From IIM to Monkhood: How an IIT-IIM alumnus found spiritual fulfillment
Each year, a multitude of Indian students embark on a journey towards engineering following the completion of their Class 12 examinations.
For many, the ultimate aspiration is to secure admission into the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) by conquering the challenging IIT JEE examination.
Renowned for its academic excellence, IIT stands as a pinnacle of engineering education in India, with the IIT JEE test widely regarded as one of the most demanding entrance exams.
This story is about one such personality: His distinctiveness lies not in the fact that he could realise the ultimate Indian utopia of first becoming an IITian, then clearing CAT as a 100 percentiler, and then also cracking the UPSC, but due to his path-breaking contribution in helping millions across the globe realise their spiritual ideals.
Meet Acharya Prashant, formerly known as Prashant Tripathi, a distinguished author and Advaita teacher. His teachings delve into 17 forms of Gita and 60 forms of Upanishads, embodying a profound understanding of ancient Indian philosophy. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Acharya Prashant is the visionary founder of the Prashant Advait Foundation, dedicated to spiritual enlightenment, and an impassioned advocate for animal rights.