere quickly blossomed into one of reverence and spiritual bliss. 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