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| name              = Sardar Bahadur Maharaj Jagat Singh Ji
| name              = Jagat Singh
| image              = Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh Ji.jpg
| image              = RS-JagatSinghJi.jpg
| religion          = Sant Mat , [[ Radha Soami ]]
| religion          = [[Sant Mat]], [[Radha Soami]]
| parents            =
| spouse            = Mata Sada Kaur
| children          = 1
| relatives          =
| occupation        = * Professor of chemistry (33 years)
*Spiritual leader of Radha Soami Satsang Beas sect
| alias              = Sardar Bahadur Maharaj Ji
| alias              = Sardar Bahadur Maharaj Ji
| parents            = Sardar Bhola Singh Ji<br/> (Father),<br/> Mata Nand Kaur Ji<br/> (Mother)
| location          = [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]]
| spouse            = Mata Sada Kaur Ji
| title              = [[Sant (religion)|Sant]]
| children          = Sardar Jaswant Singh Ji
| Period            = 1948–1951
| relatives          = Sardar Bhagat Singh Ji Kaler<br/> (Cousin Brother),<br/> Mata Rukmani Kaur Ji<br/> (His Father's Aunt),<br/> Gyan, Cookie & Monika<br/> (Granddaughters),<br/> Dicky<br/> (Grandson)
| Predecessor        = [[Sawan Singh]]
| location          = Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, Beas, Punjab
| Successor          = [[Charan Singh (Sant)|Charan Singh]]
| Title              =
| Period            = 1948 - 1951
| Predecessor        = [[Sawan Singh|Maharaj Sawan Singh Ji]]
| Successor          = [[Charan Singh (Sant)|Maharaj Charan Singh Ji]]
| ordination        =  
| ordination        =  
| post              = Sant , Satguru
| post              = [[Satguru]]
| birth_date        = 27 July 1884
| birth_date        = 27 July 1884
| birth_place        = Nussi, Jalandhar, Punjab
| birth_place        = Nussi, [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab, British India]]
| death_date        = {{death date and age|df=y|1951|10|23|1884|7|27}}
| death_date        = {{death date and age|df=y|1951|10|23|1884|7|27}}
| death_place        = Beas, Punjab
| death_place        = Beas, [[Punjab, India]]
| website            = {{URL|https://www.rssb.org/}}
| website            = {{URL|https://www.rssb.org/}}
}}
}}
Born into a prosperous Sikh farming family in the Punjab of India, '''Maharaj Jagat Singh Ji''' (1884-1951) became a Surat Shabd Yoga practitioner and initiate of the [[Sant (religion)|Sant]] and [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas]] [[Satguru|Guru]] [[Sawan Singh|Maharaj Sawan Singh Ji]]. He worked as a college chemistry professor at an Agricultural College<ref>''Radhasoami Reality: the logic of a modern faith'' by [[Mark Juergensmeyer]]. p.51. Princeton University Press, 1991</ref> and was honoured for meritorious service by the British as Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh. After retirement he was chosen by his spiritual Master to be his successor, becoming the third Guru of [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas]]. Remembered as quiet, inconspicuous, and unassuming, he was once described by the Muslim mystic Sain Lasoori Shah Ji of Lyallpur as a "perfect disciple" who became a "perfect Master".<ref>''Discourse on Sardar Bahadur Maharaj Jagat Singh'' by Air Vice Marshal Kundan Sondhi. R.S.Greetings periodical April 1971, pp.26-40. RS Satsang USA</ref><ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.236. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref>
 
'''Jagat Singh''' (1884–1951) was an Indian spiritual leader and the head of [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas]]. He served as the guru for Beas Dera for three years, until his death in 1951 at the age of 67. He worked as a college chemistry professor at an Agricultural College<ref>''Radhasoami Reality: the logic of a modern faith'' by [[Mark Juergensmeyer]]. p.51. Princeton University Press, 1991</ref> and was honoured for his service by the British as ''[[Sardar Bahadur]]''. After retirement he was chosen by his spiritual master to be his successor, becoming the third spiritual head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Jagat Singh assigned the duties of his successor and guru to his initiate [[Charan Singh (Sant)|Charan Singh]].


