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	Singh earned his bachelor's degree in [[electrical engineering]] from [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras\|IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras]], India <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topiclist/Indian-Institute-of-Technology-Madras-alumni \|title=Indian Institute of Technology Madras alumni \|work=[[India Times]] \|author=Staff writer \|access-date=15 April 2013\|author-link=Staff writer }}</ref> and his master's degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT ([[Illinois Institute of Technology]]) in Chicago, Illinois.<ref name=ko>{{cite web \|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1999-10-08/news/9910080280_1_sant-rajinder-singh-god-meditation/2 \|title=Meditating on God \|work=Chicago Tribune \|author=Michael Ko \|date=8 October 1999 \|access-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> He received his spiritual education from two of India's leading spiritual Masters: [[Kirpal Singh~~\|Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj~~]] (1894–1974) and [[~~Sant~~ Darshan Singh ~~Ji Maharaj~~]] (1921–1989). His training in both disciplines has helped him express age-old spiritual teachings in clear, logical language. Rajinder has had a distinguished{{Peacock term\|date=August 2017}} twenty-year career in science, computers, and communications.<ref name=ko/><ref>{{cite web\|last1=tree\|first1=speaking\|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Master\|url=http://www.speakingtree.in/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj\|website=www.speakingtree.in\|publisher=speakingtree}}</ref>		Singh earned his bachelor's degree in [[electrical engineering]] from [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras\|IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras]], India <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topiclist/Indian-Institute-of-Technology-Madras-alumni \|title=Indian Institute of Technology Madras alumni \|work=[[India Times]] \|author=Staff writer \|access-date=15 April 2013\|author-link=Staff writer }}</ref> and his master's degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT ([[Illinois Institute of Technology]]) in Chicago, Illinois.<ref name=ko>{{cite web \|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1999-10-08/news/9910080280_1_sant-rajinder-singh-god-meditation/2 \|title=Meditating on God \|work=Chicago Tribune \|author=Michael Ko \|date=8 October 1999 \|access-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> He received his spiritual education from two of India's leading spiritual Masters: [[Kirpal Singh]] (1894–1974) and [[Darshan Singh (spiritual master)\|Darshan Singh]] (1921–1989). His training in both disciplines has helped him express age-old spiritual teachings in clear, logical language. Rajinder has had a distinguished{{Peacock term\|date=August 2017}} twenty-year career in science, computers, and communications.<ref name=ko/><ref>{{cite web\|last1=tree\|first1=speaking\|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Master\|url=http://www.speakingtree.in/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj\|website=www.speakingtree.in\|publisher=speakingtree}}</ref>

	He is the son of [[~~Sant~~ Darshan Singh ~~Ji Maharaj~~]] (1921–1989) and grandson of [[Kirpal Singh]] (1894–1974).<ref name=clarke/>		He is the son of [[Darshan Singh (spiritual master)\|Darshan Singh]] (1921–1989) and grandson of [[Kirpal Singh]] (1894–1974).<ref name=clarke/>

	Singh has said, "One of the greatest benefits of meditation is that we will not only have peace in our own homes, but will contribute to the peace of the world. Throughout the world, people are praying for peace. But, as the expression goes, charity begins at home. World peace can only become a reality when each of us individually has peace in our own circles. If we bring peace into our individual spheres, the effect will be cumulative, and it will contribute to world peace."		Singh has said, "One of the greatest benefits of meditation is that we will not only have peace in our own homes, but will contribute to the peace of the world. Throughout the world, people are praying for peace. But, as the expression goes, charity begins at home. World peace can only become a reality when each of us individually has peace in our own circles. If we bring peace into our individual spheres, the effect will be cumulative, and it will contribute to world peace."
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	Rajinder has written a number of books including ''Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation'' which was #1 Barnes and Noble best-selling meditation book.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Noble\|first1=Barnes &\|title=Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation\|url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inner-and-outer-peace-through-meditation-rajinder-singh/1000041104?ean=9780918224538\|website=Barnes & Noble\|publisher=Radiance\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book\|last1=Bulletin\|first1=India\|title=HH Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj's book tops Barnes and Noble Top Bestsellers\|publisher=India Bulletin\|ref=Monday, 26 January 2009}}</ref>		Rajinder has written a number of books including ''Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation'' which was #1 Barnes and Noble best-selling meditation book.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Noble\|first1=Barnes &\|title=Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation\|url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inner-and-outer-peace-through-meditation-rajinder-singh/1000041104?ean=9780918224538\|website=Barnes & Noble\|publisher=Radiance\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book\|last1=Bulletin\|first1=India\|title=HH Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj's book tops Barnes and Noble Top Bestsellers\|publisher=India Bulletin\|ref=Monday, 26 January 2009}}</ref>

