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I wish to go to India’: Read Steve Jobs’ 1974 letter on India trip that sold for Rs 4.32 crore
A handwritten letter by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, written in 1974, has fetched $500,312 (around Rs 4.32 crore) at a Bonhams auction. The letter provides insight into Jobs’ early years, highlighting his interest in India and spirituality.
Jobs wrote the letter to his childhood friend, Tim Brown, just before his 19th birthday. In it, he shares his thoughts on life, emotions, and his plan to visit India for the Kumbh Mela, a major religious gathering. He concludes the letter with “Shanti,” a Hindu word for peace, reflecting his spiritual inclinations.
The letter was penned during a transformative period for Jobs, who was exploring Zen Buddhism and seeking spiritual clarity. His trip to India was motivated by a desire to experience its culture and teachings. In 1974, he travelled to India, initially planning to visit Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram in Uttarakhand, but found that the spiritual leader had passed away the previous year.