==Background==
==Background==
Maharaj Jagat Singh Ji was born on 27 July 1884 into a family of prosperous and religious Jat Sikh farmers,<ref>''In the footsteps of the Master'', p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993</ref> in the small village of Nussi in the Jalandhar District of the Punjab, India. His parents were Sardar Bhola Singh, a farmer, and Mata Nand Kaur. His mother Mata Nand Kaur died when he was (Sardar Bahadur Ji) five years old. He was raised by his father's aunt (stepmother) Bibi Rukmani Kaur. He received his initial education in the Christian Mission School at Jalandhar. He then passed his MSc degree in Chemistry at the Government College of Lahore.<ref>''In the footsteps of the Master''. p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993</ref> He joined the Punjab Agricultural College, Lyallpur, in 1911 as Assistant Professor of Chemistry and retired as Vice Principal of the institution in 1943 receiving the title Sardar Bahadur for his thirty-two years of meritorious service.<ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.244. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref><ref>''The science of the soul'' by [[Maharaj Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh]]. p.vii. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1959</ref>
Jagat Singh was born on 27 July 1884 into a family of prosperous and religious Jat Sikh farmers,<ref>''In the footsteps of the Master'', p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993</ref> in the small village of Nussi in the Jalandhar District of the Punjab, India. His parents were Sardar Bhola Singh, a farmer, and Mata Nand Kaur. His Mother, Mata Nand Kaur died when Jagat Singh was five years old. He was raised by his father's aunt (stepmother) Bibi Rukmani Kaur. He received his initial education in the Christian Mission School at Jalandhar. He then passed his MSc degree in Chemistry at the Government College of Lahore.<ref>''In the footsteps of the Master''. p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993</ref> He joined the Punjab Agricultural College, Lyallpur, in 1911 as Assistant Professor of Chemistry and retired as Vice Principal of the institution in 1943 receiving the title Sardar Bahadur for his thirty-two years of meritorious service.<ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.244. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref><ref>''The science of the soul'' by [[Maharaj Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh]]. p.vii. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1959</ref>
 
==Spiritual path==
==Spiritual path==
In Abbotabad on 28 December 1910 at the age of twenty-six, he was initiated into the meditation practice of Surat Shabd Yoga (also known as ''Nam Bhakti'') by [[Sawan Singh|Hazur Maharaj Sawan Singh Ji]]. He had gone there with his cousin Sardar Bhagat Singh Kaler and the Judge Rai Sahib Munshi Ram to hear his future guru, who was still in service there, deliver satsang.
In Abbottabad on 28 December 1910 at the age of twenty-six, he was initiated into the meditation practice of [[Surat Shabd Yoga]] (also known as ''Nam Bhakti'') by [[Sawan Singh]]. He had gone there with his cousin Sardar Bhagat Singh Kaler and the Judge Rai Sahib Munshi Ram to hear his future guru, who was still in service there, deliver [[satsang]].
Throughout his own career as a college professor he made it a point to spend most of his weekends with his guru Hazur Maharaj Sawan Singh at the [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas|Dera]] and to spend most of his time in the Surat Shabd Yoga meditation practice. After his retirement in 1943, he lived permanently at [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas|Dera Baba Jaimal Singh]].<ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.229. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref>
Throughout his own career as a college professor he made it a point to spend most of his weekends with his guru Hazur Maharaj Sawan Singh at the [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas|Dera]] and to spend most of his time in the [[Surat Shabd Yoga]] meditation practice. After his retirement in 1943, he lived permanently at [[Radha Soami Satsang Beas]].<ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.229. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref>
==Demise==
 
