barublogThe Heart of India Still Beats in Its Villages
The heart of India is still in the villages.
If India has to regain its lost glory, it is the villages that need to transform.
At times where elders fail, the children show the way.
Read the story of one such little village girl who transformed the destiny of her entire village.
A Tiny Ray of Hope from Ganga Abloki
Ganga Abloki, a small remote village around 40 km from Muktsar, Punjab, is home to little Gurjot Kaur and her family.
When Gurjot opened her eyes to this world four years ago, she saw her grandfather S. Darshan Singh and other male relatives indulged in drinking alcohol.
For her, it seemed normal a part of everyday life.
But destiny had chosen this little soul to bring light into darkness.
The Search for Education and Enlightenment
When Gurjot turned three, it was time for her to start school.
But there was no school in Ganga Abloki. Her father, Kuldeep Singh, determined to give his daughter a good education, began searching for one.
His search led him to Muktsar, where friends told him about the Akal Academy, run by The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib.
Upon visiting, Kuldeep Singh was deeply impressed. The Academy not only offered modern education but also spiritual growth teaching students Gurmukhi, Gurbani, and moral values alongside academics.
With modern infrastructure, a well-stocked library, laboratories, and playgrounds, it was everything he wished for his daughter.
Overcoming the Distance Barrier
However, one challenge remained the school was 40 km away, and the nearest bus stop was 7 km from their village.
After consulting the school authorities, who assured him that the van would pick up Gurjot from the stoppage, he placed his faith in Waheguru and took the leap.
Thus began Gurjot’s journey in Akal Academy, Muktsar, as she stepped into nursery class, ready to take off in life.
Learning Beyond Books
At the Academy, Gurjot learned English, Hindi, Punjabi, numbers, and most importantly, Gurbani.
Though she couldn’t read from the Gutka yet, she memorized paath by listening and humming along with her classmates.
Her daily routine included reciting paath in the morning, prayers before and after meals, and paath at the end of the day which soon became an inseparable part of her being.
A Child’s Faith Inspires a Family
Gurjot’s devotion grew so strong that even on Sundays and holidays, she continued her prayers at home.
Her parents, initially concerned, thought she might be under pressure from school.
But Gurjot calmly explained that it was her own will and began reciting Gurbani to them herself.
She lovingly urged her grandfather to give up alcohol and embrace Naam Simran.
The miracle soon followed Darshan Singh partook Amrit and became a true Gursikh, now inspiring others to do the same.
A Wave of Transformation in the Family
What began with one little girl soon transformed an entire household.
The family that once struggled with vices began to pray together and live peacefully.
Darshan Singh, now reformed, carries his granddaughter to nearby homes, spreading the message of Naam Simran and positivity.
The Miracle Spreads Across the Village
Seeing this transformation, the villagers of Ganga Abloki were astonished.
They witnessed a visible shift of peace, faith, and prosperity blossoming in the family.
Inspired, they decided to donate a piece of land to The Kalgidhar Trust so that an Akal Academy branch could open in their own village.
Now, even Gurjot’s younger brother, only three years old, knows the Mool Mantar and Ardas by heart and is ready to join the Academy soon.
A Lesson for the Youth
The miracle sparked by little Gurjot Kaur is a reminder that change can begin with the smallest among us.
Her devotion rekindled faith in her family, reformed her village, and inspired an entire community toward spiritual awakening and education.
Let the youth of today take inspiration from Gurjot’s astonishing story and pledge to transform the world around them into a spiritually enlightened, compassionate, and empowered one.
Article By: Deeksha Singh, New Delhi, 2nd Oct, ’13
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