The internet never seems to run short of self-proclaimed babas offering life lessons, often with a mix of quirk and charisma. These babas frequently gain popularity quickly after donning traditional robes and giving sermons on both religion and society. While their rise left many in awe, it’s also sparked a wave of skepticism. Recently, “Pookie Baba” has been gaining popularity on the internet for his witty comments and lighthearted demeanor.
But now a 10-year-old child is making waves in the spiritual community, quickly becoming popular on social media. Unsurprisingly, reactions are exploding on social media, with many people tagging him as ‘Bal Sant’ baba. While some find the child’s innocence endearing and his advice insightful, others are more cynical, questioning how a child could gain such a following in a country of 1.4 billion people.
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Who is ‘Bal Sant’ Baba?
Ten-year-old Abhinav Arora, a devoted disciple of Lord Shri Ram, is the newest person in the world of spiritual gurus. His father is Tarun Raj Arora, a renowned author and TED speaker.
He claims that his son started on a spiritual path at the astonishingly young age of three. Since then, he has been even more passionate about telling stories and chanting hymns to Shri Ram.
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According to ABP Live, Abhinav’s spiritual teachings have attracted a sizable following on social media, where people kindly refer to him as “Bal Sant” (Child Saint). In the Global Indian Conclave and Awards, Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari named eight-year-old Abhinav the country’s Youngest Spiritual Orator.
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A number of people have expressed interest in Abhinav’s spiritual expertise, including actor Anupam Kher, who visited him last month and posted a video of their talk. Kher lauded the little kid’s profound knowledge of Sanatan Dharma, which increased Abhinav’s already rising popularity.
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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?
Although the little “Bal Sant” has been well-known for a while, he has just sparked a heated discussion on the social networking site X. Many users called him a fraud, and others claimed that he was deceiving the country. Similarly, one user posted a video of him, commenting, “This is how easy it is to deceive a country of 1.4 billion people.”
Lol. Look how easy it is to fool a country of 1.4 billion people.
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
— Nehr_who? (@Nher_who) September 9, 2024
Needless to say, it sparked the debate all around the country. The post immediately became popular and sparked a barrage of comments. Some hurried to the boy’s defense, brushing off the criticism as unwarranted, while others were more outspoken in denouncing the whole thing. Many also raised questions about this parenting.
Looks like a scamster at this age only.
— Dr Aratrika Ganguly (@aratrika_g08) September 9, 2024
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And he too is recorded, every where he wanders and strolls
— (@sidd_sharma01) September 9, 2024
What is going on, who is the father of this baby.
Why they are ruining the childhood of a children. @PMOIndia , I think you have to take it serious note.— Guru Das (@gurudas83) September 9, 2024
Let’s not body shame the kid, at this age we never knew what to eat. The reflection is on society and parents who are raking money and using him. Had this been a country with social security, this kid should have been taken away from parents for his own good.
— Manish Ranjan (@manishranjan) September 9, 2024
Bhai Bacche ko toh chorr de!
— Rajat Agarwala (@RjtAg222) September 10, 2024
Do you think the young baba is a spiritual genius, or do you think it is worrying to see a young kid pushed into the spotlight and perhaps sacrificing a normal life in the process? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment sections of this article.
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