He died on the morning of 23 October 1951. Before he died he appointed [[Charan Singh (Sant)|Maharaj Charan Singh Ji]] as his spiritual successor in a written will.
He was once described by the Muslim mystic Sain [[Baba Lasoori Shah|Lasoori Shah]] of [[Faisalabad|Lyallpur]] as a "perfect disciple" who became a "perfect Master".<ref>''Discourse on Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh'' by Air Vice Marshal Kundan Sondhi. R.S.Greetings periodical April 1971, pp.26-40. RS Satsang USA</ref><ref>''Heaven on Earth'' by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.236. RS Satsang Beas, 1986</ref>
 
== Death and successor ==
He died on the morning of 23 October 1951. Before he died he appointed [[Charan Singh (Sant)|Charan Singh]] as his spiritual successor in a written will.
 
==Books==
He wrote following books.
* [https://rssb.org/book-EN-002-0.html ''The Science of the Soul'' (English)]
* ''Discourses on Sant Mat II'' (English)
 
== Further reading ==


== Books ==
* [https://rssb.org/book-footsteps.html In the Footsteps of the Master] (English) - a pictorial album of his life and teachings
* Science of The Soul (English)
* Discourse on Sant Mat 2 (English)


== Teachings ==
==References==
Some excerpts from his teachings:
* Jagat Singh, ''Discourses on Sant Mat'', volume 2. Compiled translated talks. {{ISBN|81-8256-710-6}}
<blockquote>
* Jagat Singh, ''Science of the Soul'', Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Compiled translated excerpts from talks and letters. {{ISBN|978-81-8256-914-0}}
''Write on the door of every temple, mosque that God dwells in the heart of man, beyond religions and castes.''
* Kapur, Daryai Lal, ''Heaven on Earth'', Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1986. Historical narrative. {{ISBN|978-81-8256-122-9}}
</blockquote>
* Munshi Ram, ''With the Three Masters'', volume 2 ({{ISBN|81-8256-501-4}}) and volume 3 ({{ISBN|81-8256-502-2}}), Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Diary excerpts.
* [https://rssb.org/book-footsteps.html ''In the Footsteps of the Master''.] Biographical photograph album. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1993.
<blockquote>
''The light form of SatGuru will be manifested within you only if you drive out all the desires of the world from within.''
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
''My brothers! This path requires hard work. Unless we have the courage and the effort to do our best, the inner door cannot open.''
</blockquote>


==References on his life==
*Maharaj Jagat Singh, ''Discourses on Sant Mat'', volume 2. Compiled translated talks. {{ISBN|81-8256-710-6}}
*Maharaj Jagat Singh, ''Science of the Soul'', Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Compiled translated excerpts from talks and letters. {{ISBN|978-81-8256-914-0}}
*Kapur, Daryai Lal, ''Heaven on Earth'', Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1986. Historical narrative. {{ISBN|978-81-8256-122-9}}
*Munshi Ram, ''With the Three Masters'', volume 2 ({{ISBN|81-8256-501-4}}) and volume 3 ({{ISBN|81-8256-502-2}}), Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Diary excerpts.
*''In the Footsteps of the Master''. Biographical photograph album. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1993.
==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.rssb.org/ Radha Soami Satsang Beas]
* [http://www.rssb.org/ Radha Soami Satsang Beas]
*[http://www.mountainman.com.au/guru_ji.html The Science of the Soul - The Wisdom of Guru Ji]
* [http://www.mountainman.com.au/guru_ji.html The Science of the Soul - The Wisdom of Guru Ji]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:58, 3 October 2025


Jagat Singh
TitleSant
Other namesSardar Bahadur Maharaj Ji
Personal
Born27 July 1884
Nussi, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India
Died23 October 1951(1951-10-23) (aged 67)
Beas, Punjab, India
ReligionSant Mat, Radha Soami
SpouseMata Sada Kaur
Children1
Other namesSardar Bahadur Maharaj Ji
Occupation
  • Professor of chemistry (33 years)
  • Spiritual leader of Radha Soami Satsang Beas sect
Senior posting
Based inPunjab
Period in office1948–1951
PredecessorSawan Singh
SuccessorCharan Singh
PostSatguru
Websitewww.rssb.org

