Buddhist Monks Ask Their Deepest Questions to Sadhguru at Bodh Gaya

On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, Mahabodhi Mahavihara hosted Sadhguru in Bodh Gaya – the very place where Gautama Buddha realized his ultimate nature over 2,500 years ago. In an insightful interaction beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree, Sadhguru answered the Buddhist monks’ deepest questions and spoke about the essence of the Buddha’s life and methods for inner transformation.

On the auspicious day of Jyeshtha Purnima, Sadhguru explores the profound significance of Kalabhairava – Shiva’s fierce manifestation as the very embodiment of time and the master of life and death. Through ancient legends, the story of Brahma’s fifth head, and the significance of Kashi, he explains how Kalabhairava dissolves ignorance, and stands at the threshold between life and death. Sadhguru also speaks about Bhairavi Yatana – the intense process through which lifetimes of karma can dissolve in the final moments of life – and why dogs across cultures are believed to sense approaching death. Touching on the symbolism of the numbers eight and sixty‑four in the Yogic tradition, biology, and mathematics, he reveals how these patterns echo through creation.

n an intimate satsang with meditators in Atlanta in 2003, Sadhguru demystified miracles, ghosts, enlightenment, grace, god, karma, and more.

Are you truly supported by a conducive atmosphere and community for your inner growth, or are you being misled? Sadhguru explores the importance of nurturing environments, the pitfalls of so-called new-age spirituality, and the path to living a life free from the extremes of guilt and indulgence.