Spiritual Guru Kalki Bhagavan Dies At 77
Spiritual leader Kalki Bhagavan, founder of the Oneness organization, has passed away at age 77 while undergoing medical treatment in Chennai. His life was marked by both a massive global following and significant controversies regarding financial irregularities.
Why it matters
His death marks the end of a prominent and polarizing figure in India's modern spiritual landscape who influenced thousands globally.
Spiritual teacher and founder of the Oneness organisation, Vijay Kumar Naidu, popularly known as 'Kalki Bhagavan', died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 77.Born on March 7, 1949, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay Kumar Naidu completed his education at DG Vaishnav College in Chennai and initially worked as a clerk with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). He later left his job and began his spiritual journey, eventually establishing the Oneness movement.Kalki Bhagavan rose to prominence through his spiritual teachings, meditation programmes and Oneness Blessing (Deeksha), attracting followers in India and several other countries.His spiritual centre at Varadaiahpalem in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, including the Ekam/Oneness campus, became a major destination for his followers.Over the years, his organisation was also associated with social-service initiatives, including drinking-water projects, healthcare programmes, eye-care camps and educational support in…
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