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'''Brindaban Matt , also called Brindaban Nanakshahi''' is a sect said to be associated with [[Sikhism]] which was started in 1825 by Brindaban, Son of Dalvali Singh and Mahamail Kaur in Agra, [[India]]. Brindaban was the younger brother of Shiv Dayal Singh, the founder of [[Radha Swami]].
'''Time of origin: mid 1800s'''


==History==
==Early Development==


In 1825, in household of Dalvali Singh and MahamaiI Kaur in Agra, was born Brindaban. He was the younger brother of the founder of the [[Radha Swami|Radhasoami]], Shiv Dayal Singh . Brindaban learnt his early spiritual knowledge from Sant Kanh Singh [[Nirmala]]. Brindban took to the avid study of Adi Guru Durbar. There is a dispute as to whether to consider Brindaban a Sikh or not.
Brindaban obtained his early spiritual learning from Sant Kanh Singh [[Nirmala]] and was an avid learner and studied the [[SGGS|Guru Granth Sahib]]. According to Vijaydeep Singh, "Brindaban is still respected within the Nirmalas sect". As Brindaban attained age of maturity, he obtained his vows of baptism from Baba Amir Chand Bedi, who he accepted as his "Guru" in the normal [[Nirmala]] tradition. Accordingly he cannot be considered a true Sikh as a Sikh can only accept [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] as their Guru.


In time he sought out Baba Amir Chand Bedi, and took ‘Gurmantra’ of ‘[[Waheguru]]’ from him. Brindaban adopted Baba Amir as ‘Guru’ (Spiritual guide) as was the Nirmala tradition.
==As a Preacher==


Brindaban himself built up a following over time. The ‘Sadhus’ (holy men) of the Brindaban order wore yellow robes. Some amongst them kept uncut hair others cut their hair. Brindaban also authored a number of books. He called his Samparda (order) ‘Biharbrindaban Nanakshahi’. In 1979, a privately published Agra Radhasoami book called ‘Bhaktmal of Radhasoami Faith’, by S. D. Maheshwari states that Brindaban acknowledged Akali [[Guru Nanak]] as ‘Guru’. These words are attributed to Brihdaban:‘I salute and pay obeisance to my beloved Nanak Saheb’.
Brindaban in time amassed a sizeable following and the strict followers of this tradition would only wear yellow robes. He wrote several books and some of his followers would keep uncut hair as is the tradition in [[Sikhism]] while others would cut their hair. Brindaban written number of books. ‘Biharbrindaban Nanakshahi’ was the nam of his samparda. He published a Agra Radhasoami book called ‘Bhaktmal of Radhasoami Faith’, by S. Maheshwari In 1979, the book states that Brindaban was regarded as incarnation of Jesus because perception was due his dress up as a European, and spoke English while spreading his message.


Against mainstream [[Nirmala]] belief, Brindaban also believed that Akali [[Guru Nanak]] had incarnated in him. Pundit Ganesha Singh Nirmala states that Baba Atal Singh became a prominent disciple of Brindaban. Through his own charisma and the ardor of such keen followers, Brindaban managed to establish a strong ‘[[Akhara]]’ (school) which use to march in the ‘Kumbh’ (procession) of Pragh alongside the Nirmala Akharas.
Brindaban also believed that Guru Nanak had incarnated in him which is anti nirmala belief. A Preacher Baba Atal Singh became a prominent disciple of Brindaban and because of his own enthusiasm n devotion of such keen followers, Brindaban managed to establish an ‘Akhara’ (school).


Brindaban died in 1876 and his mausoleum was made in Ayodhya. His funeral was attended by two of his disciples both named Sharan Das. The ‘Brindabanieh’ had faith in Sikhism and in general, according to Pundit Ganesha Singh, followed Nirmala traditions.  
Brindaban died in 1876 in Ayodha where his mausolem is situated. His wife, Bibo who was affectionately called "Shoti (younger) Mataji (mother)" outlined him and was greatly revered by the Agra Radhasoamis.


Other historians paint a different picture of Bihrindaban. In 1979, another privately published book named ‘Bhaktmal of Radhasoami Faith’, by S. D. Maheshwari (published by Agra Soami Bagh), it states that Brindaban was regarded as incarnation of Jesus by the simple village folk. This perception was due to the fact that he had begun to dress up as a European, and spoke English whilst spreading his message.
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==References==
* [http://www.sarbloh.info/htmls/article_samparda_sanatan.html On Sarabloh]


The wife of Brindaban, Bibo, outlived him, and was affectionately referred to as ‘Shoti Mataji’ (younger mother). She was, and still is greatly revered by the Agra Radhasoamis.


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Latest revision as of 03:19, 3 October 2009

Brindaban Matt , also called Brindaban Nanakshahi is a sect said to be associated with Sikhism which was started in 1825 by Brindaban, Son of Dalvali Singh and Mahamail Kaur in Agra, India. Brindaban was the younger brother of Shiv Dayal Singh, the founder of Radha Swami.

Early Development

Brindaban obtained his early spiritual learning from Sant Kanh Singh Nirmala and was an avid learner and studied the Guru Granth Sahib. According to Vijaydeep Singh, "Brindaban is still respected within the Nirmalas sect". As Brindaban attained age of maturity, he obtained his vows of baptism from Baba Amir Chand Bedi, who he accepted as his "Guru" in the normal Nirmala tradition. Accordingly he cannot be considered a true Sikh as a Sikh can only accept Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their Guru.

As a Preacher

Brindaban in time amassed a sizeable following and the strict followers of this tradition would only wear yellow robes. He wrote several books and some of his followers would keep uncut hair as is the tradition in Sikhism while others would cut their hair. Brindaban written number of books. ‘Biharbrindaban Nanakshahi’ was the nam of his samparda. He published a Agra Radhasoami book called ‘Bhaktmal of Radhasoami Faith’, by S. Maheshwari In 1979, the book states that Brindaban was regarded as incarnation of Jesus because perception was due his dress up as a European, and spoke English while spreading his message.

Brindaban also believed that Guru Nanak had incarnated in him which is anti nirmala belief. A Preacher Baba Atal Singh became a prominent disciple of Brindaban and because of his own enthusiasm n devotion of such keen followers, Brindaban managed to establish an ‘Akhara’ (school).

Brindaban died in 1876 in Ayodha where his mausolem is situated. His wife, Bibo who was affectionately called "Shoti (younger) Mataji (mother)" outlined him and was greatly revered by the Agra Radhasoamis.

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