'Hanuman Ansh': Who was Neem Karoli Baba, the guru whose teachings influenced Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Julia Roberts
A new film titled 'Hanuman Ansh' explores the life and spiritual influence of Neem Karoli Baba, a Hindu guru who inspired figures like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. The film details his journey from a wandering sadhu to a globally recognized spiritual teacher.
Why it matters
Provides cultural context on the spiritual influences behind major Western tech leaders and the globalization of Eastern spiritual practices.
Vishal Chaturvedi's 'Hanuman Ansh' brings the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba to the big screen. The devotional drama is inspired by the life of the spiritual teacher, who was widely known as Maharaj-ji. Vishal Chaturvedi has written and directed the film.Chandan Anand and Shobhinav Satyaa play the lead roles in the movie. The ensemble cast also includes Nikhil Dubey, Udaysinh Rajput, Purnima Tiwari and Mannish Chaudhary. Vishal Chaturvedi, who earlier worked as a doctor, has also penned the screenplay and dialogues.Who was Neem Karoli Baba?Neem Karoli Baba was a Hindu spiritual teacher and devoted follower of Lord Hanuman. He was born as Lakshman Narayan Sharma around 1900 in Akbarpur village in Uttar Pradesh. He passed away on September 11, 1973, in Vrindavan.Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand remains closely associated with his life and teachings. The location became an important spiritual centre for his followers.
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