Steve Jobs’s wife Lauren Jobs becomes ‘Kamala’, will reach Prayagraj in search of Sanatan Dharma

Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 have been completed in Prayagraj. Devotees from all over the world are coming to participate in this grand event. This time the special attraction of Mahakumbh is Lauren Jobs, wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who will participate here with her new identity as a monk named ‘Kamala’.

The journey from Lauren to ‘Kamala’

During the Mahakumbh, Lauren Jobs took initiation from Niranjani Peethadhishwar Swami Kailashanand Giri and was christened.

• Lauren was given the patronymic and surname.
• Swami Kailashanand Giri said, “Lauren has a deep interest in Sanatan Dharma. She considers me like her father, and I have also accepted her as my daughter.”
• After the christening, Lauren was named ‘Kamala’.

Kamla’s role in Mahakumbh

Kamala (Lauren Jobs) will stay in Mahakumbh for five days.

• Spiritual Experience: She will stay with the saints and engage in katha and discourse.
• Amrit Snan: Will participate in the royal bath of Makar Sankranti and Mouni Amavasya.
• Kalpvas: Kamla will observe Kalpvas during Mahakumbh and imbibe the traditions of Sanatan Dharma.

Namkaran and Ganga Aarti Experience in Varanasi

Before coming to Prayagraj, Lauren’s christening took place in Varanasi on Saturday.

• Kashi Vishwanath Darshan: After naming he visited Baba Vishwanath temple.
• Ganga Aarti: Participated in Ganga Aarti organized by Ganga Seva Nidhi at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
• Boating in the Ganges: He experienced spiritual peace by sailing in the river Ganges.

Lauren’s interest towards Sanatan Dharma

Lauren Jobs (now Kamala) has started this journey to deeply understand and assimilate Sanatan Dharma.

• She is realizing the importance of Indian culture and spirituality.
• This step of Kamala can be helpful in spreading Indian culture and religion in western countries also.

Prayagraj Mahakumbh: A global event

Mahakumbh is the world’s largest religious event, in which crores of people participate in search of spiritual peace and salvation.

• Global Impact: The presence of international celebrities like Kamala makes the event even more prestigious on the global stage.
• Spiritual Tradition: This event symbolizes the rich spiritual traditions of India, which connects people of every caste, religion and country.