Pilot Baba Age, Wiki and Bio

Pilot Baba

Quick Info

ProfessionSpiritual Guru, Author, IAF Pilot
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/07/1938
Age86 years (died on 20, Aug, 2024)
BirthplaceSasaram, District Shahabad, Bihar Province, British India
Date of Death20/08/2024

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameKapil Singh
Other Names
  • Kapil Adwait
  • Somnath Giri
Zodiac SignCancer
HometownShahabad, Bihar
ReligionHinduism
CasteRajput
Food HabitVegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi
QualificationsMaster’s degree in Organic Chemistry

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

OverviewKapil Singh, later known as Pilot Baba, initially served as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force and participated in both the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars. Following a transformative spiritual experience during his service, he left the Air Force to pursue a spiritual journey, spending years in the Himalayas. He established numerous ashrams and was known for his unique practices and powerful influence on numerous politicians, including former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Achievements
  • Became a Wing Commander in the IAF.
  • Established spiritual ashrams in India and Japan.
  • Authored several books exploring spirituality and consciousness.
Notable Experiences
  • Claimed to have guided combat missions during the war.
  • Known for his practice of samadhi, allegedly performed over 110 times since 1976.
  • Contributed to several educational institutions in India.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Became a fighter pilot in 1957 and had a notable experience where he was guided to land safely by his spiritual guru during a challenging mission.
Helped establish ashrams that promote peace and spirituality, influencing many political figures.
Engaged in dramatic public demonstrations of his spiritual prowess, including extended underwater practices.
Faced controversy related to financial manipulation and death during one of his disciples' underground burial experiments.