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NEW HEAD OF RADHA SWAMI SATSANG BEAS:Gurinder Singh Dhillon has nominated his successor, 45-year-old Jasdeep Singh Gill, as patron and ‘sant satguru’ of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas Society with immediate effect.In a significant development, the Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), a spiritual organisation headquartered on the banks of the Beas river near Amritsar, on Monday announced that its head Gurinder Singh Dhillon has nominated Jasdeep Singh Gill, 45, a doctorate in chemical engineering from Cambridge and an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, alumnus, as its patron and ‘sant satguru’.
A statement by RSSB secretary Devender Kumar Sikri said: “Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon has nominated Jasdeep Singh Gill, son of Sukhdev Singh Gill, as patron of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas Society with immediate effect from September 2, 2024.
Jasdeep Singh Gill shall also succeed Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon as the Sant Satguru of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas Society and will have the authority of giving initiation (naam),” Sikri said, adding “Baba Ji has expressed that like he has received full support and love of the ‘sangat’ after Huzur Maharaj ji, he has wished and requested that the same love and affection be given to Jasdeep Singh Gill in carrying out his ‘sewa (service)’ as patron and sang satguru.”
Who Is Gurinder Singh Dhillon
The fifth and current head of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, became the head of the dera in 1990 and lives in Beas.
After appointing Jasdeep Singh Gill as his successor, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon gave a message to the Sangat and said, “Just as after Huzoor Maharaj Ji, he has received full support and love from the Sangat, similarly he has wished and requested that Shri Jasdeep Singh Gill should also do the same in serving him as a mentor and Saint Satguru. Love and affection should be given
Radha Soami Satsang Beas and Gurinder Singh Dhillion have never expressed their political affiliations. However, the Dera has become a notable hub for political engagement, with leaders from various political parties, including Congress, SAD- BJP, and AAP, making visits during election periods. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, also visited the dera during his trip to Jalandhar last year.
All About Radha Soami Satsang Beas
Radha Soami Satsang Beas is a spiritual organization that respects the teachings of all religions and is committed to the journey of inner development. The Dera’s mission, which revolves around the philosophy of “selfless service and voluntarism”, is to foster spiritual growth and community well-being through practices that unite and uplift, encouraging individuals to explore and cultivate their inner selves while serving others with compassion and dedication
The Dera Beas, a prominent spiritual and religious centre in Punjab, traces its origins to Baba Jaimal Singh, a revered figure whose vision laid its foundation. Baba Jaimal Singh was born in 1839 and was initially a disciple of a guru based in Agra.
In 1891, he founded the Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, starting with a mud hut situated on the banks of the Beas River, approximately 45 kilometres from Amritsar, as reported by Indian Express. According to the Dera officials, there are around 20 million followers and the Dera has around 5,000 big and small centres.
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