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The hidden sound within you

The hidden sound within you

Every form has a hidden sound within itself. 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 ...

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The science of Vak Shuddhi

The science of Vak Shuddhi

Questioner: Namaskaram Sadhguru, you have said that 'vak shuddhi' is not just speaking about the truth. It is about uttering the right kind of sounds which benefit us. How can we always maintain vak shuddhi? Should we always keep chanting? Can you please explain? ...

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Life and Death are happening with each breath

Life and Death are happening with each breath

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 ...

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Sadhguru on Mayamma, A Mysterious Devotee

Sadhguru on Mayamma, A Mysterious Devotee

Sadhguru tells about Mayamma, a pious woman who lived in Kanyakumari. She lived like a beggar woman on the streets of Kanyakumari. Because of her ways, many times she got harshly treated by society - because people saw her as a thief and not as a saintly person. ...

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A beautiful incidence from Swami Vivekanada’s life

A beautiful incidence from Swami Vivekanada’s life

Sadhguru tells the beautiful incidence from the life of Swami Vivekananda. After his guru, Ramakrishna Paramhansa, attained samadhi, Vivekananda wanted to take his masters message to the west. He wants the permission of Sharada Devi, Ramakrishna's wife. Sadhguru narrates the ...

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What are my chances of getting enlightened?

What are my chances of getting enlightened?

I'm not pursuing enlightenment with hundred percent sincerity, because at some level I am not convinced that this is going to happen in this lifetime, given my limitations, how to overcome this mental setup that I have? Have you seen people coming close to this possibility, and ...

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Why Brahmacharya?

Why Brahmacharya?

Is there any difference between joy and pleasure? Should we seek joy - or should we seek pleasure? Pleasure creates a certain bondage within us, whereas being joyful sets us free. Joy is always within us, and being joyful is an aspect of a Brahmachari. But, among other things, ...

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Mukti or God – What should I seek?

Mukti or God – What should I seek?

This is a land which clearly understood, God is our making. That’s the reason, why in this culture God is not the goal, Mukti is the goal, liberation is a goal, ultimate freedom is the goal. God is never the goal, yes or no? You don’t like it? Because you’ve forgotten. ...

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How to recognize an Enlightened Being?

How to recognize an Enlightened Being?

Can you recognise an Enlightened Being? In this talk, Sadhguru explains what actually is Enlightenment and what stops you from becoming one - i.e. your Memory. People mistake memory for intelligence. Only when your intelligence is free from your memory, you can see things as ...

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Rama’s justice to a Dog, a tale from Ramayana

Rama’s justice to a Dog, a tale from Ramayana

Rama and the Dog’s Justice There is a beautiful story in the Ramayan. Rama was known to be a very just and caring king. Listen to this rarely told story of how Rama rendered justice to a dog. ...

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What does Kabir’s couplet (Maati Kahe…) mean?

What does Kabir’s couplet (Maati Kahe…) mean?

This video starts with Sadhguru's beautiful rendition of Kabir's 'song of the soil'. Don't we all know that one day we are going to become one with the earth? Knowing that, what are we doing... getting entangled, celebrating limitations... or wanting to find out where the dimensions ...

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How to know more about the human system?

How to know more about the human system?

A seeker asks Sadhguru - "My question is, if I want to learn more about the human body, would you recommend just doing more yoga or reading the human body as it's described in yogic sciences, or just experience by exercising more often?" Sadhguru says, through the process of ...

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Who can be a Guru – A Saint, Sage or a Seer?

Who can be a Guru – A Saint, Sage or a Seer?

What do we seek in a Guru? In India, there are many saints, sages and seers - who can bless, have knowledge about life, and can see life just the way it is. So, are they Gurus? Or can they be Gurus? Sadhguru answers... how he became a guru and what we need to do to explore mystical ...

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What is the Best Way to Be With You?

What is the Best Way to Be With You?

What is the best way to be with Sadhguru? Investigator? Spectator? Disciple? Student? Devotee? Which are you? What kind of relationship do you want... find out! ...

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What should one do to get enlightened?

What should one do to get enlightened?

Sadhguru says - "Enlightenment is not an achievement. Enlightenment is not going to the peak; enlightenment is homecoming - you come back to your original nature." He says, there is really nothing to do to get enlightened. But in our current state, we are not able to 'not do ...

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The paradox: An intelligent fool

The paradox: An intelligent fool

Since I started Isha Yoga, my mind has become empty. Does that mean I'm becoming a fool? ...

