Radha Soami Teachings - As Given in Soami Ji's Book Sar Bachan Poetry

DETAILS : 

• Author : Prof. Lekh Raj Puri
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Radha Soami Satsang Beas
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 April 2007
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2007th
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8184662750 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8184662757
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 550 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Radha Soami Teachings is an analytical and reverent exposition of the spiritual philosophy contained in Sar Bachan Radhasoami (Poetry), the seminal work of Seth Shiv Dayal Singh (fondly known as Soami Ji Maharaj). Prof. Lekh Raj Puri undertakes the task of making these deep, often esoteric, poetic revelations accessible to the modern seeker.

The book serves as a guide to the core tenets of the Radha Soami faith, including:

• Surat Shabd Yoga: The practice of "listening" to the inner divine sound current and focusing the soul's attention to transcend the physical realm.
• The Necessity of a Living Master: Explaining why a contemporary Satguru is considered essential for spiritual initiation and guidance.
• The Structure of the Universe: A detailed breakdown of the various spiritual planes (Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, and Sach Khand) as described in Soami Ji’s verses.
• Karma and Reincarnation: How the practice of the "Name" (Naam) helps in dissolving the bonds of past actions and achieving liberation (Moksha).

Puri’s commentary is prized for its logical structure, helping readers navigate the intense, mystical imagery of the original Sar Bachan to find practical spiritual application.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. Lekh Raj Puri was a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and dedicated practitioner of the Radha Soami path. He was well known for his ability to synthesize complex Eastern mysticism with a rational, academic temperament.

Living and writing during a transformative era for the movement, Prof. Puri authored several influential books, such as Mysticism: The Spiritual Path and Yoga and the Gospel of St. Thomas. His work is characterized by a "comparative" approach, often drawing parallels between the teachings of the Saints (Sant Mat) and other global religious traditions to show the universal nature of the spiritual journey. He is remembered as one of the most articulate exponents of the Beas lineage of the Radha Soami teachings.