
Academic papers from a 1978 Berkeley conference on the Sants organised by the Graduate Theological Union and the University of California Center for South Asia Studies.Wynk Music brings to you Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da MP3 song from the movie/album Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da. The Sants: Studies in a Devotional Tradition of India, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1987.

Radhasoami Reality: The Logic of a Modern Faith.

Guru Maharaj Ji has accepted it and identifies with Krishna and other incarnations of Vishnu.' doi:10.2307/3711456., Quote: 'Various branches of Radhasoami have argued about the incarnationalism of Satguru (Lane, 1981).

'How People Recognize Charisma: The Case of Darshan in Radhasoami and Divine Light Mission'. The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions. Cite error: The named reference 'Juergensmeyer1995p41' was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). 41) 'The Beas group translates Radhasoami as 'lord of the soul' (p. ISBN 2-7., Quote: 'The word Radhasoami literally refers to Krishna as lord (swami) of his consort, Radha' (p. The term Radha symbolizes Lord Krishna's soul.' ISBN 978-1-4381-0647-2., Quote: 'The term Radhasoami is composed of two words: Radha and Soami – Radha was the favorite gopi (cowgirl) of the Hindu god Krishna and Soami literally means Lord. ^ Kristen Haar Sewa Singh Kalsi (2009).ISBN 978-0-7914-2025-6., Quote: 'The movement traces its origins to Swami Shiv Dayal Singh, who began his public ministry in Agra in 1861.' Bhakti Religion in North India: Community Identity and Political Action. ISBN 2-7., Quote: 'The date of Swami Shiv Dayal's first public discourse is Basant Panchami Day, February 15 1861' ^ a b c d e f g Kristen Haar Sewa Singh Kalsi (2009).They also believe that jivanmukti or inner liberation is possible during one's lifetime with guidance of the living guru.

Their basic practices include Surat Shabd Yoga (sound assisted meditation), initiation of disciple into the path by a living guru, obedience to the guru, a moral life that is defined by abstinence from meat, drugs, alcohol and sex outside marriage. They do not believe in orthodox Sikh ritual practices such as covering one's head inside the temple or removing shoes, nor do they serve karah prasad (offering) at the end of prayers. They are active in charitable work such as providing free medical services and help to the needy.
