He left school at the age of ten… and studied the Vedas. Today, he is an ISRO scientist. The career journey of Govind Krishnan M. from Kerala is nothing short of a movie script. At an age when children are usually busy with school and play, Govind chose a completely different path. He stopped attending regular school while in the fourth grade and began studying the Vedas at a Gurukul. While there was a race to enroll in English-medium schools, he opted for traditional education. No one imagined that by studying at a Gurukul, Govind would one day become a scientist at ISRO. But how was this possible? How did Govind become a scientist after studying at a Gurukul? Govind Krishnan from Kannur completed the fourth grade at Payyannur Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2011. Subsequently, he decided to pursue a path different from conventional schooling and began his studies at the Gurukul of Brahmaswam Math in Thrissur, Kerala. This world was entirely new to him, and the daily routine differed significantly from what he had experienced in school. Govind studied the Yajurveda; he learned the mantras by listening to them and memorized them through repeated recitation.
His day at the Gurukul began at 5:00 AM. He learned the Vedas through a regimen of regular practice and discipline. Although he had enrolled in a five-year Vedic study program, his dedication and perseverance enabled him to complete it in just four years. There were five students in his batch, all of whom were studying the Yajurveda. Studying at the Gurukul allowed Govind to gain deep insight into the traditional Indian knowledge system. After his Vedic education, Govind turned his attention to modern education; he pursued mainstream academics alongside his traditional studies. He attended Vivekodayam School in Nadakkavu from the eighth to the tenth grade. Subsequently, he completed his Class 12 education at Alva’s College in Moodbidri, Karnataka. He then cleared the JEE Main and Advanced examinations. In 2021, he enrolled at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Thiruvananthapuram, an institution dedicated to the study of space science and technology, where he pursued a B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. After completing his engineering studies, Govind succeeded in the ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board examination. Subsequently, he was appointed as a scientist at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
The remarkable blend of ancient Vedic wisdom, modern science, and engineering in Govind’s life now serves as an inspiration to others. Those who are uncertain about their education and career paths should learn about Govind’s story. His journey demonstrates that while the paths taken may differ, one can achieve their goals through strong determination and hard work.
