Hindu
Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB)
15/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Major Sant Mat-derived Indian movement headquartered at Dera Beas, Punjab. Distinctive lineage of living Sant Satgurus. Substantial global following.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major Sant Mat-derived Indian movement; mostly low-control with substantial commitment expectations.
Founded
1891
Members
Estimated 4+ million globally
Active in
Asia, Europe, USA, Global
In context
RSSB follows the Sant Mat tradition with a living Sant Satguru (currently Baba Gurinder Singh). Distinctive Surat Shabd Yoga meditation. Mainstream low-moderate control with substantial commitment expectations including initiation vows.
Timeline
- 1891Lineage established by Baba Jaimal Singh at Dera Beas
Sources
- David C. Lane academic work
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