The Times of India

Who is Mahan Maharaj? The monk-mathematician redefining the boundaries of science and spirituality

Mahan Maharaj, born Mahan Mitra, has carved a rare path as both a leading mathematician and a monk of the Ramakrishna Order. From IIT Kanpur to UC Berkeley, his academic journey culminated in groundbreaking work in geometry. Now at TIFR, his life bridges rigorous science and spiritual discipline, challenging the divide between intellect and introspection.