Biography of Vaishnavacharya Goswami

(September 3, 1939)

An epitome of devotion, an apostle of affection, a proponent of Sanatan Dharma and a supporter of social welfare, H.H. Vaishnavacharya Goswami 108 Shri Indirabetiji Mahodaya is lovingly known as Jiji. She is a prominent spiritual leader of Hinduism and pushtimarg. She is a revered icon of a multitude of devotees worldwide.

Pujya Jiji was born on September 3, 1939. She was initiated into learning scriptures by her scholar father. She extended her study of scriptures, such as Vedas and Upanishads, under the able guidance of Shri Narhari Maharaj and Shri Nagardes Bambania. She earned her Master’s in Sanskrit and later attained the title of Acharya.

Today, she is a well-respected scholar of scriptures. To spiritually enlighten her devotees, she regularly delivers discourses or scriptures such as 'Shrimad Bhagavat' and 'Shrimad Bhagavat Geeta'. She is an inspirer and spiritual benefactor of many temples and religious organisations around the world. She leads a simple, selfless, celibate and purposeful life.