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Maharaj Sahab

Maharaj sahab

Maharaj Sahab[1] commonly known as Param Guru Maharaj Sahab, was the third revered Sant Satguru of the Radhasoami faith.[2][3][4][5] He was the spiritual Guru and head of Radhasoami Satsang from 1898 to 1907.[6][7][8]

Early life

His parental name was Brahm Shankar Misra[9] who succeeded Salig Ram in 1898.[10] He was succeeded by Kamta Prasad Sinha in 1907.[11][12]

Literature

He was also the author of very famous book "Discourses On Radhasoami faith", that provide a logical and scientific view to the teaching of Radhasoami faith.[13][14][15]

Radhasoami Satsang Dayalbagh

Located at: Dayalbagh, Agra. Lineage: Shiv Dayal Singh (Soami Ji Maharaj)- Salig Ram(Huzur Maharaj)— Brahm Shankar Misra(Maharaj Sahab) — Kamta Prasad Sinha(Sarkar Sahab) — Anand Swarup (Sahab Ji Maharaj, Founder of Dayalbagh) — Gurcharan Das Mehta — Makund Behari Lal(Lal Sahab) — Prem Saran Satsangi(Satsangi Sahab). Dayalbagh was founded by Anand Swarup, Kt.[16] The present Guru[17] Prem Saran Satsangi[18] is a retired physicist and system scientist[19] of IIT Delhi. The 200th birth anniversary of Shiv Dayal Singh was celebrated in Dayalbagh from August 2017 to 24 August 2018.[20][21]

Contribution

Maharaj Sahab is well known for the historical monument Soami Bagh in Agra. Soami Bagh in Agra was proposed by Maharaj Sahab. Under the leadership of Maharaj Sahab a grand marble structure was built, which can accommodate all the followers and visitors.[22]

Samadh

Maharaj Sahab samadh is located in Varanasi at Kabir Chaura considered as a holy place among his followers.[23]

References

  1. ^ Shai, Radhasoami (1961). Souvenir In Commemoration Of The First Centenary Of The Radhasoami Satsang.
  2. ^ "Soami Bagh". www.tajmahal.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  3. ^ Saheb Maharaj (1929). Discourses On Radhasoami Faith. R.p.dey Dayal Sahai, Benares.
  4. ^ "Teachings of Maharaj Saheb" (PDF). eacharya.inflibnet.ac.in.
  5. ^ "Teachings of Maharaj Saheb" (PDF). www.radhasoami-spirit.com.
  6. ^ Misra, Brahm Sankar (2009). Discourses on Radhasoami faith (Second ed.). Dayalbagh (Agra): Radhasoami Satsang Sabha. ISBN 978-81-89288-40-2. OL 39216193M.
  7. ^ Maheshwaris. Biography_Maharaj_Saheb (PDF).
  8. ^ "Radhasoami, Soami Bagh". www.radhasoamifaith.org. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  9. ^ "Discourses On Radhasoami Faith (1909)". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  10. ^ Juergensmeyer, Mark (1991). Radhasoami Reality: The Logic of a Modern Faith. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-01092-2.
  11. ^ "Kamta Prasad Sinha", Wikipedia, 2024-06-19, retrieved 2024-06-21
  12. ^ Shai, Radhasoami (1961). Souvenir In Commemoration Of The First Centenary Of The Radhasoami Satsang.
  13. ^ "Discourses on Radhasoami faith | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  14. ^ "Publications". www.dayalbagh.org.in. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  15. ^ Sant Mat - Radhasoami Mat. ASIN 8121293669.
  16. ^ "Home". dayalbagh.org.in.
  17. ^ "Sant Satguru in Radhasoami Faith". www.dayalbagh.org.in.
  18. ^ "Sant Satguru in Radhasoami Faith". www.dayalbagh.org.in.
  19. ^ "Chapters - Sysi.org". www.sysi.org. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  20. ^ "Agra: Agra temple, 113 years in the making, inches towards completion | Agra News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 June 2017.
  21. ^ "Bicentennial Celebration Closing Function August 24, 2018 Flyer" (PDF). www.dei.ac.in.
  22. ^ "Soami Bagh". www.tajmahal.gov.in/.
  23. ^ "Radhasoami, Soami Bagh". www.radhasoamifaith.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.