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| ==Criticism and Controversy== | |||
| Asaram has been allegedly involved in ritual sacrifice of minor boys. Dipesh Vaghela and Abhishek Vaghela, both minors were sacrificed by Asaram cult in a tantric ritual. Their dead bodies were found near a river. | |||
| Asaram has been accused in multiple land grabbing cases including Gambhoi Ashram, Navra Ashram etc. | |||
| There have been many murders that have been reported in Asaram's Ashram. | |||
| Also, it is alleged that Asaram's Ashram is hypnotising and systematically raping 100s of women, girls and minors. For more details please watch videos on youtube. | |||
| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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| Asaram Bapu | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1941-04-17) 17 April 1941 (age 83) Berani, Sindh, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Devi |
| Children | Narayan Sai (Son) Bharti Devi (Daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Mehangiba (Mother) Thaumal Sirumalani (Father) |
| Website | www.ashram.org |
| Signature | |
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Asaram Bapu (born April 17, 1941) is a Hindu spiritual guru from India. He is also known as "Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu" (Template:Lang-hi),(Template:Lang-sd) or "Bapuji".
Travelling extensively in India and abroad, he preaches the message of Vedanta, Yoga, divine love, Bhakti (devotion), and Mukti (salvation) through his teachings and Satsangs. In 1993, at the Parliament of the World's Religions, Bapu was elected as a committee member of the Assembly of Global Religions.
Bapu preaches the existence of One Supreme Conscious in every human being; be it Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh or anyone else. Bapu's satsang represents a confluence of Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Karma Yoga.
Biography
Asaram Bapu was born to father Thaumal Sirumalani and mother Menhgiba. He was born in Berani village of the Nawab district in Sindh (Un-Partitioned India) on the sixth day of Chaitra month (Hindu Calendar), April 17, 1941 (Gregorian calendar), as Aasumal. His father was a wealthy businessman named Thaumal Sirumalani and his mother was Mehngeeba. He was named Asumal. Bapu was the fourth child in the family, the first brother to the three sisters.
Due to the unfortunate partition of India the whole family had to migrate from Sindh in Pakistan to Maninagar near Ahmedabad, in Gujarat. At a very young age Bapu lost his father and the family business started dwindling. He had to discontinue his education and shoulder the family's responsibility along with his elder brother.
After his father's demise Asumal's discrimination towards life intensified. He increased the time for mediation and realized that God alone is one reality and essence of life. His concentration increased greatly due to regular, pure meditation. Asumal's growing detachment to the world worried his family and they decided to get him married. Asumal's family got him engaged. Aasumal kept postponing marriage for two and half years. Eventually, his family fixed a date of his marriage but he ran away from his home eight days before the day of marriage. His family started searching for him and found him in Ashok Ashram in Bharuch and took him back to home. After reaching home Aasumal was married to Lakshmi Devi.
Asaram Bapu met Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj in Haridwar in Vikram Samvat 2028 by the commands of Guru in order to provide a good example to common householders, Bapu entered the life of a householder. It was the day of Guru Punam in Vikram Samvat 2028 when Asaram Bapu reached Ahmedabad after staying in solitude for seven years.
Foundations
Sant Sri Asaramji Ashram
There are 200 ashrams working under the guidance of Asaramji Bapu. These ashrams organise spiritual and social activities on a regular basis. Some of these activities include Weekly Satsang, Distribution and sale of Rishi Prasad and other spiritual publications. Read Sant Sri Asaramji Ashram for more information.
Bal-Sanskar Kendras
Bal Sanskar Kendra or BSK for short are sessions and camps conducted for all-round and comprehensive development of children/students. BSK is inspired by Asaram Bapu and coordinated by Bal Sanskar Kendr] Dept., Shri Akhil Bhartiya Yoga Vedanta Seva Samiti, Sant Shri Asarmaji Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
The five guiding principles of BSK are:
- Teach Yogic Practices to awaken Dormant Spiritual Powers.
- Share Inspirational Anecdotes and Stories from Scriptures and History of India .
- Instill Good Sacrament and cultural values for character building and success.
- Provide Health Care tips and precautions for all seasons for healthy bodies.
- Knowledge gain while having fun and playing games.
References
- ^ Sant Shri Asaramji AshramSpirituality - Indiatimes
- ^ "Ashram.org - The Guru". Retrieved 2008-03-02. Biography of Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu on Ashram's Website
- Shri Asaramayan Yoglila (in Hindi). Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti. p. 7.
- "Ashram.org - About Ashram". Retrieved 2008-03-02. About Ashram Page on Ashram's website
External links
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