

With the passage of time and changing social values, the basic spiritual teachings become embellished with extra rules and considerations, and eventually take the shape of a religion. The basis of every religion is spirituality. It is a non-profit organization with no affiliation to any political or commercial organizations. Today RSSB holds meetings in more than 90 countries worldwide. RSSB was established in India in 1891 and gradually began spreading to other countries.

There are a number of other contemporary movements that use the name 'Radha Soami' but Radha Soami Satsang Beas is not associated with any of them. In the Indian language, Radha Soami means 'lord of the soul', satsang describes a group that seeks truth, and Beas refers to the town near which the main centre is located in northern India. Radha Soami Satsang Beas together with its international affiliates (RSSB) is a philosophical organization based on the spiritual teachings of all religions and dedicated to a process of inner development under the guidance of a spiritual teacher.
