Soamiji Maharaj Shiv Dayal Singh
Ministry:Mid-1850's to 1878.
Guru: Tulsi Sahib of Hathras (according to Beas); no guru (according to Soami Bagh and Dayal Bagh).
Successors: Rai Salig Ram; Jaimal Singh; Gharib Das; Sanmukh Das; Partap Singh; and Narayan Dei (Radhaji).
Center: Panni Gali and Soami Bagh, Agra.
Distinctions: Regarded as the founder of Radhasoami; popularized surat shabd yoga; expressed the teachings of Sant mat in a simplified and easy to understand manner.
Sources: Sar Bachan Radhasoami (both the prose and poetry volumes) by Soamiji Maharaj; Biography of Soamiji Maharaj by Chachaji Maharaj [Partap Singh]; and Last Discourse of Soamiji Maharaj and Letters of Soamiji Maharaj & Huzur Maharaj .


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