Radha Soami Satsang Beas
| Formation | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jaimal Singh |
| Type | Spiritual organisation Non-profit |
| Purpose | Spiritual teachings based on Sant Mat |
| Headquarters | Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, Beas, Punjab, India |
Spiritual Head | Gurinder Singh |
Satguru Designate | Jasdeep Singh Gill |
| Website | www |
Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) is a religious organisation in the Sant Mat tradition, founded in Punjab, India, in 1891. Its main centre is Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, located on the banks of the Beas River. The organisation is one of the largest branches of the Radha Soami movement and is currently led by its spiritual head, Gurinder Singh.
The core of the RSSB teachings is based on the principle that a living spiritual master, or Satguru, is essential for guiding the soul back to its divine source. The primary spiritual practice is a form of meditation known as Surat Shabd Yoga, which involves connecting the soul with the Shabd, or the inner Sound Current. Followers are initiated into the practice and commit to a disciplined lifestyle that includes daily meditation, a lacto-vegetarian diet, abstinence from intoxicants, and high moral values, while continuing to live and work in the world.
The organisation's headquarters at Beas has grown from a small settlement into a large, self-sufficient township that accommodates hundreds of thousands of visitors during spiritual gatherings. RSSB has a global presence, with thousands of centres in over 90 countries. It also engages in extensive charitable work, operating free hospitals, providing disaster relief, and running community services.