Viraj, 32, addresses questions related to computational theory with the same ease as he can address questions related to consciousness. He is a computer scientist deep diving into machine learning and quantum computing. He has a decade's experience in solving real-world problems using machine learning, neural networks, time series forecasting, natural language processing, computer vision, and mathematical optimization and in his professional pursuit he manages a team of data scientists and engineers for diagnosing medical conditions from X-ray, MRI, and CT scans. The extraordinary part about him is his interest and study of Philosophy which not only includes the Upanishads but also great masters such as Ramana Maharishi and Seneca amongst others. This combination of outer and inner science brings a unique ability in him to look at the mystery and meaning of life. His book “Her Journey Within” was rated #1 in the spiritual fiction category on amazon.in and is available as a free download.
Small Big Wins started in middle of 2020. The primary objective has been to talk to people who are not so famous or known but have done exceptional work. Most of these conversations are with people who have done some real solid social good, while also holding up their selflessness. Their wins in their own words. You be the judge, whether Small or Big.
Coming to my latest conversations with Swami Atmananda Saraswati ji, I would first share in a few words my own journey of searching the higher. This started somewhere in 2012, from reading, listening to Osho, then spending months at Isha Foundation Ashram doing everything in the book there, listening to some globally “famous” masters, I ended up at home. Home meaning our own timeless Indian scriptures – Bhagwad Gita, RamCharit Manas, Upanishads, which reveal that, where only a few blessed revel. I learnt about Adi Shankaracharya and his contribution to Sanatan Dharma. Hearing discourses from different masters, once I came across a discourse on “Atma Bodha” by Swami Atmanada Saraswati. When I tried to google him, I could not find anything. Somehow deep down the searches, I found some co-ordinates to reach him. This resulted in increased interactions and my knowledge seeking got a definite direction. If at all, these conversations would be valuable and known, it would be for Swami Atmananda Saraswati.
It is my great fortune to bring “Who is My Charioteer” to the audiences. For someone Small like me this is a Big win! The Part 1 of this series is titled “Fundamental Understanding about Life”. You will find these conversations starting Episode 59. Just search for “Who is My Charioteer” in the title.