The education community is mourning the passing of respected educator and author Bhagwanji Bhindi, whose lifelong dedication to teaching and literature left a lasting impact across Fiji.
He began his career as a secondary school teacher and later served as a principal at Labasa Sangam College and MGM High School before joining Fiji National University.
At FNU’s School of Communication, Language and Literature within the College of Humanities and Education, he was known as a passionate lecturer who inspired critical thinking and instilled confidence in his students.
A prolific writer influenced by literary greats such as William Shakespeare and Rabindranath Tagore, Bhindi authored four books, including his most popular publication, Journey of Reasons: Collected Works 1980–2018, a blend of academic writing and poetry.
His other books include Ocean of Shadows: Collected Poems 1980–2013, Horizons from the Edge: Depths of Emotional Flight and Descent, and Aspirations of a Limitless Mind Seeking Endless Possibilities.
Colleagues and former students remember him as a mentor who made complex ideas accessible and encouraged a lifelong love of learning.
His legacy lives on in the many students he guided and inspired.
Condolences are extended to his family and loved ones.
The family has requested that final respects may be paid at his funeral service, which will be held on Tuesday from 12pm to 1pm at the Suva Crematorium and Memorial Gardens in Vatuwaqa.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
