At the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, IIT Mumbai's aerospace engineer Abhay Singh is the talk of the town. Abhay left a comfortable job and luxurious lifestyle to become a monk. Social media is abuzz with discussions about him, including curiosity about who his guru is and which sage at Kashi's ghats recognized the wandering Abhay's spiritual seeker potential?
Let's dive into these intriguing questions...
About a month and a half ago,
Abhay Singh
was wandering at the ghats of Kashi, seeking spirituality. This individual spent days lying near the ghats, but had remarkably advanced on the spiritual path. Yet, there was no one to acknowledge his depth. Suddenly, a saint from Kashi's Juna Akhada, Someshwar Giri, encountered this IIT engineer. Through their conversations, Someshwar Giri realized that Abhay Singh had something unique that set him apart from other seekers, something that resonated within him too.
Know more about Abhay's guru
Abhay's guru is Someshwar Giri, who has conducted aerial photography for the Indian Airforce. With a distinguished service record, Someshwar Giri revealed that decades ago, he secretly photographed enemy nations for the military but preferred to remain discreet for national security reasons.
Someshwar Giri pointed out that photography was the common ground that brought Abhay and himself closer in conversation. Once he felt Abhay had progressed significantly in spirituality, he took him under his wing.
How Abhay got close to Someshwar Giri
Abhay, the IIT engineer wandering by the Ganges at Kashi, initially stayed with Someshwar Giri in his room. Realizing Abhay stood at a higher spiritual ground, Someshwar then introduced him to various Aghori Naga monks and other sages immersed in meditation for decades. Some have survived for 20-30-40 years solely through spirituality, abstaining from food and drink.
Leaving home post job
Someshwar Giri, originally from Karnataka, left behind his job and home to pursue a spiritual journey at Kashi's Juna Akhada. He states that Abhay Singh, IIT's aerospace engineer, is among the rare monks in the nation to have reached significant spiritual heights.
Notably, Abhay Singh earned his aerospace engineering degree from IIT Mumbai, worked in Canada, and learned photography. During this period, he embraced a life of renunciation, leaving his home behind. Abhay's story is now a topic of national conversation.
