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What are the perceptions of Indian fashion in the west?

What are the perceptions of Indian fashion in the west?

You know we’ve been talking, Sadhguru has a book that’s coming out in the US. And in the process of making that, you know, some of the conversations we’ve had have been about perceptions of yoga in the west. And I wondered what perceptions ...

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How to deal with mental health issues?

How to deal with mental health issues?

What I believe surrounds us all is urban angst. That seems to be the terminology that comes out of mental health solutions, etc. And that seems to be trampened in many parts of the world now, including now slowly penetrating in India. When people ...

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What should be done about refugees?

What should be done about refugees?

These days, the common discussion which is going on is about the refugees. And we being celebrities, we get these questions asked. And this is the most conflicting question ever. Because as a nation, being a part of this country, and knowing so ...

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Why is it that Indians are doing so well but India isn’t?

Why is it that Indians are doing so well but India isn’t?

Indians are doing so well. Whether it’s the CEO of Google, Microsoft, MasterCard, Nokia, you know the list goes on. So Indians are doing so well all over the world, but India is not doing well. Why is that? ...

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Liberals versus Skeptics

Liberals versus Skeptics

I personally feel that this whole dichotomy of what’s happening in today’s society and today’s world, that we are individuals and we need to be organized as well. But what we face everyday is something completely different. I mean, I’ll ...

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What can bind the citizens of India together?

What can bind the citizens of India together?

But, we have such diversity in our country. There are different languages, traditions, religions, and food and all sorts of diversity which is beautiful. Like what you said about difference and discrimination. Differences are beautiful. You know, ...

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Is it dangerous to strongly identify with your country?

Is it dangerous to strongly identify with your country?

So, Sadhguru, talking about spirituality and like I questioned how practical is it in today’s world? Where as like the whole philosophy of spirituality. I know yoga is the ultimate union and everything that we do in yoga is supposed to make us ...

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What has yoga and spirituality given us as a country?

What has yoga and spirituality given us as a country?

That brings me to a question about our roots ingrained in yoga, and spirituality. But where has it got us? As a nation. As a country. As a continent. What has it given us? I know what you say about karma bondage and I quote you, if somebody breaks ...

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What’s wrong with our politicians?

What’s wrong with our politicians?

So I must talk about political leadership for a moment, if you will allow me. Can we? For a moment? Sadhguru, what’s wrong with our politicians? In so many of our countries, and I think in many ways India is similar to Kenya. Very vibrant countries, ...

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What is the problem with our society?

What is the problem with our society?

So, let me start with a deep one. You know I always like to look at my background and my cultures. And in so many ways I think I embody two different cultures. My father’s from, his family is from Kashmir, my mother’s family is Kenyan, African. ...

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How do we keep faith separate from politics?

How do we keep faith separate from politics?

How do we keep faith separate from politics? You have, in the past, for example, I remember when Anna Hazare was launching his anti-corruption movement, you did come and applaud it but you said that the Lokpal was not some magic wand. I remember ...

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How do we reconcile faith with individual liberty?

How do we reconcile faith with individual liberty?

We live in times where faith, for certain, has become a very inflammable, easily politicized conversation. If faith should have been personal, today it’s not. Today you actually have decisions taken in the name of somebody’s faith. So you mentioned ...

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Films’ influence on the youth

Films’ influence on the youth

Years ago, when films started, through the 60s, 70s, there were lovely stories, nice values, beautiful music and lyrics. By the time I was a star in movies, some of our jhatka makas might have shocked the previous generations and they must have ...

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What can we do about water wastage?

What can we do about water wastage?

My question is, what, on an individual level, can we do about water wastage?   ...

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Water conservation

Water conservation

So I can assume that, with that philosophy, you’re extremely cause driven. And that Isha Foundation is obviously a huge vehicle for you to express that. But, I want to talk specifically about water. And what your vision for the conservation of ...

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Sadhguru, what was your first impression of Australia?

Sadhguru, what was your first impression of Australia?

Tell me, you also mentioned that your first visit here, your trip to Australia. And, my first impression of India was that there are a lot of people. And there’s also, in India because there are so many people, there is so much energy. Human ...

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What should be modern India’s architecture?

What should be modern India’s architecture?

Namaskaram Sadhguru. So my name is Ojasvika Sahu, I’d first like to really give you a warm welcome on the J J campus on behalf of the students. So we, architecture students especially, are really aroused and excited about this event mainly because we are very well aware of ...

