How to pray Neem Karoli Baba at Home with Devotion

Jan 31, 2025Author: Rahul Verma
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Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharajji, was a revered Hindu saint and spiritual master. His teachings emphasized love, devotion, and selfless service. Worshiping him at home with faith and purity of heart brings spiritual strength, peace, and divine blessings.

Praying to Neem Karoli Baba is a sacred way to connect with his divine energy and seek his blessings. The correct way to worship Neem Karoli Baba involves setting up a sacred space, chanting Ram Ram Jaap, and reciting Hanuman Chalisa with devotion. Devotees feel blessed when they practice selfless service (seva), offer food to the needy, and meditate on Baba’s teachings. Engaging in Tuesday and Saturday prayers, reading spiritual texts, and living a life of compassion bring one closer to his divine presence. Neem Karoli Baba’s grace helps in overcoming obstacles, finding peace, and attaining inner strength.

Who is Neem Karoli Baba?

Neem Karoli Baba is regarded as a divine saint who dedicated his life to selfless service, spiritual awakening, and the worship of Hanuman ji. His presence has inspired millions, and his teachings continue to guide people towards inner peace.

Neem Karoli Baba's Teachings on Worship

  • "It is not necessary to seek God so long as the parents are alive. The worship of living parents is difficult, but it is the best sadhana (spiritual practice)."

  • "All religions are basically the same and they all lead to God."

  • "God resides within every heart."

  • "Love is the best means for God-realization."

How to Pray to Neem Karoli Baba at Home

1. Create a Sacred Space

Set up a small altar or sacred space in your home where you can place a picture or idol of Neem Karoli Baba.

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  • Keep it clean and clutter-free.

  • Light a diya (oil lamp) daily.

  • Offer fresh flowers and incense.

  • Keep a prayer book or Hanuman Chalisa nearby.

2. Light a Diya & Offer Flowers and Sweets

  • Light a diya (oil lamp) every morning and evening.

  • Offer fresh flowers as a symbol of purity and devotion.

  • Prepare and offer laddoos, fruits, or kheer.

3. Chant Hanuman Chalisa

Neem Karoli Baba had deep devotion to Lord Hanuman. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa daily is one of the most powerful ways to worship him.

  • How to Recite:

    • Choose a quiet place.

    • Hold a picture of Baba or Hanuman ji in your heart.

    • Read with faith and devotion.

    • Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially significant.

4. Perform Ram Ram Jaap

Neem Karoli Baba continuously chanted "Ram Ram" as a mantra. Practicing Ram Naam Jaap:

  • Sit in a peaceful place.

  • Close your eyes and repeat "Ram Ram" for at least 20 minutes in the morning and evening.

  • Keep a notebook or diary and write "Ram Ram" daily as a form of meditation.

5. Sundarkand Path

Reciting Sundarkand, a chapter from Ramayana, pleases Hanuman ji and brings peace and prosperity.

  • Best Time: Tuesdays & Saturdays.

  • Benefits: Removes obstacles, grants spiritual upliftment, and protects from negative energies.

6. Maintain a Pure Heart and Seek Blessings

Neem Karoli Baba emphasized faith, humility, and devotion. To receive his divine blessings:

  • Pray with a selfless heart.

  • Let go of ego, anger, and negativity.

  • Meditate and think of Baba’s teachings.

7. Offer Food to the Needy

Neem Karoli Baba believed feeding others is the highest form of worship. Ways to serve:

  • Offer prasad (sanctified food) to guests.

  • Donate food to temples, ashrams, or local food banks.

  • Cook and distribute meals to the needy.

Why Worship Neem Karoli Baba on Tuesdays and Saturdays?

Both Tuesdays and Saturdays are dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Neem Karoli Baba encouraged worship on these days for:

  • Protection from negative energies.

  • Strength, courage, and wisdom.

  • Blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity.

Other Ways to Connect with Neem Karoli Baba Spiritually

1. Read Baba’s Teachings

Study books and stories about Neem Karoli Baba’s life. Understanding his teachings helps in developing spiritual consciousness.

2. Serve Others Selflessly

Engage in charity work, volunteer at temples, and help those in need. Baba believed in seva (selfless service) as the highest form of devotion.

3. Listen to Devotional Music

  • Play Hanuman Chalisa, Ram Dhun, and devotional bhajans.

  • It helps in keeping the mind calm and focused.

4. Meditate on Baba’s Image

  • Sit in silence for 10-15 minutes daily.

  • Focus on Baba’s picture and breathe deeply.

  • Let his teachings resonate within you.

Praying Neem Karoli Baba at home does not require elaborate rituals—a pure heart and sincere devotion are enough.

“Remember Baba in your thoughts, speak of love, and serve others selflessly. This is true worship.”

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Rahul Verma
Rahul Verma

About The Author

Rahul Verma, a humanitarian and spiritual seeker, is a devoted follower of Sri Neem Karoli Baba. His journey with Baba’s teachings began during a transformative meditation experience in Rishikesh in 2013. With 11 years of unwavering devotion and the divine grace of Neem Karoli Baba guiding him, Rahul founded the NKB Divine Meditation Centre in Delhi to share Baba’s love and wisdom through free guided meditation sessions. He is also the founder of the Uday Foundation, a nonprofit organisation named after his son, who was born with multiple congenital defects, embodying compassion and service in every endeavor.