	As founder of Darshan Education Foundation, Singh has established [[Darshan Academy]] throughout India (schools that teach students from Pre-K—12).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Times \|first1=The South Asian \|title=All India Inter Darshan Academy Sports Meet 2017 \|url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-All_India_Inter_Darshan_Academy_Sports_Meet_2017-164027-India-30.html \|work=The South Asian Times \|date=25 Feb 2017}}</ref> Integrating both meditation and a spiritual curriculum into a traditional academic environment, the foundation's goal is two-fold: first, to produce students whose spiritual potential is developed along with their intellect and physical well-being; and second, to inspire in each student a global view of the world, unobstructed by distinctions of race, nationality, religion, or economic status.		As founder of the Darshan Education Foundation, Singh has established [[Darshan Academy]] throughout India (schools that teach students from Pre-K—12).<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Times \|first1=The South Asian \|title=All India Inter Darshan Academy Sports Meet 2017 \|url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-All_India_Inter_Darshan_Academy_Sports_Meet_2017-164027-India-30.html \|work=The South Asian Times \|date=25 Feb 2017}}</ref> Integrating both meditation and a spiritual curriculum into a traditional academic environment, the foundation's goal is two-fold: first, to produce students whose spiritual potential is developed along with their intellect and physical well-being; and second, to inspire in each student a global view of the world, unobstructed by distinctions of race, nationality, religion, or economic status.

	He was President of the 16th International World Human Unity Conference in 1998.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://archives-trim.un.org/webdrawer/rec/561656/view/ \|title=Letter to Kofi Annan \|publisher=United Nations \|date=28 May 1997 \|access-date=20 November 2012 }}{{dead link\|date=May 2018 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>		He was President of the 16th International World Human Unity Conference in 1998.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://archives-trim.un.org/webdrawer/rec/561656/view/ \|title=Letter to Kofi Annan \|publisher=United Nations \|date=28 May 1997 \|access-date=20 November 2012 }}{{dead link\|date=May 2018 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

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'''Rajinder Singh''' (20 September 1946 in Delhi, India) is the head of the international non-profit organization [[Science of Spirituality]] (SOS), known in India as the [[Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission]].<ref name=clarke>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KLipBC05pF8C&pg=PA509 |title=Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements |chapter=Radhasoami Movements |author=Peter Bernard Clarke |publisher=[[Psychology Press]] |year=2006|isbn=9780203484333 }}</ref> To his disciples he is known as '''Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj'''. Singh is internationally recognized for his work toward promoting inner and outer peace through spirituality and meditation on the inner Light and Sound.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Fisher|first1=Mary Pat|title=Living Religions: An Encyclopedia of the World's Faiths|date=1997|publisher=I.B.Tauris|location=Upper Saddle River, N.J.|isbn=9781860641480|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ytOHbLdtSY4C&q=bibliogroup:%22An+encyclopaedia+of+the+world%27s+faiths%22|language=en}}</ref>

==Biography==
===Life and career===
Singh earned his bachelor's degree in [[electrical engineering]] from [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras|IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras]], India <ref>{{cite web |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topiclist/Indian-Institute-of-Technology-Madras-alumni |title=Indian Institute of Technology Madras alumni |work=[[India Times]] |author=Staff writer |access-date=15 April 2013|author-link=Staff writer }}</ref> and his master's degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT ([[Illinois Institute of Technology]]) in Chicago, Illinois.<ref name=ko>{{cite web |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1999-10-08/news/9910080280_1_sant-rajinder-singh-god-meditation/2 |title=Meditating on God |work=Chicago Tribune |author=Michael Ko |date=8 October 1999 |access-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> He received his spiritual education from two of India's leading spiritual Masters: [[Kirpal Singh|Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj]] (1894–1974) and [[Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj]] (1921–1989). His training in both disciplines has helped him express age-old spiritual teachings in clear, logical language. Rajinder has had a distinguished{{Peacock term|date=August 2017}} twenty-year career in science, computers, and communications.<ref name=ko/><ref>{{cite web|last1=tree|first1=speaking|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Master|url=http://www.speakingtree.in/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj|website=www.speakingtree.in|publisher=speakingtree}}</ref>

