About Dr. Dinshah K. Mehta

Timeline of Key Milestones

1903

Early Years

As a child, Dinshah was a serious young boy. Between the tender years of five and seven he pondered the purpose of life.

1920

Younger Years

Since he was aware of his physical body, he decided to make it as perfect as possible.

1929

Naturopath

Nature Cure Clinic and Sanatorium Pune.

1932

Association with Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi summoned Dr. Mehta to Bombay; their relationship grew, and many leaders of the independence movement became his patients.

1945

All India Nature Cure Trust Foundation

Founded with Mahatma Gandhi and others; Gandhi became the first Chairman of the Trust.

1947

India’s Independence

Historical context: India gained independence.

1953

Acceptance of God-Guidance & SSG Foundation

On 8 November 1953, Dr. Mehta accepted God Guidance; the Society of Servants of God was founded through him.

1993

Revered Dadaji left the physical dimension

Revered Dadaji left the physical dimension on 19 September 1993.

Life & Early Years

Dr. Dinshah K. Mehta was born on 5 June 1903 in Bombay. As a child, between the ages of five and seven, he pondered the purpose of life and concluded it was perfection. His mother was from the Zarathusti faith; her devotion and the spiritual atmosphere of his upbringing shaped his path.

Spiritual Awakening

After 17 years of inner struggle, on 8 November 1953, Dr. Mehta accepted what he called “God Guidance”—revelations from the Guiding Mind. Though he had been agnostic, the teachings he received gradually led him to surrender to this guidance. The Society of Servants of God was registered as a charitable institution in India on 1 August 1956.

Principles of Life

Three sets of principles were received through Revered Dadaji for the benefit of humanity: the Seven Principles of Right Surrender, the Seven Principles of God Guidance through Force of Circumstances, and the Seven Principles of Karma Yoga. These guide seekers toward the Divine Self and a life lived by Divine Guidance.