The connection between Babas and their vast fortunes is no secret, and the list of wealthy spiritual leaders is long.
The immense wealth of spiritual gurus, or so-called ‘Babas’, is once again in the spotlight. Recently, the wealth of Bole Baba, a deity from Uttar Pradesh, surprised many when it was reported that he owns assets worth over Rs 100 crore. The connection between Babas and their vast fortunes is no secret and the list of wealthy spiritual leaders is long.
Baba Ramdev is a prominent name that often comes to mind when talking about wealthy babas. Originally from a farming family in Haryana, he taught yoga in Haridwar for many years. Currently, he heads various branches of the Patanjali Yoga Peeth and Divya Yoga Mandir Trust and has an estimated net worth of over Rs 1600 crore, according to Navbharat Times.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation, has an estimated net worth of Rs 180 crore. His influence extends to yoga centers and educational institutions. His unique speaking style has also garnered him a large following across the globe.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has millions of followers in several countries, many of whom donate generously to the foundation. His assets are reportedly valued at about Rs 1,000 crore.
But Swami Nithyananda seems to be at the top of them all. He is the founder of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham, which runs temples, gurukul and ashrams across the world. His estimated wealth is reportedly around Rs 1 trillion.
