At the bustling Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a place known for its spiritual energy and colorful traditions, millions of devotees have gathered for holy rituals. Among the sea of Naga Sadhus, Aghori ascetics, and revered religious leaders, one figure is stealing the spotlight—a sage with an extraordinary story that has left everyone intrigued.
Meet Abhay Singh, an IIT graduate who traded the world of science for a life of spirituality. Singh, who once studied aerospace engineering at the prestigious IIT Bombay, is now known as the “IITian Baba,” blending intellect with devotion in a way few have seen before.
The fascinating revelation came during an interview when the Baba’s eloquence caught the interviewer off guard. “You sound very educated,” the interviewer remarked, clearly intrigued. That’s when Singh casually mentioned his academic background: “I studied aerospace engineering at IIT Bombay.”
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For a moment, the interviewer was left speechless. After gathering his thoughts, he asked for confirmation, “You mean the IIT Bombay?” Singh simply nodded, a calm smile on his face. The news spread like wildfire, leaving people curious about what inspired such a drastic life change.
While his decision to leave behind a career in science for a path of spirituality might surprise many, Abhay Singh’s journey highlights the diversity of stories and individuals at the Mahakumbh. Here, faith and intellect walk hand in hand, proving that spirituality knows no boundaries.
