Author: Ishwar Chandra Sharma

Ishar Chander Sharma was a saint from Manavta Mandir Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. Faqir Chand, a sant of the Sant Mat tradition, appointed him as a successor through his will dated 20 April 1980. With a Ph.D. in Jain Philosophy under PT Raju, Sharma specialized in epistemology and ethical philosophies of India.Faqir visited Sharma in the US on many occasions and nominated him to work in his place in the presence or absence of Munshi Ram, a co-successor, once he retired from teaching and returned to India. Sharma traveled worldwide to propagate the teachings of Faqir, Radha Soami Mat, and Surat Shabd Yoga until his death in December 2000.