Ramesh Oza
Personal
Born
Rameshbhai Oza

(1957-08-31) 31 August 1957
Devka, Gujarat, India
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
SectVaishnavism
Founder ofDevka Vidhyapeeth
PhilosophyVedanta, Bhakti
Websitewww.sandipani.org
HonorsBhaishri

Rameshbhai Oza, popularly known as Pujya Bhaishri, is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader, singer, and preacher of the Vedanta philosophy.[1]

Early life

Ramesh Oza was born on 31 August 1957 at Devka village[2] near Rajula, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. He was born in unewal Brahmin family of Vrajlal Kanjibhai Oza and Laxmiben Oza. He completed his initial education at Tatvajyoti, a Sanskrit school at Rajula. Eventually, he moved to Mumbai, where he completed his primary education and completed graduation in commerce.[3] He was inspired by his uncle, Shri Jeevrajbhai Oza who was narrator of the Bhagavata Purana. His uncle noticed his interest that led him to study and practice religious scriptures.

Career

He held his first discourse on the Bhagavata Purana at the age of 13 at Gangotri. At the age of 18, he held Bhagavata Purana recitation in central Mumbai. He has conducted numerous recitations across the world since then.[4]

He founded religious and educational institutes namely Devka Vidyapith and Sandipani Vidyaniketan in Porbandar.[1][2][3] Hindu Smitoday, in recognition of his social and spiritual contributions, awarded him Hindu of the Year in 2006.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Meera Nanda (2011). The God Market: How Globalization is Making India More Hindu. NYU Press. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-58367-309-6.
  2. 1 2 "कथाकार रमेशभाई ओझा की जन्मभूमि देवका में मुख्यमंत्री ने किया दिव्य देवका विद्यापीठ का लोकार्पण". www.narendramodi.in (in Hindi). 16 May 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "રમેશભાઈ ઓઝા -ભાગવત કથાકાર". Kathiyawadi Khamir (in Gujarati). 14 August 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Academy, Himalayan (23 July 2009). "Rameshbai Oza, Hindu of the Year 2006, Inspires Fiji - Hindu Press International - Hindu Press International". Hinduism Today Magazine. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "A Saintly Minstrel and His Message". October 2006.
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