Woman leaves Dubai’s luxury for Rishikesh’s calm, shares viral post: “Shiva blessed me”

In an age where success often means living in a fast-paced city, climbing the corporate ladder, and chasing comfort, one woman decided to take a completely different route. Divya Bhathela, who once enjoyed a picture-perfect life in Dubai, walked away from the city’s glamour to seek something far simpler– peace.Her decision to leave skyscrapers behind for the silence of Rishikesh has gone viral, striking a chord with thousands who relate to her search for purpose and calm.Choosing stillness over speedDivya’s story stands out not for what she gained, but for what she chose to let go of. Leaving behind Dubai’s rush and rhythm, she boarded a one-way flight to India with just one intention– to live more mindfully. She has now made Rishikesh, the spiritual town by the Ganga, her home for the next 30 days. In a short Instagram video, Divya documented her journey– from her flight to Dehradun to moving into a minimal ashram room that now serves as her space for meditation and self-discovery. The room, bare yet peaceful, represents her decision to “live, learn, and unlearn” as she begins this new chapter in her life.“It helped me see myself and manifest the life of my dreams”Sharing the reason behind her move, Divya wrote that meditation had completely changed the way she viewed life.

“It helped me see myself and manifest the life of my dreams. I thought, what if I could teach others to do it too? So here I am to become a certified meditation coach,” she expressed in her video.

Her caption read, “New journey, let me know what more on this journey I should talk about.” The post has since gained massive traction online, gathering lakhs of views and hundreds of reactions from people who resonated with her decision.Internet reacts to her decisionSocial media users flooded the comments section with words of encouragement and shared experiences. One user wrote, “I stayed in Rishikesh for six months, and it transformed me from within. It’s gonna be a wonderful experience, so soak in all the positivity of Rish. All the best.”Another user added a light-hearted comment, saying, “So now Rishikesh is the new sunburn bcoz this is probably the tenth or twelfth post I am seeing of people going there for retreats and making content on it.”Many others said they were inspired by her courage to follow her heart. “You are inspiring me to do the same, as I have always been inclined to Yoga and meditation,” one comment read. Another shared, “I was in Rishikesh for a few hours just to see the Ganga Aarthi, it moved me so much I started to cry, would love to go there again.”“Rishikesh & Shiva blessed me”Among the many who related to her story, one user shared a similar experience, writing, “I quit my 7+ years of corporate career and now I am proudly a yoga, meditation & wellness coach. Rishikesh & the Shiva blessed me with all that was required to make this shift. Do go for Ganga Aarti, Ganga snan. It’s all so peaceful & calm.” Disclaimer: The Times of India does not independently verify the authenticity of this post. The details mentioned are based on a viral video and user reactions shared online.