Bageshwar Baba Exposed

 

Before writing this blog, I want to clarify that I am in no way disrespecting any religion or religious guru(Dharm ke Thekedar). I am just expressing my opinion on the topic based on my observation and research. I hope you read this blog with a rational mind. If you find me wrong at any  point, please let me know in the comment section. And do not discuss based on faith; talk on the basis of facts.

 

 

India has continued to be a land of saints, encompassing figures from great spiritual leaders like Kabir,Premanand ji to deceptive individuals like Asharam Bapu. Even after Asharam's arrest, there are still people who perceive him as innocent, showcasing a phenomenon known as blind faith, where facts are overlooked. Despite the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, the apex organization of saints and sadhus in India, declaring Asharam as a false baba, there are those who persist in having faith in him. Similar situations arise with figures like Sathya Sai Baba, whom I exposed in this blog, along with numerous other so-called babas who deceive the public. The question that arises is, why is India susceptible to such deception?

The answer will be provided later in the blog. Now, let's delve into Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Bham Sarkar. I assume you are familiar with him. Shastri Ji claims to have "kripa" from Balaji (Lord Hanuman), which allegedly grants him divine powers, enabling him to know anything about a visitor and write it on paper (parcha) before the visitor arrives. He showcases these powers in his divya darbars. Additionally, he asserts the ability to cure individuals whose bodies are purportedly acquired by ghosts. However, the question remains: is he genuine or not? Let us explore and find out.

Many people will question why am I targeting Baba what about other religious people of other religion who are doing the same. My answer is that If anything is happening wrong in India, France is not going to help us we have to help ourselves. In similar way I am a Sanatani(follower of vedas especially vedant philosophy dont think of modern day hinduism) and an Indian and I want to end superstition from my country and establish the true knowledge of Upanishads.  I am not forcing you to believe in me, I am just sharing my perspective. And I am even questioning people of other religion doing such works too.

 

Shastri Ji embodies various roles: Kathavachak (Ramayan narrator), a Hindu extremist, social worker, a purported ghost curer, and an individual claiming to possess divine  powers. Let us analyze each facet one by one.

 

Shastri Ji as Kathavachak:-

So there is nothing wrong in glorifying God and I have no problem with him in this particular matter. But some of his remarks during “katha” can cause problem we will look at that  later but by his “katha” he is doing a great job and I appreciate him.

 

Shastri Ji as an hindu extremist:-

Shastri Ji, in his role as a Hindu extremist, raises concerns about the growing issue of religious extremism in India. This phenomenon poses a significant threat to the nation's progress, as religious extremism can lead to violence, conflict, and social division. India has witnessed various instances of religious extremism, and both politicians and storytellers, like Kathavachaks, often contribute to the perpetuation of this extremism. It's crucial to note that these concerns are not specific to any particular religion.

On YouTube, numerous leftist channels often depict the cause of religious violence as always stemming from Hindus, but this is not an accurate portrayal; it is, in fact, a form of leftist propaganda. The platform is inundated with videos that seem to be biased against Hindus. The concern raised is that in these discussions, there's a tendency to overlook the experiences of Muslims and Christian minorities.  I am not saying that Hindus are ever pure but I mean that always it is not the hindu community.

 In one of his video he says that "Gita says that it is better to die in one religion than to die in another religion” It is a case of verse manipulation. Now people will believe in baba because they have not read Gita. Actually the word used in verse is “Dharma” and it is very different from religion. He uses this verse

“ It is better to do one’s own dharma, even though imperfectly, than to do another’s dharma, even though perfectly. By doing one’s innate duties, a person does not incur sin.”

-Bhagavad Gita18.47

 

But Krishna in previous verses was talking about duties. Krishna here meant duties not religion. A knower of Gita will easily identify this error. I will attach video link at end of this segment. But Bageshwar interprets it as religion and spreads communal hatred binding us to religion but Upanishads talk of going beyond all these things. Later in same video he himself calls him a “Kattar Hindu”(Hindu extremist). Now  is he extremist in his sadhnas?, if yes than its very good but he interprets it as a person who strongly believes in just hinduism and rejects other paths to reach God.

 

Other great saints like Kabir, guru Nanak, Swami Vivekanand, Premanand ji Maharaj treated all religions as same and criticized bad practices in both religions but people love such story tellers rather than saints.

Ramkrishna said:-

“I have practised all religions—Hinduism, Islam, Christianity—and I have also followed the paths of the different Hindu sects. I have found that it is the same God toward whom all are directing their steps, though along different paths.”

 

Now shall we believe in saints or such storytellers who themselves have not realized God or Self.

 

He also says in video that he believes in 33 koti demigods, which only a newbie with the scriptures will say. I have proved 33 crore demigods in this blog.

 

He also makes fun of God of other religions, which a true devotee will never do.

 

He says some good points in video too with which I agree.

