Pilot Baba

Spiritual Guru, Author, IAF Pilot

Indian Sasaram, District Shahabad, Bihar Province, British India

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ProfessionSpiritual Guru, Author, IAF Pilot
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/07/1938
Age86 years (died on 20, Aug, 2024)
BirthplaceSasaram, District Shahabad, Bihar Province, British India
Date of Death20/08/2024

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameKapil Singh
Other Names
  • Kapil Adwait
  • Somnath Giri
  • Pilot Baba
ReligionHinduism
CasteRajput
Food HabitVegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi
QualificationsMaster's degree in Organic Chemistry

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseHad a wife

Career

OverviewKapil Singh, later known as Pilot Baba, initially served as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force and participated in both the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars, earning recognition for low-altitude maneuvers over Pakistani cities. 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.
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.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://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.
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