Pilot Baba, Who 'Met' Ashwatthama, Dies At 86

Juna Akhara's spiritual leader, Pilot Baba, known for his wartime bravery and unique Samadhi practice, has passed away at 86. He claimed to have encountered legendary figures from the 'Mahabharata'.

Pilot Baba, originally named Kapil Singh, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force (IAF), a title that later earned him the moniker 'Pilot Baba'.

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Spiritual leader and Juna Akhara's Mahamandaleshwar, 'Pilot Baba', passed away at the age of 86. The saint, who had been ailing for some time, breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in Delhi. His final rites will be conducted in Haridwar. Pilot Baba, originally named Kapil Singh, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force (IAF), a title that later earned him the moniker 'Pilot Baba'. He was a fighter pilot in two wars with Pakistan before he renounced the world to embrace sainthood.

A post on Pilot Baba’s Instagram account announced his passing, stating, "Om Namo Narayana, With a heavy heart and in deep reverence to our Beloved Gurudeva, it is informed to all disciples, devotees world over that our revered Gurudeva Mahayogi Pilot Babaji has moved on and attained Mahasamadhi. He has left his mortal body today. It is a moment for everyone to stay calm at their homes and offer prayers. Please do not create chaos and anxiety. This is the moment to be calm and offer our gratitude to him. Further instructions as guided will be informed to all. Namo Narayana."

 

 

 

 

 

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Pilot Baba claimed to have met Ashwatthama, the legendary warrior from the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata', who he said was living among tribes in the Himalayan foothills. He authored several books, including 'Unveils Mystery of Himalaya (Part 1)' and 'Discover Secret of The Himalaya (Part 2)', where he shared his experiences in the Himalayas during his 16-year penance. According to his website, these works reveal his interactions with ancient figures like Mahavatar Babaji, Ashwatthama, and Kripacharya, and discuss the sacred and secret science of Samadhi.

Pilot Baba's Stint In Air Force

Born in Sasaram, Bihar, Pilot Baba joined the Air Force in 1957 after completing his Master’s in organic chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. During the 1965 war, he gained notoriety for flying his Gnat aircraft at low altitudes over Pakistani cities. However, the destruction he caused, particularly during the 1971 war, led him to a mid-career crisis, after which he left the Air Force, travelled to the Himalayas for seven years, and eventually found his guru, Hindustan Times reported.

According to HT's report, Pilot Baba, named Somnath Giri by Gwalior’s Vijayraje Scindia, was renowned for his unique practice of Samadhi, a state of death by interment, which he claimed to have performed more than 110 times since 1976. This rare ability made him a centre of attraction among sadhus at the Ardh Kumbh. His teachings, which focused on enlightening consciousness and achieving oneness among the five elements, have drawn followers from Japan to the United States.

In an earlier interview, Pilot Baba remarked on his practice, saying, "Enlighten your consciousness, find the oneness among the five particulate elements, and the samadhi begins. Then you can go beyond death", HT reported. When questioned on the method, he cryptically responded, "Not everyone can understand the way—even among the initiates. If you are in the right frame, you can have a samadhi anywhere."