Paul Twitchell
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Paul Twitchell (born Jacob Paul Twitchell) (died September 17, 1971) was an American author and spiritual teacher who created and directed the development of the new religious movement known as Eckankar. Twitchell described himself as "The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master" from 1965 onward. These are terms without proven historical use prior to 1965 and founder Twitchell's usage. He also ascribed to himself the name Peddar Zaskq in his writings.
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Born | Jacob Paul Twitchell October 22, 1908 or 1909 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 1971 (aged 61 or 62) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Religion | Eckankar |
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Known for | Founder and Master of ECKANKAR. |
Other names | Peddar Zaskq |
Occupation | Freelance writer, religion founder |
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Period in office | 1965–71 |
Successor | Darwin Gross |
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Initiation | Surat Shabd Yoga 1955 United States by Kirpal Singh |
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