Welcome to another episode of Simple Stories.

Today, we will hear the story of Govind Kumar Rai.

I first met Govindbhai, as I fondly call him, at the Institute of Rural Management, Anand.

Amongst the 100+ participants in my senior batch at IRMA, Govind Bhai stood out for one unique reason: he seemed to be the calmest and most relaxed person on campus – a figure of stillness moving around in a sea of turbulent energy.

He would often join us in our evening musical sessions, and sing along,  with a bright smile on his face. You always felt a sense of comfort and ease, around Govind Bhai.

We kept in touch, on and off, for the last 10 years and though we never talked beyond the casual, brief catchup over the internet, I felt happy to see him carve a path for himself in a domain a little unusual for mainstream managers, in the world of spirituality.

Therefore, with a lot of curiosity, I decided to finally sit with him and know the secret behind that calm and composed mind of his.

What came out of a very satisfying conversation was a heart-warming story of a sacred bond between a caring father and his responsible son. Of a migration from an earthy small town in UP, while forever being attached to the root. Of a journey to understand the wide world that lies within.

Please sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation: I had a smile on my face all through this discussion, and I know, so will you.