 

He asserts that he will establish a Hindu Rashtra. However, I hold the belief that this is unlikely to happen, given that the Preamble of the constitution states that India is a secular country, and the preamble is considered a fundamental part of the constitution that cannot be altered. Some argue that the term "secular" was added to the constitution in 1976, but the Supreme Court has affirmed that India has been a secular nation since independence. Additionally, if India were to become a Hindu Rashtra, it could lead to significant violence, similar  of the partition in 1947. The anguish of that time is well understood by educated individuals and those who have delved into history but what can we expect from common illiterate masses of India and an uneducated Baba. Also Amit Shah, Home Minister of India and a prominent leader of BJP rejected idea of making India a hindu Rashtra.

Video of Amit Shah:-

 

Video of Bageshwar Baba used in this segment:-

 

He has been demonstrated as a Hindu extremist. While it is not inherently wrong to advocate for one's religion, it is equally important not to disparage or disrespect other religions.

Shastri Ji as social worker:-

In terms of Shastri Ji's social work, I appreciate his efforts in assisting impoverished girls in marriage—a commendable initiative. He is also involved in converting people from Christianity to Hinduism, known as "Ghar wapasi." it's essential to recognize that engaging in social work doesn't automatically absolve him of any potential wrongdoing.

 

It's evident that several fraudulent Babas in India, like Sathya Sai Baba and Asharam Bapu, have been associated with social work and similar conversion activities. I believe that involvement in social work alone doesn't make someone innocent.

 

I personally believe that these things are not at all going to work. There are many people in India who  proclaim themselves to be Hindu, but actually they haven’t even read one of their scriptures. And they believe in the superstitious facts. How can they be Hindu? A Hindu is a person who is moving on the path to realise self or Atman. You do not become Hindu by just being born in a Hindu family. To be a Hindu you have to read your scriptures. You have to follow Sadhana’s. But in India, the self proclaimed Hindus eat meat which is against the scriptures. They also do a lot of things which are against the scriptures. And if you do anything against the scriptures then you are not a Hindu. I am not against this conversion from Christianity to Hinduism, but I’m just giving my point of view that these things are not going to work. First, make the existing Hindus read the scriptures. Make them proper Hindus. And also we should raise voice against evil conversion practices of Christian missionaries.

 

 

Shastri ji as doctor for ghost possessed people:-

 Numerous individuals approach Shastri ji claiming that their bodies are possessed by a ghost, seeking a cure through Baba's miraculous powers. However, from my perspective, what he performs seems more like a comedy show. Individuals who are unfamiliar with the scriptures might easily believe in such phenomena. However, someone who has delved into the scriptures under the guidance of a Guru understands that these practices are rooted in superstition. I express my intention to present evidence of what I perceive as mere illusion or magic performed by Shastri Ji.

It is a video of ghosts possessed videos by bageshwar dham :- 

 

Again if someone has studied the Vedic scriptures, he know that what is a ghost and how does he affect you? Some branches of Vedic philosophy believe in ghost and some do not. The branches of Sanatan Dharm, which believe in ghosts tell that  When a person in his this life suicides or does some any other heinous crime then he is given next birth as a “pret”(ghost species) yoni.

Contrary to the general perception of this ghost species, the reality appears different. In Bageshwar Dham, it's observed that every third day, a significant number of people claim to be affected by ghosts. This phenomenon isn't exclusive to Bageshwar DHAM; similar occurrences are reported in various locations across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and numerous rural areas in India. Daily cases are reported where individuals insist that they have been possessed by a ghost.And then a person in whom Devi comes takes out ghosts from the person by taking a Gold chain. now does divine mother wants gold chain or that person.

 

According to Vedic scriptures, this particular ghost species is not independent; it lacks the capability to enter anyone's body at its own will. Instead, it is believed that these entities enter a person's body when specific negative karmic conditions exist, and the individual must now face the consequences of those actions. As per the karmic laws, the ghost enters to administer punishment, and it will depart on its own when the karmic debt is fulfilled. Contrary to popular practices seen in India, Vedic scriptures do not prescribe the dramatic rituals often associated with ghost possession. Many respected figures within the spiritual community have spoken out against such superstitions.

However, as Indians, we often tend to disregard the advice of great saints and rely on blind faith. According to Vedic philosophy, ghost possession occurs due to one's karma, and the entity departs on its own once the karmic debt is settled. Pundits or tantriks do not possess the power to absolve sins; individuals must fulfill their own karmic responsibilities. If someone believes they are under the influence of a ghost, Vedic scriptures recommend applying Tilak and chanting the name of God, a practice believed to drive away the entity swiftly. The scriptures do not endorse seeking the assistance of Babas who create a spectacle. Such practices are akin to a comedy show and lack authenticity. Moreover, not every third person in India experiences these phenomena; it affects only a selected few. If genuine cases of possession do occur, it is an extremely rare and secret occurrence, requiring the expertise of a highly qualified tantrik, known to only a handful of individuals in today's world.. If you need more clarification then you can watch this video by Om Swami:-

 

Now let us further disprove this ghost curing because you people do not believe in rationalism,logic, saints words and scriptures.

