Mahant Shreyonath
Indian politician (born 1904)
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Mahant Shreyonath (7 January 1904 – 7 January 1985) was the Health Minister of the Indian state of Haryana[2][3] and sixth chief/ Mahant of the Nath sect of Hinduism. Shreyonath succeeded his guru Mahant Purannath on 28 February 1939.[4] After 39 years he gave ordination in 1978 to Mahant Chandnath.[5][6] He became associated with the Baba Mastnath Math in Asthal Bohar in Rohtak.[6][7] He established eye hospital on 1 May 1948 and Mahavidyalya to build healthy and educated community.[8]
Mahant Shreyonath | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1904 |
| Died | 7 January 1985 (aged 81)[1] |
| Occupation | Politician, monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Denomination | Shaivism |
| Temple | Baba Mastnath Math |
| School | Yoga |
| Lineage | Baba Mastnath |
| Sect | Nath Sampradaya |
| Ordination | 1939 |
| Religious career | |
| Teacher | Mahant Purannath |
| Post | Mahant |
Period in office | 1939–1985 |
| Predecessor | Mahant Purannath |
| Successor | Mahant Chandnath |
Disciples | |
See also
- Mahant (first Mahant)
- Mahant Meghnath (Second Mahant)
- Mahant Moharnath (Third Mahant)
- Mahant Chetnath (Fourth Mahant)
- Mahant Purannath (Fifth Mahant)
- Mahant Shreyonath (Sixth Mahant 1939–1978)
- Mahant Chandnath (Seventh Mahant 1978–2016)
- Mahant Balaknath (Eighth Mahant 2016–present)
