Ramesh Oza
Indian Hindu spiritual leader, singer, and preacher
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| name | Ramesh Oza |
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| religion | Hinduism |
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| birth_place | Devka, Gujarat, India |
| birth_name | Rameshbhai Oza |
| nationality | Indian |
| philosophy | Vedanta, Bhakti |
| honors | Bhaishri |
| founder | Devka Vidhyapeeth |
| sect | Vaishnavism |
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Rameshbhai Oza (born 31 August 1957), also known as Pujya Bhaishri, is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader, preacher, and teacher of Vedanta and Bhakti philosophy. He is known for his discourses on the Bhagavata Purana and has founded educational and spiritual institutions in India.
Early life
Rameshbhai Oza was born in Devka village near Rajula, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India to Vrajlal Kanjibhai Oza and Laxmiben Oza in a Unewal Brahmin family. He completed his early education at Tatvajyoti, a Sanskrit school in Rajula, before moving to Mumbai, where he completed his primary education and a commerce degree. He was inspired by his uncle, Jeevrajbhai Oza, a 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.
He founded religious and educational institutes namely Devka Vidyapith and Sandipani Vidyaniketan in Porbandar. Hindu Smitoday, in recognition of his social and spiritual contributions, awarded him Hindu of the Year in 2006.
References
References
- "Who is Rameshbhai Oza, the guru behind Mukesh Ambani’s success? He was seen at Radhika Merchant’s Arangetram performance—know everything about him".
- (16 May 2012). "कथाकार रमेशभाई ओझा की जन्मभूमि देवका में मुख्यमंत्री ने किया दिव्य देवका विद्यापीठ का लोकार्पण".
- (14 August 2014). "રમેશભાઈ ઓઝા -ભાગવત કથાકાર".
- Academy, Himalayan. (23 July 2009). "Rameshbai Oza, Hindu of the Year 2006, Inspires Fiji - Hindu Press International - Hindu Press International".
- Meera Nanda. (2011). "The God Market: How Globalization is Making India More Hindu". NYU Press.
- (October 2006). "A Saintly Minstrel and His Message".
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