Hazur Maharaj Gulzar Patshah Ji
The current spiritual guide, carrying forward the sacred lineage and the divine mission of spiritual awakening and inner realization at Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji. His birthday is observed on 25 December.
The story of Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji and the eight Masters of the Sant Mat path.
Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji stands in Sekhewal, Ludhiana, Punjab, dedicated to Radha Soami Satsang and the path of Sant Mat. It was founded in 1982 by Hazur Maharaj Channan Patshah Ji, born in village Saidpur and a blessed disciple of Baba Sawan Singh Ji.
He guided thousands of souls on the spiritual path until his divine samadhi in November 2002, when the mission passed to his appointed successor, Hazur Maharaj Amir Patshah Ji, who guided the sangat until 8 September 2026, and in turn to the present Guru, Hazur Maharaj Gulzar Patshah Ji.
In the order of succession, as held by the Dera.
The revered spiritual master of Hathras who revived the ancient teachings of Shabd Yoga and Surat Shabd meditation. His profound spiritual wisdom laid the foundation for the modern Sant Mat tradition.
Known as Soami Ji Maharaj, the founder of Radha Soami Satsang in Agra. He established the spiritual path of Sant Mat, teaching the practice of Surat Shabd Yoga to seekers of divine truth.
Founded Radha Soami Satsang Beas, spreading the sacred teachings across Punjab. A devoted disciple of Soami Ji Maharaj, he established the spiritual centre at Beas on the banks of the sacred river.
Known as “The Great Master”, he expanded the spiritual movement worldwide. He initiated over 125,000 disciples and helped transform Radha Soami Satsang Beas into a global spiritual organisation.
A blessed disciple who continued the divine mission of guiding souls on the spiritual path of Sant Mat, carrying forward the sacred teachings with devotion and wisdom.
A blessed disciple of Baba Sawan Singh Ji. Founded Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji at Sekhewal in 1982, guiding thousands of souls on the spiritual path until his divine samadhi in November 2002.
The spiritual successor appointed by Baba Channan Singh Ji during his lifetime. He was permitted to give satsang in 1991 and to initiate seekers in 1994, and guided the sangat at Sekhewal from November 2002 until he left us on 8 September 2026.
The current spiritual guide who carries forward the sacred lineage, continuing the divine mission of spiritual awakening and inner realization at Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji.
The current spiritual guide, carrying forward the sacred lineage and the divine mission of spiritual awakening and inner realization at Dera Baba Channan Singh Ji. His birthday is observed on 25 December.