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What advice would you give someone with healing gifts?| Sadhguru at Columbia University | #11

Synopsis: What advice would you give someone with healing gifts? Someone who can help people create miracles in their lives to grow in service to the world.

Synopsis: What advice would you give someone with healing gifts? Someone who can...

... help people create miracles in their lives to grow in service to the world.

January 7, 2021

7:18

Video / Yogic Physiology

Did you know – Your mind can run 14 parallel tracks at the same time!

Transcript: This will be very hard for your viewers to digest, but let them have little indigestion. Let them sit up and think about this. As I sit here, I'm talking to you, am I talking sensibly? Yes. Do I look focused? Very. Nobody has ever seen me unfocused on anything, but at the same time I have at least 12-14 tracks running in my mind all the time. So I may be talking to you, but I'm sorting out many, many...

... things. That means, in a way, compared to a whole lot of people, if they think one thing, they can't think the other thing, I have 14 people in one. I could increase the range if I want, I'm just a little lazy. So I don't want to spread it. If little more striving, I can spread it much more. But, you know, here and there I enjoy a little bit of laziness. I thought 12-14 tracks, it's enough and they're running well. So at the same time I'll be designing something, I'll be creating something, I'll be preparing something, everything will be happening at the same time. This is what being human means. Unfortunately, most people utter the word human only with reference to the limitations of being human. Very rarely anybody says I am human referring to the immensity of being human. They are always saying, oh I am only human. So this is what I want them to realize, this is what Adiyogi means. 112 different ways through which you can find solutions of transformation. Solutions or means for transformation. For your immediate needs and for your ultimate needs, both. This dimension of science, where he is talking about the entire nuts and bolts of human mechanism and the nuts and bolts of cosmic mechanism, and how these two things will fit into each other, absolutely without any friction, how you can be a part of the cosmos, how the cosmos can be a part of you. This is not logically correct but, when the Saptarishis asked him, what is the nature of this existence, where does it begin, where does it end, how big is it? He laughed and he said I can pack the entire cosmos into a mustard seed. So then they asked if you can pack everything into a mustard seed, is it big, is it small, what is its nature, what's its composition, how can it be big and small at the same time? By then he was bored with them. Then he just said, like this, five, that there are just five elements. If these five elements, if you understand, if you grasp these five elements, you grasp the entire creation. The physical world is finished with five elements - earth, water, fire, air, and space. If you know these things, you know everything. With these five things, how much mischief, just see. Can you believe with five elements, just with five ingredients, how many things have been created in this cosmos? So he just said this, that's all you need to get. So that's why we called him Bhutaswara, the master of five elements.

Transcript: This will be very hard for your viewers to digest, but let them have little indigestion. Let them sit...

... up and think about this. As I sit here, I'm talking to you, am I talking sensibly? Yes. Do I look focused? Very. Nobody has ever seen me unfocused on anything, but at the same time I have at least 12-14 tracks running in my mind all the time. So I may be talking to you, but I'm sorting out many, many things. That means, in a way, compared to a whole lot of people, if they think one thing, they can't think the other thing, I have 14 people in one. I could increase the range if I want, I'm just a little lazy. So I don't want to spread it. If little more striving, I can spread it much more. But, you know, here and there I enjoy a little bit of laziness. I thought 12-14 tracks, it's enough and they're running well. So at the same time I'll be designing something, I'll be creating something, I'll be preparing something, everything will be happening at the same time. This is what being human means. Unfortunately, most people utter the word human only with reference to the limitations of being human. Very rarely anybody says I am human referring to the immensity of being human. They are always saying, oh I am only human. So this is what I want them to realize, this is what Adiyogi means. 112 different ways through which you can find solutions of transformation. Solutions or means for transformation. For your immediate needs and for your ultimate needs, both. This dimension of science, where he is talking about the entire nuts and bolts of human mechanism and the nuts and bolts of cosmic mechanism, and how these two things will fit into each other, absolutely without any friction, how you can be a part of the cosmos, how the cosmos can be a part of you. This is not logically correct but, when the Saptarishis asked him, what is the nature of this existence, where does it begin, where does it end, how big is it? He laughed and he said I can pack the entire cosmos into a mustard seed. So then they asked if you can pack everything into a mustard seed, is it big, is it small, what is its nature, what's its composition, how can it be big and small at the same time? By then he was bored with them. Then he just said, like this, five, that there are just five elements. If these five elements, if you understand, if you grasp these five elements, you grasp the entire creation. The physical world is finished with five elements - earth, water, fire, air, and space. If you know these things, you know everything. With these five things, how much mischief, just see. Can you believe with five elements, just with five ingredients, how many things have been created in this cosmos? So he just said this, that's all you need to get. So that's why we called him Bhutaswara, the master of five elements.

December 10, 2020

3:59

Mind / Video

How to harness the full capabilities of your mind ?

Synopsis: Why humans dominate this planet is because of our ability to use mind. But are you harnessing your capability to the fullest? There are 5 major points of receptivity in one's mind - centres of memory, imagination, perception, perversion and sleep. There are people (called Avadhanis) who can perform upto 100 different acts at the same time because of their mastery over these centres. Find out how...

... they do it?

Synopsis: Why humans dominate this planet is because of our ability to use mind. But are you harnessing your capability...

... to the fullest? There are 5 major points of receptivity in one's mind - centres of memory, imagination, perception, perversion and sleep. There are people (called Avadhanis) who can perform upto 100 different acts at the same time because of their mastery over these centres. Find out how they do it?

December 6, 2020

09:41

Mysticism / Video

In future will robots become human?

Synopsis: Today, machines can do almost anything that the humans can do - many a times even better than what humans can do. As Sadhguru says, in another 25-50 years, machines will even create art, music. Does it mean they will become capable of exhibiting thoughts, emotion and feelings etc? And if Yes, what will separate humans from machines? In this talk, Sadhguru delves deeper into the fundamental aspect of...

... Human v/s Robot and why a robot can never become human - even though they will become capable of displaying thoughts, emotion and intuition.

Synopsis: Today, machines can do almost anything that the humans can do - many a times even better than what humans...

... can do. As Sadhguru says, in another 25-50 years, machines will even create art, music. Does it mean they will become capable of exhibiting thoughts, emotion and feelings etc? And if Yes, what will separate humans from machines? In this talk, Sadhguru delves deeper into the fundamental aspect of Human v/s Robot and why a robot can never become human - even though they will become capable of displaying thoughts, emotion and intuition.

December 5, 2020

14:35

Be Inspired / Video

The extraordinary powers of Sadhguru’s grandmother

Transcript: You know my great grandmother. People used to say, she's a devil of a woman. When I saw her, she was over 100 years of age. They called her a devil of a woman not because she ever did any harm to anybody, but she had a laugh. If she laughed, the entire street shook. Like that she laughed. She lived to be 113, 113 years of age. She was married into a very rich family, a big land-holding family. When...

... she was 68 years of age, after her husband had died, she left the family, went out and built a small temple for herself. She did not install a god, she installed herself in the temple. She'll do her own thing there, her own type of worship, her own type of everything. And, she can tell you anything. When she's there, sitting in the temple, she can just tell you about anything in the world. You know the history of Europe, where spiritual process was so widespread and how systematically it was uprooted and thrown out when they wanted to establish an organized religion. So all those millions of witches who were burned, are just those women who exhibited certain qualities which did not fit into the logic of that society. My great grandmother, for sure, would have been burned as a witch. In India, they wouldn't burn but they were afraid of her laughter. She was definitely a witch. So, we need witches. We need witches in the world, we need women who are more capable than their logic. We need men also like that. We need human beings who are capable of perceiving, understanding, experiencing life beyond the horrible limitations of logic.

Transcript: You know my great grandmother. People used to say, she's a devil of a woman. When I saw her, she was...

... over 100 years of age. They called her a devil of a woman not because she ever did any harm to anybody, but she had a laugh. If she laughed, the entire street shook. Like that she laughed. She lived to be 113, 113 years of age. She was married into a very rich family, a big land-holding family. When she was 68 years of age, after her husband had died, she left the family, went out and built a small temple for herself. She did not install a god, she installed herself in the temple. She'll do her own thing there, her own type of worship, her own type of everything. And, she can tell you anything. When she's there, sitting in the temple, she can just tell you about anything in the world. You know the history of Europe, where spiritual process was so widespread and how systematically it was uprooted and thrown out when they wanted to establish an organized religion. So all those millions of witches who were burned, are just those women who exhibited certain qualities which did not fit into the logic of that society. My great grandmother, for sure, would have been burned as a witch. In India, they wouldn't burn but they were afraid of her laughter. She was definitely a witch. So, we need witches. We need witches in the world, we need women who are more capable than their logic. We need men also like that. We need human beings who are capable of perceiving, understanding, experiencing life beyond the horrible limitations of logic.

December 5, 2020

3:00

Mind / Video

When using the power of the mind Sadhguru took his cousin to the zoo

Synopsis: The power of the mind is such that if you visualize something very intensely, it will manifest in real world. The entire Yogic Science of 'Tantras' is about making mental process just like a physical process. Sadhguru narrates a real life story on how he created a physical world using mental visualization.

Synopsis: The power of the mind is such that if you visualize something very intensely, it will manifest in real...

... world. The entire Yogic Science of 'Tantras' is about making mental process just like a physical process. Sadhguru narrates a real life story on how he created a physical world using mental visualization.

December 4, 2020

03:42

Storytelling / Video

Could Hanuman really become huge in size at will? Can Shamans change their form?

Transcript: About a certain person becoming small, or big, or flying, or doing something else, is that a possibility? Very much a possibility. Very much a reality. It was very much prevalent in this country, in this culture, but it was looked down upon. But it was looked up elsewhere, particularly in the native American cultures. There is a whole tradition of Shamanism where it is, even today, there's any amount...

... of talk about how a native American Shaman becomes an eagle, becomes a fly, becomes a wolf, transforms himself into some other form and gets there, and all this. So these are not just stories, it is very much a possibility that one can transform his form if he wishes to. There is a panel in the Dhyanalinga, where somebody transformed himself into a form that was relevant to someone else. Have you noticed? You did not? So about people taking on the forms that they wish, according to the convenience, is not a new thing, or it's not an unheard of thing. Almost in every part of the world it is there. Particularly, it is being publicized in a big way, big way about the North American and South American Shamans these days. About Shamans becoming eagle, and becoming wolf. These two forms are very common for them, that was not unheard of here, but it was looked down upon in this culture. There, it is being looked up to because this is not spirituality, this is a cult.

Transcript: About a certain person becoming small, or big, or flying, or doing something else, is that a possibility?...

