Ghazipur's Ashok Tree: Where Vivekananda's 23-Day Wait for Pavhari Baba Changed His Life
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News18•21-01-2026, 14:12
Ghazipur's Ashok Tree: Where Vivekananda's 23-Day Wait for Pavhari Baba Changed His Life
- •Swami Vivekananda spent 23 crucial days under an Ashok tree in Ghazipur, awaiting spiritual guidance from Pavhari Baba.
- •During his three-month stay in Ghazipur, Vivekananda grappled with questions of renunciation versus social service.
- •The time spent near Pavhari Baba's ashram and under the Ashok tree gave a new direction to Vivekananda's life and philosophy.
- •He realized his path was to serve society and the nation, not just personal salvation, shaping his future as a national leader.
- •Locals demand the Ashok tree site be recognized as a heritage site to preserve its historical and spiritual significance.
Why It Matters: A 23-day wait under an Ashok tree in Ghazipur transformed Swami Vivekananda's life path towards national service.
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