Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission
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Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to spirituality, peace, and service to humanity. It was founded by Sant Darshan Singh
(1921–1989) and is now guided by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
. It continues to carry on the work begun by Kirpal Singh
(1894–1974). Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission is also known as Science of Spirituality (SOS).
, Sant Mat
, or meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj (1946– ), the current spiritual master, was preceded by Hazur Baba Sawan Singh (1858–1948), Sant Kirpal Singh (1894–1974) and Sant Darshan Singh (1921–1989). They encourage everyone to remain in their own cultures and faith traditions, recognizing that the core teachings are the same and that they may practice spirituality as a science (meditation) without conflict.
The organization provides free educational workshops and seminars, publishes literature, videos, and audio tapes that highlight the virtues of non-violence, truthfulness, humility, non-attachment, and selfless service. Non-violence is reflected in vegetarian diet, given special attention during the annual VeggieFest held each August in Naperville. International Human Unity Conferences have been sponsored in Delhi by the Science of Spirituality since 1974.
They… “believe that Sant Mat expresses the deepest values of every great spiritual tradition: love for God, compassion and service for God's creation, and a daily life imbued with ethical values. Haven't these always been the aspiration of every spiritual seeker – ancient or modern? Sant Mat's contribution is to distill these noble ideals into a simple, universal spiritual path, and then provide the tools and techniques to make them a reality for each of us.”
Sant Darshan Singh
Sant Darshan Singh was a guru in the Sant Mat lineage. He studied Sant-Mat under his spiritual guru Baba Sawan Singh, of Radha Soami Satsang Beas and his father Sant Kirpal Singh....
(1921–1989) and is now guided by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj current head of Science of Spirituality and of the Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission, is internationally recognized for his work towards inner and outer peace...
. It continues to carry on the work begun by Kirpal Singh
Kirpal Singh
Sant Kirpal Singh was a spiritual teacher who was born in India in the village of Sayyad Kasran, in the western part of the Punjab which now belongs to Pakistan. Further biographical information is available...
(1894–1974). Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission is also known as Science of Spirituality (SOS).
Organization
With U. S. headquarters in Naperville, Illinois, U.S. and international headquarters in Delhi, India, it offers a simple method of meditation referred to as Surat Shabd YogaSurat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga or Surat Shabda Yoga is a form of spiritual practice that is followed in the Sant Mat and many other related spiritual traditions...
, Sant Mat
Sant Mat
Sant Mat was a loosely associated group of teachers that became prominent in the northern part of the Indian sub-continent from about the 13th century...
, or meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj (1946– ), the current spiritual master, was preceded by Hazur Baba Sawan Singh (1858–1948), Sant Kirpal Singh (1894–1974) and Sant Darshan Singh (1921–1989). They encourage everyone to remain in their own cultures and faith traditions, recognizing that the core teachings are the same and that they may practice spirituality as a science (meditation) without conflict.
The organization provides free educational workshops and seminars, publishes literature, videos, and audio tapes that highlight the virtues of non-violence, truthfulness, humility, non-attachment, and selfless service. Non-violence is reflected in vegetarian diet, given special attention during the annual VeggieFest held each August in Naperville. International Human Unity Conferences have been sponsored in Delhi by the Science of Spirituality since 1974.
They… “believe that Sant Mat expresses the deepest values of every great spiritual tradition: love for God, compassion and service for God's creation, and a daily life imbued with ethical values. Haven't these always been the aspiration of every spiritual seeker – ancient or modern? Sant Mat's contribution is to distill these noble ideals into a simple, universal spiritual path, and then provide the tools and techniques to make them a reality for each of us.”
Mission centers
- Kirpal Ashram, Delhi, India
- Science of Spirituality Center, Naperville, Illinois, USA
- Sawan Kirpal Meditation Center, Bowling Green, Virginia, USA
- Sawan Kirpal Meditation Center-Pacific Northwest, Birch Bay, Washington, USA
- Science of Spirituality Center, Munich, Germany
- Southeast Regional Center in Florida, Lake Mary, FL, USA
- New York Center, Amityville, New York, USA
- Vancouver/Canadian EcoCenter, Richmond, BC, Canada