Baba Neem Karoli (also known as Maharaj-ji) was an influential spiritual master who inspired numerous Westerners to travel to India during the 1960s and 70s. Among his pupils were Ram Dass and Bhagavan Das, as well as musicians Jai Uttal and Krishna Das.
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was profoundly impacted by him and eventually gravitated toward Hinduism as a result. Additionally, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visited his ashram in Kainchi during 2015.
Steve Jobs
Neem Karoli Baba was a Hindu Guru and devotee of Lord Hanuman. Known as Maharajji among his disciples, Baba inspired renowned figures such as Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts, and Mark Zuckerberg among many others. Baba also taught yoga and spirituality lessons; he advocated service to others through Bhakti yoga; established temples across India and America before passing away peacefully at Vrindavan hospital on September 11, 1973 but remains revered today by his many devotees as a source of guidance and inspiration. His followers still revere his teachings on yoga and spirituality lessons as much as they ever could learn.
Steve Jobs visited India to meet Neem Karoli Baba alongside Dan Kottke, later becoming Apple’s first employee. Unfortunately when they arrived at Babaji’s ashram in Kainchi he had passed away but nevertheless they experienced his energy and were inspired by his philosophy; ultimately applying his principles in their work and products.
Mark Zuckerberg visited Kainchi to pay his respects to Neem Karoli Baba and was deeply moved by his teachings; later that year he formed the Seva Foundation in Berkeley, California, dedicated to applying his wisdom against blindness.
Julia Roberts
Neem Karoli Baba was an influential Hindu saint with many high-profile followers, most notably Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram in Kainchi in September 2015. Inspired by Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings and inspired to live a spiritual lifestyle based on these teachings. Since he passed away in 1973 his teachings still inspire people from around the globe – such as Facebook’s founder. He made the commitment to live an inward-focused spiritual lifestyle due to learning from Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings which have inspired people from around the globe including Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg himself who visited his ashram in Kainchi that month!
Neem Karoli Baba was an Indian sadhu known for promoting service to others and possessing miraculous powers and spiritual wisdom. Additionally, he supported various social welfare projects across India and overseas while becoming well-recognized author with numerous books written about his life and philosophy.
He was an ardent follower of Lord Hanuman and had hundreds of temples dedicated to Him in his ashram. Additionally, he adhered to strict vegetarianism and fasted continuously for 21 days to demonstrate his dedication.
“He was a much-admired spiritual master for many Americans who traveled to India during the 1960s and 70s, including spiritual teacher Ram Dass, singer/spiritual teacher Bhagavan Das, meditation teacher Lama Surya, musicians Jai Uttal and Krishna Das. His disciples included prominent spiritual teachers such as Ram Dass and Bhagavan Das. Known for encouraging interdependence among humans by teaching love and compassion over differences.
Mark Zuckerberg
Neem Karoli Baba’s Ashram in Kainchi draws visitors from all around the globe, with many notable visitors such as Steve Jobs of Apple fame and Hollywood actress Julia Roberts visiting as guests of honor. According to reports, Steve Jobs even recommended Mark Zuckerberg visit.
Neem Karoli Ashram has an intriguing and heart-warming history. Established by Neem Karoli Baba – a Hanuman devotee – and run since then by his disciples, it now lies within Kumaon region in Uttarakhand; widely considered the lake district of India and popular among tourists.
Neem Karoli Baba established hundreds of Hanuman temples across the nation during his lifetime and was considered an incarnation of Lord Hanuman by his followers. His teachings are universal and spiritual in nature and all religions ultimately lead to God. Neem Karoli Baba is widely credited with introducing yoga into western culture. Notable members of his following include spiritual teacher Ram Dass and humanitarian Larry Brilliant.
Last week, photos of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visiting Neem Karoli’s ashram went viral on social media, showing India’s spiritual strength and unity between various religions in its diversity. These photographs represent India as a whole as one spiritual powerhouse with many diverse peoples that exist therein.
Cheryl Simone
Neem Karoli Baba (or Maharaj ji), as he is commonly referred to, has served as a source of great inspiration for two tech titans – Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Simone was similarly moved by her experience with Ram Dass, one of Neem Karoli Baba’s disciples. Although initially resistant to having a spiritual guide or mentor in life, eventually meeting Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and feeling an immediate affinity with him; she recounting this in her book Midnights with the Mystic.
She had explored Judaism, Christianity and Islam; even meeting sexual gurus – none had brought her any closer to finding truth until meeting Sadhguru.