Neem Karoli Baba’s Second Son: Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma

Among the family members of Neem Karoli Baba, one name stands out for his quiet dedication and unwavering service — His second son, Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma, fondly known among devotees as Chote Maharaj-ji.

👨‍👦 Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma -A Life Rooted in Devotion

Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma was the second son of Maharaj-ji, born into a family that carried the silent weight of spiritual grace. Though Maharaj-ji walked the path of renunciation, he continued to remain spiritually connected to his children, and Dharm Narayan Sharma’s life reflected that deep inner link.

🌿 Service Before Self: His Career and Calling

Before fully taking on spiritual responsibilities, Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma served as a forest officer — a role that echoes Baba’s own love for nature and quiet simplicity.

Later, he embraced a more active role in preserving Baba’s legacy by managing the Vrindavan Ashram, one of the most spiritually charged centers associated with Neem Karoli Baba.

🔥 Mukhya Agni at Maharaj-ji’s Mahasamadhi

Perhaps the most solemn and sacred moment in his life came during Neem Karoli Baba’s Mahasamadhi in 1973. It was His second son Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma who performed the Mukhya Agni — the chief ritual fire during the final rites of Baba. This act is not only a spiritual responsibility but a sign of profound inner strength and surrender.

🙏 Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma: Quiet Pillar of the Legacy

Chote Maharaj-ji never sought the limelight. Much like his father, he served quietly — ensuring the ashram ran with devotion, that devotees were taken care of, and that Baba’s teachings lived on in practice.

• Oversaw temple rituals and daily operations

• Welcomed devotees with warmth and humility

• Maintained the sanctity of Vrindavan Ashram with discipline and love

💬 Devotees Remember

Many long-time devotees recall Chote Maharaj-ji as:

• A figure of gentle authority and spiritual grounding

• Someone who spoke little, but carried Baba’s energy deeply

• Always available for seva, always immersed in Ram Naam

🌸 Final Words: A Son, A Servant, A Saint

In honoring Shri Dharm Narayan Sharma, we honor not just a son of Neem Karoli Baba, but a devotee who lived his father’s message — with service, simplicity, and surrender.

“He walked beside Baba not in words, but in silence. And in that silence, his devotion spoke everything.”

Jai Neem Karoli Baba. Jai Chote Maharaj-ji.