Yogarṣi Swami Ramdev ji was born to Smt. Gulab Devi and Shri Ram Niwas in a village of Haryana. He had his early education in a village school. At the age of 14 he was admitted to the Gurukul at Kalwa (near Jind, Haryana) where under the blessed tutelage of Acharya Shri Baldevji he studied Sanskrit and Yoga, and earned a postgraduate (Acharya) degree with specialization in Sanskrit Vyakaraṇa, Yoga, Darśana, Vedas and Upaniṣads, later he was very much inspired by the life and writings of Maharṣi Dayanand and he thoroughly studied Satyartha Prakasa, Ṛgvedadibhaṣyabhumikā etc. Along-side the magnetism of Maharṣi. Patanjali as an exponent of Yoga, Sanskrit Grammar and Ayurveda continued to exert its influence on him.
Ramdev Biography
| Real Name | Ramkishan Yadav |
| Nick Name | Baba Ramdev, Yog Guru, Yog Rishi, Swami Ji, Swami Ramdev |
| Profession | Yog Guru, Businessman |
| Popular For | his Yoga & Patanjali Ayurveda Limited |
| Date of Birth | 25 December 1965 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Saidalipur, Mahendragarh, Haryana |
| Hometown | Mahendragarh, Haryana |
| Current Address | Haridwar, Uttarakhand |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Ahir |
| Zodiac Sign/Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Business | Patanjali Ayurveda Private Limited |
Body Measurements & Physical Stats
| Age (as of 2023) | 58 years |
| Height | in centimeter: 173 cm in meter: 1.73 m in feet: 5’8″ inches |
| Weight in kilogram | 68 kg |
| Weight in pounds | 154 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Baba Ramdev Family Members & Their Relationship
| Parents | Father: Ram Niwas Yadav (Farmer) Mother: Gulabo Devi |
| Siblings | Brother: Ram Bharat (CEO of a firm in Patanjali Ayurved Pvt. Ltd.) Sister: Not Known |
| Children | Son: Late Not Applicable Daughter: Not Applicable |
| Wife Name | Not Applicable |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Baba Ramdev Net Worth
| Name | Baba Ramdev |
| Net Worth | $190 Million |
| Salary | 5 Crore + |
| Monthly Income | 50 Lakhs |
Childhood & Early Life
- Baba Ramdev was born as Ramkrishna Yadav in 1965, in Alipur village of Mahendragarh district, Haryana, India, to Ram Nivas Yadav and Gulabo Devi. Ram Nivas Yadav and Gulabo Devi.
- He studied up to the eighth grade in a school in Shahjadpur. From a young age he was interested in yoga and went on to join Arya Gurukul, Khanpur, where he studied Sanskrit, Indian scriptures and yoga.
- He read a book called ‘Yogik Sadhan’, written by Aurobindo Ghosh and was deeply influenced by it. He decided to renounce the worldly ways of life and adopt Sanyas (monastic living). He was initiated into the ascetic order by Swami Shankerdevji Maharaj and after becoming a sanyasi, Ramkrishna Yadav adopted the name “Baba Ramdev”.
- He then went to Jind district and joined the Kalva gurukul from where he received a postgraduate (Ācārya) degree with specialization in Sanskrit Vyākarana, Yoga, Darśana, Vedas and Upanishads.
Later Life
- He started teaching yoga to the villagers across Haryana while still at the Kalva gurukul. It is believed that later on he went to the Himalayas where he spent several years.
- He then moved to Haridwar in Uttarakhand where he studied ancient Indian scriptures at Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya. He also practiced intense self-discipline and meditation.
- Baba Ramdev established Divya Yoga Mandir Trust in 1995 in order to promote yoga. In this endeavor he was accompanied by Acharya Karamveer and Acharya Balkrishna. Acharya Karmaveer is an expert in yoga and Veda while Acharya Balkrishna is a physician with a degree in ayurveda. The headquarters of the trust is at the Kripalu Bagh Ashram of Haridwar. Baba Ramdev teaches yoga mainly at this ashram.
- Baba Ramdev primarily teaches the Pranayama form of yoga. The program consists of six breathing exercises in a specific sequence. Most of the other yoga teachers place more emphasis on the practice of asanas (yoga postures) while Baba Ramdev focuses more on the breathing exercises.
- He became a very well-known yoga teacher and in 2003 he began appearing on Aastha TV in a series promoting yoga. The show proved to be very popular with the audiences and he gained a large following.
- His fame spread far and wide, and thousands, including celebrities, flocked to his yoga camps to learn the ancient science. After attaining much popularity in India he also started teaching yoga in other countries like Britain, the USA and Japan.
- He founded the Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, for the promotion and practice of yoga and ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicines are also manufactured there and it offers treatments for all and has residential accommodation. Patanjali Yogpeeth has two campuses in India, Patanjali Yogpeeth-I and Patanjali Yogpeeth-II, and several others in the UK, US, Nepal, Canada, and Mauritius.
- Baba Ramdev is also active in political campaigns. He was involved in the Jan Lokpal agitation in 2011 where he campaigned against corruption with activists like Anna Hazare, Ram Jethmalani, Kiran Bedi, Arvind Kejriwal and Swami Agnivesh. On 4 June 2011, Baba Ramdev launched the Bhrashtachar Mitao Satyagrah at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi. He also launched a campaign against black money.
- Baba Rambev is also known for kindling controversies with some of his claims and statements. His belief that homosexuality is a mental disorder that can be “cured”, and his claims that the condition of patients suffering with AIDS can be improved through yoga and ayurvedic drugs sold by his Divya Yoga Mandir Trust have earned him several detractors.
