Ramesh Oza
| Ramesh Oza | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
August 31, 1957 Devka, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Titles/honours | Acharya, Bhaishri ji |
| Denomination | Vaishnavism |
| Guru | Jeevraj Oza |
| Philosophy | Vedanta, Bhakti |
Ramesh Oza (Hindi: रमेश ओझा) is a Hindu spiritual leader. He is a singer-preacher of Vedanta Philosophy.[1]
Biography
Ramesh Oza was born on 31 August 1957 at Devka village[2] near Porbandar, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. He was born in Audichya 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, Jeevaraj 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 in 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]
Notable Work
He founded religious and educational institutes namely Devka Vidyapith and Sandipani Vidyaniketan near Sandhavav village and Porbandar Aerodrome.[1][2][3] Hindu Smitoday, in recognition of his social and spiritual contributions, awarded him Hindu of the Year in 2006.[5]
References
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2006/10-12/pdf/section-1_2006-10-01_p01-37.pdf