Amar Barati

mystic

Amar Barati is a 75-year-old Hindu mystic who gained international attention for his remarkable act of protest, which began in 1973 when he raised his hand in a gesture of gratitude to the gods and a prayer for world peace. Originally from New Delhi, he worked as a bank officer before experiencing a spiritual awakening that led him to abandon his former life and embrace a path of penance as a 'sadu.' Despite the physical changes and pain he has endured over the decades, including tissue necrosis and the inability to move his arm, Barati has resolutely maintained his hand in the air for over 52 years, becoming a symbol of perseverance and a voice for peace in a world often filled with conflict.