Original: Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927 â "2001), also known as Gurudeva by his followers, was born in Oakland, California, on January 5, 1927, and adopted Saivism as a young man.
Simplified: Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (January 5, 1927 - 2001), known as Gurudeva by his followers, was a Hindu leader and author. He was born in Oakland, California.