Major Works
- Baba Ramdev is best known for promoting yoga among the Indian masses. He founded Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar which is one of the largest yoga institutes in India. The main purpose of the institute is to promote and develop yoga and ayurveda. It is also the home of the University of Patanjali.
Awards & Achievements
- Baba Ramdev was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree in recognition of his efforts at popularizing the Vedic science of Yoga by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, in 2007. The degree was presented to him in a ceremony presided over by the Nobel laureate Richard Ernst.
- He was presented with Sri Chandrashe kharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award by Maharashtra Governor K. Shankaranarayanan in 2011
- January 2007 – Honorary Doctorate, by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, (Orissa)
- March 2010 – Honored with Degree of Doctorate of Sciences by Amity University, Noida
- April 2010 – Honored with honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Dr D. Y. Patil Deemed University.
- January 2011 – Honored with Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award by Maharashtra Governor K. Shankaranarayanan.
Baba Ram Dev Yoga
Baba Ramdev teaches Pranayama, a form of Yoga. The program consists of six breathing exercises, practiced in the following sequence…
- Bhastrika Pranayama
- Kapal Bhati Pranayama
- Bahaya Pranayama
- Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Bhramri Pranayama
- Udgeeth Pranayama
Some Interesting Facts About Baba Ramdev
- Ramdev was born in a middle-class Hindu family in Sayydalipur village of Mahendragarh, Haryana.
- He has loved to ride a bicycle since childhood.
- He belongs to a low middle-class family and his father was a farmer in his village.
- In his childhood, Swami Ji half body was paralyzed.
- After this incident, he left his school.
- After this, he decided to learn Yoga and meditation from his Gurus.
- Baba Ramdev took the education of Sanskrit and Yoga from Acharya Pradyumna and Yoga Acharya Baldev Ji in a gurukul in Khanpur village.
- He resolved to take Sannyas in his youth.
- Baba Ramdev or Swami Ramdev’s real name is Ramkishan Yadav.
- Swami Ji is a big fan of PM Modi Ji.
- He also started studying ancient scriptures, as well as giving more time to yoga, and meditation.
- He said that yoga and pranayama are the solutions to every problem.
- He started Divya Yog Mandir Trust in 1995.
- Ramdev Ji is a master of Yoga and holds the World Record of ‘most people performing Kapal Bhati, Surya Namaskar, Sarvangasana yoga, Push-ups, Anulom-Vilom, and Halasana simultaneously’ on Jan 12, 2017.
- The total annual turnover of Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust is more than ₹12000 crores.
- They enjoy spending time in the fields and in nature.
Controversie and Baba Ramdev
- March 2005 –
113 employees of Divya Yoga Mandir Trust, Haridwar started an agitation for minimum wages and employees’ rights such as coverage under the Provident Fund and Employees’ State Insurance schemes.
After discussions and meetings agreement was reached between the workers, management and the district administration.
However, some agitating workers were dismissed by the Trustees after being alleged for sabotage.
Their case was taken up by a trade union controlled by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). They are still to be reinstated. - January 2006 –
In January 2006, Brinda Karat, a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) accused the Divya Pharmacy, owned by Divya Yog Mandir Trust for using human and animal bones in their medicines. - December 2006 –
Swami Ramdev claimed to cure diseases such as AIDS and cancer through yoga and ayurvedic drugs sold by his Divya Yoga Mandir Trust.
He also went on to suggest that sex education should be replaced by yoga, which was the way to AIDS awareness, prevention and cure. Media has also reported that Baba Ramdev claims that cancer of the breast, liver, prostate, uterus, pituitary gland, brain tumors and leukemia by practicing the seven breathing exercises. - July 2009 –
Baba Ramdev is against Homosexuality and Gay people
In July 2009, when Delhi High Court gave a verdict under decriminalizing homosexuality in Delhi, Baba called a press conference and said, “This verdict of the court will encourage criminality and sick mentality.
This kind of thing is shameful and insulting to all of us.
We are blindly following the West in everything.
This is breaking the family system in India.
Homosexuals are sick people, they should be sent to hospitals for treatment. If the government brings this law, I will take this matter to the streets of Delhi in protest.”
Latest News 2024
Baba Ramdev getting into IT business? Patanjali’s Rolta bid sparks buzz
Rolta first defaulted on foreign currency loans in 2016. After dodging bankruptcy thrice, it finally landed on NCLT table after Union Bank, one of the lenders, filed a petition.
Patanjali Ayurved has reportedly expressed interest in buying the debt-ridden technology firm Rolta India. The Baba Ramdev-led company has made a cash offer of Rs 830 crore, just weeks after Pune-based Ashdan Properties was declared the highest bidder for Rolta, as per an ET report.
Patanjali Ayurved has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to include its offer. A panel will decide the firm’s inclusion in the bidding process.
Kamal Singh promoted Rolta is a defence focussed software company. The firm was admitted to the bankruptcy process in January 2023. It owes Union Bank of India (UBI) a total of Rs 7,100 crore and another Rs 6,699 crore to unsecured foreign bond holders led by Citigroup.
Rolta first defaulted on foreign currency loans in 2016. After dodging bankruptcy thrice, it finally landed on NCLT table after Union Bank filed a petition. The company provides services in Defense and Home Land Security, Power, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare. In the financial year 2022, the company had a loss of ₹1000 crore. While the revenue during this period was only Rs 38 crore.
Rolta’s real estate, especially in Mumbai, could be a possible draw for the bidders. ET added that Patanjali Ayurved may also be looking at Rolta’s IT infrastructure to firm up its plans for a home delivery application.
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