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Want to get a fresh perspective on Survival? Explore Sadhguru’s wisdom and insights through articles, videos, quotes, podcasts and more.

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How Can Students Concentrate On Their Studies?

Sadhguru responds to a student who wants to know how he can concentrate better on his studies

Oct 25, 2019

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Tomorrow’s Most Important Technology

In this Spot, Sadhguru shares his perspective on how future technologies will reshape our lives. Check out the video with transcript, and scroll through the photos from Sadhguru’s eventful past week in Russia. The talk is excerpted from the session “Forecast-2100 Technologies of the Future?” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on 25 May 2018.

May 31, 2018

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A Full-On Life

In this Spot, Sadhguru cautions us that it would be a crime against evolution and creation to let life go by in the pursuit of food, shelter, and procreation, like any other creature. “You must keep this life burning intensely every moment. If it becomes wimpy, it doesn’t go anywhere.” Just as plants strengthen their roots at this time of the year to prepare for springtime, he reminds us to work on strengthening the life within us. He says, “These last three months of Dakshinayana, I want you to burn full on.”

Oct 25, 2017

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Self-Preservation or Surrender?

Don’t try to surrender, says Sadhguru, as it is only out of a certain realization that surrender happens.

Oct 23, 2017

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Stand Up for Our Future

With just two days to go until the “Rally for Rivers Day” on 1 September, Sadhguru calls on everyone nationwide to take a stand and demonstrate one’s responsibility and support in a simple yet powerful manner. He explains how we can participate, and why this is vital to achieve a long-term solution. Sadhguru clarifies that “This Rally is not about me or Isha Foundation – this is about the nation and the future of our children.” He also maps out the first few stops on the route after the Rally kicks off in Coimbatore on 3 September. Make sure not to miss it when Sadhguru is coming to your city!

Aug 30, 2017

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The Way of the Body

Sadhguru explains that if you try to make the limited into the unlimited, suffering is inevitable.

Aug 30, 2017

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Stop Raising the Bar of Survival: Sadhguru at MIT

During this conversation at MIT, Dr. John Denninger asks Sadhguru how traditional Indian culture can help US achieve a culture of health.

Aug 5, 2017

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Exploring Life Beyond Survival

Sadhguru explains that human life is meant to explore as much of life as possible, which is why it is important that we stop raising the bar of survival constantly.

Jun 15, 2017

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When the Land Heats Up

In this intense summer season, many farmers and others whose survival depends on the land are suffering and enduring many hardships. Sadhguru speaks about the history of India and the extreme struggles the nation has survived. When the land heats up, he says, you cannot control the heat, but you can become a solar panel.

May 16, 2017

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Human Population: The Fundamental Problem

In a country of over 1.2 billion, many still lack access to the basic infrastructures of daily life. Sadhguru says, it is time to invest in the necessary infrastructure, and above all, work together to consciously manage and reduce human population.

May 12, 2017

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Surya Shakti

On this Spot, Sadhguru writes about the impact of the Sun on the Northern Hemisphere at this time of the year, and how the energy of the Sun can fuel our wellbeing and consciousness. He says, “Any life form – from plants to animals to humans – can fully flourish only if it is in sync with nature.”

Mar 29, 2017

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What Are You? Rodent, Reptile or Human Being?

Would you like to live as a rodent, a reptile or a human being? Sadhguru on an individual’s choice to evolve.

Feb 28, 2017

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Spirituality is Stepping Outside of Survival Instinct

Becoming spiritual does not mean eating badly, dressing badly, living badly.

Feb 6, 2017

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Become the Source of Light

How to touch Grace? Sadhguru explains, as gravity is always pulling you down, Grace is constantly urging you to expand. If, even for a moment, you see that you are filled with light, that you are the source of light, then Grace has touched you.

Jan 19, 2017

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Dying to Live? Stop Hoarding, Start Living!

Sadhguru looks at how survival should be handled quickly, after which we must dedicate time to exploring human potential to the fullest.

Dec 3, 2015