New Delhi: Abhinav Arora, popularly known as Bal Sant, is in news these day, drawing significant attention due to the controversy surrounding his life and spiritual journey. Recently, Abhinav, aged 10, has been in the spotlight for allegedly facing threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Know all about Abhinav Arora, his spiritual journey and the controversy surrounding it.
Abhinav Arora receives threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Abhinav’s mother, Jyoti Arora, alleged that her son received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Jyoti Arora told news agency ANI that efforts were being made to escalate their situation socially through social media. She claimed that Abhinav had not done anything to warrant the threats. She said that he had only shown devotion, which was why he had to endure so much.
Who is Abhinav Arora?
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Abhinav Arora has made a name for himself as a preacher and youngest spiritual content creator in India. He is known for his deep devotion to Lord Krishna and Radha. He has over 950,000 followers on Instagram (@abhinavaroraofficial). His social media posts frequently highlight Hindu festivals, religious scriptures and interactions with notable religious leaders.
In December 2023, he was recognised as India’s Youngest Spiritual Orator by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Abhinav Arora controversy
Abhinav’s public persona has been questioned by a YouTube channel called Only Desi. The channel suggested that his inclination towards spirituality might not be entirely genuine but rather the result of meticulous coaching from his parents, especially his father, Tarun Raj Arora. Abhinav’s father is a well-known entrepreneur, author and TEDx speaker.
Swami Rambhadracharya calls Abhinav ‘murkh ladka‘
Recently, a video surfaced where Swami Rambhadracharya publicly reprimanded Abhinav during a religious event. Swami Rambhadracharya asked Abhinav to leave the stage due to what he termed a lack of decorum.
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The Hindu spiritual leader referred to him as a “murkh ladka” (foolish boy). Following this incident, Abhinav addressed the backlash, asking, “Have you never been scolded by your parents? Have you never been scolded by your guru?”
Abhinav Arora viral video
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Earlier this year, a video of Abhinav crying while bidding farewell to a Lord Ganesh idol on Ganpati Visarjan had gone viral. “Jaldi aana Bappa,” he sobbed in the video. He also requested the priest to touch the idol’s feet.
