Rameshbhai Oza (born August 13, 1957), known as Pujya Bhaishri, is an Indian spiritual leader.

Early life

Rameshbhai Oza was born on 31 August 1957 at Devka village near

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. 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

. Eventually, he moved to Mumbai, where he completed his primary education and completed graduation in commerce. He was inspired by his uncle, Shri Jeevrajbhai Oza who was narrator of the ''

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''. 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

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. 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

External links

Official website
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