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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 not in direct conflict with those of other world faiths.
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]
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 Swami 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 1818-1878
- Jaimal Singh - Master, 1884-1903
- Sawan Singh - Master, 1903-1948
- Jagat Singh - Master, 1948-1951
- Charan Singh - Master, 1951-1990
- Gurinder Singh - Master, 1990 – present
See also[edit]
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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]
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Municipal Corporation | |
Nickname(s): मीरा भायन्दर, Mira Bhayandar | |
Mira Road | |
Coordinates: 19°17′03″N72°52′17″E / 19.284113°N 72.871329°ECoordinates: 19°17′03″N72°52′17″E / 19.284113°N 72.871329°E | |
Country | India |
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State | Maharashtra |
Region | Konkan |
District | Thane |
City | Mira-Bhayandar[1] |
Government | |
• Type | Unicameral |
• Body | Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor | Smt. Dimple Vinod Mehta[2] (BJP) |
Area | |
• Total | 79.40 km2 (30.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6.4 m (21.0 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 8.15 Lakhs |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
PIN | 401 107 |
Telephone code | (+91) 022 |
Vehicle registration | MH 04 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Thane |
Website | mbmc.gov.in |
Mira Road is a suburb of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region situated in the north-western portion of the Salsette Island, Maharashtra state, India. Officially, it is part of the Thane district and lies within the jurisdiction of the Mira-Bhayandar city.[1] It is governed by the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. It is known to be rapidly developing since it offers easy connectivity to Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai and is today known as one of the fastest growing areas of the city.[4]
History[edit]
The rise of Mumbai's real estate prices has been instrumental in the development of the Mira-Bhayandar region. From 1947 onwards, primarily developed by Bharat Shah the rise in real estate prices prompted several largely middle-income families to migrate to the suburbs of Mumbai like Virar, Vasai, and Nalasopara. At that time, the Mira-Bhayandar area was part of a Gram Panchayat and was consisted primarily of agricultural land, majorly rice. This delayed and deterred builders from starting development projects.[4] By 1980, builders began to buy agricultural land and start developing townships. The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Council was set up on June 12, 1985, by integrating five Gram Panchaats which included the Mira Gram Panchayat, which is from where Mira Road got its name.[5]
Mira Road (East) is primarily a residential area known for its high-rise apartments.
By 1990, the council was extended and it held the first election. Shri. Gilbert Mendonca was elected as the first president of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Council.
As it is located very close to the city, with easy accessibility by road as well as railway, and facilities for the city also extending to this town, have resulted in an increase in population and Mira Bhayandar as a whole, developed further.
The Municipal Council later on 28 February 2002, was changed to a Municipal Corporation due to its large population and had its first elected mayor Smt. Maira Mendonca on 11 August. Mira Road and its neighbouring suburb Bhayandar began emerging as a fast developing suburb and experienced economic development mainly due to its manufacturing sector. Most of the development has occurred only on the east side whereas the west side of the railway line is covered with salt pans and mangroves.[4][5]
Geography[edit]
Mira Road is located on the northern portion of Salsette Island and at the northern part of the Konkan region. Mira Road along with Bhayandar comes which is under the jurisdiction of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.[6] The entire Mira-Bhayandar region lies just outside the Mumbai Suburban Districtd officially belong to Thane e district despite it being closer to the island of Mumbai.[7][8] The Mira-Bhayandar region comprises an area of 79 km2. A marshy creek divides Mumbai and Mira Road. The western part of the city is completely made up of barren lands, where salt pans were situated in the past. In the north lies Vasai Creek, to the east Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the Uttan coast, to the west. It mainly is of Deccan lava terrain and consists of waterlogged and marshy areas. The climate here is like that of Mumbai.[6]
Transport[edit]
Power from the Tata Power & Reliance Energy, MTNL telecom services and BEST bus services which are normally provided to the city, are provided to this region too which has been instrumental in the increase in its population, unlike Vasai and Virar.[4][9]
Mira Road has a railway station, which is a part of the Western Suburban Railway line. All trains from churchgate towards Virar halt at Mira Road. Also Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has its own transportation facility Mira Bhayandar Municipal transportation (MBMT). These bus services from MSRTC which are the state transport buses are available to connect with Thane city and Manori. State transport (ST) buses are also available in Mira Road. They start from Bhayander and are available for Thane, Bhiwandi and Vasai route.[citation needed]
Line 10 (Mumbai Metro) Gaimukh - Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) corridor, the line runs parallel to Thane-Bhayander highway consisting of 9 stops.
Line 9 (Mumbai Metro) Dahisar(E)-Mira Bhayander corridor, this line offers connection to the western suburbs of Mumbai.
Hospitals[edit]
- Bhaktivedanta Hospital[10]
Schools[edit]
- RBK Global School (CBSE)
- RBK International school (Cambridge,IGCSE)
- Royal's H.A. Girls High School
- Kinderland Pre-school, Childcare and Multi-activity hub
Notable People residing/originated here[edit]
- Amita Khopkar, Marathi Actress (Veteran Marathi Theatre Artist)
- Syed Muzaffar Hussain, Ex-MLC (Maharashtra), Gen Sec MPCC, Indian National Congress
- Kunal Khemu, Bollywood actor
- Harshaali Malhotra, Bollywood child artist
- Narendra Mehta, MLA (BJP)
- Geeta Bharat Jain, ex-Mayor (BJP)
- Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, Bollywood actor
- Madhur Mittal, Bollywood actor
- Kavi Kumar Azad, Indian television actor
- Bhavesh kumavat, rapper and Celebrity
References[edit]
- ^ abc'About MMR'. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Retrieved 31 October 2017 (Last updated on 22 October 2017)
- ^'BJP's Dimple Mehta is new Mira Bhayander Mayor'. The Times of India. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^'Mahanagarpalikechi Mahiti (महानगरपालिकेची माहिती)' (in Marathi). Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2017 (Last updated on 22 March 2017)
- ^ abcd'Advantage Mira Road!'. The Times of India. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ ab'History'. Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2017 (Last updated on 14 September 2016)
- ^ ab'Mira-Bhayandar Environmental Status Report 2009–10'(PDF). Department of Environment, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 15 May 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^'District wise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies'. Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^'Mumbai Suburban District Map'. National Informatics Center. Retrieved 15 May 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^'About Mira Road'.
- ^'Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute'.
External links[edit]
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