Synopsis: Sadhguru, you speak so logically and it makes sense to me. But at the same time, you’re celebrating the religious festival of Mahashivaratri in a grand way at the Isha Yoga Centre. For a young person like me, these religious festivals seem like outdated rituals. So I want to know what is the relevance of Mahashivaratri to the youth? 

Synopsis: You said in one of your speeches that Shiva entered your life and enslaved you. Why did it happen to you? Why not others? The consciousness of the truth that you have, that is because of the seeking that you did. But this thing, why did it happen?

Transcript: Is Lord Shiva territorial or the universal? There's still question lies on me. The word Shiva. Shiva means that which is not. That which is, is physical creation. That which is not, is that which is not physical. That which is not, where can it be? In India or America? Or on this planet? Or in another galaxy? Where can it be? It's everywhere. So, there is a dimensionless existence. So we call it, appropriately...

Synopsis: Kailash mountain, in the Himalayan ranges is one of the most sacred and revered places in the Indian Yogic texts.  Science is still unable to explain its origin and how it came into existence. Its geological composition is still a mystery and it completely stands out distinct from neighboring structures as if it does not belong there. And the place is full of unbound grace and energy as if some super...

Synopsis: During an in-conversation event with Pt Jasraj, someone asked Sadhguru - "I read in mystics musings, that you clapped at the time of Dhyanalinga consecration and there was a crack on the linga. Can you explain the significance behind that. And is it the sound, or is it something else?" Sadhguru explains, that wasn't because of sound, but sound has tremendous power. When, there is sound in unison, which...

Synopsis: A farmer was upset because his crops kept getting destroyed because of one thing or another. He called out to Shiva, and told him that since you are a hunter you don't know how best to manage nature - you give me the control. And lo! He got it. What happened next - watch the interesting climax and profound learning from this story that Sadhguru narrates.

Synopsis: Is Mahashivratri just a religious belief and ritual or something more phenomenal happens on this day? What is the science behind its celebration and how can you benefit from this cosmic gift ? As Sadhguru explains, this day is not about any god or religion, but simply making use of nature's gift to us.

Synopsis: In this talk, Sadhguru explains the different meaning of the word 'Kala' - The Time. 'Kala' also means Cycles of Nature. Time as we experience is only because of the cyclical movement of physical nature. From Atomic to Cosmic, everything that is physical is cyclical in nature. And we are just 'Toys of Time'. Time is constantly ticking away for everyone and is getting over for everyone. In Yogic sciences,...

Synopsis: Many enlightened beings like Buddha, Christ, Krishna, Ram, Mohammed and many others have some sort of reference in history of their birth, or death or family or something. Shiva, as we know had no parentage, no children, nobody knows where he came from, where did he go, how did he die? Was he an alien and not from this world? Sadhguru answers....

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us about the God of kama, or the God of lust. He narrates the story of how shiva overcame lust. He tells two versions of the story, one general, told to people, and the other version, as told in the yogic culture. He tells us the basis of lust within us.

Synopsis: During the Youth and Truth event at the Sophia College for Women, a student asks Sadhguru - "My question to you is - in Mahabharat, we see Amba, she is so determined to take revenge on Bhishma, and she goes to Shiva, and Shiva actually grants her that boon. So, why would somebody want to live their whole life, just with the sole intention of taking revenge on somebody, and how would this affect them?"...

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us about Shiva's significant dimension as Soma, or Somasundara. Always intoxicated, and yet fully aware. Sadhguru narrates the story of Prvati's wedding with Shiva.

Synopsis: Sadhguru narrates the intriguing story of a yogi Bhasmasura, who comes and asks Shiva for powers, "whatever he turns should turn into ashes". Sadhguru tells about Shiva's dimension as Bholenath. Without any discretion, Shiva grants to whoever asks.

Synopsis: Sadhguru says, India is the only country, where gods must dance. He elaborates on that dimension of Shiva, as Nataraja - the king of dancers! Sadhguru explains how this relates to the 'dance of creation', which is also the terminology the scientists are using today.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells the story of a yogi, who did severe austerities, and lived a very pious life. He first went to only fruit diet, and then only leaf and root diet. Sadhguru tells, about how when Shiva saw this yogi falling prey to vanity, he took on the form of a yogi and appeared in front of him...

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells is about the significant dimension of Shiva - Swayambhu. He narrates the story - when Brahma created the creation. When Shiva saw so much suffering, he did not like the creation. He attacked Brahma.... Sadhguru also explains why Shiva is referred as the 'destroyer'... What does Shiva really destroy?

Synopsis: Nandanar, also known as Tirunalaippovar (Thirunaallaippovaar) and Tiru Nalai Povar Nayanar, was a Nayanar saint, who is venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is the only Dalit saint in the Nayanars. He is generally counted as the eighteenth in the list of 63 Nayanars. Like the other Nayanars, he was a devout devotee of Shiva. Sadhguru narrates a captivating tale of his intrigue, and how the nandi...

Synopsis: Poosalar was an educated man, but remained poor by choice. He lived near modern day Chennai, and was an ardent devotee of Shiva. His most cherished desire was to build a temple for Lord Shiva. But because he was a very poor man so it wasn't possible for him to build a temple, but Poosalar’s desire kept growing day by day. He started building the temple brick by brick in his heart - Sadhguru tells...

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells the fascinating story of Dasimayya. How Shiva himself came to his home and gave him a boon of 'akshaya', a pot of grains which will never go empty!

Synopsis: Allama was devoted to the worship of Shiva. Sadhguru narrates the captivating story about the gentle yogi, when he was challenged by Yogi Siddhalinga, who was said to be over 280 years old and hard as a diamond.

Synopsis: Sadhguru tells us the story of Akka Mahadevi, a woman saint, who defied a king, and walked naked out of her devotion for Shiva. Sadhguru also narrates a beautiful poem written by Akka Mahadevi.

Synopsis: Shiva means 'That which is Not'. He is also called Adiyogi - the first Yogi - a realised being who gave tools to transcend one's limitation beyond physical. So What or Who exactly is Shiva? Sadhguru demystifies in the talk and explains what Shiva is....