 

Watch this video:-

 

Baba was saying to slap but the ghost did not know Hindi. Now ghost are also subjected to languages. Now was it the person who was not knowing Hindi or was it the ghost?

 

Watch this video:- 

 

Baba called same persons 2 time on different dates with different names. Now was this person same or was this person a twin of previous person?

You can watch this video for more proofs :- 

 

Now even after reading this if you are not convinced then what can I do? I can do nothing. I pray to God that one day you will leave the superstition and progress on the path of Atman. By the way, this is what Swami Vivekanand said on this case.

 

“What rubbish we have been talking so long this day” “Don’t allow all that worthless nonsense to occupy your mind. Always discriminate between the real and the unreal, and devote yourself heart and soul to the attempt to realise the Atman. There is nothing higher than this knowledge of the Atman; all else is Maya, mere jugglery. The Atman is the one unchangeable Truth. This I have come to understand, and that is why I try to bring it home to you all.”

-Swami Vivekananda

 

Now the choice is your whether you want to believe in pure devotees of God or of some petty storyteller who promotes superstition.

 

Shastri ji as a miracle performer having divine powers:-

Baba also claims to have powers that can cure people and can also know about a person. But just watch this video :-

 

Now was this error of hanuman ji(Hanuman is all perfect) or of your favourite baba.

 

Watch this video:- 

 

Again was this error of Hanuman ji or baba. There are many other instances when our shastri ji was wrong.

 

Watch this video :- 

 

In this video a contestant ask the whether I will participate in Bigg Boss 16 or not. The Baba replied that he will be admitted into the Big Boss 16. But if you look at the contestant list for Big Boss 16. The name of this person is not there.

 

My another question is that how did he get his siddhis? Because as per Vedic philosophy, in order to get siddhis you have to follow rigorous yogic practices and it take many years . By Yog I do not mean aasan or brathing exercise  but I mean the yoga philosophy. You have to practice it  for a long time. But Swamiji is just a 26 year old. And Shastri Ji has practiced it from a very young age. He claims to have got this power from his Guru but Guru gives such power to sincere students but after seeing his works do you think he is sincere?

He comes from Bhakti tradition and the language he uses. I don’t think a Bhakti Yogi will use. The language which he uses can be used by Aghoris or the people from Gyan tradition or sanyasis. But the people who come from Bhakti tradition do not use such language. What he is doing, magicians can also do. And and what he is doing is neither spiritual nor scientific at all. Now you have to read Upanishads if you want to know what spirituality really is about. Such powers have existed with many great Saints. But they did not cure everyone like this. as per the vedic philosophy a person has to go through his karmic reactions and no blessings from Saints can save  you. But still some people think that many incidents occurred with us. We felt his presence and many things. For these people, I would suggest to read the book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.

 

Many other people are also inspired by him and doing same like 

 

 

Let us now take view of. Premanand Ji Maharaj on such things.

 

Watch it:- 

Watch it also:- 

Lets also see what Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand has to say on Bageshwar Dham.

 

Watch :- 

 

Even Swami  Rambhadracharya, diksha guru of Shastri ji refused to comment on his powers.

 

Shyam Manav challenged him to prove his powers at a public event.

The test he proposed was simple. Shastri had to correctly guess the names, phone numbers and other personal details of 10 people – just as he had been doing at his performances. The only difference – they would be people chosen by Manav.

If he succeeded, Manav would pay him Rs 30 lakh.

Shastri did not take up the challenge. He cut short his eight-day programme and left Nagpur.

 

Why We still like Babas?

Most Indian are naive and simple minded, can easily be fooled into believing in divine magic. The baba is taking benefit of people by pretending that he has some special blessing by god and can heal or predict things.

But after getting so many proof from saints and scriptures we are still going to believe in Baba and his superstition is going to spread. Even many right wing politicians are supporting him. And it is not the first time that politicians are supporting someone. They have supported Asharam Bapu. They have supported many other fraud babas in the past. And the major cause for it is the illiteracy and poverty in India. even educated people believe in such things because they they are just educated in name. And many Hindu people believe in them because they have not read their scriptures. A true Saint will never do such things. But sadly, people believe in such people. Many people will say that I am doing Vaishnav Ninda, but for doing Vaishnav Ninda the person has to be a Vaishnav first and Shastri ji  is  is not a Vaishnav. He is just a Vaishnav of name. Such people and such superstitions are a major cause acting as obstacle in path of India becoming a developed nation. even in 21st century we are believing in such things and Even so called educated people are believing in such things. I feel that in this very particular matter, India is a far behind in science. India may have progressed in science, but it has not able to change people’s outlook. I hope India will become spiritual,scientific and rational. Christian missionaries and many Muslims have also done it in the past, and I am criticising them too because they are spreading superstition. And the people who believe in Baba and reject the powers of other religions, I question then that why they are doing. If your baba is having the power, the similar things are also done in other religions, so why you reject their powers? Like Bajinder Singh also cures people of their diseases in name of Jesus but these are not real teachings of Jesus.