Religious leader biography
Famous religious leaders.
A selection of famous spiritual/religious figures and leaders. Many of these religious personalities have founded a new religion or new religious movement.
Religious leader biography
In other cases, they helped to revitalise a particular religion or spiritual movement.
Sri Ramachandra (Rama) (c. 7th century BC) A principal figure of the Ramayana – an important spiritual classic of Hinduism.
Rama is considered to be an incarnation of Vishnu and the supreme teacher of dharma – the devotion to duty, self-control and virtue.
Sri Krishna (3/4th Century BC) – Within Hinduism, Krishna is recognised as an Avatar of Vishnu.
Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna form the basis of the Bhagavad Gita, which is considered one of the most sacred texts of Hinduism. Devotion to Krishna is a major aspect of Hinduism in the Vaishnava tradition.
Moses (1391 BC – 1271 BC) Moses was a key prophet of the Old Testament.
He received the Torah (law) on Mount Sinai, which includes the Ten Commandment