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We must protect rivers, lest we have deserts
04 FEBRUARY 2017 | The Hindu
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s new book, Inner Engineering – A Yogi’s Guide to Inner Joy, has become a bestseller. Just a few days ago, he was chosen for the Padma Vibhushan. And he is about to launch a nation-wide campaign to raise awareness about protecting India’s rivers.
30 January 2017 | NDTV
The only one who could restore balance and harmony to such a fractured planet was Adiyogi, the formidable hermit in the Himalayas. But Adiyogi was a recluse and an ascetic. He could not be induced to fight.
Demonetisation painful but important: Jaggi Vasudev Sadhguru
20 January 2017 | Oneindia
Spiritual Leader and writer Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation on Friday urged the citizens of India to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetization move calling it “painful” but an “important” decision.
We are living in best time of human history: Sadhguru at JLF
19 January 2017 | Tribune
The prevalence of democracy across the world has made the current period the “best” in the history of mankind, spiritual writer and founder of Isha Foundation Jaggi Vasudev Sadhguru on Thursday said.
Even cricket is dangerous if you ban it thousands will come on the streets
19 January 2017 | The Financial Express
Giving a funny analogy for Jallikattu ban, Sadhguru said that it is like banning cricket for being dangerous. “You are running at 150 km per hour and a missile is coming at you.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Speaks Out For Jallikattu
18 January 2017 | India Today
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev talks exclusively to India Today on the Jallikattu ban and the recent protests. He says that Jallikattu is an integral part of Tamil culture dating back to thousands of years.
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Spiritual guru Sadhguru on India Today TV explains why he supports Jallikattu
18 January 2017 | DailyO
The battle over Jallikattu has exploded as supporters and detractors of this ancient sport lay out their points and plead either culture or ending animal cruelty in Tamil Nadu.
A yogi’s guide to a joyful 2017
31st December 2016 | TIMES OF INDIA
This is the treasure of life! This would be a true measure for a day to day review. day to day is from sunrise to sunset, moonrise to moonset. Not from office to home, home to office, WhatsApp message to WhatsApp message.
Jaggi Vasudev on notebandi, nationalism and why he stands behind Narendra Modi
31 DECEMBER 2016 | FIRSTPOST
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is known for speaking his mind on a wide range of issues. In his new book Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy (Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd), he has redefined spirituality.
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Experience the nature of life; bring integrity to your home
16th December 2016 | TIMES OF INDIA
Yogi and spiritual master Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev shares his views on life, the malaise in society and politics with Nischal Arora.
New leadership in the United States: Time to work together
3 December 2016 | Times of India
Congratulations to all the American people. You have a new president. I have said earlier that in the next decade, the most important leadership on the planet will be business leadership, but you did not imagine that a businessman would get elected as the President of the United States.
HTLS 2016: Human ambition accelerating environmental degradation, says Sadhguru
2 December 2016 | Hindustan Times
Man’s unquenchable ambition to acquire everything is threatening the very existence of this planet, spiritual thinker Sadhguru said on Friday, making a strong case for protecting the environment to save mankind.
Firms should not look at humans as markets: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
29 November 2016 | Livemint
About 206 entrepreneurs looking to scale up their businesses participated in the fifth annual leadership workshop conducted by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation at its campus in Coimbatore last week. Mint is a partner for the programme.
26 November 2016 | Speaking Tree
Being secular is a culture of quest, not commandment. There is no divide between the sacred and the secular, says SADHGURU JAGGI VASUDEV
25 November 2016 | The Week
Recently, just ahead of National Education Day, we held the first conference on innovating education at the Isha Yoga Centre. The fundamental idea behind it was to carefully look at the way we are delivering education. Learning something new can be such a joy. Then why is schooling such a pain?
Isha Vidhya: 10 years of imparting joyous and child-centric learning
16 November 2016 | Livemint
The road leading to the Isha Vidhya School in Coimbatore district is a narrow one flanked by coconut trees, fields and the hazy outline of the Velliangiri mountains beyond. The setting may be vaguely bucolic but the school—a sprawling building painted white and orange—is a welcome surprise.
4 November 2016 | Livemint
The English expression “Are you game?” simply means, “Are you ready for life?” Playing a game or a sport is an essential ingredient to build a healthy life—physically, mentally, and spiritually. In many ways, sports also sets the rhythm for every human being to become a leader in his or her own right.
Why Suffer That Which Does Not Exist?
1 November 2016 | SpeakingTree
Joy. It is a much-prized word. Today even so-called spiritual leaders everywhere are propagating that joy and peace are the ultimate goals of your life. But to enjoy even your dinner tonight, you need to be peaceful and joyful. So, are peace and joy really ultimate goals or they the fundamental requirements of your life?
