A Quick Recap of the Last Few Weeks
In this profound talk, Sadhguru highlighted the importance of cultivating a dimension within that is beyond transactions. He also explained the significance of the month of Margazhi,[1] when the Earth is entering its northern run in relation to the Sun, and how this leads to inertia in the human system.
[1] Month based on the traditional Tamil calendar, from mid-December to mid-January according to the Gregorian calendar
Interviewers from the premier Telugu devotional channel SVBC visited the Isha Yoga Center, where they talked to Sadhguru. The conversation revolved around the role of a Guru, delving into how Adiyogi became the first Guru and how he will be a phenomenon of the future because of the technical solutions he offered for subjective aspects of life.
Prolific poet and lyricist Prasoon Joshi joined Sadhguru for a riveting conversation about consciousness, consecration, elemental purification, and the folly of trying to fit the magic of life into dry logic. The freewheeling discussion ranged from quantum entanglement and nishkarma to an encounter Prasoon had with a monk in Uttarakhand.
Volunteers, Sadhanapada participants, Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainees, guests, and ashramites of the Isha Yoga Center came together on New Year’s Eve to usher in 2023 in Sadhguru’s presence. He gave an evocative talk about the nature of time and why one should make every moment a celebration. He also reiterated that 2023 is going to be a year of consecrations and explained how people can participate in this possibility.
A special two-day retreat was organized for members of the media. When Sadhguru addressed the group, he talked about the enormous possibility that India is on the brink of and the significant changes that are likely to occur in the coming decade. As expected from a room full of journalists, there were many questions! Sadhguru answered with clarity and passion, leaving the audience deeply inspired.
Sadhguru met with global social media influencers who had come to the Isha Yoga Center for a two-day Yoga retreat. He spoke of the potential of social media influencers to transform the world, emphasizing that this is a unique opportunity in history where individuals do not need traditional forms of power or authority to make an impact. He answered questions about building character, getting creative ideas during meditation, and what it means to be full-on.
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Road Transport and Highways; veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan; poet and marketing expert Prasoon Joshi; CEO of the SaveLIFE Foundation, Piyush Tewari, and Sadhguru came together in Mumbai to raise awareness about the importance of road safety. Sadhguru lauded the intent and effort of the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan (road safety campaign), and spoke about how both the citizens and the government can take practical steps to make Indian roads safer.
Sadhguru had a candid conversation with top bureaucrats of the Indian Administrative Service who were visiting Isha Yoga Center to attend a special leadership program. He talked about what makes human being the most dominant force on the planet, the value of paying attention, and the importance of responding consciously in challenging situations.
