Acharya Rameshwar Jha

Who is Acharya Rameshwar Jha?

Acharya Rameshwar Jha was a traditional Sanskrit scholar and considered an authority on Nyaya, Vyakarana and Vedanta. He later became an exponent of non dualistic shaivisim and is often credited with establishing and propagating Kashmir Shaivism in Varanasi. His spiritual experiences and deep understanding of ancient texts were spontaneously expressed in numerous Sanskrit verses. These were published as book Purnta Pratyabhijna and SamitSwatantram, as articles in Shiv Tatva Vimsash and Tantra Agam Vishank of Sanmarg and are preserved in personal diaries and correspondences.

Rameshwar Jha is a rarity among scholars as he did not let his traditional learning become impediment in spiritual realization. He helped propagate and systematize learning of non dualistic shaivisim by clarifying mystical concepts through his experiential learning.

In his youth Rameshwar had studied and memorized Panini’s grammar, learned yoga practices and vedanta from competent gurus. He was recognized as an exceptional student from an early age. Rameshwar completed his higher education in Sanskrit with merit and distinction.

His reputation as a scholar grew and he was sought to teach Vyakarana, Vedanta and Nyaya in Sanskrit colleges of Varanasi. His influence spread with time and he was recognized as leading intellect in the learned world.