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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
From auto driver to inspiration: Bengaluru man with 2 MAs & 7 languages wins the internet
How an auto ride can turn into something unexpected—this video is the perfect example of that. One such simple story comes from the bustling streets of Bengaluru, where an auto ride turned into a profound life lesson. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A video shared by an Instagram content creator, Abhinav Maylavarapu, has gone viral, featuring an auto driver whose remarkable intellect, humility, and journey have captivated the internet. This simple auto driver holds a double MA degree, is fluent in seven languages, and once aspired to become an IAS officer, but life had different plans for him. Despite the setback in his life, he says he is content and happy with his life, and his inspirational story is now breaking the internet. In this viral video, Abhinav recalls a simple trip back from D-mart that became unforgettable for him. 'Yesterday, while returning home, we took an auto. What followed was the most meaningful 15 minutes I have experienced in a long time,' he says. During the ride, as Abhinav recalls, the driver playfully challenged his friends: if they could tell him the correct full form of the word 'COMPUTER,' he would waive the fare. Confident in his question, he watched as the group of youngsters tried and failed. Then, with calmness, the auto driver said, 'Learning makes you earn; earning won't make you learn.' Back in 1976, they told us computers would run the world; now everyone talks about AI. COMPUTER stands for :Commonly Operated Machine Purposely Used for Trade, Education, and Research. Upon asking the auto driver which languages he speaks, he calmly said he has full command over English, Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'People say I speak Urdu just like our Muslim brothers,' he shared proudly. 'I worked in several MNCs'; they pay well, but they also drain you just as much.' As someone who scrolls Instagram daily, these videos highlight what makes India such a great country! Content creator Abhinav concluded the video deeply moved, reflecting on the unexpected depth he found during that short journey. 'In just 15 minutes, we met someone who knows seven languages, has two postgraduate degrees, once dreamed of being an IAS officer, worked in MNCs, and still carries such calm wisdom. I was exhausted from shopping but this ride made my entire day. ' Since it was posted, the video has struck a chord with thousands online. Viewers praised the driver's grounded nature and vast knowledge. This video is related to thousands of people who have over 50 thousand likes and have comments such as ' I am a proud daughter of my father, who was an auto driver! He Did his and spoke 5 languages for the ease of passengers.' This video says a lot about the educated people in our country. This 15-minute ride is a lesson in resilience, humility, and the unseen brilliance of ordinary people.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bengaluru auto driver with two master's and IAS dreams turns 15-minute ride into a life masterclass. Leaves the internet speechless
In the tech capital of India, where dreams often ride Teslas and tech jargons rule conversations, an unexpected guru is capturing hearts—not from a podium, but from the driver's seat of an auto-rickshaw. A short 15-minute ride has sparked a long-lasting impact, thanks to a now-viral video shared by Hyderabad-based content creator Abhinav Maylavarapu. The clip, which is steadily making rounds across Instagram and beyond, features a Bengaluru auto driver whose words have touched something deep within viewers. Not because of theatrics or drama—but because of wisdom rooted in lived experience. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science others MCA Digital Marketing MBA Operations Management Product Management Design Thinking Management Healthcare PGDM Finance CXO Data Science Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Degree Cybersecurity Data Analytics Others Project Management Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details 'The Most Memorable 15 Minutes of My Life' What began as a casual ride back from D-Mart turned into what Abhinav calls 'the most memorable moments' of his life. In the video, the driver throws an intriguing challenge: 'Give me the full form of COMPUTER, and your ride is free.' Amused and intrigued, the riders try and fail. With confident clarity, the driver replies, 'Commonly Operated Machine Purposely Used for Trade, Education and Research.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton, 79, Takes off Her Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words The Noodle Box Undo But it wasn't just this quirky quiz that stunned them. It was what followed. 'Learning makes you earning, earning won't make you learning,' he said—a sentence that might as well be etched into the hearts of thousands watching the video. You Might Also Like: Bengaluru start-up founder explains how some middle-class people are silently building big wealth, without you even noticing Degrees, Dreams, and Detours The driver then unfolded his life story with the fluency of a seasoned speaker. A double MA holder in English and Political Science, he once aspired to be an IAS officer. But life, as it often does, had different plans. 'Suddenly, they arranged my marriage. I had children. I couldn't continue studying,' he shared with a calm that belied the weight of those words. He's worked in MNCs, speaks seven languages—English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam—and delivers linguistic charm with a sense of pride. 'People say I speak Urdu just like our Muslim brothers,' he said, his eyes reflecting both empathy and humour. Despite the corporate stints and missed dreams, he finds peace in his present. 'They pay in bulk, but they also suck you dry in bulk,' he quipped about the corporate world, his smile unwavering. The Internet Reacts: "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover" The response online has been nothing short of overwhelming. One user wrote, 'Man he is outstanding 👏 Hope he is satisfied with what he is doing now.' Another added, 'Such amazing uncle 🔥.' A third chimed in, 'The best example for 'Expect the Unexpected.'' The video also drew praise for its keen observation. 'Wowww… bro, what a great observational video 👏👏👏 … Gems everywhere—it takes time and situation to find those,' read another comment. One summed it up perfectly: 'Best example of don't judge the book by its cover.' You Might Also Like: Bengaluru man, born and raised in the city, thinks living in India's Silicon Valley has become 'irritable' Abhinav concluded the video with a reflection that captured the sentiment of thousands: 'In just 15 minutes, we met someone who knows seven languages, holds two postgraduate degrees, once aimed to become an IAS officer… someone who shares life philosophies better than any textbook.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Who is this auto driver in Bengaluru who speaks 7 languages, has 2 MA degrees and once dreamed of becoming an IAS officer?
You expect small talk in an auto, traffic woes, weather, maybe a cricket match debate. But for content creator Abhinav Maylavarapu, a regular auto ride in Bengaluru turned into a whirlwind of wisdom, life lessons, and pure admiration. The man behind the meter? An unassuming genius with credentials that could humble most of LinkedIn. Double MA, 7 languages, IAS dreamer: Bengaluru's inspiring auto driver The auto driver, whose name remains unknown but whose story is now viral, challenged Abhinav and his friends with a bet. If they cracked the full form of 'COMPUTER', their ride was free. Spoiler alert: they could not. The driver then schooled them with the answer: Commonly Operated Machine Purposely Used for Trade, Education, and Research. A definition that sounded like it belonged in a classroom, not a city street. But that was just the beginning. IAS aspirant, MNC survivor, and linguistic legend In a casual tone that made the whole interaction feel surreal, the auto driver revealed his backstory. Once an IAS aspirant, he holds not one, but two MA degrees, in English and Political Science. Life, however, had other plans. A sudden marriage, children, and responsibilities pushed him off his academic path. Yet, instead of lamenting, he embraced his journey. He shared that he had worked in top MNCs, where he claimed the pay was good but came at a soul-draining cost. He now finds peace in his humble ride, connecting with people every day and dropping life nuggets along the way. And netizens? They were quick to appreciate this man in the comment section. While many were inspired how he embraced journey many also felt bad and said he deserves better than just riding an auto. Oh, and did we mention, he speaks seven languages? English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil. 'I speak Urdu just like our Muslim brothers,' he said with pride. Abhinav wrapped up his video saying the 15-minute ride left him inspired and energised, calling it one of the most memorable moments of his life. Social media agrees, this auto driver may not have cleared the UPSC, but he certainly passed the test of perspective, humility, and grace.
