The annual death anniversary of a Master, observed with satsang and remembrance.
In the Radha Soami tradition, the practice of listening to the inner divine sound (Shabd).
A spiritual centre where a community of seekers gathers around a Master. Here: Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji, Sekhewal.
Contemplation — focusing the attention within, traditionally on the form of the Master.
The initiation and inner instruction given by the Master to a seeker (also called Nam-Daan).
An honorific of great reverence used for the Masters of the lineage.
The divine Name — the creative power the Masters teach the seeker to connect with within.
Literally “sovereign”; a title of reverence used for the Masters, as in “Hazur Maharaj Gulzar Patshah Ji”.
“Lord of the Soul” — the name of the faith, and the blessing with which the sangat greet one another.
Used for a Master’s passing (“took samadhi”), and for the memorial shrine; also deep meditative absorption.
The congregation — the community of seekers who gather for satsang.
“The way of the saints” — the tradition of inner spiritual realization taught by the Masters.
Spiritual discourse and the gathering of seekers in the company of truth.
Selfless service offered without expectation of reward.
The inner divine sound or Word — the current on which the soul is taught to return to its source.
The repetition of the charged Names given at initiation; the first step of the daily practice.
The soul’s attention or consciousness — the faculty by which the seeker joins with the Shabd.
Meditation on the inner divine light and sound; the practice at the heart of Sant Mat.
These are general explanations for visitors. The Dera’s teaching is given by the Master.