{"id":18594,"date":"2025-10-17T17:16:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/do-you-know-how-neem-karoli-baba-got-his-name\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T17:16:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:16:59","slug":"do-you-know-how-neem-karoli-baba-got-his-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/do-you-know-how-neem-karoli-baba-got-his-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know How Neem Karoli Baba Got His Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Neem Karoli baba was born as Lakshman Narayan Sharma, acquired his famous name following a mystical incident at the village of Neeb Karori in Uttar Pradesh. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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As a young sadhu in his late twenties or early thirties, hunger compelled him to board a train for the nearest city. He was seated in the first-class coach without a ticket and was asked to disembark by the conductor. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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Once he was off the train, the engine refused to start despite multiple attempts, leaving the passengers and officials shocked. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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According to the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram website, a local magistrate, aware of Maharaj-ji\u2019s spiritual reputation, suggested that the train could only move if he returned on board. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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Following, the officials approached him with offerings of food and sweets, requesting him to board. He agreed only on the conditions that a station be constructed at Neeb Karori, and the sadhus be treated with greater respect. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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Once the promises were made, he reboarded the train, which proceeded only after his symbolic blessing. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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This miraculous event led to the association of his name with the village, giving rise to the title Neem Karoli Baba, meaning \u201cthe baba from Neem Karoli.\u201d (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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