Steve Jobs' letter on Kumbh Mela plan gets sold for Rs. 4.32 crore. Handwritten letter offers rare glimpse into his spiritual and poetic side.
Makes history as first personal letter by Jobs to be auctioned. Steve's letter, addressed to childhood friend Tim Brown, contains a desire. Jobs reflects on Zen Buddhism in single-page letter written on his 19th birthday. Shares his dream of visiting India and attending Hindu pilgrimage & festival 'Kumbh Mela'. Letter reflects influence of Hinduism on Jobs, who signed off letter with 'shanti'. Decades after Steve penned the letter, now his wife has fulfilled the desire. Late Apple co-founder's wife Laurene Powell is currently in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025. Despite developing allergies on her second day at the festival, her spirit remains high. Meanwhile, she has been given the Hindu name 'Kamala' by her guru, Swami Kailashanand Giri.
