Ven Ajahn Siripanyo: Krishnan, often known as AK, was the third richest person in Malaysia, according to the South China Morning Post. His total assets were more than Rs 40,000 crore.

Ananda Krishnan Business Empire: Anand Krishnan (AK), one of Malaysia's richest people, died at the age of 86. His business empire includes telecom, satellite, media, oil, gas and real estate. The details were disclosed in a statement from his private investment firm, Usaha Tegas. His only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, was in the news recently when he decided to become a Buddhist monk at the age of 18, leaving a $5 billion legacy. Now there is a discussion in the media that who will handle his assets worth Rs 40000 crore?

Malaysia's third richest person

On behalf of Usaha Tegas, it was said that AK has made significant contributions to nation building and corporate world. His philanthropic move has lit up the lives of many. Krishnan, often known as AK, was Malaysia's third richest man, according to the South China Morning Post. His total assets were more than 40,000 crore rupees (US $ 5 billion). Along with his corporate achievements, he was a very philanthropic person.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of

Anand Krishnan (AK), left the legacy of 40000 crores at the age of 18. With this decision, he surprised everyone by deciding to renounce worldly life and become a Buddhist monk. Siripanyo's decision began with a temporary stay in Thailand. Today, more than two decades later, he is the president of the Datao Dum monastery near the Thailand-Myanmar border.

Born in a

very prosperous family spent early life in London with two sisters, Ven Azan Siripanyo has a very different background. His mother, Momwazarongse Suprinda Chakraban, is of Thai royal descent. Siripanyo spent his early life in London with two sisters and educated in the UK. He has good command over at least eight languages, including English, Tamil and Thai.

Siripanyo lives a life of simplicity using a private jet to meet his father. Not only this, he also follows Buddhist practices like begging and meditation. While living in Datao Dum Monastery, he depends on the generosity of others for his living. He was also seen travelling in luxury when needed, such as using a private jet to meet his father in Italy. His father bought a spiritual retreat in Penang Hill, Malaysia for his convenience during a visit to Siripanyo.