From World Domination Ambition to Salvation: Saved to Serve Christ
This is a true story. At age 17, I wanted power, success—even to be “king of the world.”
Rejecting God, and believing only in myself, I started worshipping myself. I thought, maybe I could become an influential, rich and powerful person.
But everything changed after going through unprecedented academic failure, serious mental health struggles, and a deep sense of emptiness. The pursuit and search for Truth began — and eventually, it was found in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6 (KJV)
Almost 10 years ago, I believed the “good news”, and bowed the knee. I gave my life to Jesus. I asked Him to forgive me of my sins and become my Lord and Saviour—and He did.
It was the best, greatest, and most importantly, the ultimate soul-saving decision I have ever made in my entire life.
However, not long after that, I nearly ended my life. But at the exact moment I was about to act, a Christian friend unexpectedly reached out. That stopped me. I believe God divinely intervened and saved me again, this time, from physical death.
In terms of salvation, Jesus has spiritually saved my soul from death, hell, and being cast into the lake of fire, for all of eternity.
To be completely honest, things may not work out perfectly in this earthly life.
But there is a promise of an eternal home in heaven.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2 (KJV)
After salvation, life doesn’t suddenly become easy, and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There are still, very real challenges to face, and tough decisions to make. But now I have peace, purpose, and hope. I no longer live for myself — I live to serve Christ.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
I went from wanting to be “king of the world”; to realizing there is only one, true King.
Thank you, Jesus, for saving my soul.
Jesus saved my soul — and He can save yours, too!
Where do we begin?
Let’s turn back the calendars and clocks, shall we?
Family Background and Upbringing – Heavy into Hinduism
- Born into a Hindu family; familiar with rituals, prayers, and traditions
- Grew up in Canada; strong focus on academics and achievement
- High achiever in school (academic grades, sports, public speaking, valedictorian in grade 12)
We were a fairly devout Hindu family; there was enough religiosity in our household that made us all very familiar with Hindu bhajans, puja’s, prayers, and rituals (like eating food sacrificed to idols). As a young boy, there was a fascination with the stories of The Mahabharata and The Ramayana. Praying to Hindu gods and idol worshipping was a part of life; it was never questioned, it was simply our culture and tradition.
Early Childhood Mindset – Type A Personality – Winning Is Everything
- Ambitious, competitive, and success-driven
- Rejected belief in God → began believing in self
- Desired power, influence, and “world domination”
- Dismissed Christianity and Jesus Christ when first introduced to it
My parents instilled in me a very high achiever mindset; in academics, athletics, and extra-curriculars. Various awards in public speaking were won during my childhood in Nova Scotia, Canada, and multiple trophies as a young tennis player, too. Essentially, it was all about taking a perfectionist attitude, and excelling at everything.
High school started when my family moved back to my home province of Ontario. Again, the ongoing mission of studying hard and achieving high grades continued.
Turning Away From God Moment – Forget God, I Believe In Myself, I’ll Figure This Out On My Own
At the beginning of grade 12, my father lost his job. This hit me hard, as I realized, how was I going to pay for my first-year university tuition? I took it upon myself to make this happen. I remember even walking away from Hindu gods completely. There was a moment where my Mom wanted me to do a puja or bow to a Hindu idol in our house. I refused.
I told myself, I didn’t believe in God anymore, but I believed in myself; so, truth be told, I started worshipping myself, and made myself my own god.
By the end of grade 12 in 2005, I had pulled it off. I had a 90% percent average, I earned some scholarships, and I was even voted as the Valedictorian. All of this went to my head. I was very ambitious, competitive, and hungry. I wanted to aspire for world domination! I told myself, I want to become a very powerful and influential person. I didn’t know how I was going to do it, but I essentially wanted to become KING of the WORLD.
But, I was also a philosophical person. I asked my high school best friend, what is the meaning of life? He was a Christian. So, he simply said, “to serve Christ”. I dismissed that as utter folly and essentially disregarded that idea completely. He also shared the gospel and salvation to me. Again, none of that resonated with me, I simply didn’t care.
But it wasn’t until 10 years later, that I realized that this best friend started praying for my salvation way back in 2005; when I first started asking him spiritual questions.
However, despite these accolades in high school, I was very melancholic and sad in the summer after graduation, because I did not get into the exact university program I wanted. My goal was to become a medical doctor (yes, this is a typical career path that is encouraged by Indian immigrant parents). I told myself, I will figure out some career in health care, and still become powerful and rich and successful.
