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"Sadhguru" Jaggi Vasudev / Isha Foundation

Sirona

Hindu Wannabe
Namaste,

Youtube and Amazon have been suggesting media by "Sadhguru" to me. I checked the German Wikipedia, which has a very friendly article about him (he was given the second highest civil award of India), and a critical article by a German blogger who was given free tickets worth 180 € for a Sadhguru event in exchange for a positive blog article (which she didn't deliver). Then there are the usual "cult exposure" websites claiming that Sadguru /Isha Foundation was a family-run business and not trustworthy. What do you think of "Sadhguru"?

(Please move to "Same faith debates" if necessary.)
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I think he's a talented speaker, with good timing, and can hold an audience. He has western mass market appeal, but also doesn't declare himself as a Hindu, despite having Hinduism written all over it. Controversies include the disappearance of his wife, misappropriation of funds, etc. common to many mass market style teachers.

Certainly has a lot of popularity these days.

I'm neutral, in that I think mass market gurus have their place as introductory teachers, but it's not traditional, in that, in tradition, the guru knows his students.
 
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George-ananda

Advaita Vedanta, Theosophy, Spiritualism
Premium Member
I have not looked into Sadhguru in depth yet but my first impression is that he is another respected spokesman and teacher of the Indian Advaita philosophy. This means he will have his natural enemies too.

All in all, I give him a thumbs-up at this time. He's another part of the positive western trend of moving spirituality more eastward.
 

stvdv

Veteran Member: I Share (not Debate) my POV
Namaste,

Youtube and Amazon have been suggesting media by "Sadhguru" to me. I checked the German Wikipedia, which has a very friendly article about him (he was given the second highest civil award of India), and a critical article by a German blogger who was given free tickets worth 180 € for a Sadhguru event in exchange for a positive blog article (which she didn't deliver). Then there are the usual "cult exposure" websites claiming that Sadguru /Isha Foundation was a family-run business and not trustworthy. What do you think of "Sadhguru"?

(Please move to "Same faith debates" if necessary.)
I have been thinking about this too

With all the fake news, it's almost impossible to find the truth about such questions
So when I listen to him, I use my discrimination and common sense
But it's a bit tricky, I rather not listen to false knowledge

He reminds me a bit of Osho/Rashneesh
Very smooth speaker, almost hypnotic
Not all his words were good for me
So, I remember the good only

I trust my inner feeling, pray for guidance (Gayatri Mantra = praying for light, illumination, wisdom). Life is a game, I fall regularly, but I do get up again
 

SalixIncendium

अग्निविलोवनन्दः
Staff member
Premium Member
Namaste,

Youtube and Amazon have been suggesting media by "Sadhguru" to me. I checked the German Wikipedia, which has a very friendly article about him (he was given the second highest civil award of India), and a critical article by a German blogger who was given free tickets worth 180 € for a Sadhguru event in exchange for a positive blog article (which she didn't deliver). Then there are the usual "cult exposure" websites claiming that Sadguru /Isha Foundation was a family-run business and not trustworthy. What do you think of "Sadhguru"?

(Please move to "Same faith debates" if necessary.)

I subscribe to his YouTube channel and have watched many of his videos. While I don't agree with everything he says, I do like him and feel he has some great things to say. Based on what I know about him, I certainly don't feel he's by any means untrustworthy.

As @Vinayaka has already said, he doesn't specifically identify as Hindu. He has said he's not a taker of religion, but I've also heard that he has said he's on the path of Sanatana Dharma. So take that for what it is.
 

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
I subscribe to his YouTube channel and have watched many of his videos. While I don't agree with everything he says, I do like him and feel he has some great things to say. Based on what I know about him, I certainly don't feel he's by any means untrustworthy.

As @Vinayaka has already said, he doesn't specifically identify as Hindu. He has said he's not a taker of religion, but I've also heard that he has said he's on the path of Sanatana Dharma. So take that for what it is.

Perhaps there is less negativity with the terms 'Sanatana Dharma" because the average anti-Hindu doesn't know what it means, and they're too lazy to google it. (Mostly in jest)
 

ajay0

Well-Known Member
Namaste,

Youtube and Amazon have been suggesting media by "Sadhguru" to me. I checked the German Wikipedia, which has a very friendly article about him (he was given the second highest civil award of India), and a critical article by a German blogger who was given free tickets worth 180 € for a Sadhguru event in exchange for a positive blog article (which she didn't deliver). Then there are the usual "cult exposure" websites claiming that Sadguru /Isha Foundation was a family-run business and not trustworthy. What do you think of "Sadhguru"?

(Please move to "Same faith debates" if necessary.)

I consider him an enlightened master with communication skills that is spectacular, articulate and eloquent. He belongs to the league of Vivekananda, Jiddu Krishnamurti and Nisargadatta Maharaj in this regard.

His life before enlightenment is a grand adventure in itself with his penchant and expertise in catching highly venomous snakes like cobras, king cobras, vipers, kraits and others. ( I don't recommend this to anyone )

He used to catch such venomous snakes that strayed into urban areas and deposit them back in the forests. Some he brought in jars to home to the extreme discomfort of his parents.

He was also quite active in his Jawa bike and travelled a lot , and this included jungles, evading elephants and so on.

He was also earning huge amounts of money as a teenager due to his prodigious energy and intellect and was quite self-reliant. He was later involved in the poultry business, agriculture and construction business.

There is a lot to learn from him on various facets of life. And I enjoy going through his youtubes and articles.

He uses the term yoga a lot, but does not use the term Hinduism a lot. He has built a huge Shivalingam in Coimbatore which is quite potent in the positive energy and vibration it creates, and enables meditators there to reach high levels in a short period of time. He has also built temples for the Goddess and have explained the feminine energy in such temples in his youtubes.

I also like the way he brings clarity to most issues, even national, economic and international ones through his talks on them complete with information and sharp critical analysis. He is also humorous in his talks and evokes laughter in his audience.

I consider him as one of the great educators alive on earth at the moment bringing wisdom, knowledge and love to all peoples in all nations.
 
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