Pilot Baba, originally Kapil Singh, transitioned from a distinguished Indian Air Force pilot to a revered spiritual guru, inspiring countless followers, here are some things to know.
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Pilot Baba, originally named Kapil Singh, was born on July 15, 1938, in Sasaram, Bihar, He pursued a Master’s degree in organic chemistry.
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As a courageous and skilled pilot, Pilot Baba made significant contributions during the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.
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A life-altering experience occurred during the 1962 Sino-Indian War when Pilot Baba lost control of his aircraft over the North-East Frontier Agency.
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At the age of 33, Pilot Baba decided to retire from the Indian Air Force to embark on a spiritual journey.
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During deep meditation in the Himalayas, Pilot Baba claimed to have encountered Ashwatthama.
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Pilot Baba became renowned for his practice of Samadhi, a deep meditative state. He claimed to have entered Samadhi over 110 times since 1976.
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Pilot Baba established several ashrams and temples across India and abroad, including in Sasaram, Haridwar, Nainital etc.