Lakhs of devotees, saints and tourists are flocking to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. But in this grand fair, a unique personality is attracting everyone’s attention – Abhay Singh, popularly known as ‘Masani Gorakh Baba’.
Abhay Singh, resident of Jhajjar district of Haryana, has been recognized because of his extraordinary journey. He obtained a degree in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay, but decided to leave worldly success and pursue a spiritual path. After all, what was the reason that a talented engineer chose the path of becoming a monk? Let us know his inspiring story.
Masani Gorakh Baba set out in search of the deeper meaning of life
Masani Gorakh Baba believes that the real purpose of life is not just to acquire material comforts but to attain self-knowledge. That is why he left his career and turned towards philosophy and spirituality.
Self-knowledge gained through deep study of philosophers
Abhay Singh deeply studied the works of Socrates, Plato and many other great philosophers to understand the purpose of his life. In an interview with News 18 he said:
“Now I understand what real knowledge is. If you want to understand your mind and mental health, you can do it through spirituality.”
Masani Gorakh Baba, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, says:
“I understand spirituality through science. Everything is Shiva. Truth is Shiva and only Shiva is beautiful.”
His spiritual ideology has influenced thousands of people. He has nearly 29,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares posts related to meditation, yoga, and ancient scriptures.
Discussions about Masani Gorakh Baba on social media
Masani Gorakh Baba is also in the news because he chose the path of spirituality by abandoning his IIT degree and a bright career. Many types of claims are being made about this on social media:
1. Were you cheated in love?
Some people believe that Abhay Singh was deceived in love, due to which he gave up worldly attachments and took refuge in God. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding this.
2. Did he become a monk due to unemployment?
Some people believe that Abhay Singh did not get a job, so he took the path of spirituality. But after getting a degree from a prestigious institute like IIT Bombay, he had many career opportunities.
3. Was Abhay Singh in depression?
According to ABP News report, Abhay Singh faced deep mental questions after taking admission in IIT Mumbai.
- Went into depression due to worries about career and purpose of life.
- Struggling with anxiety and mental health, she studied psychology and philosophy.
- During this time he also tried to join ISKCON and Krishna Bhakti movement.
According to him, this spiritual journey became a medium to attain mental peace and self-discovery.
How did the identity of ‘Masani Gorakh Baba’ come into existence?
Abhay Singh is now known as ‘Masani Gorakh Baba’. There is a special reason behind his name:
- The word ‘Masani’ is associated with crematorium, which is a symbol of Shiva sadhana and renunciation.
- He is inspired by Lord Gorakhnath, hence he adopted the name ‘Gorakh Baba’.
His lifestyle includes yoga, meditation, and study of scriptures. He constantly explains the importance of spiritual knowledge and mental peace to his followers.
What is the message of Masani Gorakh Baba?
Masani Gorakh Baba teaches simplicity, devotion and self-discovery to his followers. According to him:
Real knowledge comes not just from books but from self-reflection.
Mental peace can be achieved through meditation and yoga.
Devotion to Lord Shiva maintains balance and happiness in life.
