| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Raghuram |
| Profession | Spiritual Orator (Kathavachak) |
| Famous As | Sehore Wale Baba |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 173 cm in meters– 1.73 m in feet & inches– 5’ 8” |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown (semi-bald) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 June 1977 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 45 Years |
| Birthplace | Sehore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Madhya Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification | According to some sources, he is a graduate, whereas according to some other sources, he has completed his intermediate studies. [1]YouTube – Mharo Rajgarh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin [2]YouTube – Mharo Rajgarh |
| Address | Shri Kubereshwar Mahadev Marg, Chitodiya Hema, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India, 466001 |
| Controversies | • A Situation of Stampede at His Spiritual Event In 2023, Pandit Pradeep organised a Shiva Purana Katha and Rudraksha Mahotsav event in Madhya Pradesh on the eve of Maha Shivratri. On the day of the event, a more than expected crowd gathered there which created a situation of ruckus. During the stampede, a few people died on the spot. Some of the family members of the victims accused Pandit Pradeep of not making proper arrangements while some other people blamed the local administration for not making proper arrangements for handling the crowd. Later, a woman from the crowd blamed Pandit’s nephew for mishandling her. After considering all the incidents, the local administration asked Pandit Pradeep to wrap up the Rudraksha Mahotsav. Later, when Pandit Pradeep was asked about the situation at his spiritual event, he said that he was unaware of the stampede. [3]ABP Live He further said, “I do not have any clear information in this regard. Whoever has come here has to go, even if it is me.” • Passed Derogatory Comments During His Kathas Most of the time, he is in news for passing objectional statements against various communities. He once said that India is a Hindu Rashtra which was not well received by various sections of Indian society. The people of the Bhim Army even asked him to apologise for his statement. In one of his pravachans, he said that one boy from every Indian family must join Sangh or Bajrang Dal. The local Congress objected to his statement. The international organisation All World Gayatri Pariwar once accused him of making fun of their sutra sentence ‘Hum badlenge, yug badlega, Hum sudhrenge, yug sudhrega’ during his Shri Maa Tapti Shivmahapuran Katha. [4]ABP Live [5]Dainik Bhaskar |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 5 December 2004 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Name Not Known |
| Children | Son(s)– Madhav Mishra and Raghav Mishra Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Rameshwar Dayal Mishra (used to sell black grams on the streets; died of cardiac arrest) Mother– Seeta Mishra |
| Siblings | Brother(s)– Deepak Mishra and Vinay Mishra |
| Money Factor | |
| Income (approx.) | As of 2023, he charges around Rs 1 crore for his one katha out of which Rs 21 lakh to Rs 51 lakh is his fees. [6]Dainik Bhaskar |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Pandit Pradeep Mishra
- Pandit Pradeep Mishra, an Indian spiritual speaker (kathavachak), holds the esteemed position of chief priest at the Kubreshwar Dham, Kubereshwar Mahadev Mandir in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Throughout his early years, his family encountered a range of financial challenges. Pandit Pradeep’s circumstances were so constrained that he couldn’t even afford to purchase a dhoti to wear during his spiritual gatherings. However, a kind individual bestowed upon him a dhoti as a gift, which became his sole attire for numerous years.
- was always filled with devotees seeking his guidance and blessings.
- After leaving his job as a teacher, he transitioned into a full-time pandit in his village. He recounted his journey of becoming a preacher of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha. It all started when a woman named Geeta Bai Prashar, who used to wash dishes in people’s homes, expressed her desire to organize a Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at her own place. However, due to financial constraints after her husband’s passing, she couldn’t arrange for the event. Pandit Pradeep then stepped in and promised to organize the Katha at her home. However, the lady kindly declined his offer, stating that he lacked the proper knowledge and initiation from a guru, making him unfit to become a preacher of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha. Following her advice, Pandit Pradeep traveled to Indore to receive initiation from his guru, Shree Govardhan Nath. During one of his Kathas, he shared his gratitude towards his guru, emphasizing that it was his guru who instructed him to wear a dhoti and handed him a potli, declaring that wherever he conducted the Katha, the pandal would always be filled with devotees. Pandit Pradeep acknowledged the blessings of his guru for the countless followers who visit his pandal.
- Pandit Pradeep Mishra completed his deeksha in Indore and returned to his village, where he began reciting Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at various spiritual events in small pandals. After a few years, he developed a newfound interest in Shiva Purana. Taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, he decided to share his knowledge by uploading a Shiva Purana katha on his YouTube channel, Pradeep Ji Mishra Sehore Wale. The video quickly gained immense popularity, prompting him to upload more Shiva Purana katha videos. As a result, his YouTube channel gained millions of subscribers, reaching a count of approximately 4.35 million as of February 2023.
- Following the lifting of the lockdown in India, Pandit Pradeep Mishra successfully organized his inaugural Shiva Purana katha and Rudraksha Mahotsav in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. Surpassing his expectations, a multitude of individuals flocked to Sehore to attend the spiritual event. The overwhelming turnout resulted in traffic congestion, prompting the local administration to request an early conclusion of the event. Subsequently, during another spiritual gathering, Pandit Pradeep was deeply moved by the affection and support exhibited by his devotees, leading him to shed tears and express remorse for not being able to provide rudrakshas to his followers during the Rudraksha Mahotsav. In due course, Pandit Pradeep’s kathas and pravachans began airing on the Hindi TV channel Aastha.
- Temple, established by Pandit Pradeep Mishra, is accompanied by the establishment of Shri Vitthalesh Seva Samiti in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. This organization aims to offer complimentary meals, services for the welfare of cows, and free medical assistance to the community.
- Pandit Pradeep Mishra holds the World Book of Records in London for achieving the highest number of simultaneous online viewers watching his video in 2022.
- In the same year, one of his videos gained immense popularity on social media. In the video, he suggested a unique method for students to succeed in their school exams by using honey and bel patra on a Shivalinga. However, a few days later, there were rumors circulating that his own son had failed his exams. Some individuals online mocked him, claiming that his bel patra technique had failed. However, Pandit Pradeep later refuted these rumors and even provided evidence of his son’s passing report card to prove his success. [7]ABP Live.
- In his free time, Pandit Pradeep enjoys indulging in his two passions: horseback riding and immersing himself in spiritual books. Currently, Pandit Pradeep Mishra finds himself gracefully seated atop a magnificent horse.
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