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.
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.