Jan 3, 2025, 02:18 AM IST

7 IITians who became monks

Vaishali Shastri

Learn about 7 IItians who became monks to follow the path of spirituality. IIT alumni who left engineering to live a life of spirituality, influencing millions with their insights.

Graduate of IIT Bombay with a degree in computer science, Aviral Jain combines technology and spirituality and is dedicated to encouraging ethical behavior and digital literacy while assisting people in leading balanced lives.

Aviral Jain

IIT Delhi Electrical Engineering graduate Swami Mukundananda is well-known for his yoga and meditation teachings. His method promotes a balance between technology and inner well-being by fusing spiritual activities with the accuracy of engineering.

Swami Mukundananda

Madhu Pandit Dasa, the president of ISKCON Bangalore, has a degree in civil engineering from IIT Kanpur. 

Madhu Pandit Dasa

A Civil Engineer from IIT Delhi, Radheshyam Das dedicates his energies to community service and development.

Radheshyam Das

The philosopher and spiritual instructor Acharya Prashant graduated from IIT Delhi with a degree in mathematics and engineering. Well-known for his profound philosophical understanding, he simplifies difficult spiritual ideas using his background in logic and analysis.

Acharya Prashant

Gauranga Das, a chemical engineering graduate of IIT Bombay, is a monk and motivational speaker who focuses on spiritual and personal development. He offers insightful and useful lessons while tackling life's obstacles with a scientific attitude.

Gauranga Das

Rasanath Das, a computer science engineering graduate from IIT Delhi, is a motivational speaker and monk. He blends his knowledge of the digital world with spiritual teachings, emphasizing self-awareness and mindfulness.

Rasanath Das