Rambhadracharya Age, Wiki and Bio

Rambhadracharya

Quick Info

ProfessionSpiritual Leader, Educator, Poet, Author, Philosopher, Composer, Singer, Playwright, Preacher of Religious Kathas
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/01/1950
Age74 years
BirthplaceShandikhurd, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorN/A (blind)
Hair ColorBald (earlier black)

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of ArtsAdvanced studies in Vyakarana (1971)
PhD or Doctoral VidyavaridhiCompleted on 14/10/1981; under the guidance of Pandit Ramprasad Tripathi

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteSaryupareen Brahmin (Vasishtha Gotra of the Ramanandi sect)
Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherPandit Rajdev Mishra
MotherShachidevi Mishra
Siblings
SisterGita Devi
ChildrenNone

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
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Honours
  • Year: 1998 Honour: Dharmachakravarti, awarded by the World Religious Parliament, New Delhi, in recognition of meritorious contribution to world development
  • Year: 1999 Honour: Mahakavi, awarded by the Akhil Bharatiya Hindi Bhasha Sammelan, Bhagalpur, Bihar, for invaluable contributions to the popularisation and enrichment of the Hindi language, literature, and culture
  • Year: 2000 Honour: Mahamahopadhyay, conferred by the Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi
  • Year: 2002 Honour: Kavikularatna, awarded by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi
  • Year: 2004 Honour: Awadh Ratna, by the Awadh Vikas Parishad, Allahabad
  • Year: 2006 Honour: Sanskrit Mahamahopadhyay, awarded by the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag
  • Year: 2013 Honour: Purvanchal Ratna

Some Lesser Known Facts

He lost his eyesight at the age of two months due to an infection called trachoma.
He had an exceptional memory and could memorize scriptures after hearing them just once.
He was trapped in a dry well as a child but was saved by a brave teenage girl.
He composed his first Sanskrit verse at a young age.
He pursued higher education at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University.
He took vairagi initiation in the Ramananda Sampradaya.
He founded Tulasī Pīṭha, a spiritual center in Chitrakoot.
He revived the tradition of Sanskrit commentaries on the Prasthanatrayi.
He established Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped (Divyanga) University.
He has written and composed numerous poems, commentaries, and critiques.
He played a significant role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Babri Masjid lawsuit.
He has received numerous awards, honours, and recognition for his contributions.
He is skilled in Katha recitation and bhajan singing.
He is considered one of India's greatest scholars on Tulsidas and Ramcharitmanas.
He has been threatened by extremist groups multiple times.
He has made significant contributions in the field of education for people with disabilities.
He has represented India in international conferences and events.
He has followers and admirers from various fields, including politicians and spiritual leaders.