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Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) is an organization dedicated to a process of inner development under the guidance of a spiritual teacher. The present teacher is Gurinder Singh, who lives with his family at the main centre in northern India. The main centre of RSSB is at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh Ji, located on the banks of the Beas River, in the northern India state of Punjab. Although RSSB is not defined as a religion, the organization's fundamental teachings are in direct conflict with those of other world faiths. Primary conflicts focus on RSSB's belief that the master, currently Gurinder Singh is a living manifestation of God.
RSSB was founded in India in 1891 and steadily began spreading to other countries. Today, RSSB holds satsangs or teachings in more than 90 countries worldwide.[1] It is a non-profit organisation with no affiliation to any political or commercial organizations. It owns a number of properties worldwide called Science of the Soul Study Centres, where meetings are held. The centres are constructed and maintained primarily by volunteers.[2]
Radha Soami Satsang Beas topic. Radha Soami Satsang Beas ( RSSB ) is a philosophical organization based on the spiritual teachings of all religions, dedicated to a process of inner development under the guidance of a spiritual teacher. The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is a British independent not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, which was established in 2003 upon the recommendation of the public inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail crash. It is owned by rail industry stakeholders, including Network Rail, infrastructure managers, train operating companies and rolling stock companies.
The group teaches a personal path of spiritual development which includes a vegetarian diet, abstinence from intoxicants, a moral way of life and the practice of daily meditation. There are no rituals, ceremonies, hierarchies or mandatory contributions, nor are there compulsory gatherings. Members do not need to give up their cultural identity or religious preference to follow this path.[3]
Name[edit]
Radha Soami is a Hindi expression meaning 'Lord of the Soul' in English. Satsang means 'association with Truth' and describes a group that seeks truth.[4]
Beliefs[edit]
At the core of the RSSB beliefs is that there is a spiritual purpose to human life, to experience the divinity of God who resides within all of us. It is through this experience that we will realize the truth that there is only one God and we are all expressions of his love.[5]
Central to the RSSB philosophy is a spiritual teacher who explains the purpose of life and guides and instructs members in a method of spirituality based on a daily meditation practice. By performing the meditation practice according to the teacher's instructions, individuals can realize the presence of God within themselves. It is a solitary practice that is done in the quiet of one's own home. Members commit themselves to a way of life that supports spiritual growth while carrying out their responsibilities to family, friends and society.[6]
To build on the primary spiritual practice of meditation, members are lacto-vegetarian, abstain from alcohol and recreational drugs, and are expected to lead a life of high moral values. The lacto-vegetarian diet encourages respect and empathy for all life and acknowledges that there is a debt to be paid for taking any life both necessarily and unnecessarily. Abstaining from intoxicants improves one's ability to concentrate and calms the mind during meditation. Members are encouraged to be self-supporting and not be a burden on society. They are free to make their own choices in life and maintain any cultural or religious affiliations they choose. RSSB does not involve itself in the personal lives of its members.[7] None of the Radha Soami teaching suggests the change of one's religion.[8]
Lineage[edit]
The Beas lineage is:
- Shiv Dayal Singh - master, till 1878
- Jaimal Singh - Master, 1884-1903
- Sawan Singh - Master, 1903-1948
- Jagat Singh - Master, 1948-1951
- Charan Singh (guru) - Master, 1951-1990.
- Gurinder Singh - Master, 1990 – present
See also[edit]
Rssb Babaji
References[edit]
- ^'Radha Soami Satsang Beas'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^'Science of the Soul'. www.rssb.org. RSSB. 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^'RSSB'. www.rssb.org. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- Charan Singh, Spiritual Heritage, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1983, 1998. ISBN978-81-8466-107-1
- Jaimal Singh, Spiritual Letters, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1998. ISBN81-8256-129-9
- Johnson, Julian, Call of the East, Beās: Sawan Service League, 1936. (out-of-print)
- Johnson, Julian, With a Great Master in India, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1934, 1982, 1988, 1994.
- Kapur, Daryai Lal, Call of the Great Master, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1972, 1975, 1986, 2005. ISBN978-81-8256-089-5
- Kapur, Daryai Lal, Heaven on Earth, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1986, 1996. ISBN978-81-8256-122-9
- Labour of Love, 1995, Beās: Maharaj Jagat Singh Medical Relief Society.
- Love in Action, 1990, USA: Radha Soami Society Beas-America.
- Munshi Rām, With the Three Masters, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1967.
- Sāwan Singh, Dawn of Light, Beās: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1985, 1989. ISBN81-8256-028-4
External links[edit]
| Abbreviation | RSSB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003 |
| Purpose | Lead and facilitate the rail industry's work to achieve continuous improvement in the health and safety performance of the railways in Great Britain |
| Location | |
Region served | Great Britain |
| Mark Phillips | |
| Website | RSSB |
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is a British independent not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, which was established in 2003 upon the recommendation of the public inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail crash.[1] It is owned by rail industry stakeholders, including Network Rail, infrastructure managers, train operating companies and rolling stock companies.[2] As a condition of their license obligations, most train operators are required by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to be members of RSSB and to comply with the obligations of membership. [3]
According to the ORR 'The RSSB's principal objective is to lead and facilitate the rail industry's work to achieve continuous improvement in the health and safety performance of the railways in Great Britain.'[3]
In this regard, it is intended to lead the other bodies associated with the Great Britain rail network:
- The Office of Rail and Road – regulatory body
- Network Rail – owner and maintainer of rail infrastructure
- The Rail Delivery Group – operators of services on the network
(there is also National Rail which is the public face of the rail network).
The Board is responsible for the publication and updating of the British Railway Rule Book,[4] which defines technical standards and operating procedures. The RSSB promotes the Trackoff programme promoting rail safety within schools,[5] and the Sustainable Rail Programme[6] which has been established to support the rail industry in reaching its full potential for a sustainable transport system.In conjunction with UIC, RSSB provides SPARK, a web tool for the rail industry to share information and help drive innovation.[7]
Features of high-visibility clothing have improved the effectiveness and contributed to improved safety for rail workers and other staff.[8]The specifications for Rail Industry Standard RIS-3279-TOM (fluorescent orange) high-visibility clothing suitable for use on railways in the United Kingdom are published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board.[9]
RSSB also operates the GB railway supplier assurance scheme RISQS,[10] and the confidential incident reporting line, CIRAS.[11]
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References[edit]
- ^The Rt Hon Lord Cullen PC (2001). The Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, Part 2 Report(PDF). Health and Safety Commission. pp. 11–12. ISBN0-7176-2107-3. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^'The RSSB chief executive describes how risk management has improved safety on GB railways'. Contingency Today. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^ ab'License Obligations'. ORR. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^'Rule Book'(PDF). Railway Group Standards online. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^'Welcome to Trackoff'. RSSB. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^'Sustainable Rail Programme'(PDF). RSSB. Retrieved 1 January 2009.[dead link]
- ^'Spark'. International Union of Railways. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^'EN ISO 20471:2013'(PDF). XMSilverline. 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^'Rail Industry Standard for High Visibility Clothing'(PDF). Rail Safety and Standards Board. 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^'RISQS: Assurance for the Industry'. Rail Technology Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^'Persons with significant control'. Companies House. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
External links[edit]
- Official website