Consider the following statements 1 The Radha Soami movement was founded by a Shiv Dayal of Agra in ...........

Punjab History

Download Solution PDF

Consider the following statements.

1.The Radha Soami movement was founded by a Shiv Dayal of Agra, in 19th Century.

2.The movement propounded a doctrine which contained elements of both Muslims and Sikhism.

3.After the death of Shiv Dayal, the Radha Soamis split into Agra and Beas Centres.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1 and 2 Only

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master History

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

The Radha Soami movement was founded by a Hindu banker, Shiv Dayal of Agra, in 19th Century. He described God as the union between Radha (symbolizing the soul) and `Soami' (the Master), hence himself as a worshipper of Radha Soami. He became the first Guru of this seat. He was highly influenced by the teachings of Adi Granth. He propounded a doctrine which contained elements of both Hinduism and Sikhism. His teachings eventually attracted disciples from across India and by the time of his death in 1878, he had several thousands of followers.
After the death of Shiv Dayal, the Radha Soamis split into two centres. The main centre was at Agra and a new branch was started by Jaimal Singh, disciple of Shiv Dayal, on the bank of River Beas. This Beas Centre was independent of the Agra centre and a succession of Gurus after the death of Jaimal Singh. Jaimal Singh was succeeded by his disciple, Sawan Singh Grewal.