The Radhasoami Tradition: A Critical History of Guru Succession

Specifically, this study concentrates on the socio-historical development of the Radhasoami tradition as it evolved through the gurus at Hathras, Agra, Beas, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Delhi, and elsewhere. Special attention, however, has been focused on the Sant parampara at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh and Sawan Ashram in Delhi.

Two primary methods of study have been employed: field research and historical/textual analysis. Having been to India eight times, I saw first-hand the various satsang gro...