... Very much a possibility. Very much a reality. It was very much prevalent in this country, in this culture, but it was looked down upon. But it was looked up elsewhere, particularly in the native American cultures. There is a whole tradition of Shamanism where it is, even today, there's any amount of talk about how a native American Shaman becomes an eagle, becomes a fly, becomes a wolf, transforms himself into some other form and gets there, and all this. So these are not just stories, it is very much a possibility that one can transform his form if he wishes to. There is a panel in the Dhyanalinga, where somebody transformed himself into a form that was relevant to someone else. Have you noticed? You did not? So about people taking on the forms that they wish, according to the convenience, is not a new thing, or it's not an unheard of thing. Almost in every part of the world it is there. Particularly, it is being publicized in a big way, big way about the North American and South American Shamans these days. About Shamans becoming eagle, and becoming wolf. These two forms are very common for them, that was not unheard of here, but it was looked down upon in this culture. There, it is being looked up to because this is not spirituality, this is a cult.

November 29, 2020

2:35

Be Inspired / Video

Listen to the birds for a better weather forecast than meteorologist

Transcript: One thing that we can know from birds, probably better than any meteorological instruments is, if we listen to them carefully, we would know the meteorological conditions, or the weather patterns very well. Many studies have observed this, on the banks of Ganga and also Narmada river, certain birds, which nest very close to the water, by looking at where they build the nest at what height, people know...

... whether this year there is going to be a flood or not. I'm saying, the birds build this nest at least four months before monsoons. But, they will build the nest much lower if the rains are not going to be too heavy and there's not going to be any flood. But if there is going to be a flood, they will build it way higher up. Just by observing this, traditionally people have always known, this year it's going to flood, this year it's not going to flood. So obviously before any of the normal, what our instruments can read in terms of meteorological conditions before water vapour, temperature, other things manifest, already there are science in nature, which a bird is able to see. Probably among human beings, one creature who pays maximum attention to meteorological conditions, is an aviator. A farmer to some extent, but much more an aviator because one who wants to fly is always watching out for the weather, because that will decide whether you're going to fly or not. Whether you will fly all the way to another world or you're going to land in this world. A lot depends on the weather. So birds being avians, probably they have learned to pay attention to nature in terms of meteorological conditions like nobody else. There are many other aspects one knows about the migratory patterns of the birds. Where in distinctly, they know the weather patterns, otherwise they cannot make this flight, long distance flights across continents. So if one wants to know whether definitely listening to birds would be great, maybe not all of them, those who soar in the sky, those who depend very much on rising in the sky.

Transcript: One thing that we can know from birds, probably better than any meteorological instruments is, if we...

... listen to them carefully, we would know the meteorological conditions, or the weather patterns very well. Many studies have observed this, on the banks of Ganga and also Narmada river, certain birds, which nest very close to the water, by looking at where they build the nest at what height, people know whether this year there is going to be a flood or not. I'm saying, the birds build this nest at least four months before monsoons. But, they will build the nest much lower if the rains are not going to be too heavy and there's not going to be any flood. But if there is going to be a flood, they will build it way higher up. Just by observing this, traditionally people have always known, this year it's going to flood, this year it's not going to flood. So obviously before any of the normal, what our instruments can read in terms of meteorological conditions before water vapour, temperature, other things manifest, already there are science in nature, which a bird is able to see. Probably among human beings, one creature who pays maximum attention to meteorological conditions, is an aviator. A farmer to some extent, but much more an aviator because one who wants to fly is always watching out for the weather, because that will decide whether you're going to fly or not. Whether you will fly all the way to another world or you're going to land in this world. A lot depends on the weather. So birds being avians, probably they have learned to pay attention to nature in terms of meteorological conditions like nobody else. There are many other aspects one knows about the migratory patterns of the birds. Where in distinctly, they know the weather patterns, otherwise they cannot make this flight, long distance flights across continents. So if one wants to know whether definitely listening to birds would be great, maybe not all of them, those who soar in the sky, those who depend very much on rising in the sky.

November 13, 2020

3:25

Mysticism / Video

Past life regression – is it worthwhile?

Synopsis: Is past life for real or just hallucination? Even if it is for real, is it worthwhile to explore this mystical dimension of life ? Sadhguru answers these during a satsang with meditators on Kailash Yatra.

Synopsis: Is past life for real or just hallucination? Even if it is for real, is it worthwhile to explore this...

... mystical dimension of life ? Sadhguru answers these during a satsang with meditators on Kailash Yatra.

November 10, 2020

05:33

Death / Video

The 5 stages of Death: How does life leave the body?

Synopsis: There are many recorded instances of increased brain activity or some other physical movement/twitching long after someone has been declared medically 'dead'. Why is this and what actually happens when one is dead? Sadhguru unravels the mystical aspects of death while addressing a large gathering of doctors at a prominent medical institute.

Synopsis: There are many recorded instances of increased brain activity or some other physical movement/twitching...

... long after someone has been declared medically 'dead'. Why is this and what actually happens when one is dead? Sadhguru unravels the mystical aspects of death while addressing a large gathering of doctors at a prominent medical institute.

November 3, 2020

11:12

Video / Yogic Science

Is time and space an illusion or do they really exists?

Transcript: Suppose you're here, but you don't have a body. Whether this satsang is two hours, or two millenials, would it matter to you? Only because you have a body, two hours. If you did not have a body, this is for 2,000 years, what's the problem? So only because of your physicality, time exists. Isn't it? Only because you have a physical structure, time exists in your experience. If there was no physical...

... body, what is time to you? The same goes for space also. If you had no body, what size dress would you need? Minus? Only because there's a body, space, isn't it? If you did not have a body, how many people could we have for satsang in this hall? Is there a limit, I'm asking? No. So only because you're identified with your physical nature, time and space is a reality for you. Otherwise, both wouldn't exist. So, is it a concept? It is not a concept. It is a reality of existence. Can we experience it? Anything that's real can be experienced. Even falsehood can be experienced, you know this? It's happening. In so many ways it's happening, isn't it? Things which are not true, are true in your mind. There's a classic example. In the yogic this thing, in the yogasutra, Patanjali himself uses the example. Suppose we take a rope and throw it on you, and say, "Snake." Suddenly, everything that would happen to you, if a snake had landed upon you, will happen to you. Though, it is just an inanimate rope. You may even die of a heart attack. Yes. Even falsehood, that which does not exist, you can experience. Such is the beauty of creation. Even that which does not exist, you can experience. Why would you be denied the ability to experience that which does exist? You definitely can. It is just that you have to disengage a little bit from your personal entertainment, that is, that which does not exist is dominating right now. Things that don't exist in the universe are happening in your mind, and they're going about as if it's a reality. So, because of your engagement with that, this question comes up, "Can we experience reality?" Reality is the only thing you can experience, isn't it? But, creation is so generous, it is willing to allow you experience even that which does not exist. Fantastic, isn't it?

Transcript: Suppose you're here, but you don't have a body. Whether this satsang is two hours, or two millenials,...

... would it matter to you? Only because you have a body, two hours. If you did not have a body, this is for 2,000 years, what's the problem? So only because of your physicality, time exists. Isn't it? Only because you have a physical structure, time exists in your experience. If there was no physical body, what is time to you? The same goes for space also. If you had no body, what size dress would you need? Minus? Only because there's a body, space, isn't it? If you did not have a body, how many people could we have for satsang in this hall? Is there a limit, I'm asking? No. So only because you're identified with your physical nature, time and space is a reality for you. Otherwise, both wouldn't exist. So, is it a concept? It is not a concept. It is a reality of existence. Can we experience it? Anything that's real can be experienced. Even falsehood can be experienced, you know this? It's happening. In so many ways it's happening, isn't it? Things which are not true, are true in your mind. There's a classic example. In the yogic this thing, in the yogasutra, Patanjali himself uses the example. Suppose we take a rope and throw it on you, and say, "Snake." Suddenly, everything that would happen to you, if a snake had landed upon you, will happen to you. Though, it is just an inanimate rope. You may even die of a heart attack. Yes. Even falsehood, that which does not exist, you can experience. Such is the beauty of creation. Even that which does not exist, you can experience. Why would you be denied the ability to experience that which does exist? You definitely can. It is just that you have to disengage a little bit from your personal entertainment, that is, that which does not exist is dominating right now. Things that don't exist in the universe are happening in your mind, and they're going about as if it's a reality. So, because of your engagement with that, this question comes up, "Can we experience reality?" Reality is the only thing you can experience, isn't it? But, creation is so generous, it is willing to allow you experience even that which does not exist. Fantastic, isn't it?

October 4, 2020

3:47

Video / Yogic Science

How can I know about my past life?

Transcript: See, for me personally, the last three lives, it's the same work, same place. We're in the same place now once again. To some extent, same people. There are situations where, many times, I end up calling them by their old names. We have taken them to those places. A past life experience where they clearly experienced what it is and they're very much with us and they know it is so. This is not somebody's...

... suggestion, this is not a story told to them. This is something that's a living experience within themselves. But again I insist, don't believe all this. Because, by believing, you'll destroy your possibilities. Oh, I know there are lives. Finished you are. The moment you make a conclusion, you've destroyed all search within you, isn't it? Yes? The moment you make a conclusion, there is no thing to search. I don't know, you can't live with an I don't know, isn't it? Yes? You cannot live with an I don't know. I don't know is uncomfortable right now but it's a tremendous possibility because it starts the search. Once a deep I don't know enters you, you will see your whole life energy becomes such. It is not just an intellectual question once the I don't know sinks into you very deeply. All that we have done in the 6 days is to bring you to a state where you don't know anything and you're happy about it. Yes? You have not been stuck with knowledge in these 6 days. Slowly, slowly you're coming to a state where you really don't know anything. If this I don't know sinks deep into you, you will see your very life energies becomes a seeking, a searching. Then, truth cannot be hidden from you. If your seeking is intense, how can anybody hide it for you, because it's within you. Nobody can take it away from you. Right now, the seeking is not intense enough. Spirituality is still entertainment, certain days flirtish. It's not going to work that way. When it sinks deep, something else happens.

Transcript: See, for me personally, the last three lives, it's the same work, same place. We're in the same place...

