Sawan Singh
Sawan Singh (27 July 1858 - 2 April 1948), also known as The Great Master or Bade Maharaj ji, was an Indian Saint or Sant. He was the second spiritual head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) from the death of Jaimal Singh in 1903 until his own death on 2 April 1948.
Sawan Singh | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 27 July 1858 Jatana, Punjab Province, British India |
| Died | 2 April 1948 (aged 89) |
| Religion | Sant Mat, Radha Soami |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Mata Kishan Kaur |
| Children | 3 |
| Citizenship | British subject |
| Alma mater | Thomason College of Civil Engineering |
| Known for | Developed Dera Baba Jaimal Singh colony |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer, Military Engineering Service Sikh Regiment No. 14(Up to 28 years) and later spiritual leader of Radha Soami Satsang Beas sect |
| Institute | Radha Soami Satsang Beas |
| Senior posting | |
| Period in office | 1903–48 |
| Predecessor | Jaimal Singh |
| Successor | Jagat Singh |
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Influenced | |
| Post | Sant, Satguru |
| Website | https://www.rssb.org/ |
Before he died, he appointed Jagat Singh as his spiritual successor.
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