Dev Samaj was founded in 1887 at Lahore by Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (1850-1927), earlier a Brahmo follower, Dev Sadan is a religious and social reform society.  

• The society emphasised on the eternity of the soul, the supremacy of the guru, and the need for good action.  
• It called for an ideal social behaviour such as not accepting bribes, avoiding intoxicants and non-vegetarian food, and keeping away from violent actions.  

• Its teachings were compiled in a book, Deva Shastra. Agnihotri spoke against child marriage. 

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India.