Tat Wale Baba Cave Rishikesh: a mystic yogi in the Himalayas

Tat Wale Baba Cave is a sacred site in Rishikesh, India, that is associated with the  spiritual master and ascetic, Tat Wale Baba. The cave is just little far from the banks of the river Ganges, close to the spot where Tat Wale Baba used to live on a rock in the middle of the river.

The cave is small and simple and is the place where Tat Wale Baba used to meditate and offer spiritual guidance to his followers. It is a very place where used to  spend long hours in the cave, practicing deep meditation and contemplation, and that his spiritual energy continues to linger in the space.

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Tat Wale Baba Rishikesh
Tat Wale Baba Rishikesh

Known as floating Saint

Tat Wale Baba, also known as the “floating saint,” was a revered spiritual master and ascetic who lived in Rishikesh, India. He was known for his unique lifestyle, which involved living on a rock in the middle of the river Ganges and meditating for long hours.

Today, Tat Wale Baba’s rock is considered a holy site and is visited by many pilgrims and tourists who come to pay their respects and seek blessings. The rock is now near the Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh and can reach there by boat or on foot during the dry season when the water levels are low.

Despite his reclusive lifestyle, Tat Wale Baba was widely respected by the local community, who would often visit him to seek his blessings and guidance. He passed away in 1971 at the age of 87, but his legacy continues to inspire spiritual seekers and devotees around the world.

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Tat Wale Baba & Mahesh Yogi
Tat Wale Baba & Mahesh Yogi

Meeting with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

March 30, 1969, was a momentous day. I was at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram, in the midst of a course to become a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program.  Mahesh Yogi told to his followers that today ” a wise man of the mountains,” is to come to visit us in this afternoon.

Life Journey

Tat Wale Baba was born in 1884 in a small village in Punjab, India. He left home at a young age to seek spiritual enlightenment and traveled extensively throughout India, visiting several holy sites and meeting with various spiritual teachers.

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Bhootnath Temple
Bhootnath Temple

Daily Life of Babaji

His daily schedule  of meditation  from 2:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., eating and resting from 10:00 a.m. until noon, meditating again from noon until 4:00 p.m., and then  for two hours from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. His routine daily life typically  taking long walks of about ten kilometers, collecting firewood, and working hard to expand the dimensions of his cave.

Since Tat Wale Baba was an advanced meditator who spent most of his time in extended deep meditation, this may explain how he retained his youthful appearance.

Tat Wale Baba: 6 Mystical Tales

Astonishing the Germans
  • Two curious Germans visited Tat Wale Baba to learn about the universe’s hierarchy. With a simple clap, Baba revealed the vast celestial order between his outstretched hands, leaving the foreigners terrified.
Swami Shankardas Ji’s Illness
  • Shankardas Ji, Baba’s disciple, recalls falling severely ill until Baba appeared before him. Using a mystical method, Baba cured Shankardas Ji, removing all traces of sickness.
Baba’s Healing Powers
  • Baba cured many, including childless couples who sought blessings and a Canadian named Wilkins, who recovered dramatically after following Baba’s divine guidance in a dream.
Baba’s Supernatural Exit
  • Shankardas Ji witnessed Baba effortlessly passing through a latched door, demonstrating his supernatural abilities.
Baba’s Legacy of Miracles
  • Over the years, Baba blessed numerous devotees with children and healed many others, leaving a lasting impact through his miraculous deeds.
Wilkins’ Vision
  • Despite arriving after Baba’s passing, Wilkins, the Canadian, had a divine vision of Baba, reaffirming the spiritual connection forged during his healing.

 

Author

Namaste! I am Om. I am a licensed Tourist Guide ( Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), I’m originally from Varanasi. Now, I am living in Rishikesh. I set up this blog to share my tips and experiences for traveling to inspire and help you to travel more. Hari Om

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