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Will uniform civil court be a possibility in India?

Will uniform civil court be a possibility in India?

Will uniform civil court be a possibility in India? I think, at least after one or two generations of utilizing the caste-based reservation in education and jobs, the third generation should not be given reservations. ...

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How can India reclaim it’s lost glory?

How can India reclaim it’s lost glory?

Namaste Sadhguru. I have a question for you. You said that Indians have so much knowledge about everything. Now we say in places that India is the guru of the world. That 15,000 years ago, we had that knowledge. If that is so, if that knowledge is so great, why can’t we get ...

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Why ban only beef?

Why ban only beef?

Next question is rather controversial. As it is known, the majority of population in the state Meghalaya is that of beef eaters. With the government banning consumption of beef in mainland India, people have an idea that the government is trying to control the very food habits ...

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Why do people from North-East India feel excluded from mainland India?

Why do people from North-East India feel excluded from mainland India?

Why do people from North-East India feel excluded from mainland India? ...

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Should we ‘ban’ Pakistani artists?

Should we ‘ban’ Pakistani artists?

Question: In Bombay there were certain political entities which threatened that a particular film will not be released, because it involved a Pakistani actor, who by the way, was working in India legally on a Government sanctioned permit. It was argued that releasing ...

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Isn’t the caste system in India discriminatory?

Isn’t the caste system in India discriminatory?

Question: So, Sir, you had quoted earlier, in one of your previous videos, that the curse of a shudra has no power, the curse of a vaishya - you may lose a meal, that of a kshatriya - you may lose a limb, and that of a Brahmna - you may lose everything. And, ...

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Is it justified to spend 3600 crores on statues?

Is it justified to spend 3600 crores on statues?

Question: This is again on the theme of nationalism, that there have been instances of Government spending huge amounts of money on building statues of national icons, and heroes. To set the context, I'm from Bombay, and a huge number of people from Mumbai, including ...

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Why should I be compelled to stand for the national anthem?

Why should I be compelled to stand for the national anthem?

Question: Gautam Gambhir was of the opinion that people should be compelled to stand up for the national anthem, and he was surprised as to how this was even a topic of debate. As I understand, you agreed with him, with the only qualifier being that if somebody ...

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Can spirituality help get rid of corruption?

Can spirituality help get rid of corruption?

I feel very proud to be an Indian. And I’m sure a lot of people feel. But corruption bothers me. And I’m sure you also spoke about it. Do you think spirituality can help get rid of corruption to some extent? ...

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How do we get a sense of civic-mindedness in our society?

How do we get a sense of civic-mindedness in our society?

So now, I want to basically, since everyone is here from Bangalore, I want to come to, you know, something that really plagues us everyday. And, that is, we are all so bothered about the decay that we are seeing in the city. Everything is looking shabby, we are seeing debris ...

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Why is there caste system in India?

Why is there caste system in India?

Virender Sehwag: I want to know truth about our Indian caste system. How can we ensure more inclusiveness and equality? ...

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Why should I pay Rs 42 to plant trees, when I already pay taxes?

Why should I pay Rs 42 to plant trees, when I already pay taxes?

The first question [from social media] is from Vikram from Delhi. Vikram says, well, this is about the Cauvery Calling - Shouldn’t this be the government’s job? Why should I pay 42 rupees when I already pay taxes? I don’t even live near Chennai. ...

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Is Sadhguru left-wing or right-wing?

Is Sadhguru left-wing or right-wing?

We want a little clarification on this. So Sadhguru, in one of your earlier videos, you have mentioned having those leftist orientations. You have been involved in putting posters. And you have been in that league of attending late night meetings, ...

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Why have you stop saying “India is the biggest living democracy”?

Why have you stop saying “India is the biggest living democracy”?

Hello Sir. My name is Mohammad Akmal, and I am a student of JNU. My question to you is that, you said, when you were in the United States, you always said there that India is the biggest living democracy. But now after 4 years you have stopped saying this. What made you to stop ...

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Will India and Pakistan ever reconcile?

Will India and Pakistan ever reconcile?

My question is about India. India currently is a shining star on the global map, its economy is thriving, people are flourishing. All things are great, and going good. And in the last four and a half years, we’ve seen a serious government which ...