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Quick Facts
Biography
Pilot Baba is an Indian spiritual guru who was previously Wing Commander Kapil Singh, a fighter pilot with the Indian Air Force. Pilot Baba has established a number of Ashrams and spiritual centers in India and abroad.
Early life and career
Kapil Singh was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in 1957. He participated in the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 wars, rising to the rank of Wing Commander.
Leaving the IAF and transformation
During the Sino-Indian War of 1962 Kapil Singh was flying a MiG aircraft in the North-East of India also known as NEFA when his aircraft lost control. Radio contact with his base was also broken and he was believed lost.
According to Pilot Baba, Kapil's spiritual guru, Hari Baba, appeared in his cockpit and guided him to land his fighter aircraft safely.
This event became a turning point in young Kapil's life and ten years later, at the age of 33, he retired from the Air Force to pursue his spiritual life.
Spiritual career
Pilot Baba is known for his ability to enter lengthy samadhi, or death-like bodily states, often under the ground.
Ashrams
Pilot Baba and his followers have set up ashrams (spiritual retreats or meditation centres) in both India and other countries.
Ashrams in India include:
- Sasaram
- Haridwar
- Nainital
- Uttarkashi
Ashrams in other countries include:
- Japan
- Nepal
Publications
Books written by Pilot Baba include:
- Kailash Mansarovar
- Pearls of Wisdom
- Discover Secrets of The Himalaya
- Antaryatra' The Inner Journey (2 volumes)
- Pilgrimage from You to Yourself
- Himalayan kah raha hai (2 volumes)