Ramesh Oza
Ramesh Oza | |
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Personal | |
Born | Rameshbhai Oza 31 August 1957 Devka, Gujarat, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Sect | Vaishnavism |
Organization | |
Founder of | Devka Vidhyapeeth |
Philosophy | Vedanta, Bhakti |
Website | www |
Honors | Bhaishri |
Rameshbhai Oza, popularly known as Pujya Bhaishri, is an Educationalist, Humanitarian and a spiritual leader.
Early life[edit]
Rameshbhai Oza was born on 31 August 1957 at Devka village[1] 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.[2] 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[edit]
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.[citation needed] He has conducted numerous recitations across the world since then.[3]
He founded religious and educational institutes namely Devka Vidyapith and Sandipani Vidyaniketan in Porbandar.[4][1][2] Hindu Smitoday, in recognition of his social and spiritual contributions, awarded him Hindu of the Year in 2006.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "રમેશભાઈ ઓઝા -ભાગવત કથાકાર". Kathiyawadi Khamir (in Gujarati). 14 August 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Meera Nanda (2011). The God Market: How Globalization is Making India More Hindu. NYU Press. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-58367-309-6.
- ^ "A Saintly Minstrel and His Message". October 2006.