Who is Swami Rambhadracharya, who is awarded the Jnanpith Award, played a decisive role in Ram Janmabhoomi judgment
Who is swami rambhadracharya: Recently a historic moment was recorded at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The country’s highest literature honor, with the 58th Jnanpith Award, President Draupadi Murmu honored Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya. This honor is not just a litterateur, but a saint, philosopher and academician whose life story is no less than a miracle. Swamiji’s eyes may not have the light of seeing the world, but with his knowledge, penance and gratitude, he has given a new direction to Indian literature and culture.
Swami Rambhadracharya: An extraordinary life story
On 14 January 1950, on the day of Makar Sankranti, there was a Sarayupari Brahmin family in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. His father’s name was Shachi Devi and father’s name was Rajdev Mishra. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya’s real name is Giridhar Mishra. There is also an interesting story behind his name. Actually her grandfather’s cousin was a devotee of Meera Bai, hence she was named Giridhar.
The most heartfelt and inspirational thing of his life journey is that he had lost his eyesight at the age of just two months. Despite the lack of light in the eyes, he ignited such a light of knowledge within him, which made him extraordinary.
His memory was so amazing that at the young age of five, he had memorized the entire Srimad Bhagavad Gita. By the age of seven, he had memorized the entire Ramcharitmanas of Maryada Purushottam Lord Rama. His extraordinary memory power is often compared to Swami Vivekananda, who miraculized the whole world with his amazing intellectual ability.
Confluence of social service and literature: Creator of more than 100 texts
Blindness has never been a hindrance to their path. Swami Rambhadracharya not only earned knowledge himself, but also pledged to broadcast it in the society. He founded the Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot and established the world’s first university for the disabled, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Disabled University. This university is providing new opportunities for education and self -reliance to the disabled, which is a proof of Swamiji’s vision and social condolences.
Swami Rambhadracharya’s contribution to literature
Talking about his literary contribution, Swami Rambhadracharya has composed more than 100 texts. The most notable of these is his Sanskrit commentary on ‘Gastratirayi’ (Brahmasutra, Bhagavad Gita and 11 Upanishads), named ‘Sriraghavakripadhayam’. The vaccine was the second such interpretation in the Ramanand sect after 600 years, which was released by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee himself in 1998.
Swami Rambhadracharya is honored with Padma Vibhushan and Annie Awards
He was also awarded the prestigious Sanskrit Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for his epic ‘Sri Bhagwaraghaviyam’. In this epic, the stories of Parashurama and Rama are very beautiful and deeply depicted. He has been awarded several other honors including Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honor of the country in 2015 for his unmatched contribution.
Decisive role in Ram Janmabhoomi
The contribution of Swami Rambhadracharya is not limited to spiritual and literary fields only. He also played an important role in the Ram Janmabhoomi case. He presented 441 scripture evidence in the ongoing historic case in the Supreme Court. His intense classical information and irrefutable testimony played an important role in strengthening the decision in favor of the Ram temple, ending the decades -old dispute and it was possible to construct the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The life of Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya shows that physical disability is only an perception, and with determination, knowledge and service, a person can touch any height. Getting Jnanpith Award is a proof of his extraordinary work and personality, which outlines his invaluable contribution to Indian culture, literature and social service. They are actually a ‘living legend’, whose story will continue to inspire generations to come.