... now once again. To some extent, same people. There are situations where, many times, I end up calling them by their old names. We have taken them to those places. A past life experience where they clearly experienced what it is and they're very much with us and they know it is so. This is not somebody's suggestion, this is not a story told to them. This is something that's a living experience within themselves. But again I insist, don't believe all this. Because, by believing, you'll destroy your possibilities. Oh, I know there are lives. Finished you are. The moment you make a conclusion, you've destroyed all search within you, isn't it? Yes? The moment you make a conclusion, there is no thing to search. I don't know, you can't live with an I don't know, isn't it? Yes? You cannot live with an I don't know. I don't know is uncomfortable right now but it's a tremendous possibility because it starts the search. Once a deep I don't know enters you, you will see your whole life energy becomes such. It is not just an intellectual question once the I don't know sinks into you very deeply. All that we have done in the 6 days is to bring you to a state where you don't know anything and you're happy about it. Yes? You have not been stuck with knowledge in these 6 days. Slowly, slowly you're coming to a state where you really don't know anything. If this I don't know sinks deep into you, you will see your very life energies becomes a seeking, a searching. Then, truth cannot be hidden from you. If your seeking is intense, how can anybody hide it for you, because it's within you. Nobody can take it away from you. Right now, the seeking is not intense enough. Spirituality is still entertainment, certain days flirtish. It's not going to work that way. When it sinks deep, something else happens.

September 24, 2020

2:48

Be Inspired / Video / Yogic Science

Does Astrology Work?

Transcript: Astrology. What is it that you're trying to do? You're trying to look at the positions of the planet and make certain predictions, right? I want you to understand. Most of the time, people who make good predictions, or people who, you know, tell you about the past very clearly, or some people tell you tomorrow what's going to happen very clearly, they're not doing it looking at the planets. They're...

... doing it looking at you. A certain intuitiveness is there in a certain person. He says. You know instead of teaching this yoga, if I sit and Chennai and just predict people's future, I will tell you in the next 10 years exactly what will happen in your life. Within 3 days, I will have a reputation and half the Chennai will be standing in queue. Very easily I can do that. By predicting somebody's future, you don't alter the quality of his life in any way. You don't bring any kind of true well-being. It is just, you know, you're getting him into more and more ignorance. Isn't it? Now if you have the power to know your tomorrow, you will only become more ignorant, more egoistic, more stupid, more harmful. You go by the normal rules. It's okay, you don't have to know what's tomorrow. You're made like this right now, the quality of your life and your own way of being as such, if you know tomorrow today, you will not participate in today. Isn't it? Yes or no? Suppose I tell you, whatever you do, you're not going to die. You will do irresponsible things in the world. Or if I tell you, tomorrow morning anyway you will die. Now you won't participate in today. Isn't it? So, you should not know the future. It's not necessary for you to know the future. The planets definitely are large objects, so they have certain vibrations, they have some influences on everything around them. If they're close to this planet, yes. Do you know, on poornami and amavasya days, full moon day and new moon day days, people who are little mentally disturbed, or imbalanced, become much more imbalanced. Yes? Even the ocean is going crazy, isn't it? Do you all go crazy? Twice a month? If you're much more established, wherever any planet goes , you don't go crazy. That's all. The purpose of your life, the destiny of your life, is fixed by you. And nothing else but you. Yes, everything has an influence but what you make out of that influence is still yours, isn't it? But if you're going to be pushed around by inanimate objects, yes you can be pushed around. To that extent it is true. I'm saying, when the divine is functioning within you, when the creator is functioning within you, why are you allowing inanimate things to influence your life? If you allow this dimension to flower in you, you will see life happens fantastic. Let the stars go anywhere, let the planets go anywhere, you will go only where you want to go. You want to go where you want to go? Or you want to be pushed around by inanimate objects? You must decide that.

Transcript: Astrology. What is it that you're trying to do? You're trying to look at the positions of the planet...

... and make certain predictions, right? I want you to understand. Most of the time, people who make good predictions, or people who, you know, tell you about the past very clearly, or some people tell you tomorrow what's going to happen very clearly, they're not doing it looking at the planets. They're doing it looking at you. A certain intuitiveness is there in a certain person. He says. You know instead of teaching this yoga, if I sit and Chennai and just predict people's future, I will tell you in the next 10 years exactly what will happen in your life. Within 3 days, I will have a reputation and half the Chennai will be standing in queue. Very easily I can do that. By predicting somebody's future, you don't alter the quality of his life in any way. You don't bring any kind of true well-being. It is just, you know, you're getting him into more and more ignorance. Isn't it? Now if you have the power to know your tomorrow, you will only become more ignorant, more egoistic, more stupid, more harmful. You go by the normal rules. It's okay, you don't have to know what's tomorrow. You're made like this right now, the quality of your life and your own way of being as such, if you know tomorrow today, you will not participate in today. Isn't it? Yes or no? Suppose I tell you, whatever you do, you're not going to die. You will do irresponsible things in the world. Or if I tell you, tomorrow morning anyway you will die. Now you won't participate in today. Isn't it? So, you should not know the future. It's not necessary for you to know the future. The planets definitely are large objects, so they have certain vibrations, they have some influences on everything around them. If they're close to this planet, yes. Do you know, on poornami and amavasya days, full moon day and new moon day days, people who are little mentally disturbed, or imbalanced, become much more imbalanced. Yes? Even the ocean is going crazy, isn't it? Do you all go crazy? Twice a month? If you're much more established, wherever any planet goes , you don't go crazy. That's all. The purpose of your life, the destiny of your life, is fixed by you. And nothing else but you. Yes, everything has an influence but what you make out of that influence is still yours, isn't it? But if you're going to be pushed around by inanimate objects, yes you can be pushed around. To that extent it is true. I'm saying, when the divine is functioning within you, when the creator is functioning within you, why are you allowing inanimate things to influence your life? If you allow this dimension to flower in you, you will see life happens fantastic. Let the stars go anywhere, let the planets go anywhere, you will go only where you want to go. You want to go where you want to go? Or you want to be pushed around by inanimate objects? You must decide that.

September 20, 2020

4:05

Video / Yogic Science

Without numbers would life be more beautiful?

Transcript: Sadhguru, one question I keep thinking about is, if there were no numbers in life. We didn't know the concept of numbers, would I be more in rhythm with the nature in life? Namaskaram Prasoon. I know you're a magician of words. You don't like numbers. Well, once you say, me and you, well there are two. Or even if you say, myself, then there is one. Once there is one, then ten, hundred, thousand, million,...

... is just a natural consequence of that. So the moment you say, me, you already created a number. The number is not only about how old are you, what time is it, when did I sleep, when did I wake up. It's not just about that. You and me itself are two numbers. So myself itself is a number. The only way to be beyond numbers is called a shoonya. Yoga means no number. Why yoga means no number, means the word yoga essentially means union. Which means it is the science of how to obliterate the boundaries of your individuality. Obliterating the boundaries of your individuality means the first basic number, one, that is me, is obliterated. Once you take away one, what is a million, or a billion, or a zillion means nothing. Everything is a zero. So, yoga means obliteration of numbers. Yoga means union. Union means, no you and me, no many. There is just one. But, there is not one, there is none. So this is referred to in many different ways. It's called a shoonya, it is called as shiva, which means, actually, that which is not. That which is not cannot have numbers. Only that which is has numbers. So, numbers are a natural consequence of physical existence. Only when one transcends the physical existence, there is a numberless existence. When we say something is limitless, we're also saying it's numberless. When we say something is boundless, we're also talking about no boundaries. No boundaries means there is no one or two. So numberless existence is possible only when there is an absolute state of yoga or union. That's what we're trying. This is my effort in my life. To take people into that experience of numberlessness. But keep the magic of words going, Prasoon. Magic of numbers is also beautiful in the form of mathematics as magic of words are. So both words and numbers are not two different things because there is one word means there will be many words. There is number one means there wil be many numbers. All this is a consequence of physical manifestation of existence. If one transcends the physical, then we use the most corrupted word, spiritual. What spiritual means is a numberless existence.

Transcript: Sadhguru, one question I keep thinking about is, if there were no numbers in life. We didn't know the...

... concept of numbers, would I be more in rhythm with the nature in life? Namaskaram Prasoon. I know you're a magician of words. You don't like numbers. Well, once you say, me and you, well there are two. Or even if you say, myself, then there is one. Once there is one, then ten, hundred, thousand, million, is just a natural consequence of that. So the moment you say, me, you already created a number. The number is not only about how old are you, what time is it, when did I sleep, when did I wake up. It's not just about that. You and me itself are two numbers. So myself itself is a number. The only way to be beyond numbers is called a shoonya. Yoga means no number. Why yoga means no number, means the word yoga essentially means union. Which means it is the science of how to obliterate the boundaries of your individuality. Obliterating the boundaries of your individuality means the first basic number, one, that is me, is obliterated. Once you take away one, what is a million, or a billion, or a zillion means nothing. Everything is a zero. So, yoga means obliteration of numbers. Yoga means union. Union means, no you and me, no many. There is just one. But, there is not one, there is none. So this is referred to in many different ways. It's called a shoonya, it is called as shiva, which means, actually, that which is not. That which is not cannot have numbers. Only that which is has numbers. So, numbers are a natural consequence of physical existence. Only when one transcends the physical existence, there is a numberless existence. When we say something is limitless, we're also saying it's numberless. When we say something is boundless, we're also talking about no boundaries. No boundaries means there is no one or two. So numberless existence is possible only when there is an absolute state of yoga or union. That's what we're trying. This is my effort in my life. To take people into that experience of numberlessness. But keep the magic of words going, Prasoon. Magic of numbers is also beautiful in the form of mathematics as magic of words are. So both words and numbers are not two different things because there is one word means there will be many words. There is number one means there wil be many numbers. All this is a consequence of physical manifestation of existence. If one transcends the physical, then we use the most corrupted word, spiritual. What spiritual means is a numberless existence.

September 13, 2020

3:49

Video / Yogic Science

What is the significance of number 3?

Transcript: Sadhguru ji pranam. You know, we've been composing music for the last 23 years now. As Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy. One thing that's fascinating me is always in the conept of 3. I see the association of the number 3 with various aspects, like neutron, proton, electron. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh. And, you now, we are also, three of us composing music. So what is the relevance of 3? What is the importance of 3?...

... And what is the effect of 3? Namaskaram to the trimurtis of Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy. Well, there are trimurtis, trinethra, trishula, trikala. All these things are evolution of ideas from the fundamental experience of human life. All human experiences rooted in these three things. Our memory belongs to the past, which is called as the bhootkala. Our experience, always, is vartmana or the present. And our imagination and aspirations are always of the future, which is bhavishya. So essentially, human experience of life happens between memory, experience, and imagination. Based on this, many aspects, which spring from these three experiences were crystalized in our culture as 3. Trinethra, trikala, trishula, and you guys, trimurtis. So this fundamental needs to be understood, that all these three dimensions exist in vartaman. All these past and future actually exist now because it's only now that you can remember, it is only now that you can imagine. It's very important all these trikalas are there. The three dimensions, the trishulas are there. And trinethras are there, that is the three dimensions of seeing life and experiencing life is there. And, we are very glad the trimurtis of Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy are there. Please make some wonderful music. And let's celebrate the trimurtis.

