Students from Anahad Bani Jatha volunteered the sewa of 131 Akhand Path from 15 to 21 June. Such is the love and devotion of the girls, that with enhanced will-power 7 girls performed this sewa for 48 hours, 48 girls for 24 hours and 206 girls for 12 hours at a stretch.

On the completion of Shri Akhand Paath Sahibs, Ardaas was performed by Baba Iqbal Singh in a large congregation gathered in the Diwan hall. Baba ji lauded their unique effort of the girls by honoring them with saropas. Outstanding Feat by the girls for sitting cross legged for uninterrupted hours in rapt attention and unconditional devotion!

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 22nd June ’14

Amid a massive spread of ‘kattu karuvai’ (Prosopis juliflora) in Kamudhi block, one of the driest parts of the district, lies an oasis, ‘Akaal Farm’, developed by Himachal Pradesh-based Kalgidhar Trust. After a bumpy drive on the three-km-long metal road from Abiramam, about 80 km from here, opens an iron gate to the lush green horticulture farm at Vallandhai in Kamudhi block.

From Moga district in Punjab to Vallandhai, four Sikh families, comprising about 20 members, have come a long way to develop the about 300 acres of fallow land into an orchard.

“We bought the lands in 2007 and it took three years to remove the shrubs and develop the area for plantation,” supervisors Sarbajit Singh (56) and Darshan Singh (46) explained at the farm.

They came all the way from Punjab on the direction of Baba Iqbal Singh who headed the Trust. The former Director of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh, said that there were plenty of fallow lands in south Tamil Nadu and directed them, the Sikhs in his congregation, to explore cultivation, as they visited this part of the area.

Acting under his leadership, the families pooled in money and bought the lands at the rate of Rs. 20,000 per acre as the local farmers turned skeptical about the fertility of the land and sold them at throwaway prices.

The local farmers now envy the Sikhs. The irony was that some of the farmers — said Syed Segana, retired Village Administration Officer of Abiramam — are now working on the farm as employed workers.

The local people were hostile to the Sikhs in the beginning but have become friendly now, he said.

“Our hard work literally bore fruit,” the Sikhs said, displaying the apple-sized ‘Lucknow 49’ species of guava, developed in about 40 acres and Alphonso, a popular mango variety, and the prized Imam Pasand, on about 60 acres.

They also cultivated cucumber, pumpkin and watermelon as inter-crop last year and harvested about 20 tonnes of watermelon and 12 tonnes of pumpkin. They were harvesting two tonnes of cucumber daily now. Their mangoes sold like hot cakes in Madurai and Bangalore.

They dug 15 bore wells and installed drip irrigation for judicious use of water. They also established an Aamla farm on 40 acres and grew timber-valued trees on about five acres. They now propose to expand their mango and guava farms.

~ Source: The Hindu newspaper

The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib organized a two-day free medical camp at Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib on 7th and 8th June 2015 for the benefit of rural poor of the Himalayan region around Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. Specialists from different parts of India volunteer their services.

This great gesture of “Love & Compassion towards humanity” actually acts as a natural magical force which plays the most important part in the healing.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 8th Jun ’15

Along with academic excellence #AkalAcademy Baru Sahib also takes concern about the environment. Sewage (toilets and oil) Treatment plants work round the clock to ensure that all effluents are treated and biodegradable. Minimizing waste and making it more environment-friendly.

Adding to this all the sewage is collected & churned into useful products like handmade paper. It generates enough employment for the unemployed along with maintaining the eco- balance of the surrounding areas.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 28th May ’15

The occasion of Masseya was celebrated with great zeal and devotion at Gurudwara Janam Asthaan Sant Attar Singh Ji and Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib. On this event the ceremony of Shri Akhand Path Sahib was performed by Baba Iqbal Singh ji Baru Sahib wale. After that Baba Iqbal Singh Ji shared Gurmat vichaar with the sangat.

On this occasion the famous Dhadi Jatha Giani Lakhwinder Singh Paras, performed Dhadi Varan on the Sikh history. The Raagi Jatha of Gurudwara Janam Asthaan performed shabad kiratn. A huge number of locals came there with a great enthusiasm and devotion on this occasion. On this occasion 62 people got beptized during Amrit sanchar. After that everybody enjoyed Guru Ka Langar.

~ Harsimar Kaur
~ Cheema Sahib, 27th April ’15

Sant Attar Singh Ji” laid the foundation stone of Gurudwara Shri Nanaksar Sahib, Cheema in 1911. Sangat requested him that, this place should be named by “Attarsar”, but Sant ji said that Guru Nank Dev ji came here and this place is a procreation of Guru Nanak Dev ji. So it should be named as ‘Nanaksar’. Sant Teja Singh ji maintained all the services whole-heartedly with the help of Sadh Sangat, a big sarowar, a langar hall and accommodations were constructed there. A Gurmat Vidiyalya was also constructed where the students learn Gurbani, Shabad Kirtan. After the construction of Gurudwara Nanaksar, Sant Teja Singh constructed Gurudwara Janam Asthan.

Approx. after 100 years, the service of renovating old building of Darbar Sahib of Sri Nanaksar Sahib has been entrusted to Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, President of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Sri Amritsar Sahib.

With the help of sangat, Baba Iqbal Singh started sewa of renovating the Darbar Sahib in 2010. The renovation is still going on and the sangat from nearby villages participate in sewa. The height of Darbar Sahib is about 151 feet, whose ceiling is completed. One main dome and 3 small domes, arcs of doors have been completed. Now, the arch of 4 domes and finishing work is going on. Approximately 11 crore is estimated for the construction of Darbar Sahib. The structure will be so designed that it is eco-friendly and no marble and gold will be used to decorate this historical Gurdwara. This will be highest Gurudwara Sahib in Malwa area and moreover this will be beneficial in our religious functions.

~ Harsimrat Kaur
~ Cheema Sahib, 27th April ’15

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With the grace of Guru Sahib, like every year, this year too, the occasion of Khalsa’s Establishment – Vaisakhi’s ‘Jorh Mela’ celebration was observed on its first day at Gurdwara Baru Sahib with great fervor.

In April 1699, Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, created the Khalsa – a majestic kind of human devoted to selfless service, with the Khalsa, he created a nation of warrior saints – fearless humans whose only armor is compassion.

Every spring, with a devotional grace, the students of Baru Sahib bind together in Chardi Kala – high spirits – to celebrate the Birth of the Khalsa during the annual Baisakhi Celebration. All the members of the holy congregation visit Gurdwara Baru Sahib and seek blessings of the almighty through ‘Seva-Simran’.

The spring hearkens the energies of hope, creation, renewal and freshness. And for Sikhs, the springtime is a personal reminder of their individual commitment to what it means to be Khalsa – humans of high consciousness and purity of heart; humans dedicated to serving humanity and raising the vibration of the planet.

The Guru Granth Sahib Ji was escorted on an elegant float for a vibrant parade which panj pyaare marching forword in their Kesari cholas. Students were witnessed chanting Shabads, young people were playing Gatka (martial art)followed with hundreds of Sikhs walking, praying, communing with each other and exuberantly sing the Guru’s praises. Guru’s Sikhs were adorned in their fineries marching ahead with their divine grace.

Throughout the procession, there were extraordinary moments. It was as if there was a window to a realm of blessing is the court of the Guru.

With every step, and every humble act of sewa, all the untold blessings the Guru were bestowed upon the students & volunteers who were a part of this auspicious occasion.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 13th April ’15