He is the son of [[Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj]] (1921–1989) and grandson of [[Kirpal Singh]] (1894–1974).<ref name=clarke/>

Singh has said, "One of the greatest benefits of meditation is that we will not only have peace in our own homes, but will contribute to the peace of the world. Throughout the world, people are praying for peace. But, as the expression goes, charity begins at home. World peace can only become a reality when each of us individually has peace in our own circles. If we bring peace into our individual spheres, the effect will be cumulative, and it will contribute to world peace."
In 2000, He was part of a delegation of hundreds of world religious leaders who traveled to New York for the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, "an event unusual for its religious diversity and for its having convened at the United Nations," according to the ''New York Times''.<ref name=niebuhr>{{cite web |author=Gustav Niebuhr |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/01/world/world-s-religious-figures-sign-a-pledge-for-peace.html |title=World's Religious Figures Sign a Pledge for Peace |work=[[New York Times]] |date=1 September 2000 |access-date=21 November 2012}}</ref> Singh told the ''Times'', "When we sit and talk with them [leaders of other religions], we realize they are not much different".<ref name=niebuhr/>

Rajinder has written a number of books including ''Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation'' which was #1 Barnes and Noble best-selling meditation book.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Noble|first1=Barnes &|title=Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation|url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inner-and-outer-peace-through-meditation-rajinder-singh/1000041104?ean=9780918224538|website=Barnes & Noble|publisher=Radiance|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Bulletin|first1=India|title=HH Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj's book tops Barnes and Noble Top Bestsellers|publisher=India Bulletin|ref=Monday, 26 January 2009}}</ref>

As founder of Darshan Education Foundation, Singh has established [[Darshan Academy]] throughout India (schools that teach students from Pre-K—12).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Times |first1=The South Asian |title=All India Inter Darshan Academy Sports Meet 2017 |url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-All_India_Inter_Darshan_Academy_Sports_Meet_2017-164027-India-30.html |work=The South Asian Times |date=25 Feb 2017}}</ref> Integrating both meditation and a spiritual curriculum into a traditional academic environment, the foundation's goal is two-fold: first, to produce students whose spiritual potential is developed along with their intellect and physical well-being; and second, to inspire in each student a global view of the world, unobstructed by distinctions of race, nationality, religion, or economic status.

He was President of the 16th International World Human Unity Conference in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives-trim.un.org/webdrawer/rec/561656/view/ |title=Letter to Kofi Annan |publisher=United Nations |date=28 May 1997 |access-date=20 November 2012 }}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Philosophy===

Singh emphasizes the fundamental unity and harmony of all faiths.<ref name=fisher>{{cite book |author=Mary Pat Fisher |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ytOHbLdtSY4C&pg=PA407 |title=Living Religions: An Encyclopedia of the World's Faiths |publisher=[[I.B.Tauris]] |year=1997|isbn = 9781860641480}}</ref> He says his aim is to "take the mystery out of [[mysticism]], to help people put [[mysticism]] into action in their own lives. By doing so, they will help themselves as well as those around them attain bliss and universal love."<ref name=fisher/> He emphasizes meditation as the basis for peace.<ref>{{cite web |author=Diane Dassow |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-69129262 |title=Group proposes a simple way to discover inner, outer peace |work=Daily Herald |location=Arlington Heights, IL |date=30 December 1996 |access-date=20 November 2012}}</ref> As he has said, "Within us is a divine spirit from which our intelligence and wisdom is derived. The process of accessing that inner divine spirit, intelligence, and wisdom is called meditation; if we transform knowledge to wisdom by meditating and experiencing the driving force behind all existence, then we have the key to human unity. This experience will transform our individual life and the lives of those around us. These individual transformations will ultimately bring unity and peace at the community, national, and global levels." (From a speech, "Moral Dimensions of Leadership" given to the United States Coast Guard Academy)

