Radha Swami Satsang, Dinod
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The Radha Swami faith was started by Param Sant Shiv Dayal Singh
Shiv Dayal Singh
Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...

 ji on Basant-Panchami day (a spring festival) in January 1861. He manifested himself in a respectable family of Khatris at Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...

 on August 24, 1818. Radha Swami faith is built on the preachings of perfect Saint or true Guide and Preceptor Param Sant Shiv Dayal Singh
Shiv Dayal Singh
Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...

 ji. The Radha Swami gurus carried his work forward.

Lineage of gurus in Radha Swami Satsang, Dinod

Lineage of gurus in Radha Swami Satsang, Dinod is
  • 1st Guru: Param Sant Shiv Dayal Singh ji
    Shiv Dayal Singh
    Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...

     (Swami ji Maharaj)
  • 2nd Guru: Param Sant Rai Bahadur Saligram Sahib ji
    Rai Saligram
    Rai Bahadur Saligram ji, popularly known as Huzur Maharaj ji, was born in a Kayastha family of Peepal Mandi, Agra, on 14 March 1829. He served as chief inspector of post offices in India, and in 1881, promoted as the Postmaster General of the North-Western Provinces with headquarters at Allahabad...

     (Hazur Maharaj ji)
  • 3rd Guru: Param Sant Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji
    Shiv Brat Lal
    Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...

     (Data Dayal Maharishi ji)
  • 4th Guru: Param Sant Master Ram Singh ji Arman
    Ram Singh Arman
    Param Sant Arman Saheb ji, was born in a Yadav family of Jui Village in Haryana. He arrived on this planet on ninth of month Ausouj . He was a teacher by profession. -Radha Swami spiritual movement:...

     (Arman Saheb ji)
  • 5th Guru: Param Sant Tarachand ji
    Sant Tarachand
    Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...

      (Bade Maharaj ji)
  • 6th Guru: Param Sant Kanwar Saheb ji (Haal Hazur Maharaj ji)

Satsang and Ashram
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....

 Foundation at Dinod

The Radha Swami satsang at Dinod was founded by a real Godman
Godman (Hindu ascetic)
A godman is a colloquial name for a particular type of charismatic guru who has a high-profile presence, is capable of attracting attention and support from Indian society, and makes claims of spiritual attainments...

 Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj. Because of his super-natural powers his name and fame spread to every nook and corner of the world in these thirty-eight years. For his holy cause he visited western countries and Europe twenty times. As a result, there are thousands of initiates in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

, U.S.A, U.K. and Mid-east countries.

Kawar Singh ji Maharaj is the present master/guru in Dinod Dham Ashram
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....

. He was born on March 2, 1948. His first meeting with his guru had a great phenomenal effect upon him. He declared that I will not return home and will breath my last in his Dinod Ashram
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....

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Dinod is a Village located in Distt. Bhiwani
Bhiwani
Bhiwani is a city and a municipal council in Bhiwani district in the state of Haryana, India. It is known as the city of temples. Besides being a seat of spiritual learning, the city has been the centerstage of regional politics. The city is hometown to three of Haryana's chief ministers: Bansi...

, Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...

.

Star Monument, Dinod

The star monument of Tarachand ji Maharaj was completed in four years by Param Sant Huzur Kanwar Saheb ji Maharaj and by his blessings.

This building houses the holy Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

of Param Sant Tarachand
Sant Tarachand
Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...

 ji Maharaj, called 'Bade Maharaj ji', by his followers. This building is situated in the Radha Swami Satsang bhawan Complex, Dinod, about 10 km from Bhiwani
Bhiwani
Bhiwani is a city and a municipal council in Bhiwani district in the state of Haryana, India. It is known as the city of temples. Besides being a seat of spiritual learning, the city has been the centerstage of regional politics. The city is hometown to three of Haryana's chief ministers: Bansi...

, Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...

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Its foundation was laid on October 1st, 1997 by Param Sant Huzur Kanwar Saheb ji Maharaj. It was completed four years later. The monument is a hexagonal pyramid, with its six sides being in the shape of star, as Bade Maharaj ji's first name 'Tara' means a star. Each side measures about 101 feet from the base built on a raised platform measuring about 2 meters (6 feet). Out of the six, three alternative sides are covered in white marble while the other three in blue Italian glass capable of bearing extreme climatic conditions. A unique thing about the design of this building is that it doesn't have pillars or columns to support itself. The three walls of the Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

have prominent stars on them while inside the holy Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

there are infinite sparkling and twinkling stars. Ventilation and cooling techniques are traditional. Fresh air when passes over the fountains is cooled and enters the Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

through openings and is expelled through vents at the top. During the humid season, the exhaust fans recycle the air.

The Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

is constructed on a rectangular platform in the center. The statue of Bade Maharaj ji is erected near the western wall. Apart from this, there are six paintings depicting the life of Bade Maharaj ji on the six corners of the Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

. The marble slippers placed on lotus flower near the Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

symbolizes the holy feet of Bade Maharaj ji.

The building is surrounded by flower beds, lawns, fountains, and multicoloured marble paths. Stars have been constructed inside of the boundary wall. In the middle of each star, a moon is engraved depicting the name of Bade Maharaj ji. Every evening, a light and fountain display is conducted in the gardens. The garden houses a small hut on the right side in which Maharaj ji used to meditate. It is the most important place of meditation of Bade Maharaj ji which has the memories of his life. There is a holy well on the left side, the water of which is alleged to relieve the followers of many diseases. There are three stairs, one towards the main entrance gate and other two towards the exit gates. There are fountains at 5 places in the garden. two round fountains are on both sides of the main entrance. The rest three are on the raised platform in between each stairs around the Samādhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....

. On the right side from the entrance gate there is a man-made waterfall in the north-eastern corner, made up of mountain shaped stones.

Radha Swami Santsang, Dinod Books

Following books are published at Radha Swami Santsang, Dinod:

Swami ji Maharaj
Shiv Dayal Singh
Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...

 books:
  • 1) Sarbachan (Chhand Band)
  • 2) Sarbachan (Vartik)


Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal ji
Shiv Brat Lal
Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...

 books:
  • 1) Radhaswami Yog: Part 1-6
  • 2) Radhaswami Mat Prakash
  • 3) Adbhut Upasana Yog: Part 1-2
  • 4) Anmol Vichar
  • 5) Dus Avtaron Ki Katha
  • 6) Kabir Prichaya Adyagyan
  • 7) Kabir Yog: Part 1-13
  • 8) Kabir Bijak: Part 1-3
  • 9) Karam Rahshya
  • 10) Light of Anand Yoga (English)
  • 11) Nanak Yog: Part 1-3
  • 12) Panth Sandesh
  • 13) Safalta Ke Sadhan
  • 14) Sahej Bhakti
  • 15) Saptrishi Vartant
  • 16) Sharanangati Yog
  • 17) Satsang Ke Aath Vachan
  • 18) Vyavahar Gyan Prakash
  • 19) Vicharanjali


Arman Saheb ji
Ram Singh Arman
Param Sant Arman Saheb ji, was born in a Yadav family of Jui Village in Haryana. He arrived on this planet on ninth of month Ausouj . He was a teacher by profession. -Radha Swami spiritual movement:...

 books:
  • 1) Arman Sagar
  • 2) Arman Sagar Part-2
  • 3) Sankat Mochan Ramayan
  • 4) Vashiyat Nama


Baba Faqir Chand ji book:
  • 1) Panch Naam Ki Vyakhya


Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj
Sant Tarachand
Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...

 book:
  • 1) Anubhav Prakash


Huzur Kanwar Saheb ji Maharaj books:
  • 1) Satguru Prem
  • 2) Radhaswami Nij Naam Sada ki Mukti
  • 3) Jui Se Jahan
  • 4) Satguru Mahima
  • 5) Pravachan Sangreh
  • 6) Satguru Gyanvahini
  • 7) Nirmal Bhakti
  • 8) Nirmal Dhara


Chacha Sadhu Ram ji book:
  • 1) Chacha Saheb Ki Diary: Part 1-2


Other Radha Swami Satsang, Dinod published books:
  • 1) Anmol Charitara
  • 2) Radhaswami Nit Name
  • 3) Nit Nem Gutka
  • 4) The Path of Salvation (English)
  • 5) Rekh Per Mekh

Monthly Patrika (Magazine)
  • 1) Radha Swami Sant Sandesh

Radha Swami Santsang, Dinod Ashrams
Ashram
Traditionally, an ashram is a spiritual hermitage. Additionally, today the term ashram often denotes a locus of Indian cultural activity such as yoga, music study or religious instruction, the moral equivalent of a studio or dojo....

