There is no shortage of self-described babas on the internet who impart life lessons, frequently combining eccentricity and charm. These babas usually become well-known quickly after putting on traditional robes and delivering lectures about society and religion. Their ascent inspired amazement in many, but it has also generated a wave of doubt. “Pookie Baba” has become more well-known online lately because of his humorous remarks and carefree attitude.
However, a 10-year-old boy is currently causing quite a stir in the spiritual world and gaining a lot of popularity on social media. Not unexpectedly, social media is booming with reactions, with a lot of people identifying him as “Bal Sant” baba. Some find the boy’s advice wise and his innocence adorable, while others are more sceptical, wondering how a toddler in a nation of 1.4 billion people could have such a large following.
Who is ‘Bal Sant’ Baba?
Abhinav Arora, ten years old, is the newest spiritual teacher in the world. He is a dedicated disciple of Lord Shri Ram. Tarun Raj Arora is his father, a well-known author and TED speaker.
He says that at the startlingly young age of three, his son began to follow a spiritual path. Ever since his enthusiasm for narrating tales and reciting devotionals to Shri Ram has only grown.
ABP Live reports that a significant number of people have taken an interest in Abhinav’s spiritual teachings on social media, where he is referred to as “Bal Sant” (Child Saint). Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari named eight-year-old Abhinav the nation’s Youngest Spiritual Orator at the Global Indian Conclave and Awards.
Many have shown interest in Abhinav’s spiritual knowledge; actor Anupam Kher visited him last month and shared a video of their conversation. Kher praised the young child’s deep understanding of Sanatan Dharma, which helped Abhinav’s already burgeoning fame.
SPIRITUAL ENCOUNTER: कल मुझसे मिलने मेरे ऑफ़िस में ये 10 साल का बच्चा जो पाँचवी क्लास में पढ़ता है #अभिनवअरोड़ा आया था! अभिनव से मेरी पहली मुलाक़ात बहुत कम समय के लिए अयोध्या में हुई थी।मैं इसके सनातन के ज्ञान से बहुत प्रभावित हुआ था।इस छोटी उम्र में ये छोटा बच्चा बहुत ही सहजता… pic.twitter.com/53h6ph9Q6F
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 29, 2024
Why are netizens questioning Bal Sant’s credibility?
Despite his long-standing fame, the diminutive “Bal Sant” has recently provoked a contentious debate on the social media platform X. Many commenters referred to him as a scammer, while others said he was misleading the nation. In a similar vein, someone uploaded a video of him and wrote, “This shows how simple it is to fool a nation of 1.4 billion people.”
Lol. Look how easy it is to fool a country of 1.4 billion people.
— Nehr_who? (@Nher_who) September 9, 2024
They are clearly paid to do this nautanki still people fall for it. Motu kid would fail 6th std but gives life lessons to adults. pic.twitter.com/Rj0XPvelAr
It spurred discussion across the nation. The post gained a lot of popularity right away and received a tonne of comments. While some quickly jumped to the boy’s defence and dismissed the criticism as unjustified, others came out more strongly against the entire situation. Regarding this parenting, many others also voiced concerns.
It spurred discussion across the nation. The post gained a lot of popularity right away and received a tonne of comments. While some quickly jumped to the boy’s defence and dismissed the criticism as unjustified, others came out more strongly against the entire situation. Regarding this parenting, many others also voiced concerns.
Do you believe the little baba is a spiritual genius or do you find it concerning that such a young child is thrust into the spotlight, possibly at the expense of leading a regular life? Please feel free to discuss this topic with us in the comments area.