Tragic Life Event – Drug Use Disrupted Education; Triggering a Mental Health Crisis & Emergency
- Started university → negative peer influence
- Experimented with drugs → developed a mental health condition
- Failed a course for the first time ever; began long-term medication
- Struggled with side effects and ongoing mental health challenges
Then, my world got shattered in first year university. There was a roommate, who quite simply, was not a good guy. He even joked about being Lucifer, who I learned later, is another name for the devil, Satan. This roommate had a drug substance, and he offered it to me. I tried it a couple times, and then that autumn, it felt, like something broke, inside my brain. I ended up failing my 1st year biology course that semester. I got diagnosed with a mental health condition shortly after, and had to start taking medications halfway through my first year of university.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:7 (KJV)
Spiritual Search – The “End Times”, the Bible, and the Book of Revelation
- Became curious about the meaning of life and “End Times” prophecies
- Compared Hindu beliefs with the Bible
- Increasing sense that the Bible was true
- Conversations with Christian friends planted seeds over time
But, this incident caused an embarkment on a spiritual journey. Funny enough, even with this mental health condition, there was still an ambition for world domination. After graduating from university with a major in psychology, a college post-graduate certificate in marketing was earned the next year as well.
During this whole time, there was a keen interest in “End Times” prophecies. I went back and forth, with emails and in-person conversations, with my best friend on this topic. I presented the Hindu “end times” based on Kali Yuga, and he replied regarding the Book of Revelation, from the Bible. It was all very interesting. But as I read more and more, there was a real, honest realization in my heart, that it was the Bible Scriptures and verses that were so true and evident of what was really happening and going to happen in the world; not the Hindu ones.
As life went on, the goal changed to becoming a media personality, and then going into politics. And then still, world domination.
After working several office jobs, a new path emerged: volunteering in community television as a TV host, as a side hobby. And then another decision was made again, to go to college again, this time, for journalism.
Internal Heart Realization & Wake Up Call – Yearning for Jesus
- Became aware of:
- Evil in the world
- Sin within self
- Desired truth, goodness, and purpose
- Became drawn to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
This was when God really started to work. A Christian classmate soon became a good friend. But he confronted me boldly one time, and said “Satan is the father of all lies, and he knows he cannot win, and that’s why he’s trying to drag as many people down with him as possible.”
He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:44 (KJV)
This friend’s statement was stunning. I realized how much evil there was in the world. I also realized, how much evil lived inside me, in my heart and in my mind.
Then it came to a place, where, self-admittingly, I didn’t want to contribute to the issue and problem of evil in the world. I wanted to be on the good side…after all, who doesn’t want to be on the winning team?
So, a keen curiosity and yearning began about the Lord Jesus Christ. His life, His teachings, and His words were fascinating, intriguing, and remarkable at the same time. The search for Truth was on!
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)
Near the end of the journalism program, there was almost an internship ready at the Rogers Sportsnet radio department in downtown Toronto. But, I did not fully complete the interview process, because I had serious anxiety, concern, and doubt. The side effects from my medications were very painful. It would be challenging and difficult to commute there, and still have enough energy to function daily.
There was a compromise; I settled for an office job, and working as a hockey broadcaster on the weekends.
Conversion (Turning Point) – Life Changing Experience & Soul-Saving Moment
- August 31, 2016
- Repented, believed, confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
- Became a born-again Christian
- Experienced peace and assurance of salvation
That summer, the searching continued. I just earnestly wanted to find out and know who God truly was! I asked my best friend, how do I know this? He gave a verse:
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, then all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
And then somehow, I felt led to go to the Roman’s Road of Salvation.
On the evening of August 31st, 2016, I kneeled down at my bedside and accepted, believed, confessed, the Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I repented of my sin, and asked Jesus to save me. I became a born-again Christian.
But then, it was like, there’s all these horrible side effects from my medications; it’s likely I don’t have a long life ahead of me. My best friend joked, and said something like “Well, then you’ll get to hang out with Jesus before the rest of us!” Funny, but comforting! From the day medications started 20 years ago, there are side effects (personal; and too many to list here).
Ongoing Struggles – Just Because You’re A Christian, The World Ain’t All Sunshine and Rainbows
- Continued mental health challenges
- Nearly attempted suicide
- Unexpected message from a Christian friend intervened → prevented attempt
- Saw this as divine intervention
However, the winter of 2016 into 2017 was tough. Mental health was still a struggle. I almost attempted to end my life one night. I was planning on over-dosing on my meds and hoping that would kill me. But, before I tried to do that, this other Christian friend from university reached out and said something along the lines of, “The Holy Spirit told me to reach out to you, because I think you’re in trouble.” I had not seen or spoken to this friend for several years, so it was totally unexpected to hear from her.
