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{{Short description|Indian Bengali-Hindu yogi and guru (1730–1890)}}
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{{Infobox religious biography
| name = Lokenath Brahmachari
| native_name = লোকনাথ ব্রহ্মচারী
| image = Baba Lokenath Brahmachari.jpg
| caption = Lokenath Brahmachari
| birth_date = 31 August 1730
| birth_place = [[Kachua, West Bengal|Kachua]]
| death_date = 1 June 1890 (aged 159)
| death_place = Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India
| death_cause = [[Old age]]
| occupation = Saint, Spiritual teacher
| known_for = Spiritual teachings
| nationality =
| religion = Hinduism
| guru =
| disciples = 
}}
'''Lokenath Brahmachari''' ({{langx|bn|লোকনাথ ব্রহ্মচারী}}; born 31 August 1730<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=জন্মাষ্টমীতে রয়েছে বাবা লোকনাথের জন্মতিথি, কেমন ছিল তাঁর আধ্যাত্মিক জীবন? |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/astrology/tomorrow-is-baba-lokenath-birthday-know-who-was-he-and-his-miraculous-biography-31724575724535.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913170002/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/astrology/tomorrow-is-baba-lokenath-birthday-know-who-was-he-and-his-miraculous-biography-31724575724535.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 13, 2024 |access-date=2025-11-15 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}</ref><ref> {{Cite web | date=2025-08-16 | title= 1730 Krishna Janmastami date for New Delhi, NCT, India |url=https://www.drikpanchang.com/1730-krishna-janmashtami-date-for-new-delhi-nct-india | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 16, 2025 | access-date=2026-03-07 | website = Drikpanchang | language=en}}</ref> – died 1 June 1890)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=IE Bangla Lifestyle |title=Loknath Brahmachari: প্রয়াণ দিবস সকলে মনে রাখে, কিন্তু জানেন কি লোকনাথ বাবার জন্মদিন কবে? |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/baba-loknath-biography-life-teachings-9770078 |access-date=2025-11-15 |website=bengali.indianexpress.com |language=bn}}</ref> was a revered 18th–19th century [[Hindus|Hindu]] [[yogi]] and [[Hindu sants|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baba Loknath biography, life & teachings |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/baba-loknath-biography-life-teachings-9770078?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Indian Express (Bengali)}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Lokenath was born in [[Kachua, West Bengal|Kachua]], in present-day [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas]], [[West Bengal]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Birth anniversary of Sri Loknath Baba |url=https://eisamay.com/astrology/satsanga/religious-news/birth-anniversary-of-sri-loknath-baba/articleshow/65644479.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Ei Samay}}</ref> His parents were Ramnarayan Ghoshal and Kamala Devi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baba Lokenath Brahmachari Biography in Bengali |url=https://www.bhugolshiksha.com/2025/08/baba-lokenath-brahmachari-biography-in-bengali/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Bhugol Shiksha}}</ref> At a young age, he embraced the celibate life ([[brahmacharya]]) and undertook spiritual practices under the guidance of his guru.<ref name="auto"/>

== Spiritual journey ==
Lokenath traveled widely, undertaking rigorous meditation and tapasya in the Himalayas.<ref name="auto"/> According to traditions, he spent decades in deep spiritual practice, ultimately attaining siddhi (spiritual realization).<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |title=Teachings of Baba Lokenath |url=https://eisamay.com/astrology/satsanga/pravachan/teachings-of-baba-lokenath-follow-the-footsteps-of-lokenath-brahmachari/articleshow/95157975.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Ei Samay}}</ref> His teachings emphasized self-reflection, discipline, and the importance of conquering negative impulses such as anger and ego.<ref name="auto1"/>

== Teachings and legacy ==
Some of his most famous maxims include:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lokenath Brahmachari Quotes: অন্ধকার সময়েও পথ দেখাবে, বাবা লোকনাথের এই বাণী মুহূর্তে মনের জোর ফেরাবে |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/dharm-religion/story/lokenath-brahmachari-insipring-quotes-in-bengali-lokenath-baba-vani-mantra-loknath-baba-photos-tirodhan-dibos-bangla-joy-baba-loknath-matra-puja-soc-1223086-2025-06-02 |access-date=2025-11-15 |website=AajTak Bangla |language=bn}}</ref>
* “Whenever you face danger — in war, forest, water or jungle — remember me; I will protect you.”<ref name="auto"/>
* “Be proud, but not arrogant; be angry, but not blinded by rage.”<ref>{{cite web |title=Loknath Baba Quotes |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/dharm-religion/story/loknath-baba-quotes-in-bengali-to-face-tough-times-lokenath-brahmachari-jonmo-tithi-vani-soc-1261832-2025-08-15?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Aaj Tak Bangla}}</ref>
* “Listen to what the mind says, but do not abandon self-evaluation … without respect for the words of sages and scriptures, real self-assessment is not possible.”<ref name="auto1"/>

Lokenath's life and message continue to inspire many. His death day is observed by his followers.<ref>{{cite web |title=129th death anniversary of Loknath Brahmachari |url=https://eisamay.com/astrology/dharma-karma/rituals-and-festivals/hindu/129th-death-anniversary-of-loknath-brahmachari/articleshow/69631183.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Ei Samay}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:1730 births]]
[[Category:1890 deaths]]
[[Category:19th-century Bengali people]]
[[Category:Bengali Hindus]]
[[Category:Bengali Hindu saints]]
[[Category:Indian Hindu religious leaders]]
[[Category:19th-century Hindu religious leaders]]
[[Category:Hindu ascetics]]
[[Category:Indian Hindu yogis]]
[[Category:Hindu mystics]]
[[Category:19th-century Indian monks]]

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Tanu14 at 14:23, 20 March 2026