===Meditation===
Meditation is a process by which a practitioner comes in contact with the Light and Sound of God already within themselves. The spiritual Masters of Science of Spirituality teach that (1) the divine current of Light and Sound reverberates in all creation; (2) by meditating on this current one can begin a journey into the inner spiritual regions; and (3) with the help and guidance of a spiritual Master, this journey ultimately culminates in God-realization and the merger of the soul with the Over-soul or God.
<ref>{{cite journal|last1=times|first1=thesouthasian|title=thesouthasiantimes.info|journal=The South Asian Times|date=8–14 September 2012|issue=NEW YORK EDITION|page=16|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/105217217/21-Vol-5-Epaper|language=en}}</ref>
In the Times of India, Singh states, "Human beings are blessed with a special faculty to gain spiritual knowledge. That opportunity is offered to every human being but few make use of it. One needs to meditate to make full use of the gift."<ref>{{cite news|last1=India|first1=Times of|title=Give Thanks: It's Part of Spiritual Evolvement - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/edit-page/Give-Thanks-Its-Part-of-Spiritual-Evolvement/articleshow/1604427.cms?|work=The Times of India|publisher=Times of India: The Best of Speaking Tree}}</ref>

===Science and spirituality===
The method of meditation taught by him is called a science because it can be practiced by people of all cultures. In this method, aspirants perform the experiment of meditation within their own selves. By doing so, the practitioner can have a firsthand inner experience of spiritual Light and Sound, affirming that there is something that lies beyond this physical world.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}

In his address given to students and faculty at [[IIT Mumbai|IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Mumbai]], Singh states:
''“Science and spirituality make a great partnership. If those engaged in science spend time in the silence of their selves, inspiration will come and lead them to the answers they seek. If those interested in spirituality apply the scientific law of testing a hypothesis in the laboratories of their own bodies, they will find results. Each person is capable of success in proving spiritual truths. Such pursuits can make the world a better place as well as uncover the purpose of our lives.”''<ref>{{cite book|last1=Singh|first1=Rajinder|title=Silken thread of the divine|date=2005|publisher=SK Publications|location=Naperville, IL|isbn=0-918224-48-9|page=111 |ref=How a Scientist Can be Spiritual}}</ref>

==Awards and honors==

===Awards===


*"Peace Award" by the [[Temple of Understanding]] and the [[Interfaith Center of New York]], June 1997.<ref name=pa/>
*Award by the City Council of [[San Ramon, California]], 2010.<ref>Pearl Driver. "Meditation the Way to Peace: Sant Rajinder Singh Ji." ''India – West'' [San Leandro, Calif] 7 September 2010, Vol. 35 Issue 33, pB1-B20.</ref>
* "The Medal of Cultural Merit" from the National Minister of Education, Bogotá, Colombia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cultural Center of The I.R.Iran - New delhi - News > Seminar on " Building Bridges Through Education"|url=http://newdelhi.icro.ir/index.aspx?siteid=159&pageid=11649&newsview=527714|work=newdelhi.icro.ir}}</ref>
*Illinois Institute of Technology Distinguished Leadership Award, Chicago, Illinois<ref>{{cite news|last1=2012|first1=newhub|title=From a Scientist to a Saint: Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj|url=http://www.newhub2012.com/from-a-scientist-to-a-saint-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj/|work=Daily News Updates - Newhub2012|date=6 March 2017}}</ref>
*Award from the President of the State of Mexico, November 2008<ref>{{cite news|last1=Asian Times|first1=The South|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj receives an award from the 56th Legislature of the State of Mexico and the president of the State of Mexico, Juan Carlos Nunez-Armas, in recognition for his contribution to world peace," p. 12|publisher=The South Asian Times, August, 2009 (Vol. 1, No. 55)|date=14 November 2008|ref=Staff Writer, The South Asian Times, August, 2009 (Vol. 1, No. 55)}}</ref>
*Simón Bolívar Award (Condecoracion Oficial Simon Bolivar) presented by the Minister of Education of Colombia at the Ministry of Education, in Bogotá<ref>{{cite news|title=World Leader of Peace Comes to Cali, El Tiempo, Cali-Valle|issue=Wednesday|publisher=Staff Writer, "World Leader of Peace Comes to Cali, El Tiempo, Cali-Valle|date=25 November 1998}}</ref>
*"''Distinguished Leadership'' Award" for his work in peace and spirituality by IIT ([[Illinois Institute of Technology]]) in Chicago, Illinois (November 1998).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://216.47.157.203/technews/volume145/tnvol145no12.pdf#page=5|title=Third International gala at IIT brings together over 300 students.|access-date=27 March 2019}}</ref>
*[[Order of Boyaca|The Extraordinary Grand Cross]] award was granted by the Governor of the [[Department of Quindío]], Carlos Eduardo Osorio Buritica in Colombia on 31 December 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Daily |first1=Excelsior |title=DailyExcelsior |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/colombias-highest-honour-bestowed-upon-sant-rajinder-singh/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Receives Honor During Visit to Cali, Colombia |url=https://www.sos.org/release/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-receives-highest-honor-during-visit-to-cali-colombia |website=Science of Spirituality}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=INDiA |first1=hi |title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Recipient of High Honor in Colombia |url=https://hiindia.com/blog/2020/01/20/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-recipient-of-high-honor-in-colombia/ |website=hi INDiA |date=20 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Delhi Samachar: संत राजिंदर सिंह जी महाराज को मिला कोलंबिया का सर्वोच्च सम्मान - sant rajinder singh ji maharaj received columbia's highest honor |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/delhi/other-news/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-received-columbias-highest-honor/articleshow/73112917.cms |work=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>

