Lokenath Brahmachari
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Born31 August 1730
Died1 June 1890 (aged 159)
Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India
Cause of deathOld age
KnownforSpiritual teachings
Lokenath Brahmachari | |
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লোকনাথ ব্রহ্মচারী | |
 Lokenath Brahmachari | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 31 August 1730 |
| Died | 1 June 1890 (aged 159) Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Cause of death | Old age |
| Known for | Spiritual teachings |
| Occupation | Saint, Spiritual teacher |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Lokenath Brahmachari (Bengali: লোকনাথ ব্রহ্মচারী; born 31 August 1730[1][2] – died 1 June 1890)[3] was a revered 18th–19th century Hindu yogi and Hindu saint from Bengal. He is popularly known as Baba Lokenath among his devotees and is remembered for his ascetic lifestyle, deep meditation, and teachings that transcend religious boundaries.[4]
Lokenath was born in Kachua, in present-day Basirhat II, Basirhat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.[5] His parents were Ramnarayan Ghoshal and Kamala Devi.[6] At a young age, he embraced the celibate life (brahmacharya) and undertook spiritual practices under the guidance of his guru.[5]