Morari Bapu is an Indian spiritual leader and preacher from Gujarat.
18 Facts About Morari Bapu
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Morari Bapu is an exponent of Ramcharitmanas with more than 900 Kathas recited over the last sixty years.
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Morari Bapu was born on 2 March 1946 in Talgajarda village near Mahuva, Gujarat, to Prabhudas Bapu Hariyani and Savitri Ben Hariyani, in a family of six brothers and two sisters.
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Morari Bapu's family followed Nimbarka Sampradaya, a Hindu Vaishnava tradition.
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Morari Bapu recited the Ramcharitmanas Chaupais whilst walking to and from school and thus began his journey of oration.
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In 1966, Morari Bapu started teaching at a primary school in Mahuva.
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When Morari Bapu was 14 years old, he began reciting Ram Katha under the guidance and encouragement of his grandfather and spiritual mentor, Tribhuvandas Morari Bapu.
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Morari Bapu gave his first discourse abroad in Nairobi, Kenya in 1976.
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Morari Bapu gave his first discourse abroad The first overseas Katha was at in Nairobi, Kenya in 1976.
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The recitation of the Ramcharitmanas by Morari Bapu has evolved from a 30-day discourse in his hometown of Talgajarda to a widely recognized practice that has taken him to various parts of the world.
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Morari Bapu has traversed major areas and pilgrimages in India including Mahuva, Jungadh, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Haridwar.
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Morari Bapu has narrated upon the 19 verses of the reverend Gopi Geet, as Manas Gopi Geet.
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Morari Bapu's performances are open to everyone without any financial or other restrictions, regardless of age, gender, caste, creed, or social status.
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Morari Bapu's Kathas are to form a bridge between education and spirituality in the community.
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Morari Bapu says that the Ramcharitmanas is meant for the welfare and development of every living being.
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Morari Bapu has faith in the Five Elements philosophy.
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Morari Bapu himself follows the tradition of Bhiksha, a very sacred ritual in the Sanatan Dharma of accepting food as alms without any personal choices and eating whatever is served.
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Morari Bapu has reached the "last-man" by actively contributing to various possible social causes based upon need of the hour.