Transcript: Sadhguru ji pranam. You know, we've been composing music for the last 23 years now. As Shankar, Ehsaan,...

... Loy. One thing that's fascinating me is always in the conept of 3. I see the association of the number 3 with various aspects, like neutron, proton, electron. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh. And, you now, we are also, three of us composing music. So what is the relevance of 3? What is the importance of 3? And what is the effect of 3? Namaskaram to the trimurtis of Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy. Well, there are trimurtis, trinethra, trishula, trikala. All these things are evolution of ideas from the fundamental experience of human life. All human experiences rooted in these three things. Our memory belongs to the past, which is called as the bhootkala. Our experience, always, is vartmana or the present. And our imagination and aspirations are always of the future, which is bhavishya. So essentially, human experience of life happens between memory, experience, and imagination. Based on this, many aspects, which spring from these three experiences were crystalized in our culture as 3. Trinethra, trikala, trishula, and you guys, trimurtis. So this fundamental needs to be understood, that all these three dimensions exist in vartaman. All these past and future actually exist now because it's only now that you can remember, it is only now that you can imagine. It's very important all these trikalas are there. The three dimensions, the trishulas are there. And trinethras are there, that is the three dimensions of seeing life and experiencing life is there. And, we are very glad the trimurtis of Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy are there. Please make some wonderful music. And let's celebrate the trimurtis.

September 11, 2020

3:02

Video / Yogic Science

The Power of the triangle. Chakras are in the shape of a triangle

Transcript: Triangle is the basic form in the existence, in many ways. The most integrated form is a triangle. Before all this material came, like, concrete, and steel, and all this tar. Even now, I think in United States, particularly, any home has a triangular roof, isn't it? In India we've all gone for flat roofs. Because they use concrete roofs, and the weather permits a flat roof. So here still almost every...

... house around has a triangular roof. Why a triangle is, with minimum material, maximum strength comes only from a triangle. If you had to create any other form of the same strength, you would need much more material. Material's strength has to be increased. But in the form of a triangle, with very minimal material, you can get maximum strength. So always, anywhere in the world, if you give them two pieces of wood using earth as a base. You got a dwelling. So this is not just about the dwellings that you build. Even the divine hand, even the hand of the creator chose a triangle to build a basic form within you and outside of you. If you look at any molecular structure, it is a complex assembly of triangles in many ways. Similarly if you look at the human body in a different level, you will see there is something called as an energy body. The energy moves and operates in the body in a certain way. In yoga there's a whole understanding and there is a certain way of experiencing how the energy functions in your system. If you look into this with awareness, if you see the way your system is constructed, you will see the most basic form in your body is a triangle. All the nadis meet in the form of triangles. What we refer to as chakras are actually triangles. The nadis always meet in the form of triangles. We call them chakras because they symbolize movement. So that orange triangle with a circle around it, is the AgnaChakra, which is the chakra of enlightenment and knowledge. Knowing and perception. Because yoga is the science of perception. And if you have seen what are called as yantras. In South India there's lots of yantras. Have you seen? There's SriChakras, and that kind of thing. Yantra means, it's again an energy form. If you create certain forms, they have certain amount of energy. They can retain certain amount of energy. All the yantras are always built with triangles. They're a complex formation of triangles. Because that is the way the energy system of your body is built. That's the way, in many ways the fundamental aspects of existence, has happened. That's why the triangle.

Transcript: Triangle is the basic form in the existence, in many ways. The most integrated form is a triangle. Before...

... all this material came, like, concrete, and steel, and all this tar. Even now, I think in United States, particularly, any home has a triangular roof, isn't it? In India we've all gone for flat roofs. Because they use concrete roofs, and the weather permits a flat roof. So here still almost every house around has a triangular roof. Why a triangle is, with minimum material, maximum strength comes only from a triangle. If you had to create any other form of the same strength, you would need much more material. Material's strength has to be increased. But in the form of a triangle, with very minimal material, you can get maximum strength. So always, anywhere in the world, if you give them two pieces of wood using earth as a base. You got a dwelling. So this is not just about the dwellings that you build. Even the divine hand, even the hand of the creator chose a triangle to build a basic form within you and outside of you. If you look at any molecular structure, it is a complex assembly of triangles in many ways. Similarly if you look at the human body in a different level, you will see there is something called as an energy body. The energy moves and operates in the body in a certain way. In yoga there's a whole understanding and there is a certain way of experiencing how the energy functions in your system. If you look into this with awareness, if you see the way your system is constructed, you will see the most basic form in your body is a triangle. All the nadis meet in the form of triangles. What we refer to as chakras are actually triangles. The nadis always meet in the form of triangles. We call them chakras because they symbolize movement. So that orange triangle with a circle around it, is the AgnaChakra, which is the chakra of enlightenment and knowledge. Knowing and perception. Because yoga is the science of perception. And if you have seen what are called as yantras. In South India there's lots of yantras. Have you seen? There's SriChakras, and that kind of thing. Yantra means, it's again an energy form. If you create certain forms, they have certain amount of energy. They can retain certain amount of energy. All the yantras are always built with triangles. They're a complex formation of triangles. Because that is the way the energy system of your body is built. That's the way, in many ways the fundamental aspects of existence, has happened. That's why the triangle.

August 28, 2020

3:58

Mind / Video

Is inception possible? Can someone plant thoughts in your mind?

Synopsis: If you have ever wondered if someone can plant a thought in your mind? If yes, this is a must watch talk by Sadhguru. Sadhguru tells us that it is very much possible! Yes, someone can plant a thought in your head! He explains that it can be done in various ways. There are dark ways, there are straight ways. There are also indirect ways, instead of planting a thought, one is made to think in a certain...

... way.

Synopsis: If you have ever wondered if someone can plant a thought in your mind? If yes, this is a must watch talk...

... by Sadhguru. Sadhguru tells us that it is very much possible! Yes, someone can plant a thought in your head! He explains that it can be done in various ways. There are dark ways, there are straight ways. There are also indirect ways, instead of planting a thought, one is made to think in a certain way.

August 8, 2020

5:51

Karma / Video

The easiest way to deal with your Karma | Having a huge amount of Karma is good

Synopsis: In this short talk, Sadhguru reveals the simplest way to deal with your Karma. He explains that it is good to have a complex and humongous mountain of Karma. It's only because of this complexity you will come out with solutions, otherwise you will be a simpleton. But how to deal with this huge Karmic baggage - Sadhguru gives a very very simple way, a sure way of release!

Synopsis: In this short talk, Sadhguru reveals the simplest way to deal with your Karma. He explains that it is...

... good to have a complex and humongous mountain of Karma. It's only because of this complexity you will come out with solutions, otherwise you will be a simpleton. But how to deal with this huge Karmic baggage - Sadhguru gives a very very simple way, a sure way of release!

July 19, 2020

2:43

Karma / Video

The various dimensions of Karma – Enlightened beings have a huge amount of karma

Synopsis: In this talk, Sadhguru explains, that an enlightened being as immense amount of Karma. In fact, much more than others. In most cases, enlightenment and leaving the body happens at the same time. In order to retain the body, one has to consciously take on the weight of Karma. If you know how to use it, Karma is not negative. Karma has many dimensions; there is evolutionary karma, elemental karma, genetic...

... karma, articulate karma, inarticulate karma and more. This memory is present in every cell in your body.

Synopsis: In this talk, Sadhguru explains, that an enlightened being as immense amount of Karma. In fact, much...

... more than others. In most cases, enlightenment and leaving the body happens at the same time. In order to retain the body, one has to consciously take on the weight of Karma. If you know how to use it, Karma is not negative. Karma has many dimensions; there is evolutionary karma, elemental karma, genetic karma, articulate karma, inarticulate karma and more. This memory is present in every cell in your body.

July 19, 2020

5:32

Life Wisdom / Video

Don’t wear a ring in this finger – the power of the ring finger

Transcript: So in a way, to open up your body, to open up this human mechanism to many possibilities, ring finger is significant. If you want to open up a person to become your bride or groom, then you put a ring on their finger, on the ring finger. Isn't it? In some way, people open up. Somewhere, they understood that if you do this, certain things will happen. So they use this particular finger, nowhere else....

... Of course, now lot of new age people are putting a ring upon their thumb. It's a very wrong thing to do, you will attract certain kinds of energies which you can't deal with. And it also stabilizes the system. If you put metal on the ring finger, it stabilizes the system. There are many many other dimensions, but two put it in a generic way, it is like a remote to open up the dimensions of your own body. Without opening this up, there is no cosmos. Without opening your eyes, there is no world. Isn't it? If your eyes were always closed, there is no world for you. So similarly, without opening up this system, there is no cosmos for you. So the ring finger is not really about the cosmos. It is about this system, the human system, human mechanism. If you open this up, then there is a cosmos. The cosmos has always been there. It is just that you did not open for it. Ring finger, if you know how to use it, which will take a certain amount of whatever. Don't do that in meditations, don't sit like this. It will dissipate your energies in many different ways. Best to use YogaMudra, or open hands. Don't use the ring finger because that will need a completely different kind of instruction and training. If you bring your energy system to a certain way, or to a certain level of vibrance and intensity, then you will know that hands are great instrument. In yoga, we're saying, the ring finger, from here to here, you can control the whole universe. It is everything. This is like the mouse for your computer. Here you can, you can just adjust your system whichever way you want. If you know what to do. Don't go about rubbing this, it won't work like that. If you know what to do with this, this is like the mouse to your computer. You can take it wherever you want. You can just activate your system whichever way you want, just by handling the ring finger. Now, you can make these hands in such a way that if you move it here, something will happen in another part of the world. You can make something happen somewhere else, totally somewhere else. Wherever you want, pinpoint it. Because these hands are the instrument to everything. It's like the control panel to everything.

Transcript: So in a way, to open up your body, to open up this human mechanism to many possibilities, ring finger...

... is significant. If you want to open up a person to become your bride or groom, then you put a ring on their finger, on the ring finger. Isn't it? In some way, people open up. Somewhere, they understood that if you do this, certain things will happen. So they use this particular finger, nowhere else. Of course, now lot of new age people are putting a ring upon their thumb. It's a very wrong thing to do, you will attract certain kinds of energies which you can't deal with. And it also stabilizes the system. If you put metal on the ring finger, it stabilizes the system. There are many many other dimensions, but two put it in a generic way, it is like a remote to open up the dimensions of your own body. Without opening this up, there is no cosmos. Without opening your eyes, there is no world. Isn't it? If your eyes were always closed, there is no world for you. So similarly, without opening up this system, there is no cosmos for you. So the ring finger is not really about the cosmos. It is about this system, the human system, human mechanism. If you open this up, then there is a cosmos. The cosmos has always been there. It is just that you did not open for it. Ring finger, if you know how to use it, which will take a certain amount of whatever. Don't do that in meditations, don't sit like this. It will dissipate your energies in many different ways. Best to use YogaMudra, or open hands. Don't use the ring finger because that will need a completely different kind of instruction and training. If you bring your energy system to a certain way, or to a certain level of vibrance and intensity, then you will know that hands are great instrument. In yoga, we're saying, the ring finger, from here to here, you can control the whole universe. It is everything. This is like the mouse for your computer. Here you can, you can just adjust your system whichever way you want. If you know what to do. Don't go about rubbing this, it won't work like that. If you know what to do with this, this is like the mouse to your computer. You can take it wherever you want. You can just activate your system whichever way you want, just by handling the ring finger. Now, you can make these hands in such a way that if you move it here, something will happen in another part of the world. You can make something happen somewhere else, totally somewhere else. Wherever you want, pinpoint it. Because these hands are the instrument to everything. It's like the control panel to everything.