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Is God light or darkness?

Is God light or darkness?

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 ...

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How does energy transmission happen through the chakras?

How does energy transmission happen through the chakras?

I wanted to know how does a guru transfer the yogic knowledge or information by means of transmission? The mechanics of it, the mechanics of that. How is it done? ...

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Can one realise without Yoga

Can one realise without Yoga

A seeker asks - "You have mentioned that Yoga accentuates your perceptions and through Yoga you reach the creator. Does that mean, those who do not learn or practice yoga cannot reach the creator? Is that so?" IN a short insightful response, Sadhguru tells us the meaning of the ...

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The fierce energy of Velliangiri Mountains

The fierce energy of Velliangiri Mountains

Sadhguru tells the story of Adiyogi who came down South, and went up the Velliangiri Mountains, and the reason why it exudes such intense fierce energy, and how one can access this energy. He also tells about the fierce Yogis who have graced the Velliangiri Mountains. ...

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Shi-Va: God, Yogi, Idea – What is it?

Shi-Va: God, Yogi, Idea – What is it?

You said many times Shi-va means 'that which is not', then again there is, you know, Aadiguru, Adiyogi, the Shiva who lived in Kailash, who lived in Kashi. What is that like, what is 'that which is not', and what is this Shiva whom you talk as Adiyogi? ...

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What does it mean to be a spiritual seeker?

What does it mean to be a spiritual seeker?

As Sadhguru says "A full fledged human being is a phenomena, something that cannot be missed by anyone. Creator has given you that privilege to realize that potential, don't disappoint the creator !!" In this hard hitting, yet riveting talk, Sadhguru reminds us of who we are ...

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Why you should not ‘believe’ anything

Why you should not ‘believe’ anything

As seeker asks - "I would like to ask you, if you could relate an experience of divinity within yourself". Many times we have heard that 'divinity' is within us! Sadhguru shares a simple process with which one can experience this. ...

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A simple process to experience the Divine

A simple process to experience the Divine

This is a beautiful talk, where Sadhguru tells us that we have the ability to see everything outside, except our own self. Everything is reflected in the mirror of our minds, but we are behind that mirror. Sadhguru gives a simple practice to experience divinity! ...

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Did you know – Cows have human like emotions

Did you know – Cows have human like emotions

I have personally seen that if you develop a certain intimacy with a cow, suppose you are going through some grief, some turmoil within yourself – you need not be in the presence of the cow, you are somewhere else – the cow will shed tears for you. ...

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Practice Hopelessness

Practice Hopelessness

Contrary to popular perception that one should be hopeful, Sadhguru says that 'hope' is a psychological trick, a form of hallucination. Only once one recognizes the hopelessness of their life, they will start paying attention to life. ...

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How do I know if the path of Brahmacharya is for me?

How do I know if the path of Brahmacharya is for me?

A seeker asks Sadhguru - "Namaskaram Sadhguru, What does the path of Brahmcharya involve? How do I know whether I'm capable of that?" ...

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Is it ok to desire for money & sex

Is it ok to desire for money & sex

A seeker asks - "This question is something most of us face in our day to day lives. It's about money, and why man is so enormously obsessed with money. Is there something like a healthy attitude that one can develop towards money?" ...

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What is the significance of Saligram (rare stone)

What is the significance of Saligram (rare stone)

Saligram is a rare piece of stone which is one in a billion. If you manage to pick it, and even if you pick it you may not know the difference unless you’re of a certain kind. And if you happen to pick a genuine saligram, if you do happen to pick a genuine saligram, then you’re ...

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How to go beyond fear, anger and jealousy?

How to go beyond fear, anger and jealousy?

Sadhguru you have said, we should know this piece of life to its fullest. How to know this piece of life to its fullest way? And, I feel that I'm full of fear, anger, jealous - all those things. How to go beyond all these things, and to know this life to the fullest? ...

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How to find time for Yoga?

How to find time for Yoga?

You have time to eat, you have time to gossip, you have time to work, you have time to take care of everything. But you have no time to take care of yourself. That’s what you’re telling me. So what is your focus about life? If you’re able to manage your work and your children, ...

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How to overcome your animal nature?

How to overcome your animal nature?

The human being is swinging like a pendulum between animal nature and divine nature. This moment you’re wonderful, next moment you can turn nasty. As long as the animal nature is alive in you, divinity is just a dream. Fundamental spiritual process is towards this - to dissolve ...