All religions are true, however the Radhasoamis have something extra which complements other religions and is superior to them. Only Radhasoami practices can take the soul to the highest level after its release from imprisonment in matter. Acts which free the spirit from matter are good and those which degrade the spirit are bad. The soul comes from Radhasoami and tries to return to Him. When the devotee merges with the Supreme Being he can keep his individuality when needed and he is a Sant, a son of the Supreme Being.
Animal food is forbidden as it increases materiality, and alcohol and drugs are to be avoided.
Prayer and work to help others is a necessary part of daily life. He was the first guru and was later known as Soamiji Maharaj. From a Vaishnava family, he studied under the guru Tulsi Sahib. He was said to be able to send people into samadhi, religious trance. His tomb is in the Radha Soami Garden in Agra.