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ਤੈਸਾ ਪੁੰਨ ਸਿਖ ਕਉ ਇਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਸਿਖਾਏ ਕਾ ॥

Just as a hundred temples raised in gold are given away in charity, its reward is equal to teaching one hymn of Gurbani to a Guru’s Sikh.

~ Kabit Savaiye Bhai Gurdas Ji

Baru Sahib’s School of Spiritual Sciences, run by Eternal University under The Kalgidhar Trust, gives children free education, with boarding, lodging and medical care, in Sikh scriptures, Gurmat Sangeet and kirtan alongside regular English-medium schooling. Students train on ancient Indian stringed instruments, and almost all of them go on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in music.

Spiritual Education

Spiritual
Education

We enroll poor children from villages and provide them with FREE education(including boarding, lodging, medical and other facilities) about Sikh scriptures, Gurmat sangeet and kirtan along with regular English medium schooling.

We encourage these children to become spiritual scholars and save them from the ruining of their lives by indulging in meaningless activities or sometimes with drugs. By getting this education they become a good person and even guide others with the message of God.

Preserving
Ancient String
Instruments

These students are being imparted trainings of spiritual education and Divine music on ancient Indian stringed instruments. Music centre is affiliated to renowned music colleges of India. Bachelor of Arts in music is obtained by almost every student of this institution.

SURMANDAL - The surmandal is an Indian harp that is used to accompany vocalists. It produces a soothing drone sound whose vibrations can pierce the hearts of the listener. Tuning a surmandal although simple in many ways, can be challenging as there is no standard tuning for this instrument, and needs to be tuned according to the key and the raag that you plan to sing.
SURMANDAL - The surmandal is an Indian harp that is used to accompany vocalists. It produces a soothing drone sound whose vibrations can pierce the hearts of the listener. Tuning a surmandal although simple in many ways, can be challenging as there is no standard tuning for this instrument, and needs to be tuned according to the key and the raag that you plan to sing.
RABAB - The rabab is a plucked or strung instrument with a very deep sound. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji's special Rabab was carved by Bhai Firanda, and played by Bhai Mardana Ji during his lengthy travels around the world that lasted for about 27 years of his life. This rabab was very special as it was gifted to Guru Nanak Sahib Ji from his beloved sister Bebe Naanki Ji.
RABAB - The rabab is a plucked or strung instrument with a very deep sound. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji's special Rabab was carved by Bhai Firanda, and played by Bhai Mardana Ji during his lengthy travels around the world that lasted for about 27 years of his life. This rabab was very special as it was gifted to Guru Nanak Sahib Ji from his beloved sister Bebe Naanki Ji.
ISRAJ - The Israj is a fretted bow instrument that although looks similar to the dilruba and Taus, its structure is very different from the two. It is smaller than the two and thus does not have the capacity to provide a broader reach sound. Compared to the dilruba it has a higher pitched treble sound. The Israj is known to have been used for kirtan during the period of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
ISRAJ - The Israj is a fretted bow instrument that although looks similar to the dilruba and Taus, its structure is very different from the two. It is smaller than the two and thus does not have the capacity to provide a broader reach sound. Compared to the dilruba it has a higher pitched treble sound. The Israj is known to have been used for kirtan during the period of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
DILRUBA - The dilruba which means ‘heart stealer’ in Persian. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it more convenient to take it along for long distances.
DILRUBA - The dilruba which means ‘heart stealer’ in Persian. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it more convenient to take it along for long distances.
SITAR - The word sitar comes from the Persian word ‘si’ meaning three, and ‘tar’ meaning string. This stringed instrument is very similar to the Tanpura where is has a long, hollow, wooden neck, and a deep pear-shaped body. From the time the use of the sitar came into existence, it had three main strings, this has now changed today to the sitar having seven main strings. The ability to pull on the string or to fret on the string creates a unique musical tone and also gives the player the ability to change the pitch of the sound.
SITAR - The word sitar comes from the Persian word ‘si’ meaning three, and ‘tar’ meaning string. This stringed instrument is very similar to the Tanpura where is has a long, hollow, wooden neck, and a deep pear-shaped body. From the time the use of the sitar came into existence, it had three main strings, this has now changed today to the sitar having seven main strings. The ability to pull on the string or to fret on the string creates a unique musical tone and also gives the player the ability to change the pitch of the sound.
TAUS - The Taus is a bowed instrument whose remarkable design and architecture give it a majestic look and makes it an art masterpiece. The word Taus means peacock in Persian and is said to have been created by the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Due to a larger soundbox compared to some of the other smaller string instruments, it produces a louder, deeper, and more mellow sound.
TAUS - The Taus is a bowed instrument whose remarkable design and architecture give it a majestic look and makes it an art masterpiece. The word Taus means peacock in Persian and is said to have been created by the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Due to a larger soundbox compared to some of the other smaller string instruments, it produces a louder, deeper, and more mellow sound.
SARANGI - The sarangi is a fretless bowed string instrument that was promoted by sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind sahib ji to sing vaars or ballads. Guru Hargobind Sahib ji encouraged its use for singing praises about the divine and connecting with the higher power. It has a warm and rich tone, and can often be confused with human voice due its close resemblance
SARANGI - The sarangi is a fretless bowed string instrument that was promoted by sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind sahib ji to sing vaars or ballads. Guru Hargobind Sahib ji encouraged its use for singing praises about the divine and connecting with the higher power. It has a warm and rich tone, and can often be confused with human voice due its close resemblance
SARANDA - The Saranda is a special instrument that originated from the Sikhs. Guru Amar Das Sahib Ji designed and created a specific type of Saranda that was used for closed indoor environments. This low pitched bowed instrument was also played by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Its big hollow sound box makes it unique as it creates a distinctive soul pleasing sound, making it an ideal choice for experiencing a connection with the divine during Simran.
SARANDA - The Saranda is a special instrument that originated from the Sikhs. Guru Amar Das Sahib Ji designed and created a specific type of Saranda that was used for closed indoor environments. This low pitched bowed instrument was also played by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Its big hollow sound box makes it unique as it creates a distinctive soul pleasing sound, making it an ideal choice for experiencing a connection with the divine during Simran.
TANPURA - A tanpura is a drone instrument where a note or chord is continuously played in the accompaniment of a musical piece to create a harmonic effect. Guru Gobind Singh ji is known to do kirtan on the tanpura. There are four strings on the tanpura with which it is able to provide all the musical notes of a natural scale. That is why the tanpura is considered to be a mirror of the sung musical notes.
TANPURA - A tanpura is a drone instrument where a note or chord is continuously played in the accompaniment of a musical piece to create a harmonic effect. Guru Gobind Singh ji is known to do kirtan on the tanpura. There are four strings on the tanpura with which it is able to provide all the musical notes of a natural scale. That is why the tanpura is considered to be a mirror of the sung musical notes.
TABLA - The tabla is a two drum percussion instrument that looks similar to the Jori and provides beat or rhythm to the music that is being sung. Playing the tabla involves extensive use of the fingers, and the palm is used in a sliding action or by exerting pressure, to create a wide array of sounds, varying pitch, and different speeds can be played to help complete the musical piece being sung.
TABLA - The tabla is a two drum percussion instrument that looks similar to the Jori and provides beat or rhythm to the music that is being sung. Playing the tabla involves extensive use of the fingers, and the palm is used in a sliding action or by exerting pressure, to create a wide array of sounds, varying pitch, and different speeds can be played to help complete the musical piece being sung.

