Aniruddhacharya Explains Australia Came From Lord Rama: Viral Ramayana Theory
Deepak Rajeev | Dec 10, 2025, 18:58 IST
‘Australia was Astralay’, Says Aniruddhacharya Maharaj
Spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya has presented a unique theory about Australia's origin. He suggests the continent was named 'Astralay', a place where Lord Rama stored weapons after his war with Ravana. The name 'Astralay' was later transformed into Australia. This idea has sparked widespread discussion online. Netizens are engaging with the concept, drawing humorous parallels.
Highlights
- Aniruddhacharya, gained attention for his unique blend of spirituality and humour.
- According to him, after the war with Ravana, Lord Rama instructed his followers to keep weapons in a faraway place.
- This place where weapons were kept later converted from 'Astralay' to Australia.
- The video titled 'The Reality of Australia' has garnered over 7 million views.
- It sparked humorous and sarcastic reactions from netizens referencing cricket and technology.
The iconic “pookie Baba” of the internet, has provided a religious explanation that has taken social media by storm. Aniruddhacharya aka “Pookie Baba” is a famous spiritual leader and the founder of the Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan. As we all know, what makes him standout is his unique blend of spirituality with humorous storytelling. However, a comment that he made very recently has put him on the spotlight once again. In an Instagram video titled ‘The Reality of Australia’, Baba explained the origin of Australia and its deep connection to Lord Rama and his war with Ravana. In this article, we will explore 'Pookie Baba'’s intriguing theory of Australia’s origin, the story behind it and the amusing discussions going on about the same among netizens.
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According to Baba, when the war between Lord Rama and Ravana was over, a massive pile of weapons was left behind in Lanka. Seeing this, Lord Rama was concerned about the possibility of Meghanath’s and Ravana’s swords being misused. Aniruddhacharya goes on to say: “At this point, Ramji told his followers to keep the weapons safely at that place. His army kept the weapons exactly at the place that he told them to. Later, this place came to be called Australia.”
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According to him, the place where weapons or astra were placed, came to be known as ‘Astralay’. In short, 'Astralay' is a place where we keep weapons. However, as time went by, this name got transformed into Australia.
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Sarcastic discussions have filled the comments section of Swamiji's video that went viral with over 7 million views. One individual started the spark with his statement in Hindi: “That’s why I was thinking that Australian cricketers swing their bats like swords, just like the way swords were used in the Ramayana.”
Adopting the same tone of Baba's words, another Instagram user commented in Hindi: "“And the IPhone was invented by Newton.”
Aniruddhacharya’s spiritual and humorous teachings have successfully placed him as an influential figure in the Indian cultural space. For example, his memes which claimed that pizza cheese is glue and biscuits are “vis-ka-kit” or a pack of poison, have strongly cemented his status. But his recent religious idea that connected Australia with Ramayana and Rama have gained remarkable social media attention and widespread discussions. Enthralled fans and followers are curiously waiting for his upcoming stories and statements.
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Aniruddhacharya’s Theory of Australia’s Origin
'Pookie Baba' Connected Australia's Origin to Ramayana
Aniruddhacharya: ‘Australia was Astralay’
Australia's Name Originated From Rama's Decision- 'Pookie Baba'
Netizens React to Aniruddhacharya’s Theory
Aniruddhacharya’s Australia Theory Became Very Popular
Adopting the same tone of Baba's words, another Instagram user commented in Hindi: "“And the IPhone was invented by Newton.”
Aniruddhacharya’s spiritual and humorous teachings have successfully placed him as an influential figure in the Indian cultural space. For example, his memes which claimed that pizza cheese is glue and biscuits are “vis-ka-kit” or a pack of poison, have strongly cemented his status. But his recent religious idea that connected Australia with Ramayana and Rama have gained remarkable social media attention and widespread discussions. Enthralled fans and followers are curiously waiting for his upcoming stories and statements.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How old is Aniruddhacharya?
As he was born on September 27, 1989, Aniruddhacharya is 36 years old. - Who is Aniruddhacharya's wife?
Spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya is married to Arti Tiwari. They are the founders of Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan. - What is the salary of Aniruddhacharya?
In 2025, Aniruddhacharya's estimated net worth is 25 crores.