Most people imagine that spiritual leaders must have known their calling from childhood. That somewhere, even as little kids, they had already decided they would spend their lives preaching faith and guiding others. But that assumption fell apart during Bageshwar Baba’s conversation with Kamiya Jani Jani on Sunday Brunch.
Bageshwar Baba Opens Up About His Childhood Aspirations
When Kamiya Jani, our Editor-in-Chief, asked Bageshwar Baba what he had dreamt of becoming as a child, his answer didn’t sound anything like what you’d expect from someone who now draws lakhs of devotees.
There was no story about wanting to become a guru. Instead, he spoke about hunger.
Bageshwar Baba recalled that as a young boy, all he wished for was a life where there was always food on the plate, clothes to wear, and enough money to buy his mother a saree. That’s it! Listening to him, it almost felt like he was describing the dream of countless Indian sons who grow up believing that if they can put a smile on their mother’s face, they’ve already achieved something meaningful.
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The Emotional Moment That Stood Out On Sunday Brunch
It was one of those moments where the room naturally became quieter. The wit and playful banter that define his personality gave way to something more vulnerable. There was no attempt to make the story sound bigger than it was. If anything, its simplicity made it hit harder.
Despite the influence, the recognition and the enormous following he commands, he said his biggest goal hasn’t changed into something worldly. What he seeks now is something he believes cannot be measured, feeling closer to God. For him, life is about walking the path shown by the divine, deepening his devotion and constantly trying to become worthy of that closeness.
What made this exchange memorable wasn’t just the emotion behind his words, but the contrast it revealed. Throughout the episode, Bageshwar Baba was exactly as people know him: quick with a joke, effortlessly witty and full of infectious energy. One moment, he had everyone laughing; the next, he was speaking about his childhood in a way that felt too personal.
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FAQs
What was Bageshwar Baba's childhood dream?
Bageshwar Baba shared that as a child, his dream was simply to ensure there was always food at home, clothes to wear and enough money to buy his mother a saree.
Did Bageshwar Baba always want to become a spiritual leader?
No. During Sunday Brunch, he revealed that becoming a spiritual leader was not his childhood ambition. His earliest dreams were centred around supporting his family.