Manav Dayal I.C.Sharma

Ishar Chander Sharma (5 September 1921 - 23 February 2001) was a saint from Manavta Mandir Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India.

[2] With a PhD on Jain Philosopshy under PT Raju, Sharma specialized in epistemology and ethical philosophies of India.

He held various academic positions at the Claremont College (visiting professor), University of Rajasthan, University of Udaipur (Chairman, Department of Philosophy), Christopher Newport , Virginia (visiting professor), Lynchburg College, visiting professor Cleveland State University, Ohio]]Visiting professor, Dyke College, Cleveland and Old Dominion University, Virginia.

Faqir visited Sharma in the US on many occasions and nominated him to work in his place in 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 on February 23, 2001.