Steve Jobs’s wife Lauren Powell Jobs will participate in Mahakumbh, will do Kalpavas for two weeks

Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, will participate in the Mahakumbh Mela starting from January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Lauren will participate in this most sacred religious event of Hinduism as a Sadhvi and will perform penance and meditation for two weeks. She will perform the ancient Hindu tradition of Kalpavas, which is considered a symbol of spiritual purification and self-discipline.

Lauren’s stay in Mahakumbh

Lauren Powell Jobs will remain in Mahakumbh till 29 January. According to a report in Times of India, she will stay at the camp of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand of Niranjani Akhara. During the Mahakumbh, Lauren will participate in various rituals and take a holy dip in the Sangam. With this she will completely absorb the spiritual experience of Mahakumbh.

Kalpavas: An Ancient Tradition

Kalpavas is an ancient spiritual practice of Hindu religion, which is mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas. In this, penance, meditation and sadhana are done throughout the month of Magh at the Sangam. It is believed that by doing Kalpavas one gets freedom from the bondages of many births and one’s wishes are fulfilled.

It is mentioned in Mahabharata that the result equal to 9 years of penance is obtained from Kalpvas of Magh month.

rules of kalpvas

Performing Kalpavas is not easy and requires strict discipline. Some important rules of Kalpavas are as follows:

1. Speaking the truth and practicing non-violence.
2. To have control over the senses and mind.
3. Adherence to celibacy and giving up addictions.
4. Bathe in the holy river three times a day.
5. Pinddaan and charity of ancestors.
6. Sleeping on the ground and eating food only once.
7. Worship of gods and service of saints.

Importance of Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh Mela is the largest religious event of Hindu religion, which is held every 12 years. Here lakhs of devotees, saints, and seekers take holy bath in the Sangam. It is believed that this bath destroys all sins and the soul receives spiritual blessings.

Mythology: Importance of drops of nectar

It is said that during the churning of the ocean, some drops of nectar fell at four places on earth – Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. These places are considered sacred and it is here that Mahakumbh is organized.

Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees will come from all over the world

This year, lakhs of devotees from all over the world are expected to attend Mahakumbh. Laurene Powell Jobs’ participation in the Maha Kumbh not only shows the power of spirituality but also symbolizes the growing global attraction towards Indian culture.