Pilot Baba (1938-2024) Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Spiritual Guru, Author, IAF Pilot
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/07/1938
Age	86 years (died on 20, Aug, 2024)
Birthplace	Sasaram, District Shahabad, Bihar Province, British India
Date of Death	20/08/2024

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Kapil Singh
Other Names	Kapil Adwait Somnath Giri Pilot Baba Mahayogi Pilot Babaji
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Rajput
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Qualifications	Master's degree in Organic Chemistry

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse	Had a wife

Career

Overview

Kapil Singh, later known as Pilot Baba, initially served as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, commissioned in 1957, and participated in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, and the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, earning recognition for low-altitude maneuvers and combat bravery. Following a mid-career spiritual crisis, he left the Air Force to pursue a spiritual journey, spending seven years in the Himalayas. He established an ashram in Surya Binayak, Bhaktapur, Nepal, and became a Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara, attracting spiritual seekers from around the world.

Achievements

Became a Wing Commander in the IAF.
Established spiritual ashrams in India and Japan.
Authored several books exploring spirituality and consciousness.
Authored several books including Unveils Mystery of Himalaya (Part 1) and Discover Secret of The Himalaya (Part 2).
Recognized as Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara.
Organized large-scale yagyas and spiritual gatherings across Nepal.
Authored books including Unveils Mystery of Himalaya (Part 1) and Discover Secret of The Himalaya (Part 2).
Performed over 110 samadhi demonstrations since 1976.

Notable Experiences

Claimed to have guided combat missions during the war.
Known for his practice of samadhi, allegedly performed over 110 times since 1976.
Contributed to several educational institutions in India.
Claimed encounters with Ashwatthama and Kripacharya during penance in the Himalayas.
Participated in combat missions during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars.
Conducted public demonstrations of samadhi at the Ardh Kumbh and Kumbha Mela.
Met spiritual mentor Hari Baba in the Himalayas, who initiated him into renunciation.
Teachings attracted devotees from Japan, the United States, and other countries.
During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, reported an apparition of Hari Baba that guided his plane to safe landing after losing all contact with base.
Claimed encounters with Ashwatthama, Mahavatar Babaji, and Kripacharya during penance in the Himalayas.
Prepared his samadhi site in 2021 on land behind his Haridwar ashram.

Military Service

Rank	Wing Commander
Commission Year	1957
Wars Participated	1962 Sino-Indian War 1965 Indo-Pakistani War 1971 Indo-Pakistani War
Aircraft	Gnat aircraft, MiG aircraft

Awards & Honors

Shaurya Chakra
Vir Chakra
Vishisht Seva Medal

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/pilotbabaji/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Became a fighter pilot in 1957 and had a notable experience where he was guided to land safely by his spiritual guru during a challenging mission.
2. Helped establish ashrams that promote peace and spirituality, influencing many political figures.
3. Engaged in dramatic public demonstrations of his spiritual prowess, including extended underwater practices.
4. Faced controversy related to financial manipulation and death during one of his disciples' underground burial experiments.
5. Met his spiritual mentor Hari Baba in the Himalayas, who initiated him into renunciation.
6. Completed his Master's in Organic Chemistry before joining the Air Force in 1957.
7. Experienced an inner restlessness despite military success that led him to seek spiritual awakening.
8. Spent seven years in the Himalayas before finding his spiritual guru.
9. Claimed to have met legendary figures from the Mahabharata during his meditative practices.
10. Practiced both sthal samadhi (underground burial) and jal samadhi (underwater burial) techniques.
11. Documented his 16-year penance and spiritual experiences in his published works.
12. Was known for his teachings on the unity of the five elements and enlightenment of consciousness.
13. Documented his spiritual experiences and teachings in his published works.
14. Attained Mahasamadhi on 20 August 2024, fulfilling his spiritual purpose.

Pilot Baba Spiritual Guru, Author, IAF Pilot Indian Sasaram, District Shahabad, Bihar Province, British India