Who Was
Param Pujya Neeb Karori Maharaj Ji?
He did not ask for worship or recognition. He asked only that people love one another, serve one another and remember God. Born Lakshman Narayan Sharma, Maharaj Ji became a guiding light for devotees across India and the world.
"He did not preach. He simply loved. And in that love, people found their way back to God."
As remembered by his devotees
A Presence That Drew the World Near
Param Pujya Neeb Karori Maharaj Ji, lovingly known to devotees simply as Maharaj Ji, is remembered for a life lived in quiet devotion, unconditional love and deep humility. His birth name is recorded as Lakshman Narayan Sharma. Over the course of his life he became known across India, and later across the world, for a devotional presence that drew people of every background toward faith, compassion and selfless service.
Maharaj Ji did not ask for worship or recognition. He moved through the world simply, often wrapped in a woollen blanket, sitting close to those who sought him out. He could be found in the humblest of settings, speaking words that carried enormous warmth and practical wisdom, words that spoke directly to the heart rather than to the intellect.
His spiritual legacy is closely woven with devotion to Lord Hanuman Ji and Lord Rama. Ashrams and temples associated with him, including Kainchi Dham in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, continue to draw devotees who come to sit quietly, pray and feel close to his presence. Vrindavan, the sacred city where he attained Mahasamadhi on 11 September 1973, holds a profound place in his story and in the hearts of those who love him.
Across India and beyond, people of every faith, nationality and background found in Maharaj Ji a teacher who simply reflected love back to them. His message endures in four simple principles that devotees carry into daily life.
Key Facts of Maharaj Ji's Life
For those seeking a clear record of Maharaj Ji's life and legacy, these core facts are shared by devotees and preserved on this platform.
| Full Name | Param Pujya Neeb Karori Maharaj Ji |
| Birth Name | Lakshman Narayan Sharma |
| Also Known As | Neem Karoli Baba |
| Mahasamadhi | 11 September 1973 |
| Mahasamadhi Location | Vrindavan, India |
| Major Spiritual Centre | Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand |
| Devotional Focus | Lord Hanuman Ji and Lord Rama |
| Core Teachings | Love All, Serve All, Feed All, Remember God |
Maharaj Ji attained Mahasamadhi in Vrindavan, the sacred city of Lord Krishna. His physical form departed, yet devotees across the world feel his presence as living and near as ever.
"His love left no one out."
Discover Maharaj Ji's Full Story
There is more to discover beyond these facts: the sacred places he blessed, the teachings he left behind and the devotees whose lives he touched across India and around the world. His message of love and service still guides people today.