'Engineer Baba’: The viral story of Haryanvi IITian who found his 'spiritual calling' at Kumbh
In the sea of devotees lining up on the banks of river Ganga for a holy dip is an IIT graduate whose fascinating story has gone insanely viral.
Aerospace engineer from prestigious IIT Mumbai Abhay Singh finds himself suddenly catapulted into cyberspace after his television bite donning a rudraksh and ash-smeared forehead, became a rage online, earning him the sobriquet of Engineer Baba.
Abhay has left a brilliant career and embarked on the path of spirituality as he explains to reporters covering the Kumbh Mela. His story is being lapped by netizens who have taken to social media platforms for their reactions.
— BALA (@erbmjha) January 13, 2025
Abhay Singh has captivated the devotees at the Maha Kumbh with his unique approach, blending scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom. Using diagrams and visual presentations, Singh simplifies complex spiritual concepts, making them relatable to modern minds.
He said that he lived in Mumbai for four years before shifting his focus to photography and the arts, reminding us of character played by actor R. Madhavan in the movie ‘3 Idiots.'
Singh secured a job offer through campus placements. He worked briefly before he realised that his true calling was elsewhere.
He also taught students Physics for one year before venturing into photography.
He says with time, his interests shifted towards spirituality, and he dedicated his life to understanding and experiencing deeper spiritual goals.
"Science helps explain the physical world but its deeper study inevitably leads one towards spirituality. A true understanding of life ultimately brings one closer to spirituality," he shared while engaging with devotees.
ये वही IITian बाबा है जो आज वायरल हुआ है। इन बाबा जी के यह स्प्रिचुअल कांसेप्ट उनके Instagram पर पड़े हैं।
सुनिए आप भी।
— Jaiky Yadav (@JaikyYadav16) January 14, 2025
There are others like Engineer Baba who have renounced the worldly life to venture into spirituality. They have become major attractions in the Maha Kumbh, which started on Monday.