===Honorary doctorates===

* Rajinder Singh has received five honorary doctorates from various universities around the world in recognition of his work to introduce spirituality into science and education, and for his work toward human integration.<ref>{{cite web|title=When Springtime Comes|url=http://www.edgemagazine.net/author/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj/|website=The Edge Magazine|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040122/ncr1.htm|work=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=www.occto.cz|first1=www.zserver.cz|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj – lectures {{!}} The Reconnection|url=http://www.eric-pearl.cz/en/event/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-prednaska|website=www.eric-pearl.cz}}</ref>

==Speeches and activities==

===Keynote addresses===
Singh has been invited to deliver keynotes and talks at various conferences through the years.

At the [[United Nations]] Headquarters, New York (May 2016), in his keynote address, he explained how meditation on the inner Light and Sound can lead to inner peace, which paves the way to building bridges of unity, love, and outer peace in the world.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Panorama|first1=TheIndian|title=Indian Spiritual Master Sant Rajinder Singh says at the UN: "Meditation is Medication for the Soul" {{!}} The Indian Panorama|url=https://www.theindianpanorama.news/global-news-centre/indian-spiritual-master-sant-rajinder-singh-says-un-meditation-medication-soul-63136/#.WOXKtm997IU|work=www.theindianpanorama.news|publisher=theindianpanorama}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Live|first1=IANS|title=Sant Rajinder Singh steals show at UN|url=http://ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/Sant_Rajinder_Singh_steals_show_at_UN-509893/Community/54|work=IANS Live|publisher=IANS Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Nation|first1=United|title=Inspirational talk by H. H. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj 'Meditation As Medication For the Soul'|url=http://webtv.un.org/watch/inspirational-talk-by-h.-h.-sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-meditation-as-medication-for-the-soul/4874930996001|website=webtv.un.org|publisher=webtv.un.org}}</ref> At the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, United Nations, New York City, New York (August 2000), in his address entitled "Nature of Forgiveness and Compassion" Singh stated: "Spirituality is the recognition that behind our outer names and labels, we are souls, a part of one Creator. . . . When we develop this vision we no longer see through the eyes of prejudice and discrimination.". He also shared a speech at the UN celebration for Secretary General [[Kofi Annan]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Niebuhr|first1=Gustav|title=World's Religious Figures Sign a Pledge for Peace|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/01/world/world-s-religious-figures-sign-a-pledge-for-peace.html|work=The New York Times|date=1 September 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Peace Summit|first1=Millennium|title=The World Council of Religious Leaders|url=http://www.millenniumpeacesummit.org/mwps_about.html|website=www.millenniumpeacesummit.org|publisher=millenniumpeacesummit|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Asian Times|first1=The South|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj speaks at the UN - New York|url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/news-Sant_Rajinder_Singh_Ji_Maharaj_speaks_at_the_UN-130717-New%20York-112.html|work=www.thesouthasiantimes.info|publisher=thesouthasiantimes}}</ref>

At the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, Connecticut (November 1999), addressing the members of the academy in his talk "Moral Leadership for the 21st Century," Singh provided a blueprint for successful leadership.<ref>{{cite news|last1=2012|first1=newhub|title=From a Scientist to a Saint: Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj|url=http://www.newhub2012.com/from-a-scientist-to-a-saint-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj/#|work=Daily News Updates - Newhub2012|date=6 March 2017}}</ref>

At the Sixth Assembly of the World Conference on Religion and Peace, in Riva del Garde, Italy (November 1994), in this talk "Curing the World’s Pain," he stated: "To heal the world, we must heal ourselves. To bring peace to the world, we must have peace ourselves. We can attain this through meditation."<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Glassman|first1=Sandra|title=The Sixth Assembly of the World Conference on Religion and Peace|journal=Buddhist-Christian Studies|date=1 January 1995|volume=15|pages=245–248|jstor=1390051}}</ref>

Symposium of the World Conference on Religion and Peace in Vienna, Austria (1998). In his address, ''“Building Peace in the World,”'' he explored the importance of meditation as the way to connect to our soul and to the divinity that exists within us. He said: ''“When we recognize that all people of the world are made of the same Light that we are made of, we will feel the pain of others. . . . Our outlook will be a global one, and we will make choices that will benefit our global brothers and sisters.”''