July 16, 2020

3:47

Life Wisdom / Mysticism / Video

Will I be reborn? Does rebirth and reincarnation happen?

Transcript: When you say rebirth, you're essentially asking what happens after death. Well, some things you know best only by experience. I'm sure you're not ready for that, nor do I want you to go in that direction. If I tell you there is reincarnation, what is the option that you have? To believe it or disbelieve it. Isn't it? If you believe what I say, you just have a fancy story going for yourself. If you...

... disbelieve it, you have something to deny. Both ways only entertainment will happen. Nothing else will happen. Isn't it? If you really want to know, you must be willing. If you're willing to apply yourself, there is a way to know. In my life it's a living reality. The last three lifetimes for me are in the same place, same work, to some extent same people. Till it becomes a reality in your experience, you should not believe this nonsense. Don't believe anything, don't disbelieve anything. But if you just pay attention to yourself, you can see the body that you carry is something that you slowly accumulated. So the body that you carry is a piece of this planet actually. The mind that you carry is a heap of impressions that you gathered. So what is it that accumulates this heap of food, and heap of information as mind and body. That dimension is beyond birth and rebirth. You may once again, accumulate another body and another mind. But essentially, life as such, is the same thing. So when it comes to life, you must understand there is something called as my body and your body. There is something called as my mind and your mind. But there is no such thing as my life and your life. Life is just a cosmic happening. This is a living cosmos. How much of life you captured will determine how large a life you live. What is the scope and spread of your life will simple depend on how much life you captured within yourself. The entire science of yoga is just about this. How to make this life super enhanced so that the scope and spread of this life is as much as it can be.

Transcript: When you say rebirth, you're essentially asking what happens after death. Well, some things you know...

... best only by experience. I'm sure you're not ready for that, nor do I want you to go in that direction. If I tell you there is reincarnation, what is the option that you have? To believe it or disbelieve it. Isn't it? If you believe what I say, you just have a fancy story going for yourself. If you disbelieve it, you have something to deny. Both ways only entertainment will happen. Nothing else will happen. Isn't it? If you really want to know, you must be willing. If you're willing to apply yourself, there is a way to know. In my life it's a living reality. The last three lifetimes for me are in the same place, same work, to some extent same people. Till it becomes a reality in your experience, you should not believe this nonsense. Don't believe anything, don't disbelieve anything. But if you just pay attention to yourself, you can see the body that you carry is something that you slowly accumulated. So the body that you carry is a piece of this planet actually. The mind that you carry is a heap of impressions that you gathered. So what is it that accumulates this heap of food, and heap of information as mind and body. That dimension is beyond birth and rebirth. You may once again, accumulate another body and another mind. But essentially, life as such, is the same thing. So when it comes to life, you must understand there is something called as my body and your body. There is something called as my mind and your mind. But there is no such thing as my life and your life. Life is just a cosmic happening. This is a living cosmos. How much of life you captured will determine how large a life you live. What is the scope and spread of your life will simple depend on how much life you captured within yourself. The entire science of yoga is just about this. How to make this life super enhanced so that the scope and spread of this life is as much as it can be.

July 13, 2020

2:46

Video / Wisdom For Seekers

Discover the hidden sound within you

Synopsis: Sadhguru says - "Every form has a hidden sound within itself." When you strike something, what one hears is the surface sound. If one knows the hidden sound of any object, you will find a certain access to that form. It was on this understanding, that in the Indian culture, children were given their names. Every time his name is uttered, the sound would open up the person somewhere deep inside.

Synopsis: Sadhguru says - "Every form has a hidden sound within itself." When you strike something, what one hears...

... is the surface sound. If one knows the hidden sound of any object, you will find a certain access to that form. It was on this understanding, that in the Indian culture, children were given their names. Every time his name is uttered, the sound would open up the person somewhere deep inside.

July 12, 2020

6:22

Mysticism / Video

What is black magic or occult? Where is it practiced now? Is occult negative?

Synopsis: Just like we have family doctor today, there was a time that every family in India had a witch doctor! Because these arts were so common, so everyone had someone to consult. It has survived most in West Bengal, Kerala, North East states, parts of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, and some tribes in North America. Occult is a certain technology - that you can use your energies to create a certain impact. It...

... can be used both negatively and also for wellbeing - however largely it had been used negatively, that's why the common perception of occult is negative.

Synopsis: Just like we have family doctor today, there was a time that every family in India had a witch doctor!...

... Because these arts were so common, so everyone had someone to consult. It has survived most in West Bengal, Kerala, North East states, parts of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, and some tribes in North America. Occult is a certain technology - that you can use your energies to create a certain impact. It can be used both negatively and also for wellbeing - however largely it had been used negatively, that's why the common perception of occult is negative.

July 3, 2020

5:14

Death / Video

What happens after death? Where is heaven and hell? Is there reincarnation?

Synopsis: ...

...Shekhar Kapur asks Sadhguru - "What happens after death?". In this riveting talk Sadhguru unravels the mystery, and explains what happens after death. He explains that after dropping the body what happens to life. Depending on the state of life at the time of death, reincarnation can happen within 48 hours, or it can take thousands of years! Sadhguru also explains what and where is heaven and hell!

Synopsis: Shekhar Kapur asks Sadhguru - "What happens after death?". In this riveting talk Sadhguru unravels the...

... mystery, and explains what happens after death. He explains that after dropping the body what happens to life. Depending on the state of life at the time of death, reincarnation can happen within 48 hours, or it can take thousands of years! Sadhguru also explains what and where is heaven and hell!

July 2, 2020

8:53

Video / Yogic Physiology

The mechanics of life entering the body, when does the soul enter the womb

Synopsis: ...

...Prasson Joshi asks Sadhguru - "Where do you suggest life begins? Is it in the womb? Is it when you are delivered? When does the soul enter the body?" Sadhguru explains the mechanics of life entering the womb. Sadhguru explains that life enters the womb between 40-48 days. If it enters after 48 days, that means a phenomenal being is on the way. After 90 days the life is fully established in the womb.

Synopsis: Prasson Joshi asks Sadhguru - "Where do you suggest life begins? Is it in the womb? Is it when you are...

... delivered? When does the soul enter the body?" Sadhguru explains the mechanics of life entering the womb. Sadhguru explains that life enters the womb between 40-48 days. If it enters after 48 days, that means a phenomenal being is on the way. After 90 days the life is fully established in the womb.

July 1, 2020

3:49

Mysticism / Video

Do Ghosts move objects?How did my dead grandmothers clothes move in her cupboard?

Synopsis: The mere mention of word 'Ghosts' generates emotions ranging from fear to intrigue and disbelief. Are they real or is it just figment of imagination? Can the dead come alive again? How do dead people's objects move on their own even after a few days after they are gone? Sadhguru reveals the truth and explains why it is important that you leave the dead to the dead and not explore this dimension unless...

... you have basic sadhna in place.

Synopsis: The mere mention of word 'Ghosts' generates emotions ranging from fear to intrigue and disbelief. Are...

... they real or is it just figment of imagination? Can the dead come alive again? How do dead people's objects move on their own even after a few days after they are gone? Sadhguru reveals the truth and explains why it is important that you leave the dead to the dead and not explore this dimension unless you have basic sadhna in place.

June 30, 2020

6:28

Video / Yogic Physiology

Life and Death are happening with each breath

Synopsis: In this profound talk Sadhguru explains that life and death are not two different things. He says - "Death is not something that happens to you in future. It's happening to you all the time.... In every moment, both life and death are involved... You will notice, with every inhalation there is life, with every exhalation there is death." Only if you embrace death can one lead a full fledged life!

Synopsis: In this profound talk Sadhguru explains that life and death are not two different things. He says - "Death...

... is not something that happens to you in future. It's happening to you all the time.... In every moment, both life and death are involved... You will notice, with every inhalation there is life, with every exhalation there is death." Only if you embrace death can one lead a full fledged life!

June 29, 2020

4:48

Video / Yogic Science

3:40am – Brahma muhuratam – something phenomenal happens at this time

Transcript: In the way the planet is spinning and what is happening, something very fundamental changes somewhere between 3:20AM to 3:40AM. This is called Brahma Muhurtam. This is relevant only upto 33 degrees latitude. Your system, human system functions in a certain way. It is a possibility. So, there has been an awareness about making use of this possibility. Your life is a product of many things that we call...

... as the universe, many things that we call as existence. So, we are a consequence of a certain phenomenal happening that we call as cosmos. We are not an individual existence. So, when you get in sync certain things will happen. You know there is a cicadia in where we are, in Tennessee, the US ashram. They wake up once in 17 years. Can you beat it? They know it is 17 years and the come awake and they breed and they go back to sleep. They are keeping time once in 17 years. No alarm bell anywhere. Well, how is this? I'm saying they are in sync with nature. We have lost sync with nature and we think that is our nature. No. All the many ailments, many problems that human beings are suffering is simply because we have lost that awareness as to how to be in sync with the many forces which are making us who we are. So yoga is to bring that sync, so that you are in rhythm with life. If you become in rhythm with life you will also wake up somewhere just after 3AM. If you are conscious suddenly a certain spark of aliveness will happen within you. Even if you are in deep sleep you will come awake. This must happen to you. This means you are falling in sync with it. You are falling in sync with life.

Transcript: In the way the planet is spinning and what is happening, something very fundamental changes somewhere...

