Crores of devotees are travelling to Prayagraj for the grand Maha Kumbh celebrations. This year, the glorious celebrations commenced on January 13 and are slated to continue till February 26, 2025. Amid major arrangements, record footfalls, and devotees visiting the sacred religious site, news of an IITian Baba is making rounds on social media platforms. Who is he and why is India talking about him? Let’s find out.
Meet The IITian Baba Going Viral For This Educational Qualification
Taking to X, Hinduism_and_Science (@Hinduism_sci) shared a video interacting with the Baba. Originally, the video has been shared by News 18.
Crores of people from different places are visiting the iconic venue to immerse in spiritual experiences. On the first day of the religious festival, an IITian Baba grabbed the entire nation’s attention with nothing but simplicity. In the crowd of people from different walks of life, News18 interviewed him and shared an interesting conversation.
In the crowd of devotees, Aghori Sadhus, religious leaders, and many Babas, he was found somewhere at the Maha Kumbh on the festival’s first day. At a time when people are hurriedly rushing towards learning science and advanced technology for a bright future, IITian Baba surprised everyone with his decision to quit science. Masani Gorakh is a former student of IIT Bombay. From this recent interview, the world came to know that he studied aerospace engineering during his college days.
The IITian Baba left his passion, fascinating career, and everything for spirituality. He chose this devotional path by leaving his promising professional career in science far behind. From the way he spoke with the interviewer, it is easily understandable that he is a well-read person. After completing his engineering degree, he spent a year coaching students in physics.
Later, He Studied Further
Born in Haryana, he shifted to Mumbai for his engineering degree. After four years of aerospace engineering and a year of tutoring students, he cleared an entrance, pursued a Masters degree in design and explored his passion for designing and photography.
Netizens are surprised yet impressed seeing the IITian Baba abandoning a glamorous life to seek spirituality. What do you think?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Hinduism_and_Science (@Hinduism_sci)Â
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