Jasdeep Singh Gill will be the new head of the Radha Soami Satsang Dera situated in Beas, Amritsar, Punjab. The current Dera chief, Gurinder Singh Dhillon, has selected Jasdeep Singh as his successor. Jasdeep Singh Gill will now become the sixth chief of Dera Beas. This information was shared by Dera through an official letter on Monday. Let's learn some interesting facts about the new chief of Dera.
The New Chief is a Relative of Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon
According to the statement issued by Dera, 'Jasdeep Singh Gill will succeed Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon as the Sant Satguru of Radha Soami Satsang Beas Society and will have the authority to impart Naam Diksha. Followers will now address him as 'Huzoor'. Jasdeep Singh Gill is the son of Sukhwinder Singh, who is the son-in-law of Mumbai branch secretary of Dera, Gurvinder Singh, and the distant cousin of Dera chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon.
Where Did Jasdeep Singh Gill Study in London and India?
Jasdeep Singh Gill has been appointed as the guardian of Radha Soami Satsang Beas Society by Baba Gurdip Singh Dhillon. Jasdeep is a well-known figure in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry. He completed his studies in Chemical Engineering at Cambridge University and holds a PhD in the subject. Jasdeep was also part of the Executive Education Programme at London Business School. In India, Jasdeep studied Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at IIT Delhi, where he completed his graduation and post-graduation. After graduating, he went abroad for further education.
Where Has the New Chief Worked Before?
Jasdeep's career includes his role as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Management Personnel at Cipla, where he started working in 2019 and recently resigned with his last day on May 31, 2024. Additionally, he has worked at pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. Jasdeep was also associated as a Board Observer with Aethris and Achira Labs.
When Was Dera Founded?
Before Jasdeep Singh, several individuals have served in this position including Jamal Singh, Sawant Singh, Jagat Singh, and Charan Singh. Radha Soami Satsang is a spiritual organization, with many followers worldwide. Spiritual teachers in Radha Soami Satsang explain the purpose of life and guide members in the method of spirituality based on daily meditation practice.
Radha Soami Satsang was established in 1891 by Baba Jaimal Singh Ji Maharaj in Punjab. The satsang center near the Beas River attracts many devotees. The satsang has branches in over 90 countries including USA, Australia, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and several African nations. It is said that the Dera owns more than four thousand acres of land, with a langar hall covering around 48 acres.
