Baba Jaimal Singh, a prominent figure in the 19th century, is revered as a Guru within the Radha Soami sect, renowned for his spiritual teachings and the establishment of the center at Beas, Punjab. Born in 1838 into a Sikh family, Jaimal Singh's journey towards spiritual enlightenment commenced at the age of 17 when he was initiated by Shiv Dayal Singh, the founder of the Radha Soami sect. Following his initiation, Jaimal Singh devoted himself wholeheartedly to his spiritual practice, spending significant time in meditation while serving as a soldier in the army.
Upon the demise of Shiv Dayal Singh in 1878, Radhaji, Shiv
Dayal's wife, entrusted Jaimal Singh with the task of establishing a center in
Punjab, fulfilling the late Guru's wishes. Responding to this divine call, Baba
Jaimal Singh established the center at Beas, drawing followers from across the
Punjab region and beyond. Despite initially maintaining cordial relations with
the gurus at Agra, Jaimal Singh diverged from the Central Administrative
Council's authority, which led to the Beas center evolving into a distinct
organization.
Central to Baba Jaimal Singh's teachings was his reverence
for Shiv Dayal Singh as one among a lineage of Gurus, rather than solely as the
incarnation of God, as proposed by Rai Salig Ram, another prominent successor
of Shiv Dayal. Known for his saintly demeanor and lifelong celibacy, Baba
Jaimal Singh initiated thousands onto the Radhasoami path before his passing in
1903 CE.
His spiritual legacy endured through his successor, Sawan
Singh, who continued to propagate the teachings of Radhasoami, perpetuating the
profound impact of Baba Jaimal Singh's spiritual journey and teachings on
countless individuals seeking enlightenment and inner transformation.