===Addresses to academic and medical institutions===

*Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts on ''Inner and Outer Communication'' (November 1996).<ref name=pa>Anonymous. "Peace Award For Spiritualist". ''News India – Times'' [New York, N.Y] 20 June 1997: 31. Quote: "Sant Ranjinder Singh Ji Maharaj, spiritual head of Science of Spirituality/Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission, was presented earlier this month Peace Award by the Temple of Understanding and the Interfaith Center of New York. He also lectured at Harvard University November 1996 on ''Inner and Outer Communication''."</ref>
*National Institute of Health (NIH), Washington, D.C (July 1993)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Downunder|first1=Indian|title=Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj on Australia and NZ tour in April 2014 {{!}} The Indian Down Under|url=http://www.indiandownunder.com.au/2014/02/sant-rajinder-singh-ji-maharaj-on-australia-and-nz-tour-in-april-2014/|website=www.indiandownunder.com.au|publisher=indiandownunder}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=INDIA|first1=Hi|title=IAMA honors Sant Rajinder Singh, top doctors {{!}} hi INDiA|url=https://hiindia.com/iama-honors-sant-rajinder-singh-top-doctors/|work=hiindia.com|publisher=hiindia.com}}</ref>

===Veggie Fest===
He is the inspiration behind Veggie Fest, the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festival in [[North America]]. Co-sponsored by the Science of Spirituality and over 30 vendors, the festival celebrates the many benefits and joys of a vegetarian lifestyle. It is held in [[Lisle, Illinois|Lisle]]/[[Naperville, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Weekly|first1=The Times|title=Veggie Fest|url=http://thetimesweekly.com/news/2015/jul/01/veggie-fest/|work=thetimesweekly|publisher=thetimesweekly}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Cichon|first1=Kathy|title=Veggie Fest returns to promote vegetarian lifestyle|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-veggie-fest-st-0722-20160719-story.html|work=Naperville Sun|publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Asian Times|first1=The South|title=Over 40000 attend 11th Annual Veggie Fest in Illinois|url=http://www.thesouthasiantimes.info/index.php?param=news/141914|work=www.thesouthasiantimes.info|publisher=www.thesouthasiantimes.info}}</ref> In 2016, Veggie Fest celebrated its 11th year, launching its largest festival to date: Over 800 volunteers from around the world welcomed tens of thousands of visitors during its two-day program.<ref>{{cite web|last1=portal|first1=auburngresham|title=Veggie Fest Chicago 2016 — Auburn Gresham Portal|url=http://www.auburngreshamportal.org/calendar/13538|website=www.auburngreshamportal.org|language=en-us}}</ref> Each year, participants attend a multi-faceted festival which includes: an international food court; vendor tents and food demos from noted area chefs; live music, a blood donation drive; a “Take the Vegetarian Challenge” tent, and a “Take the Meditation Challenge” tent.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Katlyn|title=Bring an appetite to Veggie Fest|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160722/news/160729899/|work=Daily Herald|date=22 July 2016}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cichon|first1=Kathy|title=Veggie Fest returns to promote vegetarian lifestyle|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-veggie-fest-st-0722-20160719-story.html|work=Naperville Sun}}</ref>

Visitors can also attend the “Spirituality & Health Symposium” where doctors and health practitioners speak throughout the day on different aspects of the vegetarian diet and its impact on one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Singh delivers the Keynote on both days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=tv|first1=consciousliving|title=Chicago Veggie Fest Is On! - Conscious Living TV|url=https://consciouslivingtv.com/food/chicago-veggie-fest-is-on.html|website=Conscious Living TV|date=4 August 2015}}</ref>

==Publications==

*2016 ''Building Bridges through Meditation''

*2012 ''Meditation as Medication for the Soul'' {{ISBN|0918224721}}

*1999 ''Empowering Your Soul Through Meditation'' {{ISBN|0-00-716149-2}}
*1996 ''Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation'' {{ISBN|1-85230-949-0}}

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.sos.org Science of Spirituality]

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