Maha Kumbh 2025: Unique Sadhus Inspire Devotees with Their Extraordinary Penance and Simplicity

The maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, has become the stage for a fascinating display of devotion, penance, and faith. Amid the thousands of devotees and saints at this holy event, two unique sadhus have caught the attention of millions with their unconventional practices—one enduring excruciating physical hardship, while the other promotes simplicity and sacrifice in a truly remarkable way.

Kante Wale Baba: The Sadhu Lying on Thorns
Among the most striking figures at the maha Kumbh is Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, affectionately known as ‘Kante Wale Baba’ (The baba with Thorns). Hailing from Bihar, Baba’s penance is both astonishing and humbling. For his sadhana (spiritual practice), he lies on a bed made entirely of acacia thorns. The sight alone sends shivers down the spine, as the sharp thorns prick into his body, but baba claims he feels no pain.

In his meditative posture, with his eyes closed and a damru (small drum) in his hand, baba seems to transcend the physical discomforts of the thorns, displaying remarkable mental and spiritual endurance. Devotees and onlookers are in awe of his unwavering faith and resilience. They approach him to seek blessings, often touching his feet as an expression of reverence for his extraordinary discipline and unwavering commitment to his spiritual practice.

The baba with Oats on His Head: Simplicity and Sacrifice
Not far from the camp of Kante Wale baba stands another remarkable figure: the ‘Baba with Oats on His Head’, also known as ‘Anaaj Wale Baba’ (The baba with Grain). This baba’s form of penance is symbolic, as he wears a bundle of oats, a staple grain, on his head as a representation of sacrifice and simplicity. According to the baba, oats symbolize sustenance and nourishment, and by placing them on his head, he conveys the message of living a life free from material attachment.

With his head adorned with oats, baba preaches the virtues of simplicity, urging followers to lead lives devoid of excess and focused on spiritual growth. His camp quickly becomes a magnet for devotees, who line up to receive his blessings and wisdom. baba engages with people comfortably, offering insights into the true meaning of faith, spirituality, and the power of simplicity in today’s materialistic world. He encourages individuals to reject the distractions of the modern world and embrace a life of dedication and sacrifice.

Two Babas, One Message: The Power of Faith and Simplicity
While the Kante Wale baba demonstrates his remarkable physical endurance by enduring pain as a form of penance, Anaaj Wale baba showcases the inner strength required to embrace simplicity and humility. Despite their very different practices, both sadhus communicate the same essential message: the power of faith and the importance of leading a simple, sacrificial life.

Their presence at the maha Kumbh has become a source of inspiration for millions of devotees, emphasizing the diverse ways one can approach spirituality—whether through rigorous physical sacrifice or through the choice of a humble, content lifestyle. Both forms of penance inspire those who seek deeper meaning in their own spiritual journeys, and both Babas stand as living testaments to the boundless devotion and resilience that characterize the essence of the maha Kumbh.
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SIBY JEYYA

17/01/2025 06:01 PM