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IITian Baba expelled from Juna Akhara for abusing; engineer-turned sanyasi refutes


Published on 2025-01-19 23:22:18 - MSN
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  • IIT Bombay aerospace engineer turned spiritual figure, faced expulsion from Juna Akhara for alleged abusive remarks against his guru. Singh denies the allegations. His spiritual journey stems from a troubled childhood marked by domestic violence,

The article discusses the expulsion of IITian Baba, also known as Swami Gyanvatsalya, from the Juna Akhara, a prominent Hindu monastic order, following allegations of abuse. The controversy arose when another engineer-turned-sanyasi, Swami Raj, accused IITian Baba of physical and mental harassment. IITian Baba, who left his high-paying job to become a monk, refutes these allegations, claiming they are baseless and motivated by jealousy over his rising popularity. The Juna Akhara, after an internal investigation, decided to expel him, stating that such behavior was unacceptable within their community. This incident has sparked discussions on the dynamics within religious institutions and the personal motivations behind joining monastic life.

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