Spiritual Rejuvenation
The
world today needs men and women who are honest, virtuous, selfless and
compassionate and can show restraint despite extreme provocation; also
who can show the path of love and have the capacity to give without
yearning for returns.
To fulfill this acute need of developing human beings with such sterling
qualities and lofty ideals our founding Father Sant Attar Singh Ji
declared our Mission Statement in 1906, almost eight decades before the
first Akal Academy was established. That reads, “To establish
permanent peace in the world through value based scientific
education and spiritual upliftment and provide solace and succour to
the downtrodden and the deprived.”
The basic tenets of spirituality teach us to share, to do ‘sewa’ (selfless
service) and meditation, and to dedicate our life to ‘Parupkar’
(philanthropy). It advocates dismantling of all barriers and boundaries,
embracing humanity and wanting ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’ (Universal
Brotherhood). These are the principles which Guru Nanak Dev Ji
enunciated more than five centuries ago and they are as relevant in the
strife ridden world of today as in the past - albeit even more so.Thus
Spiritual component is one of the unique feature of our education
system.
The
following components are essentials of everyday routine of AKALITES:
Meditation: As enshrined and stressed in teachings of Sri
Guru Granth Sahib, the recitation and meditation of Divine Name and
divine Hymns in ambrosial hours is the basis and motive of this human
birth. Thus as per their age group, the students attend Darbar Sahib
located in the campus in different time slots for daily morning prayers.
They recite the divine Name and Hymns in form of spiritual congregation.
Thus their day starts by having spiritual anchoring within themselves
and attains blissful state of mind.
Spiritual
Counselling of Young Minds: Hon'ble Iqbal Singh Ji the
President of the Trust has a versatile life experience both of
spirituality and professionalism. The young minds as always have lot of
queries about worldly and spiritual life. He shares his first-hand
experience with these kids and clear their doubts. This is surely a boon
for the students of Akal Academy Baru Sahib.
Divinity Classroom: Apart from worldly education, divinity
classes are also major component of the students. In this class the
students are taught about the moral and human values and the importance
of these in our daily personal and professional life.
Learning of music with ancient stringed and modern musical instruments: Our students are exposed to ancient stringed musical instruments which had been part of rich ancient Indian culture and heritage. Apart from revival of these distinct instruments which were getting lost in the din of modern culture; the students are trained and exposed to modern musical instruments also. Akal Academy Baru Sahib has a fully trained musical orchestra .