1 November 2016 | The Week
One in every 20 people in India suffer from depression, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in 12 states. What has changed in society, compared to earlier generations, to cause such a dramatic increase in cases of depression today? If someone is pathologically ill, or clinically depressed, it is something that just comes from within because of genetic and other factors. Such people cannot help it and may need medical help. But that is a certain number of people. The rest are all self-created cases of depression.
28 October 2016 | The Freepress Journal
If the child develops trust that the parents are not willing to push him to accomplish their own personal goals and agenda for him, that they are doing things for his wellbeing, then it is very easy to guide and take him into things that he does not understand yet, and to help him make decisions about which he has no experience.
27 October 2016 | The Hindu
“A Taste Of Well-Being” is Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s insight into gastronomy. It guides you in making the right culinary choices. As he points out, “in the yogic tradition, food is alive with a prana (life) of its own. The food you consume influences your body and mind.”
The Donkey and Elephant Tribes of Politics, The Motorcycle Guru and How I Almost Became Enlightened.
21 October 2016 | Huffington Post
Deepak Chopra says that Sadhguru’s teachings are “a tool to help awaken your own inner intelligence, the ultimate and supreme genius that mirrors the wisdom of the cosmos.” Recently, I was given the chance to interview the New York Times Bestselling writer and mystic, Sadhguru. I wasn’t sure what to expect from meeting a realized being. Would my own intelligence be awakened as Deepak proposed, and could I impart that experience to readers of my intended article?
Don’t vote as part of a tribe, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev tells Americans
16 October 2016 | Business Standard
It could have been a loaded question for a mystic had it come from a journalist. But the impossibly earnest questioner was a spiritual aspirant who sought Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudevs answer as to what Americans could do to navigate the racially divisive and hate-filled politics of one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history.
Inner Engineering: Sadhguru Explores the Nature of Joy
13 October 2016 | Yoga Journal
“If someone or something can make you happy or unhappy, [that] means what happens within you is determined by an aspect outside of you. This is the worst form of slavery,” Sadhguru, the yogi, mystic, visionary, and founder of the Isha Foundation, tells Yoga Journal. Instead, the goal is to create an “inner chemistry of blissfulness where being joyful is not being subject to something outside of you,” he explains.
Sadhguru presents path of joy to the West
05 October 2016 | IndiaPost
Sadhguru, world renowned yogi and visionary humanitarian, addressed 2800 of his followers in an event at San Jose city national civic, Downtown San Jose on Oct 2. He also launched his book “Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy”, featured in New York Times best seller list. Inner Engineering presents a new way of thinking about our agency and our humanity and the opportunity to achieve nothing less than a life of joy
Why is a mystic going about planting trees?
07 October 2016 | The DailyO
A question I am frequently asked is, “Why is a mystic, a spiritual leader, planting trees?”The reference is to Project Green Hands, an Isha environmental initiative, under which 22.9 million trees have been planted since the year 2004 in Tamil Nadu state.My usual rejoinder is, “In this tradition, people always attained enlightenment under a tree. I am preparing so many people with the necessary yogic sadhana. But where are the trees? The ambience is missing! Who will believe you if you say you got enlightened under a concrete building? You deserve a tree!”
Sadhguru – This Yogi’s Guide To Joy by Gay Browne
07 October 2016 | The Huffington Post
To know me is to know I have a very high energy level. I’ve always been one whose mind races ahead of my body, sometimes my body races ahead of my mind. Sometimes I find myself inventing new words. I have a bottomless enthusiasm for championing people and causes who are doing good in the world. From the time I sold POW bracelets as a teenager during the Vietnam War, I have supported all sorts of causes from human rights to the empowerment of girls and women.
Sadhguru Preaches Spirituality, Writes Philosophy, Reads ‘Dennis the Menace’ by Mark Manuel
03 October 2016 | The Huffington Post
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev released his latest book, Inner Engineering – A Yogi’s Guide to Joy, in the heart of Times Square, New York, last week. Blocks away from where a bomb had gone off only days ago. His audience comprised curious tourists milling around and harried New Yorkers caught up in life’s rush on the commute home. The book is one of many authored by him.
Amavasya, Journey from untruth to truth by Sadhguru, Isha Foundation
30 September 2016 | The FreePress Journal
Amavasya means no moon day or new moon day. Whenever something or somebody becomes absent, through that absence, her presence always becomes more powerful. On any other day, even the Pournami, she is there, but on Amavasya, the presence is felt even more – that quality is even more.
