Science of Spirituality
{{Short description|Sant Mat Radha Soami derived organization}}
Science of Spirituality is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization{{Cite web|url=https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/allSearch.do?ein1=&names=Science+Of+Spirituality+Inc.&resultsPerPage=25&indexOfFirstRow=0&dispatchMethod=searchAll&city=&state=All+States&country=US&postDateFrom=&postDateTo=&exemptTypeCode=al&deductibility=all&sortColumn=orgName&isDescending=false&submitName=Search|title=Results for Tax Exempt Organization Search|website=apps.irs.gov|access-date=2018-06-26}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2008/04/18/spirituality_feature.shtml|title=Science of Spirituality in Birmingham|last=About organization|date=18 April 2008|work=BBC|access-date=20 June 2018}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-Sant_Rajinder_Singh_Ji_Maharaj_opens_the_Science_of_Spirituality_Center_in_Perth_Amboy_NJ-129942-new%20york-112.html|title=Science of Spirituality Center in Perth Amboy|last=About|first=Science of Spirituality|date=1 May 2016|work=The South Asian Times|access-date=20 June 2018}} founded in 1979. The spiritual head of Science of Spirituality is Rajinder Singh.{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-alumnus-sets-up-sanskrit-chair-at-iit-madras-for-science-vedas-5056821/|title=Rajinder Singh Ji sets the Sanskrit Chair in IIT Madras|last=Science of Spirituality Head|date=9 February 2018|work=Indian Express|access-date=15 June 2018}} He teaches meditation on the inner Light and Sound so people can experience for themselves the spiritual riches within. The international headquarters for Science of Spirituality (SOS), also known as Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission (SKRM), are based in Delhi, India, and the Western Headquarters in Lisle/Naperville, Illinois, in the United States.{{Cite news|url=http://theunn.com/2016/05/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-inspires-thousands-in-new-york-region/|title=Rajinder Singh Ji in New York|last=Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission|first=SKRM|date=17 May 2016|work=The Universal News Network|access-date=20 June 2018}}
{{Infobox organization
| image = Science_of_Spirituality_Logo.jpg
| type = Spiritual, Non-Profit Organization
| headquarters = Delhi, India and Lisle/Naperville, Illinois, United States
| leader_name = Rajinder Singh
| name = Science of Spirituality
| website = www.sos.org
}}
Overview
Science of Spirituality has over 2,800 meditation centers in around 54 countries including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and North, South, and Central America.{{Cite news|url=http://ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/Sant_Rajinder_Singh_Ji_meets_India_President-516624/Community/54|title=Rajinder Singh Ji meets the President|last=Science of Spirituality centers|date=8 July 2016|work=IANS Live|access-date=18 June 2018}}
The new Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center, located in Lisle, Illinois was inaugurated in July 2018. The event was attended by thousands of visitors from over thirty different countries. Situated on 9 acres of land, the building, in both form and function, embodies the message of peace, community and universality. The official ribbon cutting ceremony took place in front of the “Meditator” statue on the reflecting pool at the front entrance to the Center. Helping Rajinder Singh cut the gold ribbon, were representatives from the US Congress as well as mayors from the Village of Lisle and the City of Wheaton. Also present among the 60-member delegation of dignitaries, were representatives from Gensler and Skender, the architectural firm and contractors respectively, that helped bring the vision of the Center to life.{{Cite news|url=http://epaper.desitalkchicago.com/2018_08_17/29/#zoom=z|title=Science of Spirituality Meditation center opens In Chicagoland|last=New Headquarters|date=17 August 2018|work=Desi Talk Chicago|access-date=19 November 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theindianpanorama.news/unitedstates/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-head-of-science-of-spirituality-inaugurates-spectacular-new-national-headquarters-in-chicago/|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, Head of Science of Spirituality, inaugurates spectacular new Meditation centre.|last=New Headquarters|date=24 August 2018|work=The Indian Panorama|access-date=19 November 2018}}
Science of Spirituality focuses on global peace and human unity through meditation.{{Cite news|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/375500924/Vol-10-Issue-48-April-7-13-2018|title=The South Asian Times|last=Spiritual Awareness - Page 30|first=Science of Spirituality on mission of Spiritual and Humanitarian Service|date=7 April 2018|access-date=18 June 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/09/01/meditate-and-make-the-world-slow-down/|title=Meditate and make the world slow down|last=Meditation|date=1 September 2013|work=Chicago Tribune|access-date=20 June 2018}}
Organization
Balancing meditation with outer responsibilities in the world
Science of Spirituality helps people learn how to balance meditating and developing spiritually with fulfilling duties and responsibilities towards society, work, and family.{{Cite web|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/article/boost-your-meditation-time-step-by-step|title=Boost your Mediation time step by step|last=Article|website=Speaking Tree|access-date=5 October 2018}}
Ethical living and vegetarianism
According to Science of Spirituality, "Ethical living is the stepping stone to Spirituality" as Ethical living is an indispensable foundation for spiritual progress.{{Cite web|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/ethical-living-a-stepping-stone-to-spirituality|title=Ethical Living|last=Stepping stone to Spiituality|website=Speakintree.in|access-date=2 October 2018}} It includes nonviolence, truthfulness, compassion, selfless service, observance of a vegetarian diet and avoidance of alcohol and recreational drugs. By transformation of one's self, one can be a positive influence on others and make a difference in the world.
Veggie Fest, a vegetarian food and lifestyle festival organized by Science of Spirituality focuses on spreading the idea of vegetarianism and how it can make a difference in the quality of life.{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-veggie-fest-st-0722-20160719-story.html|title=Veggie Fest returns to promote vegetarian lifestyle|last=Vegetarianism from an ethical point of view|date=19 July 2016|work=Chicago Tribune|access-date=2 October 2018}}
Spiritual teachings
According to Science of Spirituality, the teachings consist of two parts: theory and practice.{{Cite web|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/informational-knowledge-vs-practical-experience-674958|title=Informational Knowledge vs Practical Experience|last=Two sides of Spirituality|first=Information and Practice|date=31 October 2017|website=Speaking Tree|access-date=27 January 2019}} The theoretical side describes the process for self-knowledge and God-realization. The practical side provides a technique by which aspirants can practice the method of meditation and experience for themselves the spiritual teachings. At the core of these teachings, is the belief that: a) there is God; b) we are soul, a part of God; c) the highest goal of life is to know God; d) we can experience God by going within through meditation; and e) we gain spiritually by leading an ethical life and serving others selflessly.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.org/location/|title=Location|website=Science of Spirituality|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-11}}
Selfless service projects
Science of Spirituality also participates in humanitarian efforts globally. The mission has raised and provided humanitarian aid for victims of natural disasters worldwide by collecting and distributing medicine and clothing and building new schools and villages in affected areas.
The mission also participates in blood donation drives, free eye-operation camps,{{Cite news|url=http://thesouthasiantimes.info/epaper.html|title=Over Thousand benefit from free cataract operation camp in India|date=23 February 2019|work=The South Asian Times|access-date=27 February 2019|issue=42|volume=11|page=6}} as well as free allopathic, homeopathic, and ayurvedic medical services for everyone.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hero-TOI-Green-Drive-3k-turn-up-sow-new-hope/articleshow/55281580.cms|title=Hero TOI Green Drive|last=Science of Spirituality in environment protection|date=7 November 2016|work=Times of India|access-date=20 July 2018}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.sos.org/ Science of Spirituality home page]
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