My head had been shaved…’ A Steve Jobs letter before his commencement at Kumbh Mela, has fetch the price of Rs 43200000, he went to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and after that…

A personal and spiritual side of Steve Jobs came to light recently when a handwritten letter by the future Apple co-founder, dated 1974 when he was 19, went under the hammer for a staggering $500,312 (Rs. 4.32 crore). Written to Tim Brown, his friend from childhood, the letter reflects how Jobs had at that time zealously wanted to practice Zen Buddhism and visit India’s Kumbh Mela which arguably is the largest single religious gathering on earth.

Steve Jobs ‘Kumbh Mela’ Fiction

In the message, which was sent out shortly before his birthday, Jobs planned a trip to India to attend Kumbh Mela. To quote him “I have a plan to go to India for Kumbh Mela which I think commences in April. I will be heading out sometime in March, not really certain yet,” – signed off with “Shanti, Steve Jobs.”

Steve Jobs Visit To Neem Karoli Baba Ashram

This particular journey served as the point of initiation to an era of Jobs’ life that comes out as profoundly life-changing. He arrived in India and proceeded to Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram in Uttarakhanda, though by that time the revered sage had departed. Jobs lived at Kainchi Dham for seven months and immersed himself in the Indian culture and religion.In relation to his reverence of India, Jobs later on commented: “My head had been shaved, I wore Indian cotton robes, and my skin had been changed into those beaten by the sun pretty Kinda leather color”. This life and philosophy event contributed a lot to his life, his perception to everything skilfully contributed in his love for minimalistic designs that apple is known for and why the simplicity design principle became part of Apple design principles.

Laurene Powell Jobs Pays Tribute for His Involvement in India

During 2023, she attended the Maha Kumbh Mela held in Prayagraj. This event marks the seliut of Steve Job’s widow as Laurene to pay homage for the unique spiritual India connection Jobs had. Along her spiritual guide who is also a yogi by the name of Swami Kailashanand Giri, she has also incorporated methods such as Kriya Yoga, meditation and Pranayama into her spiritual practice. She was bestowed the title, ‘Kamala’, by Swami Kailashan.

Although travelling is not easy given how severe Laurene’s allergies can get but Kumbh Mela went ahead that Sunday for the sake of respecting the existence of Ganga and still partook in the Ganga bath ritual.

Kumbh Mela, What’s That?

Kumbh Mela is attended by millions of religious people with the belief that bathing in holy rivers Kumbh Mela allows attaining higher levels of holiness. As it is believed that it is one of the largest religious gatherings the city of Prayagraj hosted, took place this year. This event is also held every 12 years, the Poorna Kumbh.The Kumbh Mela traces its roots deep in the history of Hindu mythology which spoke of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) by the Devas and Asuras in a quest to obtain the nectar of immortality (amrita) which is a serving of godly power. Legend has it that, during this occurrence, four drops of the liquid were spilled upon Earth at four different places: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik-Trimbakeshwar- where Kumbh Mela is held today.Every 12 years, it is held at the same locations that are determined through astrological calculations, with prayer and rituals accompanying the event. Also, every six years, Haridwar and Prayagraj organize Ardh Kumbh (half Kumbh). This encompasses everything from sages and spiritual leaders to travelling devotees from all corners of the world, contributing to an infinite mesh of devotion, customs and ethnicity.The merited Maha Kumbh showcases great pieces of memorabilia including the letter being auctioned alongside Laurene Powell Jobs homage all of which compliment his unwavering love for India and its beliefs.