Swami Rambhadracharya Tells ‘Bal Sant Baba’ Abhinav Arora to Step Down, Ignites Social Media Buzz.
An image of 10-year-old Abhinav Arora, who is often called “Bal Sant Baba” and is known for his spiritual devotion to Lord Krishna, getting a stern reprimand from Swami Rambhadracharya at a religious meeting went viral and sparked discussions on social media. The video shows Abhinav, who often posts spiritual material on Instagram, walking up to the stage where the respected Swami is speaking. Abhinav apparently starts his performance by clapping along to a spiritual song, but soon he starts dancing on stage while filming for social media.
More people are looking at Abhinav’s moves when Swami Rambhadracharya speaks up and tells the organisers, “Tell him to get off the stage.” Later in the video, the young speaker can be seen approaching the Swami again and saying “Hail Lord Ram Chandra” (Raja Ram Chandra bhagwan ki jai), this time using the Swami’s microphone. Evidently angry, Rambhadracharya says again, “Aap pehle neeche jao…” “Maryada hain meri” means “You descent first.” It’s my decent behaviour.
Contradictory Reviews on Social Media.
People quickly joined the conversation on social media, with mixed feelings: some criticised Abhinav’s behaviour on stage, while others praised the Swami’s reaction. Concerns were raised about the young speaker’s sincerity, with some saying that his act on stage seemed more like a social media stunt than a real spiritual statement. Another person said, “Swami Rambhadracharya is blind, but he can see that Abhinav Arora is tricking us.”
The negative opinions about Abhinav also included his father, Tarun Raj Arora, who some viewers said was to blame for putting his son in the centre. According to reports, Abhinav’s spiritual journey began when he was only three years old and has been led by entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Tarun.
Who is Abhinav Arora?
Young spiritual figure Abhinav Arora has gotten a lot of attention on Instagram in recent years, getting close to a million followers. Self-described as “India’s Youngest Spiritual Orator,” he shares a range of Hindu-related content and often appears with famous people and politicians. Sceptics say that his public image is carefully crafted, pointing to recent criticisms from content creators and journalists who question whether or not his fast rise in the spiritual space is real.
Talking about authenticity in spiritual leadership in a broader sense
The incident has started a new debate on social media about how trustworthy young people who have religious roles are. Some see Swami Rambhadracharya’s comments, especially his stress on “Maryada,” or modesty, as a criticism of self-proclaimed, youth-driven spirituality that may put fame ahead of authenticity. Others are happy to see what they see as a real spiritual leader telling the difference between seriousness and showmanship.
Supporters and foes of the show are still talking about what it means to be a spiritual influencer in the digital age on social media sites. For more on this and other hot topics, follow the latest on viral news and culture discussions.
