Neeram Kori Baba is most likely a misspelling of Neem Karoli Baba, a revered Hindu guru, mystic, and devotee of the deity Hanuman who lived in northern India. His followers affectionately called him Maharaj-ji. Though he passed away in 1973, his teachings and legacy continue to have a significant influence worldwide. Life and identityBirth name: Born around 1900 as Lakshman Narayan Sharma in a wealthy Brahmin family in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh.Renunciation: He left home shortly after being married at the age of 11 to become a wandering sadhu. After his father pleaded with him, he returned home to raise his family but eventually left again around 1958.Source of his name: He received the name Neem Karoli Baba after an incident where a ticket collector forced him off a train near the village of Neem Karoli for not having a ticket. The train mysteriously wouldn't start until the collector apologized and brought him back on board. Teachings and beliefsEmphasis on love and service: He taught the importance of selfless service to others (seva) and unconditional love as the highest form of devotion.Devotion to Hanuman: He was a lifelong follower of bhakti yoga and was deeply devoted to the Hindu deity Hanuman. His followers believed he was an incarnation of Hanuman.Bhakti Yoga: He practiced bhakti yoga, a path focused on loving devotion to a personal god. Miracles and influenceMiracle stories: Many devotees and spiritual seekers have reported experiencing profound awakenings, healings, and miracles in his presence.Influential followers: He gained a wide following, including many Westerners who traveled to India in the 1960s and 1970s. Notable followers include Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert), Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal.Inspiration for tech icons: His Kainchi Dham ashram has been visited by prominent tech figures like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, who sought spiritual inspiration and guidance there. LegacyAshrams: The Kainchi Dham ashram, built in 1964 near Nainital, and an ashram in Vrindavan are significant centers of his spiritual legacy.Foundations: Organizations like the Love Serve Remember Foundation continue to promote his teaching