02 September 2016 | The Asian Age
Sometime ago, I had some guests from Australia. I was driving them around in Mysore to show them a few places. These people, if I drove fast, they would say “s**t!”
Consecration Is Science, Not Sorcery
19 August 2016 | Speaking Tree
Whenever i am asked what my greatest dream is, my reply is, “To consecrate the world.” It is an unoriginal dream: to create powerful centers of sacred energy that empower human beings to grow beyond the limitations of physicality to their fullest potential.
Comfort won’t lift quality of life: Jaggi Vasudev
25 July 2016 | Times of India
Though comfort experienced by people has enhanced over the years, this has not elevated their happiness level, said Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, stressing comfort will not lift quality of life. The Sadhguru was delivering lecture organized as part of University of Mysore centenary….
Media, minorities, godmen and beef ban
24 July 2016 | Mathrabhumi
When you say media, there may be a business element to it. There is commerce behind it, I am aware of that. But media needs to understand it cannot be…
18 July 2016 | Outlook
Sare jahan se accha… This is what we need to do. Make India set out a truly wonderful and beautiful space—so wonderful no one will want to go anywhere else; even the promise of heaven will not take them elsewhere.
14 July 2016 | The Economic Times
When we say liberation, let’s first understand what it is, let’s make up our minds whether we really want it. Liberation means obliterating you. Liberation means you cease to exist. So first decide whether you really want it. You cannot seek liberation out of frustration.
Liberate yourself from Imagination
5 July 2016 | GFile
One of the reasons the word ‘spirituality’ arouses such suspicion in our world today is the fact that it is pursued by several who have little or no control over their imaginations.
Yoga is India’s gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
21 June 2016 | The Times of India
Yoga, even though it originated in India, does not belong to the country anymore and became India’s gift to the world when the UN proclaimed the International Day of Yoga, renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said.
You need yoga ‘coz turning in is the only way out
21 June 2016 | The Times of India
Just last year, some 9000-odd students have committed suicide unable to bear the burden of expectations of parents, teachers, society, and even themselves. It’s time we do something about it.
International Yoga day: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev leads a campaign at UN
21 June 2016 | The Financial Express
International day of Yoga: Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev (commonly known as Sadhguru) led a yoga session at the UN. In his message Sadhguru appreciated revolutionary step taken by UN to transform the world.
Aiming to Make Yoga a Practice
21 June 2016 | CNN-News18
On the eve of International Yoga Day, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said this year, they will aim at making yoga a practice. Speaking on the controversial beef ban, he said that food is an individual choice but India being the largest exporter of beef is a sin.
Two billion people practice yoga “because it works”
21 June 2016 | United Nation Radio
The last time any government used the state to promote yoga, Indira Gandhi was prime minister, the yogi of choice was the shadowy Dhirendra Brahmachari (described by the NOvember 1980 India Today Cover story as a man with “no official standing but awesome power”) and the result among other things was a regular programme on state broadcaster, Doordarshan.
‘Yoga is for all and not any one guru’
21 June 2016 | The Times of India
This practice is called ‘upa-yoga’ or pre-yoga or sub-yoga. It is a series of free-flowing movements and simple breathing exercises. It activated the joints and the energy system. We have made DVD of a 20-minute daily routine, which are used to train teachers who will then share these videos with students and help them ease into this routine.
Yoga as a means of Uniting the World
20 June 2016 | NewsX
On the eve of 2nd world yoga day spiritual leader, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev propounds yoga as a means of uniting the world. While speaking exclusively to NewsX he speaks of how 174 nations have embraced yoga which goes beyond caste, creed and religion.
Twitter Townhall With Sadhguru
19 June 2016 | India Today
Rajdeep Sardesai from India Today speaks with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on the eve of International Yoga Day, taking questions from the channel viewers posted on twitter.
Sadhguru to teach yoga to 1.5 crore kids
6 June 2016 | The New Indian Express
Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Foundation, is planning a massive yoga-teaching drive, in the run up to International Yoga Day on June 21, aiming to reach 1.5 crore students in India alone. The sadhguru launched the celebrations in Chennai on Sunday with 4,500 in attendance at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah.
Religion, As We Know It, Will Go Down In A 100 Years
30 May 2016 | The Times of India
This happened one day. I sat down some-where, eyes closed, for about 25-30 minutes. When I opened my eyes there was a crowd around me. Somebody wanted to know his future; somebody wanted to know when his daughter will get married… All kinds of rubbish.
