A living saint has chosen LOROS as one of the places he wants to visit when he comes to Leicester for the first time in 14 years next week.
The Groby Road Hospice is preparing for a visit from His Holiness Shri Rameshbhai Oza, also known as Bhaishri, who is a scholar and saint, describing himself as a ‘spiritual leader’.
Bhaishri, who lives in India, will be making time in his extremely busy schedule to meet staff and patients at LOROS on Wednesday 27th July.
Kishor Mistry, who is an Ambassador at the Hospice and has helped organise the visit, said: “This is an honour for both me and LOROS.
“It is an ideal opportunity for us to showcase the work LOROS does to Bhaishri and the care the Hospice provides.
“We’re really hoping that Bhaishri’s visit will help dispel myths about Hospices, especially within the Hindu community.
“I’m very excited about the visit.”
One of the people who have helped organise his visit, Priti Raichura, said: “When I mentioned coming to LOROS to Bhaishri, he said yes immediately, he didn’t give it a second thought.
“Hearing about the services and care LOROS offers touched his heart.
“His teachings surround love, compassion and harmony, so coming to somewhere like LOROS goes hand-in-hand with what he believes in.”
Bhaishri will be arriving in Leicester on 25th July and will spend nearly 10 days in the city, before returning home on 2nd August, as part of the Krishna Speaks, Bhagvat Katha cultural event, which expected to attract thousands of people from across the globe.
Up to 10,000 people, including many who have travelling from abroad, are expected to gather at Rushey Mead Recreation Ground, Melton Road, to see Bhaishri recite Shrimad Bhagvatam, a religious Hindu text, on a daily basis.
“We’ve been planning this visit for the past two years; I can’t quite believe his visit has finally arrived,” said Priti.
“This is a magical time for the whole community, especially those of the Hindu faith.”
The daily recitals will begin each day at 3pm and finish around 7pm, with all those visiting being offered a meal.
“People from all walks of life and any age are welcome to come to the recitals; we’ve got around 30 people who are between the age of five and 16, who have volunteered to help out too, so it really is an opportunity to bring all of the community together.”
LOROS is among a variety of organisations that Bhaishri will be visiting during his time in Leicester, the only city he is visiting during his stint in the UK.
