Pandit Pradeep Mishra

Pandit Pradeep Mishra
Born	(1977-06-16) 16 June 1977 (age 48) Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Other names	Sehore Wale Baba Raghuram
Occupation	Religious speaker
Known for	Discourses on Shiva Purana
Title	Chief priest, Kubreshwar Dham
Children	2

Pandit Pradeep Mishra (born 16 June 1977) is an Indian religious speaker and spiritual figure known for delivering discourses on Hindu scriptures, particularly the Shiva Purana. He is the chief priest at the Kubreshwar Dham temple in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Early life and education

Mishra was born in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Brahmin family. His father, Rameshwar Dayal Mishra, worked as a street vendor. He completed his schooling in Sehore and earned a bachelor's degree. ^[7]

Career

Mishra began his career as a schoolteacher before becoming a full-time religious speaker. He started with recitations of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha and later focused on the Shiva Purana. He received initiation (Diksha) from Govardhan Nath in Indore. ^{[8] [9]}

He became popularly known as "Sehore Wale Baba" for his spiritual discourses. His recorded speeches shared on social media gained significant attention, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. He currently conducts events such as the Rudraksha Mahotsav and Shiv Purana Katha at Kubreshwar Dham. ^{[10] [11] [12]}

Public engagement

Mishra established the Shri Vitthalesh Seva Samiti, a religious organisation based in Sehore, which is involved in organising discourses and charitable activities. ^{[13] [9]}

Controversy

In February 2024, a controversy emerged involving and Premanand Govind Sharan. During a religious discourse, Mishra made remarks that were perceived by some devotees as critical of Premanand's teachings and traditions, particularly in reference to practices associated with the Barsana temple. The comments led to public backlash on social media platforms and among Premanand's followers. ^{[1] [14]}

Mishra issued a public apology and clarified that his statements were misinterpreted and not directed personally at Premanand. ^{[15] [16] [17]}

See also

• Shiva Purana

References

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2. "शिवपुराण कथा वाचक पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा 9 अप्रैल को उदयपुर आएंगे". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 5 April 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
3. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा की आध्यात्मिक यात्रा और शिक्षा". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
4. "Top 5 Spiritual Gurus of India and Their Fee Details". Nedrick News. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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6. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा की कथा अक्टूबर में इन तीन स्थानों पर होगी आयोजित". Patrika (in Hindi). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
7. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा का विवाद सुलझा नहीं". Patrika (in Hindi). 10 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
8. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा का आध्यात्मिक सफर". Pal Pal India (in Hindi). 2 May 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
9. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा: सीहोर वाले बाबा कैसे बने इतने प्रसिद्ध कथा वाचक". NDTV India (in Hindi). 26 February 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
10. "कौन हैं पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा?". Boldsky Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 28 March 2024.
11. "प्रेम जोड़ता है और भ्रम तोड़ता है: अंतरराष्ट्रीय कथावाचक पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 27 February 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
12. "कुबेरेश्वर धाम में पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा की शिव महापुराण कथा की तारीख घोषित, आने से पहले कुछ बातें जान लें श्रद्धालु". Patrika (in Hindi). 18 February 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
13. "पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा 2 अगस्त को कराएंगे भगवान शिव का लाइव महारुद्राभिषेक, देखें पूजन सामग्री की पूरी सूची". Patrika (in Hindi). 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
14. "मथुरा: प्रेमानंद महाराज और प्रदीप मिश्रा राधारानी पर क्यों भिड़े, क्या है पूरा मामला". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 15 June 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
15. "राधारानी के दरबार में गलती का अहसास: पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा बोले- ब्रज के संतों से क्षमा मांगता हूं". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 7 February 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
16. "बरसाना पहुंचकर कथावाचक प्रदीप मिश्रा ने मांगी माफी, राधारानी पर दिए बयान से संत नाराज". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 29 June 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
17. "Pandit Pradeep Mishra News: ब्रजवासियों से माफी मांगते हुए क्या बोले पंडित प्रदीप मिश्रा?". ABP Live (in Hindi). 7 February 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.