For this edition of Stories From Bharat, Atman in Ravi (AiR) was in conversation with our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, in Mumbai. From learning about contentment to the meaning of life and being free from anxiety to other fascinating topics, we covered it all. This time, we also learnt the precise moment when AiR decided to call himself Atman in Ravi; scroll on to learn the reason behind it.
This Is When AiR Began To Identifying As Atman in Ravi
Ever wondered why the former Bengaluru Business Tycoon identifies as AiR, aka Atman In Ravi? Well, we have the answer to that question, as the man himself disclosed the exact moment he realised his worth. He was on a quest to discover his true self and read every book available on spirituality, philosophy, theology, and scriptures, including the holy books of different religions.
One divine day, AiR came to the conclusion that he is not a human body named Ravi, but the ‘Atman in Ravi’! He elaborated, “On the 31st of August, 2014, I was on a flight, Air France 192, from Paris to Bengaluru, 10 hours when I got that “aha” moment. You are not Ravi; you are Atman in Ravi; you are the soul! And then my life was transformed.”
Reflecting on his life before becoming AiR, he compared himself to a mere caterpillar who was just crawling through life. Later, that worm had undergone metamorphosis to crawl out of the cocoon as a beautiful butterfly. That is how he felt after identifying himself as Atman in Ravi!
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He Is The Happiest Man Ever
AiR also talked about how being a caterpillar and crawling through life gave him happiness. He made a reference to his previous job of running a successful business and owning multiple complexes. He is aware there is a struggle in every walk of life and people try to enjoy every moment as much as they can. It was the same for him.
However, he clarified, “When I got awakened and spiritually enlightened, my life changed and I became the happiest man ever! I have never experienced this kind of eternal happiness.” Our guest highlighted how the emotions of anxiety and stress are crucial problems. But being free from all this is truly liberating.
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AiR talks more about life and attaining happiness; watch the video to learn all about it.
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