Hinduism not a religion, there’s no book, no papacy
24 May 2016 | NDTV
Spiritual guru Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says Hinduism is not a religion as there is no one book or papacy, it’s just a geographical identity and that anyone, irrespective of belief, born on this piece of land is Hindu.
My Meditation Binge, in a Nutshell
25 April 2016 | New York Times Style Magazine
In a city full of fitness and wellness tribes, it can be seemingly impossible to break into a new one — but not when it comes to joining the growing group of meditators. Last week, a New York Times article explored the “mainstream business practice and a kind of industry in its own right” that meditation has become. And though inclusive — it’s hard not to feel welcome at a group meditation — the movement is quickly becoming associated with millennials and start-up companies.
International yoga day: Sadhguru visits state to rope in schools
6 April 2016 | The New Indian Express
Asked about his support in making yoga mandatory in schools, he said that it must not be done as an imposition, but with an understanding and in a school one should not use words like compulsory and mandatory.
Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ should not be forced on others: Sadhguru
6 April 2016 | The Times of India
Amid right-wing elements forcing others to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev here on Tuesday said that no slogan should be made compulsory. He, however, said that the slogan is no.
Experience Awakening on Mahashivaratri
9 March 2016 | The New Indian Express
As much as 40 percent of the country’s people are named Shiva. You can even call a dog by the name. Because you and the dog are made of the same matter,” said Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev during his speech during the Mahashivaratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Center, near here.
Isha yoga founder bats for a brave youth-friendly sport
15 Jan 2016 | Deccan Chronicle
What beauty is to a woman, valour is to a man. The rural youth of our country have lost various means through which they could find and express their courage, skill, and competence in daily life. Jallikattu, a traditional sport in rural Tamilnadu, gave the Tamil youth the necessary opportunity to express this.
An uplifting session with the Sadhguru
6 Jan 2016 | The Hindu
The soft beats of Isha’s band pierced through the winter air for a while. When Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev made his presence on stage with his signature attire, hands folded in a formal namaste , scores of people who assembled at the venue tried to get a closer look while the spiritual leader walked all along the podium.
Will upgrade 460 government schools in AP: Jaggi Vasudev
5 Jan 2016 | The Hindu
Sadhguru Sri Jaggi Vasudev, Founder of the Isha Foundation, has announced to take up the massive project of upgrading 460 government schools across the State, by incorporating better teaching methods and usage of English language.
Narayana Murthy, Sadhguru discuss success mantra for leaders
5 Jan 2016 | Money Control
Narayana Murthy, speaking at the business leadership initiative conducted by Isha Leadership Academy, says that the only way a leader can groom himself/ herself is by listening to feedback.
Rural spirit at its full comes alive
5 Sep 2015 | Deccan Chronicle
The true spirit of rural Tamil Nadu came alive at Isha Gramotsavam in Codissia Grounds in Coimbatore on Friday as cricketer Sachin Tendulkar regaled Kovai with a vibrant Vannakkam and a lofty sixer.
Sadhguru talks on leadership qualities at business meet
26 July 2015 | Deccan Chronicle
Leadership does not mean dominance it means partnership, mentoring and support, said Sadhguru, Founder of isha Foundation.
29 June 2015 | India Today
The last time any government used the state to promote yoga, Indira Gandhi was prime minister, the yogi of choice was the shadowy Dhirendra Brahmachari (described by the NOvember 1980 India Today Cover story as a man with “no official standing but awesome power”) and the result among other things was a regular programme on state broadcaster, Doordarshan.
22 June 2015 | The Times of India
Yoga is a technology, it is inner-engineering. It does not have any religion and is not associated with any belief, said yoga guru Jaggi Vasudev to thousands of people at the football ground at YMCA on Sunday.
20 June 2015 | Hindustan Times
One aspect of yoga is toward ensuring your body isn’t an issue. The body is full of compulsions. It can be a terrible bondage. Or, it can be a stepping stone for something extraodinarily beautiful beyond your imagination.
The body is a supercomputer, but have we read the user manual?
14 June 2015 | The Times of India
Next week, World Yoga Day will be celebrated for the first time across the world and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leading a high-profile event in Delhi to mark the occasion. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, yoga guru and spiritual leader tells Sagarika Ghose why a day isn’t enough that it’s india’s responsibility to deliver quality yoga.
Postponing dinner is ugliest thing happening: Sadhguru
12 April 2015 | The Times of India
It was pouring cats and dogs outside but there was peace inside the Sophia auditorium on Saturday evening. Sadhguru jaggi Vasudev of the Isha Foundation known for his ablility to connect with audiences through his ideas rooted in exploring the subtler dimensions of life spoke about modern day life.
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