Anahad Bani

With the blessings of Almighty and under the guidance of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, for the 1st time in Sikh TV History, ANAHAD BANI (Soulful Divine Raag-Aadharit SEHAJ PATH with TANTI SAAZ) is undertaken by Akal Academy Students, Baru Sahib.

ANAHAD BANI is the costliest program ever undertaken in Sikh Television History. The soulful Raag Aadharit rendition of the complete Guru Granth Sahib ji, has been made possible by training young students in Raags through dozens of accomplished Professors of Raagas (Music).

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Surjit Singh Judge High Court, Shimla, HP
Today, I feel is a fortunate day that has granted me the opportunity to visit Gurudwara Baru Sahib. The sight & structure of the Gurudwara Sahib itself is indeed wondrous, but the spectacular experience of listening to Kirtan with string musical instruments being played by these young children is truly exotic. It feels having witnessed the “Khalsa” (Piously Pure ones) of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in live. These kids are great, great are their mothers who gave birth to them & of course amazing are the ones who plan all of this & put together every effort to make it happen.
Dr. Savita Yadav Asso. Professor, Dept. of Biophysics, AIIMS, New Delhi
It was my pleasure to visit this institute with my research team team. The institute is not only teaching science but the human values along with it. I hope human values are maintained in future so that product of this institute will not only become good scientist, engineer etc. but also a good human being.
Ellen Beck Prof & Head Nursing College, LN, JPN, Hospital, New Delhi
A divine place, free from worldly distractions. I feel very fortunate to visit this place.
PC Dhiman Secretary(Edu.), Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Many thanks for a wonderful two days . The place is a wonderful Centre of Education and Peace.
Raman Kalia Reader, Nursing College, PGI, Chandigarh
A real heaven for the upcoming generation so that it can be shaped into good human beings. A blessed Place.