... between 3:20AM to 3:40AM. This is called Brahma Muhurtam. This is relevant only upto 33 degrees latitude. Your system, human system functions in a certain way. It is a possibility. So, there has been an awareness about making use of this possibility. Your life is a product of many things that we call as the universe, many things that we call as existence. So, we are a consequence of a certain phenomenal happening that we call as cosmos. We are not an individual existence. So, when you get in sync certain things will happen. You know there is a cicadia in where we are, in Tennessee, the US ashram. They wake up once in 17 years. Can you beat it? They know it is 17 years and the come awake and they breed and they go back to sleep. They are keeping time once in 17 years. No alarm bell anywhere. Well, how is this? I'm saying they are in sync with nature. We have lost sync with nature and we think that is our nature. No. All the many ailments, many problems that human beings are suffering is simply because we have lost that awareness as to how to be in sync with the many forces which are making us who we are. So yoga is to bring that sync, so that you are in rhythm with life. If you become in rhythm with life you will also wake up somewhere just after 3AM. If you are conscious suddenly a certain spark of aliveness will happen within you. Even if you are in deep sleep you will come awake. This must happen to you. This means you are falling in sync with it. You are falling in sync with life.

June 22, 2020

2:51

Mind / Video

Is déjà vu for real or hallucination?

Synopsis: Many people have claimed experiencing déjà vu . Does it really happen? If yes, why and how does it happen? In this talk, Sadhguru explains the immense power and capabilities of one's mind and why déjà vu could be for real....

Synopsis: Many people have claimed experiencing déjà vu . Does it really happen? If yes, why and how does it...

... happen? In this talk, Sadhguru explains the immense power and capabilities of one's mind and why déjà vu could be for real....

March 16, 2020

04:33

Video / Yogic Science

How to conquer death – you have two opportunities everyday

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us that when we are fast asleep, we are in perfect tune with the existence. He says - "every day you have free enlightenment, when you go to sleep". Sadhguru shares, that if we can sleep in a certain way, and come awake in a certain way, then one can achieve a state of turya, which means you have become deathless, or mrityunjaya. Sadhguru tells us that life and death...

... are happening at the same time, it is out of our ignorance we think, right now we are alive and one day we will die.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us that when we are fast asleep, we are in perfect tune with the existence. He says -...

... "every day you have free enlightenment, when you go to sleep". Sadhguru shares, that if we can sleep in a certain way, and come awake in a certain way, then one can achieve a state of turya, which means you have become deathless, or mrityunjaya. Sadhguru tells us that life and death are happening at the same time, it is out of our ignorance we think, right now we are alive and one day we will die.

February 17, 2020

4:34

Death / Video / Wisdom For Seekers

What Happens In The Last 40 Seconds Before Death?

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells what happens in the last 40 seconds of your life. For whatever reason one may be dying, whether of old age or disease, the last 40 seconds this will happen to everyone. It is an opportunity for everyone - no matter how you have lived your life, he tells if you live your last 40 seconds of life in a certain way, you will be liberated.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells what happens in the last 40 seconds of your life. For whatever reason one may be dying,...

... whether of old age or disease, the last 40 seconds this will happen to everyone. It is an opportunity for everyone - no matter how you have lived your life, he tells if you live your last 40 seconds of life in a certain way, you will be liberated.

February 6, 2020

1:39

Video / Yogic Science

What is Pyrmaid meditation? Does The Shape of a Pyramid Impact The Prana?

Synopsis: Sadhguru explains the five different manifestations of prana (life energies). He explains that one of them, vyana, is in-charge of the preservative nature. The geometry of a pyramid is such, that it preserves the vyana, so anything kept in the pyramid will be preserved. He tells a simple experiment to test this!

Synopsis: Sadhguru explains the five different manifestations of prana (life energies). He explains that one of...

... them, vyana, is in-charge of the preservative nature. The geometry of a pyramid is such, that it preserves the vyana, so anything kept in the pyramid will be preserved. He tells a simple experiment to test this!

January 15, 2020

3:10

Life Wisdom / Video

Are There Aliens? Is There Life Beyond Earth?

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "Are we alone in the universe?". So, is there life beyond Earth? Sadhguru tells us that the creation is not human-centric. He says, that there are certain aspects, if one talks about them, they will not sound logical. But, the universe is too vast to just be human-centric. It is not. Though it is in Sadhguru's living experience, he doesn't talk about it.

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "Are we alone in the universe?". So, is there life beyond Earth? Sadhguru tells...

... us that the creation is not human-centric. He says, that there are certain aspects, if one talks about them, they will not sound logical. But, the universe is too vast to just be human-centric. It is not. Though it is in Sadhguru's living experience, he doesn't talk about it.

January 8, 2020

4:10

Video / Wisdom For Seekers / Yogic Science

The Best Time To Do Practices, Brahma Muhurtam, 3:40am

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells the best time to do the practice that one is initiated in is brahma muhurtam, 3:40am. He explains the significance of Brahma Muhurtam. Sadhguru also tells the appropriate time, the sandhya kalas, for those who are not initiated.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells the best time to do the practice that one is initiated in is brahma muhurtam, 3:40am....

... He explains the significance of Brahma Muhurtam. Sadhguru also tells the appropriate time, the sandhya kalas, for those who are not initiated.

December 26, 2019

5:47

Video / Yogic Physiology

How Do Yogis Go Without Food & Water For Months

Synopsis: A student at medical college asks Sadhguru - "Sadhguru we have heard many stories of people getting into a deep state of meditation, and they forgo basic human necessities like thirst and hunger for several months together. But science says that a person can die within 10 days of not having water. So can you explain how such a state of metabolism can be attained?" Sadhguru explains the mechanics of...

... human physiology, and what happens in the system when yogis go into deep states of meditation.

Synopsis: A student at medical college asks Sadhguru - "Sadhguru we have heard many stories of people getting into...

... a deep state of meditation, and they forgo basic human necessities like thirst and hunger for several months together. But science says that a person can die within 10 days of not having water. So can you explain how such a state of metabolism can be attained?" Sadhguru explains the mechanics of human physiology, and what happens in the system when yogis go into deep states of meditation.

December 13, 2019

8:08

Life Wisdom / Video

Sadhguru confirms alien encounters. Are our gods actually aliens?

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "I read some theories about, all gods are aliens, who has lots of good technology and tools with them long back. What's your thought about it?" Sadhguru tells us that from his own experience at Kailash, he would not discount the fact that there are no aliens. He shares his experiences!

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "I read some theories about, all gods are aliens, who has lots of good technology...

... and tools with them long back. What's your thought about it?" Sadhguru tells us that from his own experience at Kailash, he would not discount the fact that there are no aliens. He shares his experiences!

August 19, 2019

7:27

Mysticism / Video

How to know secrets of the universe?

Synopsis: Is it possible for humans to know the secrets of Universe? How do mystics seem to know them? Sadhguru explains the Yogic science behind it and how Yogis achieve that level. If you achieve a level of stillness within you, you will know everything there is to know about this Universe and the Creation.

Synopsis: Is it possible for humans to know the secrets of Universe? How do mystics seem to know them? Sadhguru...

... explains the Yogic science behind it and how Yogis achieve that level. If you achieve a level of stillness within you, you will know everything there is to know about this Universe and the Creation.

August 7, 2019

07:37

Karma / Video / Yogic Science

There are 84 parallel universe in existence

Synopsis: Sadhguru gives an insight into the beginning of the universe. He tells us that there are 84 parallel universe in existence. We are in the 84th creation. Of these 63 have dissolved, and 21 are in various stages of dissolution. He says, memory of all this is written within our system!

Synopsis: Sadhguru gives an insight into the beginning of the universe. He tells us that there are 84 parallel...

... universe in existence. We are in the 84th creation. Of these 63 have dissolved, and 21 are in various stages of dissolution. He says, memory of all this is written within our system!

June 15, 2019

23:01

Death / Mysticism / Video

Tantrics who make the ‘dead man walk’

Synopsis: This is an intriguing talk by Sadhguru where he tells us about yogis who make dead come alive again! He tells us about two yogis. One who used to bring dead birds alive, using surya sparsha (a type of yoga), and another who brought a 7 year old dead boy come alive!

Synopsis: This is an intriguing talk by Sadhguru where he tells us about yogis who make dead come alive again!...

... He tells us about two yogis. One who used to bring dead birds alive, using surya sparsha (a type of yoga), and another who brought a 7 year old dead boy come alive!

June 1, 2019

8:50

Death / Mysticism / Video

What is the significance of death rituals?

Synopsis: Sadhguru explains that once someone is certified by the doctor, still the person is not completely dead. Death happens as a process. After someone dies, fingernails keep growing up to 11 days. So, the withdrawal of life happens slowly as a process. With this understanding, there are various death rituals in India, which are carried out up to 14 days of a person's death

Synopsis: Sadhguru explains that once someone is certified by the doctor, still the person is not completely dead....

... Death happens as a process. After someone dies, fingernails keep growing up to 11 days. So, the withdrawal of life happens slowly as a process. With this understanding, there are various death rituals in India, which are carried out up to 14 days of a person's death

June 1, 2019

9:15

Mysticism / Video

Getting inside the body of an animal

Synopsis: Someone in the US asks Sadhguru - "In native american cultures, they believe animal spirits play a role in human life. What is your understanding of the nature of the relationship between human energy and animal energy?" Sadhguru tells us about the mystical aspects of occult sciences. It is common for Shaman's to become and Eagle or a Wolf. However, he says that in the yogic realm these things are...

... considered totally unnecessary, and actually a backward step.

Synopsis: Someone in the US asks Sadhguru - "In native american cultures, they believe animal spirits play a role...

... in human life. What is your understanding of the nature of the relationship between human energy and animal energy?" Sadhguru tells us about the mystical aspects of occult sciences. It is common for Shaman's to become and Eagle or a Wolf. However, he says that in the yogic realm these things are considered totally unnecessary, and actually a backward step.

May 30, 2019

7:45

Guru / Mysticism / Video

What is Tantra? Are all Guru’s Tantriks? | Sadhguru Wisdom

Synopsis: Sadhguru says, unfortunately today, Tantra is misunderstood as 'unbridled promiscuity'. Tantra means technology, it means certain capability. Tantra actually requires extreme discipline. It is learning to use your own body and your own mind like an outside instrument - as you would use a computer. Without Tantrik capabilities one can not be a Guru. One can be a sage, who blesses. But blessings are...

... without any discretion!

Synopsis: Sadhguru says, unfortunately today, Tantra is misunderstood as 'unbridled promiscuity'. Tantra means...

... technology, it means certain capability. Tantra actually requires extreme discipline. It is learning to use your own body and your own mind like an outside instrument - as you would use a computer. Without Tantrik capabilities one can not be a Guru. One can be a sage, who blesses. But blessings are without any discretion!

May 18, 2019

8:40

Mysticism / Video

What is Occult?

Synopsis: In this talk, Sadhguru tells is about the occult sciences. This dark art, is not always life-negative. Occult can be of the highest order. Sadhguru says, occult means a certain capability, a certain technology - so in some way, every Guru is an occultist. That way, technology is also a kind of an occult. As modern technology has progressed, the relevance of occult has receded.

