July 2026
USA Awareness Campaign | New York
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Continuing the Awareness Campaign, Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji, during the New York visit as part of the USA tour (28 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026), seeks the blessings of the revered Sadh Sangat Ji and humbly shares insights on rebuilding Punjab through empowering rural education via nearly 100 academies across Punjab.
Continuing the Awareness Campaign, Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji, during the New York visit as part of the USA tour (28 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026), sought the blessings of the revered Sadh Sangat Ji and shared insights on rebuilding Punjab through rural education.
Empowering Women: The Kalgidhar Trust has initiated programs to appoint women as principals across 131 Akal Academies in five states, fostering women’s leadership in education.
Drug-Free Punjab: With the establishment of Akal Academies in rural areas, drug usage has significantly decreased. Students actively raise awareness among parents about the dangers of drug abuse.
To seek the blessings of revered Sadh Sangat Ji: Today, Dr. Davinder Singh Ji will be visiting:
• Gurunanak Darbar, Hicksville – 11 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 at 8 PM
• Gurudwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, Long Island – 100 Lattingtown Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542 at 11 PM
We warmly invite all Sadh Sangat Ji to join this noble mission of rebuilding Punjab through value-based education.
Build Your Seva Capital
Celebrating 40 Years of Education (1986 – 2026)
Shah-e-Shehanshah - Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, born as Gobind Das at Patna Sahib, Bihar, was a divine messenger, warrior, poet and philosopher. Guru Gobind Singh Ji shaped the Sikh faith into its present form, establishing the Khalsa and completing the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Guru Sahib’s life and teachings emphasized the equality of all humans, regardless of religion, gender or caste.
A Tale of Equality
A radiant Divine Light illuminated the night at the time of Guru Sahib Ji’s birth. Pir Bhikan Shah, a revered Muslim mystic, felt drawn to this light, which appeared in the eastern direction, contrary to his usual practice of praying westwards. Guided by this Divine signal, he traveled with his followers to Patna Sahib.
At Patna Sahib, Pir Bhikan Shah approached the young Guru Sahib with two bowls, symbolizing the essence of both Hinduism and Islam. Guru Sahib smiled and placed his hands upon both bowls.
Overcome with reverence, the Pir bowed before the young guru sahib, recognizing the arrival of a divine soul destined to guide all of humanity, transcending divisions of religion and social status.
December 2025
True transformation begins with value-based education– USA Sangat Darshan
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During the ongoing USA Awareness Tour, Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji, Mukh Sevadar (President) of The Kalgidhar Trust, is humbly engaging with the Sangat to share the Gurmat-inspired vision of building a peaceful, self-reliant, and morally strong society through value-based education.
This awareness journey brings focus to rebuilding Punjab by strengthening its foundations. Across rural Punjab, nearly 100 Akal Academies are nurturing young minds through a balanced approach that integrates academic learning with spiritual values, discipline and character-building.
Alongside education, dedicated efforts continue toward addressing the deep-rooted challenge of substance abuse through awareness, prevention, de-addiction, and rehabilitation—working compassionately with families and communities.
Equally central to this vision is the empowerment of women. By expanding access to education, leadership opportunities, and pathways to self-reliance, especially in rural regions, the Trust is enabling women to emerge as changemakers within their families and society at large.
We humbly invite revered Sadh Sangat Ji to be part of this collective reflection and dialogue, centered on peace, social upliftment, and transformation through Gurbani, Gurmat and value-based education.
Build Your Seva Capital
Akal Academy Baru Sahib – 40 Years of Education (1986–2026)
For details:
📞 Ravideep Kaur – +1-972-693-1077
29th December - Connecticut
11:00 AM - 192 Mohawk Dr Hartford, CT 06117
30th Dec - New York
12:00 noon - 95 Broadway Valley Stream, NY
Connecting of Awareness and Positive Impact
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jessie Mann, Co-Founder of ActiveCyber and Okorio, for his gracious presence and interaction with Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji, Mukh Sevadar (President) of The Kalgidhar Trust, during the ongoing USA Awareness Campaign.
Mr. Jessie Mann is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur based in Plano, Texas, and has built significant expertise in cloud consulting, identity-driven security, and enterprise technology solutions as part of ActiveCyber — a firm dedicated to advancing digital transformation and secure computing for businesses.
We remain grateful for this enriching interaction and look forward to continued dialogue rooted in shared values, with the collective aim of contributing positively to society through education, awareness, and purposeful action
We remain grateful for this enriching interaction and look forward to continued dialogue rooted in shared values, with the collective aim of contributing positively to society through education, awareness, and purposeful action.
Academic Visit by Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon (University of North Texas, USA)
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We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon, an internationally acclaimed academician from the University of North Texas USA, for his gracious visit and insightful interaction with Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji during the ongoing USA awareness campaign.
Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon is a distinguished educator, academic leader, and researcher in the field of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, currently serving as the G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at the University of North Texas.
Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon has a long association with Baru Sahib and currently serves as the Honorary Dean of the Business Analytics program at Akal Business School, Akal University, and as a mentor to the Business Analytics program at Eternal University
For both universities, Prof. Dhillon has played a pivotal role in shaping academic curricula, recruiting international faculty, and strengthening global academic exposure. His mentorship has enabled students to pursue advanced studies abroad, including doctoral programs in the United States.
Rasleen Kaur, an alumna of Akal Academy Baru Sahib and Akal University, completed her Business Analytics program at Akal University Talwandi Sabo and is now pursuing her PhD at the University of Florida, reflecting the strong academic foundation and global pathways created through this program.
His visit and meeting with Hon’ble Dr. Davinder Singh Ji led to a thoughtful exchange of ideas focused on education, technology, and global academic collaboration for academic advancement.
We are deeply thankful for this enriching interaction and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing quality, value-based, and globally relevant education.
Courage Beyond Years
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Shaheedi Diwas - Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (9 years of age) & Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji (7 years of age)
After the Parivaar Vichoda at the Sarsa River, the family of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was separated. Guru Sahib proceeded to Chamkaur Sahib with the Vadde Sahibzade, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji and Mata Sundri Ji went towards Delhi, while Mata Gujri Ji, along with the Chhote Sahibzade — Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (9 Years) and Baba Fateh Singh Ji (7 Years), continued the journey under the care of Gangu, a former cook of Guru Ghar.
Initially sheltered by Kuma, a devoted Muslim water carrier, Mata Ji and the Sahibzade were treated with reverence. Later, persuaded by Gangu’s assurances of safety, Mata Ji agreed to move to his home.
Tragically, during the night, Gangu stole their gold coins and later betrayed Mata Ji and the Sahibzade to the Mughal authorities by disclosing their whereabouts. The Mughal police arrested Mata Gujri Ji and the innocent young Sahibzade from Gangu’s house.
They were taken to Sirhind and lodged overnight in a cold, open tower called the Thanda Burj (Cold Tower). The bitter December winds cut through the high walls, yet the two Sahibzade remained calm and fearless.
At great risk, Baba Moti Ram Mehra Ji secretly carried hot milk for Mata Ji and the Sahibzade. This act of selfless seva is remembered even today. Tragically, Emperor Wazir Khan, enraged by this service, ordered Baba Moti Ram Ji and his family to be executed; they were crushed in a mill roller and attained Shaheedi.
The next morning, the police called the revered Sahibzade before Nawab Wazir Khan’s court. Though Mata Ji asked why they were summoned, the constables said they were only following orders. Mata Ji blessed her grandsons and encouraged them to uphold the holy traditions of the Gurus. Unshaken in spirit, the revered
Sahibzade walked boldly to the court.
Revered Sahibzade noticed the court gate was closed and only a small window was open, a tactic to force them to bow before Mughal authority. The Sahibzades wisely stepped foot first and then entered through the window without bowing, symbolically showing that no worldly power could bend their faith.
Inside the court, the young Sahibzade fearlessly greeted everyone with “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.” When Nawab Wazir Khan tried to persuade them to abandon Sikhi with promises of wealth and comfort, the Sahibzade stood firm and declared,
“Saada Sir Jaave tan Jaave, par Saada Sikhi Sidak Naa Jaave.”
(We may lay down our lives, but we will never forsake our faith.)
Despite all attempts to intimidate or bribe them, the Sahibzade remained resolute. Nawab Wazir Khan and Dewan Sucha Nand urged punishment, the Qazi pronounced a harsh sentence, the Sahibzade were to be bricked alive inside a wall. Even when faced with this cruel order, Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji remained fearless and unshaken, affirming their devotion to Sikhi. As the wall was raised brick by brick around them, the Sahibzade continued to recite Japji Sahib, and when offered one last chance to renounce their faith, they boldly declared:
“Death cannot frighten us; we will not give up our faith.”
Moved by their courage, people in the crowd wept and admired the young Sahibzade, acknowledging their bravery beyond their ages.
As the wall was raised completely around the Sahibzade, they became unconscious. Soon after, the wall collapsed. The executioners then brought the Sahibzade out and martyred them. Upon receiving the news, Mata Gujri Ji left her body and attained liberation.
Upon receiving the news of the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzade, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji drew a plant from the earth with the tip of arrow and foretold that this sacrifice would lead to the uprooting of the Mughal Empire. This marked the beginning of the end of Mughal oppression and inspired future Sikh warriors, including Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who later liberated Sirhind and established Sikh Raj.
There is no parallel in human history to the Shaheedi of such young souls, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji (9 years) and Baba Fateh Singh Ji (7 years), who stood firm in faith against tyranny.