Meet ‘IIT Baba’ Abhey Singh, Aerospace Engineer Turning Heads At Maha Kumbh
The continuing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has drawn hundreds of thousands of devotees in search of non secular solace and purification within the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam. Among the many many saints, sages and spiritual leaders attending this non secular gathering, one determine has captured the eye of holiday makers and media alike – a former aerospace engineer from IIT Bombay, now referred to as ‘IIT Baba.’
The person behind this intriguing persona is Abhey Singh, a Haryana native who traded his scientific pursuits for a life dedicated to spirituality. Also known as ‘Engineer Baba’ by these attending the Kumbh, Mr Singh has a singular story that stands out in a sea of non secular narratives.
Mr Singh shared his unconventional journey, saying he left the trail of science for spirituality. He claimed to have accomplished his aerospace engineering diploma from the Indian Institute of Expertise (IIT) Bombay. He added that he lived in Mumbai for 4 years earlier than shifting his focus to images and the humanities, even drawing parallels with the movie ‘3 Idiots.’
Mr Singh secured a job provide by means of campus placements. He labored briefly within the company world earlier than realising that his true calling lay elsewhere.
It was his ardour for images, notably journey images, that finally led him to depart engineering. He pursued knowledgeable course in journey images, which proved to be a turning level. “Throughout this era, my philosophy about life started to vary,” he mentioned.
After venturing into images, Mr Singh additionally tried his hand at educating. He opened a training centre the place he taught physics to college students. Nonetheless, regardless of his educational success, the normal profession path didn’t carry him the fulfilment he sought. Regularly, his pursuits shifted in direction of spirituality, and he devoted his life to understanding and experiencing deeper non secular truths.
Right this moment, Singh identifies as a devotee of Lord Shiva. Reflecting on his non secular awakening, he mentioned, “Now I’m having fun with spirituality. I perceive spirituality by means of science. I’m going into its depths. Every little thing is Shiva. Reality is Shiva, and Shiva is gorgeous.”
His presence on the Maha Kumbh has stirred curiosity, given his potential to interact with journalists in fluent English. His mix of scientific data and non secular knowledge units him aside from the normal picture of an ascetic.
On social media, he maintains a modest however rising presence. On Instagram, he has already amassed nearly 29,000 followers. His posts predominantly revolve round meditation, yoga, historical sutras and non secular practices.
Talking about his expertise on the Maha Kumbh, Singh expressed a way of tranquillity, saying that being there has given him peace of thoughts.
