{"id":7662,"date":"2015-12-19T17:16:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-19T11:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7662"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:29:27","slug":"akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/","title":{"rendered":"Akal Academy, Theh Kalandhar honoured at Gurmat Samagam &#8211; Instilling Values Through Verse, and Virtue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A warm, golden hue envelops <strong>Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Fazilka,<\/strong> as young children dressed in traditional attire sit cross-legged on the stage. The sound of harmoniums and tablas echo across the <strong>Darbar Hall<\/strong> as tiny voices rise in unison, singing <strong>Shabad Kirtan.<\/strong> Faces in the Sangat light up with admiration and emotion, witnessing the next generation embracing the legacy of <strong>Gurmat<\/strong> with devotion and pride.<\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#A_Divine_Gathering_of_Hearts_and_Minds\" >A Divine Gathering of Hearts and Minds<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#Nurturing_the_Soul_Through_Competition\" >Nurturing the Soul Through Competition<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#Little_Stars_Mighty_Messages\" >Little Stars, Mighty Messages<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#A_Call_to_Preserve_and_Practice\" >A Call to Preserve and Practice<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#Honoring_the_Blossoming_Spirit_of_Sikhi\" >Honoring the Blossoming Spirit of Sikhi<\/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-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#Planting_Seeds_of_Sikhi_in_Tender_Hearts\" >Planting Seeds of Sikhi in Tender Hearts<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#A_Journey_Beyond_the_Classroom\" >A Journey Beyond the Classroom<\/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\/akal-academy-theh-kalandhar-honoured-at-gurmat-samagam-instilling-values-through-verse-and-virtue\/#Share_the_Spirit_Inspire_the_Youth\" >Share the Spirit, Inspire the Youth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Divine_Gathering_of_Hearts_and_Minds\"><\/span>A Divine Gathering of Hearts and Minds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a heartfelt effort to nurture spirituality among the youth, <strong>Akal Academy, Theh Kalandhar<\/strong> participated in a grand <strong>Gurmat Samagam<\/strong> organized at <strong>Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Fazilka.<\/strong> The sacred event became a powerful platform where devotion met discipline, and faith took the form of rhymes, poetry, and religious recitations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurturing_the_Soul_Through_Competition\"><\/span>Nurturing the Soul Through Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Samagam<\/strong> was a religious observance of celebration of culture and character-building. A series of contests including poem recitation, religious lectures, and Q&amp;A rounds were conducted with a clear mission to cultivate strong moral values and connect the youth deeply with their roots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Little_Stars_Mighty_Messages\"><\/span>Little Stars, Mighty Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students from <strong>Kindergarten<\/strong> to Grade V performed heartfelt <strong>Shabad Kirtan<\/strong> and soul-stirring religious rhymes that moved the audience. With innocent expressions and steady voices, these young souls conveyed powerful messages of truth, compassion, and the teachings of the Gurus reminding everyone that wisdom isn\u2019t bound by age.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Call_to_Preserve_and_Practice\"><\/span>A Call to Preserve and Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The organizers passionately urged the youth to rise above distractions and bad influences, and to walk the path of <strong>Guru\u2019s<\/strong> teachings. <strong>\u201cLet us live our Faith,\u201d<\/strong> was the resonating call that lingered in the air long after the <strong>Samagam<\/strong> ended.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honoring_the_Blossoming_Spirit_of_Sikhi\"><\/span>Honoring the Blossoming Spirit of Sikhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a mark of appreciation and blessing, each participating student was honored with a <strong>siropa <\/strong>a gesture that lit up their faces with pride and reinforced their commitment to <strong>Sikhi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_Seeds_of_Sikhi_in_Tender_Hearts\"><\/span>Planting Seeds of Sikhi in Tender Hearts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This event stands as a beautiful example of how early exposure to religious values can guide young minds toward truth, humility, and service. By engaging in such sacred celebrations, students finds a sense of identity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_Beyond_the_Classroom\"><\/span>A Journey Beyond the Classroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At <strong>Akal Academies,<\/strong> education doesn\u2019t end with textbooks it begins with tradition, and blossoms through values. Through <strong>Gurmat Samagams<\/strong> and similar experiences, students are empowered to become torchbearers of their faith and future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_the_Spirit_Inspire_the_Youth\"><\/span>Share the Spirit, Inspire the Youth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let us applaud these young ambassadors of <strong>Sikhi<\/strong> and the teachers who lead them with love.<br \/>\nLike, Share &amp; Pass It On because the roots of tomorrow\u2019s world lie in the teachings of today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A warm, golden hue envelops Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Fazilka, as young children dressed in traditional attire sit cross-legged on the stage. The sound of harmoniums and tablas echo across the Darbar Hall as tiny voices rise in unison, singing Shabad Kirtan. 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