Kunal Nayyar of “The Big Bang Theory” fame met Sadhguru in Los Angeles. The conversation revolved around the topic of Sadhguru’s latest book – Karma. Sadhguru explained that Karma is the greatest empowerment and that handling it consciously can lead one to a life of absolute involvement without entanglement.
A scenic landscape of Chatsworth, California was witness to a special online Satsang with Sadhguru, held under the auspicious full moon of Buddha Purnima. Sadhguru talked about the significance of Gautama Buddha and led the participants through a powerful meditative process.
Founder and CEO of the educational technology company Mindvalley, Vishen Lakhiani, is an author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. In a free and frank exchange of ideas, Vishen explored a variety of topics with Sadhguru, including stereotyping in society, the illusion of individuality, and the Western perception of Karma.
“Human is Not a Resource” is a groundbreaking program designed by Sadhguru that defies the traditional approach to human resource management. Attended by a vibrant group of entrepreneurs, the various sessions offered valuable gems of practical wisdom and expert guidance by industry leaders. Sadhguru conducted a session where he addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and the underutilized potential of rural India. The two-hour session also included a question and answer session where participants received guidance from Sadhguru.
The Permanent Mission of India to the UN and the Consulate General of India in Geneva jointly organized this virtual event as a series of celebrations for the soon-to-come 75 years of Independent India. In his keynote address, Sadhguru emphasized the crucial role that Yoga plays in human health and wellbeing. The question and answer session touched on the topics of crafting a culture of health, demystifying Yoga and Ayurveda, approaching the pandemic as a wake-up call, and the human need to lead a joyful life.
Paris Hilton is a successful businesswoman, media personality, socialite, model, singer, actress, and DJ. With over 40 million followers across social media platforms, her "This is Paris" podcast was a unique way to introduce Sadhguru to a new kind of audience. Paris asked Sadhguru about what being a Guru means, living in the moment, and the misconceptions surrounding the word “Karma.”
This global online event was organized by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification on the occasion of Desertification and Drought Day. Sadhguru presented the problem of desertification in a unique context, explaining how the very body we carry is the soil that we walk upon and that the better our soil is, the stronger our bodies will be. He beseeched everyone to strive toward leaving the soil rich and fertile for future generations.
The original Ananda Alai was a series of mega programs conducted by Sadhguru in 2011 with the vision of offering at least one drop of spirituality to everyone in Tamil Nadu. The wave of bliss that swept the state ten years ago recently received a booster dose in the form of an online refresher course that included guided Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, videos of incisive Sadhguru talks on various topics, and a deeper look at the Inner Engineering tools.
The response was overwhelming, with almost 11,000 people registering for the five-day class. Many participants shared how it rekindled the flame of inner transformation in them and what an immense support it was during this pandemic.
Similar online refresher courses are being planned in other languages in the near future.
A participant shared:
“Just being in this space and listening to Sadhguru again is like opening a lock, almost like a cleansing from within, each time. It was just what I needed. I bow down to every volunteer who made it happen.”
O Master
The lamp that you lit within
I left it in the wind
Darkness surrounded and life fading
Yet you kept my lamp on
Even with the strong winds blowing
Now the lamp has been relit
The audacious fool that I am
Wanting to take over from you
Let this lamp glow and keep glowing forever
—Rajasekhar, Chennai