O P Babaji : The Mystic of the Glaciers

High in the mountains, a legend resides,

O.P. Baba, a mystery that abides.

A soldier's soul, pure and brave,

Protecting the nation, night and day.

Though his form is gone, his spirit remains,

A guardian angel, easing the pains.

He guides the soldiers, in their icy plight,

Warns of danger, with all his might.

At his shrine, a sacred place,

Where devotees gather, seeking grace.

O.P. Baba Mandir, a holy sight,

A testament to his enduring might.

With festivals held, a yearly affair,

His memory honored, beyond compare.

A beacon of hope, a guiding star,

A soldier's spirit, forever near.

At his shrine, they offer their prayers,

Seeking his blessings, dispelling their fears.

His room is kept clean, his shoes polished bright,

A mark of respect, a solemn sight.

A legend woven, of faith and hope,

A soldier's spirit, a sacred scope.

O.P. Baba, a name ever known,

A guardian angel, a hero's throne.

Poetic Reflections of a Crazy Soul

* OP Baba is a revered spiritual figure among Indian Army soldiers stationed on the harsh and icy terrain of the Siachen Glacier. Believed to be the spirit of a soldier who sacrificed his life for the nation, OP Baba is considered the guardian of the troops in this extreme war zone. Soldiers maintain a shrine in his honor near the forward posts, offering daily prayers before patrols. It is a tradition to seek his blessings for protection, strength, and safe return. The legend of OP Baba reinforces morale, unity, and spiritual resilience amidst one of the world’s toughest military deployments.