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One day, while scrolling through reels, I came across something truly incredible. It was a simple reel, yet deeply moving—depicting the silent sacrifices a father makes for his family. It wasn’t loud or dramatic, but it hit hard. That reel had Ishan’s essence in it—sincere, spiritual, and rooted in real emotions. I knew I had to talk to him. I reached out for a conversation, and thankfully, he agreed.
Meet Ishan B—a 2nd-grade BTech engineer, a failed entrepreneur who later went on to become a researcher at IIIT Bangalore, where he delved deep into the science of meditation. Today, he works as a data analyst in a U.S.-based organization and runs a startup that offers immersive trips to the tribal heartlands of Central India—stays, wildlife, and untouched serenity.
His interests revolve around salvation, peace of mind, forests, love, family, relationships, and spiritualism. A true believer in faith, Ishan has explored various religious scriptures and philosophies. According to him, the world is still miles away from truly understanding spirituality—and he’s on a mission to bridge that gap, one conversation at a time.
Also, having once failed a startup in career counseling, he’s now an excellent career counselor—because he knows exactly what not to do, and that’s often the best kind of advice.
Q1) What does “peace of mind” truly mean to you in today’s chaotic world?
Ishan B: It’s about feeling alive every moment—feeling every breath. It’s about sensing a godly presence or some kind of energy between breathing in and breathing out.
Q2) In a world chasing success, how can one stay rooted in faith and inner stillness?
Ishan B: Meditation is one simple answer. But meditation doesn’t have to mean sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed. Find your meditation style—playing games, listening to music, doing art—whatever makes you feel calm is meditation. If none of that works, try simple, focused breathing.
Q3) What advice would you give to someone who just failed their startup and is feeling lost?
Ishan B: Believe in yourself. You’ve failed an exam whose eligibility level is often higher than what’s required for most jobs. You’ll definitely do something in life—just don’t rush. Take your time.
Q4) What are three powerful career lessons you learned from your entrepreneurial journey?
Ishan B:
Degrees are not everything, but they are something. They can give you an identity.
In your career, run after money—because chasing money teaches you a lot, and you’ll get closer every time. No artist is happy without money.
Don’t listen to people who say there’s only one fixed way to succeed. Just because they didn’t figure out their own path doesn’t mean you must follow the traditional one.
Q5) As a career counselor, what’s one common mistake you see young people making?
Ishan B: Not having a clear mind.
For example, if you want to be a great engineer, don’t chase money. If you want to make money, don’t stress over engineering grades.
And if you want both, decide your ratio—10:90, 20:80, 50:50—whatever it is, define it for yourself. Fix your way.
Q6) How can someone find inner peace after a painful breakup or family conflict?
Ishan B: Sleep well. Eat well. Exercise—a lot. If you’re into sports, keep playing.
Exercise is the best way to release it all. Once it’s out, you can welcome good thoughts and energy.
Q7) How does spending time in the forest or wilderness help in achieving mental clarity?
Ishan B: It activates your mind because it’s constantly alert to fears, while your heart simultaneously tries to calm you down—or vice versa. In that contrast, you start answering your unanswered questions.
Nature is like a mother—it vibrates at the right frequency, and you don’t need to do anything. Just don’t run away from fearful thoughts. Face them right there.
Q8) What are the top books or scriptures you recommend for anyone seeking peace and meaning?
Ishan B:
Mahabharat / Bhagavad Gita
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Q9) What should someone expect when they sign up for a tribal and wildlife trip with your startup?
Ishan B: You’ll stay in a tribal village, in a mud house.
You’ll have traditional booze and traditionally cooked food.
Morning walks in nature, wildlife safaris with guides and forest rangers.
You’ll feel the fearful and calming presence of the forest at the same time.
And I talk a lot—so there will be life lessons running parallel to the adventure.
If you see a bird, I have a story for it.
If you see a tree, I have a story for that too.
Whatever you encounter, I’ll share insightful thoughts and wisdom.
I don’t claim to be all-wise, but I must admit—I’m a little.
Q10) How much water do you consciously drink every day?
Ishan B: Drink when you’re thirsty. There’s no fixed maximum or minimum.
Feel the water going in—making you calm and bringing that ‘ahhh’ from your mouth.
Q11) What is life according to you?
Ishan B:
Life is nothing.
It’s everything.
Life is consciousness…if you are then you’re lucky. If not then try to get that. You’ll see every color of life…. Controlling emotions is not smartness.. but to cry whenever you want, laugh whenever you want is a smart choice.
If you define life, you’ll miss the life itself.
Live it, that’s the only way one can answer this question.
A (us humans) race living on a planet with probability of life close to 0 in gazillions galaxies. Trying to decode life, where billions other species have lived and died.
Life is a stage, we are mere actors…
In Spiderman 1 there was different lead, 2nd’s lead was different and 3rd’s lead was different.
Spiderman stays… heroes, they come and go.
Story stays, existence stays
———–Thank You———