Synopsis: In this talk, Sadhguru tells is about the occult sciences. This dark art, is not always life-negative....

... Occult can be of the highest order. Sadhguru says, occult means a certain capability, a certain technology - so in some way, every Guru is an occultist. That way, technology is also a kind of an occult. As modern technology has progressed, the relevance of occult has receded.

May 18, 2019

4:50

Mysticism / Video

Are Ghosts Real?

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells a riveting incidence that happened in his life when he was a young boy. He starts in his signature witty style with a joke - and goes onto tell us about a 'Ghost Buster' that he met in Mysore city. Sadhguru wanted to steal a bottle from this man, because apparently there was a Ghost trapped inside it! Innumerable number of Ghost stories had made Sadhguru extremely curious - to the extent...

... that he spent months on end at crematoriums wanting to see a Ghost, and many more adventures! So what really is a Ghost? Listen on...

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells a riveting incidence that happened in his life when he was a young boy. He starts in his...

... signature witty style with a joke - and goes onto tell us about a 'Ghost Buster' that he met in Mysore city. Sadhguru wanted to steal a bottle from this man, because apparently there was a Ghost trapped inside it! Innumerable number of Ghost stories had made Sadhguru extremely curious - to the extent that he spent months on end at crematoriums wanting to see a Ghost, and many more adventures! So what really is a Ghost? Listen on...

December 25, 2018

10:51

Video / Wisdom For Seekers

Where Is Heaven & Hell?

Synopsis: Only those who have made hell of their lives; they want to go to heaven! In his distinctive humorous style, peppered with jokes, Sadhguru destroys the notion of heaven and hell. We need to understand, that traditionally, heaven and hell was a way of managing humanity - as a means of solace - as a means of psychological tool for those who are in a deep state of suffering. Sadhguru also shares the reason...

... for a huge rise in chemical consumption and substance abuse, and how that is related to 'heavens' collapsing in peoples minds.

Synopsis: Only those who have made hell of their lives; they want to go to heaven! In his distinctive humorous...

... style, peppered with jokes, Sadhguru destroys the notion of heaven and hell. We need to understand, that traditionally, heaven and hell was a way of managing humanity - as a means of solace - as a means of psychological tool for those who are in a deep state of suffering. Sadhguru also shares the reason for a huge rise in chemical consumption and substance abuse, and how that is related to 'heavens' collapsing in peoples minds.

September 27, 2018

9:08

Video / Yogic Science

What Is Time, And Can I Travel Time?

Synopsis: There are three dimensions of experience in our life - past, present and future. But most human beings are not clearly distinguishing these three things - this is why one still suffers what may have happened ten years ago, or what may happen one month from today. This is time travel! In Yoga, Kala means time, and also means emptiness or darkness. Sadhguru elaborates on the difference between kala...

... and Mahakala, and what causes it; and the relationship between space and time - and also the difference in perspective of Yogic Sciences and Modern Physics in context of Time and Space.

Synopsis: There are three dimensions of experience in our life - past, present and future. But most human beings...

... are not clearly distinguishing these three things - this is why one still suffers what may have happened ten years ago, or what may happen one month from today. This is time travel! In Yoga, Kala means time, and also means emptiness or darkness. Sadhguru elaborates on the difference between kala and Mahakala, and what causes it; and the relationship between space and time - and also the difference in perspective of Yogic Sciences and Modern Physics in context of Time and Space.

September 22, 2018

9:29

Indian Culture / Video

How deities enhanced Ramanujam’s genius?

Synopsis: During the Youth and Truth event at SRCC college in Delhi, a student asks Sadhguru - "Sadhguru, the next question which we have. I'll just read it out for you. It is believed that Srinivas Ramanujam could write mathematical equations as if he had access to the whole universe. He also says that god dictates him those mathematical ideas. How can I reach to that state?" Sadhguru explains that all the...

... technological advances are driven my the desire to enhance our own faculties. Like this, in India, machines with energetic process were created - these are called as deities. In a way, the human system is also an energy machine. Deities were designed and created to enhance the human capabilities, and that is what Ramanujam is referring to.

Synopsis: During the Youth and Truth event at SRCC college in Delhi, a student asks Sadhguru - "Sadhguru, the next...

... question which we have. I'll just read it out for you. It is believed that Srinivas Ramanujam could write mathematical equations as if he had access to the whole universe. He also says that god dictates him those mathematical ideas. How can I reach to that state?" Sadhguru explains that all the technological advances are driven my the desire to enhance our own faculties. Like this, in India, machines with energetic process were created - these are called as deities. In a way, the human system is also an energy machine. Deities were designed and created to enhance the human capabilities, and that is what Ramanujam is referring to.

September 7, 2018

8:50

Video / Yogic Physiology

Are you a slave to your genetics?

Synopsis: In response to a question, during an in-conversation event at the Harvard Medical School, Sadhguru explains that it is only human beings who can expand their consciousness. One simple way to achieve this is to identify yourself with your ignorance, and not your knowledge. He explains that, eastern cultures, were focused on releasing oneself from genetic memory (other than physiological aspects) - because...

... genetic memory binds you. Unless one distances themselves from their genetic memory, they can not be a new possibility, they will just become a copy of their parents.

Synopsis: In response to a question, during an in-conversation event at the Harvard Medical School, Sadhguru explains...

... that it is only human beings who can expand their consciousness. One simple way to achieve this is to identify yourself with your ignorance, and not your knowledge. He explains that, eastern cultures, were focused on releasing oneself from genetic memory (other than physiological aspects) - because genetic memory binds you. Unless one distances themselves from their genetic memory, they can not be a new possibility, they will just become a copy of their parents.

August 17, 2018

6:32

Video / Yogic Physiology

Marma – Can yogic pain relief be used as an alternate to anaesthesia?

Synopsis: During an in-conversation event at the Harvard medical school, Emery Brown (MD, PhD) asks Sadhguru - "Let me pose a question to you Sadhguru. So, we can perhaps work as individuals to .. Now that I know, I take away [as anaesthetist] wakefulness, and not consciousness.. right.. And, that's an individuals decision to maybe train in this particular way. So, is there someway that we can harness these...

... insights that you have, harness this understanding, and use it as anesthesiologist to take care of patients. Because, if we can adapt it, that would be very very helpful. Because, we would be using the powers in a way that would control the brain in a way that would be more physiologic."

Synopsis: During an in-conversation event at the Harvard medical school, Emery Brown (MD, PhD) asks Sadhguru -...

... "Let me pose a question to you Sadhguru. So, we can perhaps work as individuals to .. Now that I know, I take away [as anaesthetist] wakefulness, and not consciousness.. right.. And, that's an individuals decision to maybe train in this particular way. So, is there someway that we can harness these insights that you have, harness this understanding, and use it as anesthesiologist to take care of patients. Because, if we can adapt it, that would be very very helpful. Because, we would be using the powers in a way that would control the brain in a way that would be more physiologic."

August 12, 2018

7:56

Video / Yogic Science

What is ‘Kaala’ – The ‘dark energy’?

Synopsis: ...

...Sadhguru tells us that 99% of the cosmos is no manifest. Today modern physicists are saying that this unmanifest dark dimension is very powerful. They refer to it as 'dark energy'. In India, traditionally, this is referred as 'Kaala'. Kaala means both time and space. Because there is time, there is space. Sadhguru simplifies the genesis of creation, through the story of 'shiva', 'shakti' and 'rudra'.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us that 99% of the cosmos is no manifest. Today modern physicists are saying that this...

... unmanifest dark dimension is very powerful. They refer to it as 'dark energy'. In India, traditionally, this is referred as 'Kaala'. Kaala means both time and space. Because there is time, there is space. Sadhguru simplifies the genesis of creation, through the story of 'shiva', 'shakti' and 'rudra'.

May 30, 2018

4:00

Video / Yogic Science

Does creation happen in the lap of darkness?

Synopsis: In this fascinating talk, Sadhguru unravels how the creation happened. And how the yogic sciences, and modern science is converging. Creation happens out of nothing, and falls back into nothing. Shiva, means 'that which is not'. And 'that which is not' is darkness. So the source of creation is darkness!

Synopsis: In this fascinating talk, Sadhguru unravels how the creation happened. And how the yogic sciences, and...

... modern science is converging. Creation happens out of nothing, and falls back into nothing. Shiva, means 'that which is not'. And 'that which is not' is darkness. So the source of creation is darkness!

May 14, 2018

6:38

Video / Wisdom For Seekers

How Can I Know About My Past Life?

Synopsis: In this short and captivating talk, Sadhguru tells us that for the last three lives for him it's the same work, at the same place, and to some extent, same people! He shares about their past life experiences, where they have experienced - it's a living experience for them. But most importantly, he tells us, that we should not believe this. Sadhguru says "Once the 'I don't know' sinks deep into you,...

... you will see your very life energies become a seeking, a searching, then truth can not be hidden from you".

Synopsis: In this short and captivating talk, Sadhguru tells us that for the last three lives for him it's the...

... same work, at the same place, and to some extent, same people! He shares about their past life experiences, where they have experienced - it's a living experience for them. But most importantly, he tells us, that we should not believe this. Sadhguru says "Once the 'I don't know' sinks deep into you, you will see your very life energies become a seeking, a searching, then truth can not be hidden from you".

November 25, 2017

2:51

Life Wisdom / Video

How to become intuitive? Can I Trust My Intuition?

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "Now at times you have this intuition and people around you want you to justify why are you intuitive and you have no logical answer." Sadhguru says, logic is dependable. One should never try to be intuitive. There are certain moments, when there is clarity, which does not have any logical explanation - in those times, its fine - but you never try to be intuitive. If you do...

... that, the logical mind will become deceptive.

Synopsis: Someone asks Sadhguru - "Now at times you have this intuition and people around you want you to justify...

... why are you intuitive and you have no logical answer." Sadhguru says, logic is dependable. One should never try to be intuitive. There are certain moments, when there is clarity, which does not have any logical explanation - in those times, its fine - but you never try to be intuitive. If you do that, the logical mind will become deceptive.

November 21, 2017

4:58

Articles

Article / Yogic Physiology / Yogic Science

The big bang theory: A yogic perspective

This is a fascinating article. Sadhguru tells us how the modern science and the yogic science are converging. He says, "Rudra the Roarer and the Yogic Lore of the Big Bang". Sadhguru further says - "By looking into my system, I am saying that creation has roared eighty-four times and it will roar further, many more times." Sadhguru also tells us about his conversation with Paul Steinhardt, who is the Director of the Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University has written a book called, “Endless Universe.”