Jagat Singh (1884–1951) was an Indian spiritual leader and the head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. He served as the guru for Beas Dera for three years, until his death in 1951 at the age of 67. He worked as a college chemistry professor at an Agricultural College[1] and was honoured for his service by the British as Sardar Bahadur. After retirement he was chosen by his spiritual master to be his successor, becoming the third spiritual head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Jagat Singh assigned the duties of his successor and guru to his initiate Charan Singh.

Background[edit | edit source]

Jagat Singh was born on 27 July 1884 into a family of prosperous and religious Jat Sikh farmers,[2] in the small village of Nussi in the Jalandhar District of the Punjab, India. His parents were Sardar Bhola Singh, a farmer, and Mata Nand Kaur. His Mother, Mata Nand Kaur died when Jagat Singh was five years old. He was raised by his father's aunt (stepmother) Bibi Rukmani Kaur. He received his initial education in the Christian Mission School at Jalandhar. He then passed his MSc degree in Chemistry at the Government College of Lahore.[3] He joined the Punjab Agricultural College, Lyallpur, in 1911 as Assistant Professor of Chemistry and retired as Vice Principal of the institution in 1943 receiving the title Sardar Bahadur for his thirty-two years of meritorious service.[4][5]

Spiritual path[edit | edit source]

In Abbottabad on 28 December 1910 at the age of twenty-six, he was initiated into the meditation practice of Surat Shabd Yoga (also known as Nam Bhakti) by Sawan Singh. He had gone there with his cousin Sardar Bhagat Singh Kaler and the Judge Rai Sahib Munshi Ram to hear his future guru, who was still in service there, deliver satsang. Throughout his own career as a college professor he made it a point to spend most of his weekends with his guru Hazur Maharaj Sawan Singh at the Dera and to spend most of his time in the Surat Shabd Yoga meditation practice. After his retirement in 1943, he lived permanently at Radha Soami Satsang Beas.[6]

He was once described by the Muslim mystic Sain Lasoori Shah of Lyallpur as a "perfect disciple" who became a "perfect Master".[7][8]

Death and successor[edit | edit source]

He died on the morning of 23 October 1951. Before he died he appointed Charan Singh as his spiritual successor in a written will.

Books[edit | edit source]

He wrote following books.

Further reading[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  • Jagat Singh, Discourses on Sant Mat, volume 2. Compiled translated talks. ISBN 81-8256-710-6
  • Jagat Singh, Science of the Soul, Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Compiled translated excerpts from talks and letters. ISBN 978-81-8256-914-0
  • Kapur, Daryai Lal, Heaven on Earth, Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1986. Historical narrative. ISBN 978-81-8256-122-9
  • Munshi Ram, With the Three Masters, volume 2 (ISBN 81-8256-501-4) and volume 3 (ISBN 81-8256-502-2), Beas: Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Diary excerpts.
  • In the Footsteps of the Master. Biographical photograph album. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1993.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Radhasoami Reality: the logic of a modern faith by Mark Juergensmeyer. p.51. Princeton University Press, 1991
  2. ↑ In the footsteps of the Master, p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993
  3. ↑ In the footsteps of the Master. p.3. RS Satsang Beas, 1993
  4. ↑ Heaven on Earth by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.244. RS Satsang Beas, 1986
  5. ↑ The science of the soul by Maharaj Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh. p.vii. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1959
  6. ↑ Heaven on Earth by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.229. RS Satsang Beas, 1986
  7. ↑ Discourse on Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh by Air Vice Marshal Kundan Sondhi. R.S.Greetings periodical April 1971, pp.26-40. RS Satsang USA
  8. ↑ Heaven on Earth by Daryai Lal Lal Kapur. p.236. RS Satsang Beas, 1986

External links[edit | edit source]

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