Background
Benjamin (as he was known) was born 10 July 1906 in Hyderabad, India. On one occasion, at a special service held soon after his birth, his mother (then only sixteen) made an offering.
Benjamin (as he was known) was born 10 July 1906 in Hyderabad, India. On one occasion, at a special service held soon after his birth, his mother (then only sixteen) made an offering.
He studied engineering at the University of Edinburgh, with additional study in Denmark.
His ancestors had been of a priestly caste. However, he had a remarkably dedicated Christian mother. Balaram was an apt student.
Completing his Bachelor of Arts degree, Phi Beta Kappa, he went on to complete his Master"s degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
Upon the completion of these educational pursuits, Balaram returned to India. He was enlisted by Bishop Pickett for development work, both urban and village Christian work.
Over the course of his career, Review Balaram served in a variety of positions, becoming a widely acknowledged religious leader, especially in education and social work.
Review Balaram was elected to the episcopacy by the Central Conference of Southern Asia at the Central Conference meeting in January 1965.
He was assigned to the Lucknow Episcopal Area. Bishop Balaram was known as a highly creative person, full of ideas. Balaram also personally knew many of the political leaders of the newly independent India.
He was able to help offset any damaging effect of the image of that day that the Indian Christian Church and community were in someway "foreign."
Balaram died from a heart attack on 17 January 1968.
He was buried in Lucknow.