If she had not messaged via social media, I very well could have made a suicidal attempt on my life. Instead, the Holy Spirit, working through this Christian friend, divinely intervened and stopped me from taking my life.
Growth & Healing – He is the Great Physician, The Provider of All Our Needs
- Gradual improvement with support, faith, and practical, natural medical help
- Found encouragement through church and Christian community
- Learned to trust God despite ongoing difficulties
In recent years, the father of this Christian friend recommended a lot of natural supplements, which help offset the side effects. His advice was priceless and an incredible blessing; it cannot be properly put into words how much it has helped. It has extended and improved the quality of life. Thanks to that, and by God’s grace, it has resulted in a high-functioning daily life. I also know that no matter what happens, when I die, I have an eternal home in heaven waiting for me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2 (KJV)
A few months later, this same friend invited me to a local church. After attending for awhile, there was a genuine experience of the joy of the Lord! And then…once again, an opportunity to get a media broadcasting job. What now?
Career & Life Direction Change – He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease
- Shifted from ambition for power → desire to serve God
- Turned down/left media ambitions to focus on stability and faith
- Built steady career in sales (since 2018)
- Became more committed to church and giving
This time, a major career decision presented itself. But now, being a Christian, deep prayer was undertaken. God was so good to me, in that, He gave me a rejection letter from Rogers Sportsnet for an Anchor/Reporter job, on the very same day there was an offer from a company for a sales job. I had prayed to God to make it clear to me, what should I do with my career? And He was so good, to reveal it on the same day!
Then a year later, I made a decision made to go work for the local community hockey team as a Play-by-Play Announcer. Again, no more world domination desires, but it led to being less faithful to church attendance. After the hockey season was over, I quit the broadcasting world to serve more in the church.
The sales job has been a blessing since 2018. In the past several years, I have made consistent efforts to tithe; as God would lead what to donate and give. God has provided for all financial needs (plus extra, every year). Glory to God and Praise the Lord!
Here are some God-confident and unwavering, unapologetic truths to know:
God, is so good.
Does God love you?
Yes.
Does He love you all the time?
Yes!
Does He want your best, and want your best, all the time?
YES!
JUST TRUST HIM.
HE DIED FOR YOU.
He can work things out, far better than you could orchestra or plan yourself.
He took a sinner like me, who wanted to be KING of the WORLD, to realizing, ONLY JESUS is KING! It was humbling, it was painful, but thank God; otherwise my salvation may have never happened!
He must increase, but I must decrease.
John 3:30 (KJV)
Core Beliefs Now – The Only Good Stuff That Really Matters
- God is good, loving, and trustworthy
- Salvation is through Jesus alone
- Life purpose = serve Christ, not self
- Even suffering can have purpose
He allowed an evil to happen (the roommate who had the drug, that upon taking it, created a mental health condition) to prevent a greater evil from happening in the future – someone who could have become perhaps a corrupt, evil powerful person, too.
Also, it’s amazing how God has no limits; he can work through anyone and any situation – those who are healthy and well, and those who are afflicted and suffering. He is alive, he is a living God, and he’s so real!
Even despite a lot of pain and suffering, I am so blessed, grateful and thankful to Jesus for saving my soul. There’s still a medication, and still some unfortunate side effects, but there is a victorious Christian life being lived out.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39 (KJV)
Some days are harder than others; but thank God for the victory and power to have full-time employment and an overall healthy and productive life.
I have incredible love and support from my immediate family. And my church family and brothers and sisters-in-Christ, are a wonderful blessing, too.
The very first prayer I prayed after I got saved, was for my family’s salvation, and for the salvation of my entire extended family in India. I love them all very much, and I pray that one day they will all come to the knowledge of the saving gospel of Prabhu Yeshu Khrist.
When I was a Hindu, I thought I had the truth. But the truth was like the light coming in through multiple cracks of multiple windows; ambiguous, broken, fragmented, vague, and uncertain and unclear. When I found Jesus, it was like one door opened, and a flood of light rushed in!
Key Lessons – Only God Gives Life True Meaning & Purpose
- Ambition without God leads to emptiness
- Truth is found in Jesus
- God can use broken situations for good
- Faith does not remove all struggles—but gives strength through them
My life verses are:
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Ephesians 6:10-17 (KJV)
And some of my favorite verses are:
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
I urge you, if you have read up to this point so far, and if you are not a Christian (yet), to accept God’s free gift.
Considering everything going on in the world today, the return of the Lord is imminent, which means it could happen, at any, time.
The most comforting, wonderful truth is…just read the Bible…front to back…many times…this is true…in the end…Jesus wins!
CHRIST with Prash 
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