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List of places that has ashrams of Radha Swami Satsang, Dinod and the places where present master gives satsang
Satsang
Satsang in Indian philosophy means the company of the "highest truth," the company of a guru, or company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth...

:
Country State District City/Village
India Haryana Bhiwani Dinod
India Haryana Bhiwani Bhiwani City
India Haryana Bhiwani Siwani
India Haryana Bhiwani Siwara
India Haryana Bhiwani Dadri
India Haryana Ambala Ismailpur
India Haryana Fatehabad Fatehabad City
India Haryana Hisar Hisar City
India Haryana Hisar Hansi
India Haryana Hisar Puthi Saman
India Haryana Hisar Moth
India Haryana Hisar Barwala
India Haryana Jind Jind City
India Haryana Jind Julana
India Haryana Kaithal Kaithal City
India Haryana Panipat Panipat City
India Haryana Panipat Anta
India Haryana Panipat Banwasa
India Haryana Rewari Kosli
India Haryana Rewari Lalpur
India Haryana Rohtak Rohtak City
India Haryana Rohtak Khidwali
India Haryana Sirsa Rupawas
India Haryana Sonipat Sonipat City
India Haryana Sonipat Gohana
India New Delhi Najafgarh Najafgarh
India Uttaranchal Haridwar Haridwar City
India Rajasthan Alwar Chobara
India Rajasthan Alwar Gadli
India Rajasthan Alwar Jhar Jhilla
India Rajasthan Bhadra Bhadra City
India Rajasthan Churu Amarsar
India Rajasthan Churu Chimanpura
India Rajasthan Churu Kithana
India Rajasthan Churu Rajgarh
India Rajasthan Churu Thirpali
India Rajasthan Hanumangarh Chakdei Daspur
India Rajasthan Hanumangarh Bhadra
India Rajasthan Jaipur Daulatpur
India Uttar Pradesh Hathras Sichawali Sani
India Uttar Pradesh Muzaffarnagar Harsana
India West Bengal Siliguri Siliguri City
India Sikkim Gangtok Gangtok City
Nepal Mechi Zone Jhapa Dhulabari
Canada Ontario Hamilton Hamilton City
United States New York Buffalo Buffalo City
United Kingdom London London London City
United Arab Emirates Dubai Dubai Dubai City

See also

  • Radha Swami
    Radha Soami
    Radhasoami is a philosophical organization originating in 19th century India, and considered by adherents as a true way to attain God realization...

  • Param Sant Shiv Dayal Singh ji
    Shiv Dayal Singh
    Seth Shiv Dayal Singh was born on the 25th august. At the age of five, he was sent to school where he learnt Hindi, Urdu, Persian and Gurumukhi. He also acquired a working knowledge of Arabic and Sanskrit...

     (Swami ji Maharaj)
  • Param Sant Rai Bahadur Saligram Sahib ji
    Rai Saligram
    Rai Bahadur Saligram ji, popularly known as Huzur Maharaj ji, was born in a Kayastha family of Peepal Mandi, Agra, on 14 March 1829. He served as chief inspector of post offices in India, and in 1881, promoted as the Postmaster General of the North-Western Provinces with headquarters at Allahabad...

     (Hazur Maharaj ji)
  • Param Sant Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji
    Shiv Brat Lal
    Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...

     (Data Dayal Maharishi ji)
  • Param Sant Master Ram Singh ji Arman
    Ram Singh Arman
    Param Sant Arman Saheb ji, was born in a Yadav family of Jui Village in Haryana. He arrived on this planet on ninth of month Ausouj . He was a teacher by profession. -Radha Swami spiritual movement:...

     (Arman Sahab ji)
  • Param Sant Tarachand ji
    Sant Tarachand
    Param Sant Tarachand ji Maharaj, popularly known as Bade Maharaj ji was born in a poor family in Dinod village of Haryana state. His spiritual cravings were very intense and started his search for the Supreme creator at early age of six. He liked the company of the mystics and saints very much. He...

      (Bade Maharaj ji)
  • Param Sant Kanwar Saheb ji (Haal Hazur Maharaj ji)

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