Jasdeep Singh Gill

New Spiritual Head for Radha Soami Satsang-Jasdeep Singh Gill

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 In the recent turn of events, Radha Soami Satsang Beas also known as Dera Baba Gurinder Singh has got a new spiritual head in the form of Jasdeep Singh Gill. This change in status is going to be a new phase in the existence of this spiritual organization, which has a large impassioned following base in India as well as other countries. 

 Changes and Developments from an Academic Profession to Spiritual Leadership 

 Jasdeep Singh Gill, 45, years old, is highly qualified both academically and practically for the job. He has PhD in Chemical engineering from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of technology, MIT. His academic accomplishment also has done Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the prestigious institute Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. 

 As for his professional experience, before becoming a spiritual leader Gill dealt with the pharmaceutical sector. He also worked as Chief Strategy Officer at Cipla Limited and had assignment at Ranbaxy and Cambridge University Entrepreneurs. He is a professional with a leader and strategic thinking outlook demonstrating in his background. 

 The Transition of Leadership 

 Gill’s appointment was decided by the previous head of the organisation Gurinder Singh Dhillon on September 2, 202413. Dhillon was full of confidence with Gill to lead the organization and asked the same love and support that he extended to his followers for the same way. 

 To put it simply, Gill has succeeded as the sixth spiritual head of RSSB not only to bring a new leader to the religious organization but also to provide its continuity from the year 1891. It was founded by Jaimal Singh with succession of leaders who have been leading the followers with knowledge and instructions. 

 The Role and Responsibilities 

 Thus, as a new head of the movement, Gill will have the religious power to confer initiation (Naam) and lead the followers through their spiritual process35. The teachings of RSSB revolve round a style of spirituality which promotes daily practice of sorts of meditation as well as the quest for the essence of existence12. 

 However, the appointment of Gill is expected to provide new leadership to the organization and at the same time retain the root of RSSB’s values and enlightenment. His educational and occupational experience together with the revelation he has acquired spiritually makes him suited for the task of charting the organizations future course. 

 Conclusion 

 The appointment of Jasdeep Singh Gill as the present head has been a significantly important event for Radha Soami Satsang Beas and all the devotees. His transition from an academician to a religious and spiritual guru is quite inspiring and quite unique, which clearly depicts a mix of both brain and soul. For the followers of RSSB, they await such an individual to keep on guiding and leading them in their spiritual journey as he takes this position. 

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Yash Khaskalam

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