Bhaktamal: Morari Bapu
Real Name - Moraridas Prabhudas Hariyani
Other Names - Bapu
Guru - Tribhovandas Hariyani
Aradhya -
Shri Ram
Born - 25 September 1946 (age 76 years)
Place of Birth - Talgajarda village near Mahuva, Gujarat
Marital Status - Married
Father - Prabhudas Bapu Hariyani
Mother - Savitri Ben Hariyani
Wife - Narmadaben Hariyani
Language - Hindi, Gujarati, English
Profession-
Ramcharitmanas Preacher
Morari Bapu is an Indian spiritual leader and preacher. He is a renowned exponent of Ram Charit Manas and has been reciting Ram Katha for more than fifty years across the world.
Morari Bapu and his family follow the Nimbarka sect, a Hindu Vaishnava tradition. He considers his grandfather Tribhuvandas Hariyani as his spiritual guru. Morari Bapu learned Ramcharitmanas at the place which is now known as
Chitrakootdham. In his primary school days, he used to memorize the Chaupai and always recited while traveling.
Bapu believes in 'Pravahi Parampara', has been speaking for progressive norms in the 21st century and believes that there should be no stagnation in religious beliefs.
He has tried to reach out to the "last man" whenever and wherever possible during his 60 years of travel across various places. He has also met people in jail. He is very famous for his social activities.