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November 27, 2020

13 min read

Article / Yogic Science

Your Past, Present and Future is Written All Over You

In this fascinating blog, Sadhguru de-clutters 'Karma'. Karma is not just what you did and what you did not do, it is the residual memory. Our past, present and future us imprinted all over us! With heightened perception, one can tell you what has happened in your life and what may happen in future, just by looking at your hand. Not just the hand, many other parts - behind the earlobe! If you are sensitive to life around you, you can find out everything that happened in a place by reading the memory of a rock which has been lying there undisturbed for a long time.

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July 8, 2019

5 min read

Article / Consecrated Spaces

Dhyanalinga – Mystries Revealed!

What you always wanted to know about Dhyanalinga. Why is there a tamarind tree in front of Dhyanalinga with black cloths tied to it? Why are there so many downward flowing snake sculptures? Are the Patanjali & Vanashree in the parikrama also energized in some way? Why is there a Nada Aradhana every day? Can a human being become like Dhyanalinga? If we visit Dhyanalinga once, can we access Dhyanalinga wherever we are?

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June 23, 2019

10 min read

Article / Mysticism

Does Sadhguru gets affected by initiation and consecration processes?

While explaining how consecration is different from initiation, Sadhguru unravels some mysticism around what happens to him during these processes. While its easier to do these processes on living beings rather than inanimate objects like halls, but if people do not behave or are upto some mischief, it badly affects Sadhguru. In one instance, he lost his sense of taste and smell for over an year. It is indeed our most fortunate privilege to be blessed with a living Master like him.

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April 8, 2019

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Article / Health & Wellbeing / Mysticism

Can Someone Do Black Magic Using My Photograph?

Sadhguru tells us that with a certain understanding, if someone has a photo of someone, they can do both positive things and negative things to a person. He explains that an image has a geometry of its own; and that using a simple experiment with Rudraksh or with just your own sensitivity, you can easily sense the unique geometry of even a two-dimensional picture.

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December 25, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Swadishtana Chakra?

Sadhguru tells us that Swadhishthana means “abode of the self”. He describes the many possibilities that mastery of this Chakra offers. If Muladhara and Swadhishthana are stabilized in an individual then health will happen from within. He also tells simple ways to stabilize the Muladhara and Swadhishthana in our system. To impress upon the power of Swadhishthana Sadhguru narrates an incidence that happened with Ram Dass when he went to meet Neem Karoli Baba. Sadhguru elaborates how Swadhishthana can be used in three different ways: It can be done with rituals, or by using the body, or by using pure energy.

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November 9, 2018

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Article / Wisdom For Seekers

Prasoon Joshi – What Is the Significance Of Numbers In Our Life?

After reading this article, you will look at numbers in a completely different way. "You" and "Me", itself are two numbers - Sadhguru tells us. In fact, he says, the moment you say "me", you have created a number. The word Yoga means to be in union - to obliterate the boundaries of your individuality, that means the first basic number, that is "me" is obliterated. So, numbers are a natural consequence of the physical existence. In some ways, words and numbers are not too different things!

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September 5, 2018

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Article / Wisdom For Seekers

Shankar Mahadevan – What Is The Significance Of The Number Three?

Essentially the human experience of life is happening between bhutakala, vartamana and bhavishya - that is past, present and future. But fundamentally, all these exists, only in the present, past as memory and future as imagination. Sadhguru says that it is very important that all these three dimensions exist - trikala, trishula and trinetra; the three dimensions of seeing an experiencing life.

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September 3, 2018

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Article / Spirituality / Yogic Physiology

What are The 7 Chakras in Our Body?

There are actually 114 chakras in the body. These are the junction points for the nadis in the human system. Nadis are the channels of praana (life energy). Though a chakra literally means wheel, they are actually triangles. Out of these 114, 2 are outside the body, and only 108 can be worked upon, remaining 4 flower as a result. Sadhguru elaborates on the significance of the number 108. These 112 chakras are arranged in 7 dimensions; it is these 7 dimensions that are referred as the 7 chakras. Chakras, apart from the physical dimension also have a spiritual dimension. Sadhguru elaborates on the qualities of each of the seven chakras; Muladhara, Svadishthana, Manuparaka, Anahata, Vishuddhi, Ajna and Sahasrara.

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August 6, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Muladhara Chakra?

Mul-adhar means foundation. This chakra is the foundation of the physical and energy structure of a human being. It is very important to have a stable foundation. Only if the Muladhara Chakra is stabilized, one will experience health and wellbeing in life. Sadhguru narrates a beautiful story about Allama Mahaprabhu, a great sage, and elaborates on three fundamental ways in which the secretions of the pineal gland can be used - to strengthen the body and make it like a rock; bring high levels of drunkenness and blissfulness within you; make yourself like thin air and super-hype your perception.

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August 4, 2018

10 min read

Article / Mind

What Are Dreams? Is it Different from a Vision?

Dreams and Visions are two different things. Vision means, your ability to see and perceive. When you can see what others can't yet see, you are a visionary. Dreams are nothing but unconscious imagination. They can be used to access certain dimensions of mind to which normally you don't have access. In fact certain cultures have used it for occult purposes. Though many people misunderstand this as mysticism - mysticism is only when you go beyond the physical dimension of body and mind. Dreams are just a manifestation of a false world within.

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April 17, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

When Do The Chakras Manifest In The Fetus?

Around the twelve week mark, only one chakra is formed in the fetus; the Muladhara. Then, in the first twenty eight to thirty two weeks, the first five chakras, upto Vishudhi, are formed. How much do Agna and Sahsrar (the remaining two chakras) get, varies for every human being. By observing an infant's eyeball movement, and the way they cry, you can tell if the Agna is established or not. Sahsrar is generally not developed for most. In the Indian culture, there were many traditions, during pregnancy and infancy to facilitate the chakra's development in the mother's womb.

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March 9, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Sahasrar Chakra?

Sahasrar, the 7th chakra, is not a physical space. You can not stay there for too long. If you do, you can't hold onto the body. When your energies are in Sahasrar, you will simply float around in ecstasy. In that state, you cannot be functional in terms of human activity. Sadhguru also tells us about the third day's moon, and the symbolism of why it adorns as an ornament on Shiva's head. Sadhguru also elaborates on what is soma rekha, the tradition of pradosham in South Indian temples.

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February 10, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Agna Chakra?

Agna, the 6th Chakra, is the highest level of discernment and is the source of knowing. Agna is without any color, that is why it is related to vairagya. When your energies move into Agna, your perception will go beyond the normal limitations, and you will see everything the way it is. If this happens without any sweetness of emotion within you, you may completely lose interest in everything. Balance of clarity and sweetness of emotion is essential before touching Agna.

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January 20, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Vishuddhi Chakra?

Vishuddhi, the 5th Chakra, means a filter. If your Vishuddhi is active, you will filter out all poisons that enter your system. Poison not necessarily in form of what you consume, a wrong thought, a wrong idea, energy, impulse can also poison you. If your energies are in Vishuddhi, you will not be impacted by whatever is happening around you.

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January 8, 2018

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Manipuraka Chakra?

Manipura (or Manipuraka), is the 3rd chakra. It is the maintenance center of the body. In the human system, this is the only place where all the seventy two thousand nadis meet and redistribute themselves. This makes Manipuara chakra more mobile than other chakras. The ability to move manipura give you a different kind of power. Far Eastern martial art styles make use of this, and move manipura in many different ways. Sadhguru also tells us how the spiritual practices make use of manipura.

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November 30, 2017

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Article / Yogic Physiology

What is Anahata Chakra?

Anahata means the 'unstruck sound'. Anahata, the 4th Chakra is the mergin point for the lower 3 chakras and the higher 3 chakras. In a way, Anahata has these six qualities. Sadhguru explains the significance of the symbol of Anahata, six pointed star, merging of upward moving triangle and downward facing triangle. Before going into Anahata sadhana, it is essential that the person has sweetness of emotion and steadiness of the intellect. When your energies are dominant in Anahata, you will start hearing and perceiving sounds - the language of the birds, animals, earth, and the atmosphere. For those interested in the mystical, this is a must read. Sadhguru tells us about what one experiences when in Anahata.

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November 16, 2017

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Article / Health & Wellbeing

How Does Anesthesia Work?

Though it's been almost two hundred years that man has been using anesthesia, still the medical science does not really know how it works. In this conversation between Sadhguru and an anesthesiologist, Sadhguru sheds some light in it. He tells us that anesthesia does not take away even a bit of consciousness. It is only taking away pain and memory, and even in memory it is only blocking the recollection process, not the recording process.

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November 6, 2017

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Article / Yogic Physiology

Are There Really 7 Chakras?

Many people refer to yoga as a philosophy. Philosophies are made up - they have nothing to do with reality. In yoga, there is no philosophy. Yogis are not a product of philosophies or scriptures. When they shared their experiences, people around them wrote it down. Whenever something is written down, the writer's mind also goes into it. So, these 7 chakras are not like 7 segments, this is just a certain classification for the intellect to grasp. Otherwise, life is happening as one big whole!

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November 2, 2017

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Article / Indian Culture / Yogic Science

Why Do Different Cultures Have Different Music?

This is an insightful article by Sadhguru on sounds and music. Sadhguru shares the significance of the sound 'shhh' - the sound of silence. He says - "In the science of yoga, the sound “shh” is the fundamental because that is the basis, the first manifestation from stillness". He shares an incidence from his childhood to highlight, that there are some sounds for dance, and some for silence. Different cultures have different music. He says - "Whatever became the prime goal, accordingly you will see the music manifests around that."

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April 24, 2017

5 min read

Article / Health & Wellbeing / Yogic Science

What is The Significance of Different Colors?

Sadhguru says - "It is significant in the sense that the color that you reflect will naturally add to the aura that you carry". He explains, that color of a substance is essentially because of what it reflects, or 'gives away'. He says - "Whatever you give away, that will be your quality in the world also.". Sadhguru further explains, the significance of color Red, Blue, Orange, White and Black, and also 'vairagya' (becoming transparent).

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March 3, 2017

9 min read

Article / Yogic Science

Can We Run Out of Souls?

If the cycles of birth and rebirth are real, will we ever run out of souls to fill new bodies? Sadhguru explains, arithmetic does not apply to the vast emptiness which is the basis of creation. He says - "Arithmetic is only for numbers – one, two, three, four belong to arithmetic. Zero does not, nor does the infinite belong to arithmetic."

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December 13, 2016

3 min read

Article / Yogic Physiology

How does Sadhguru know everything?

Q: Sadhguru, your knowing seems to be inexhaustible. Is all this recorded in you or are you just getting it from somewhere? Sadhguru says - "Your energy system or pranamayakosha carries stupendous volumes of information, which is so easy to carry and is not burdensome. It is so simple."

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November 22, 2016

4 min read

Article / Yogic Physiology / Yogic Science