The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1424 - Karma # 5 Karma, Life & Destiny
Dec 22, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Sadhguru, a revered yogi and mystic, shares profound insights on karma as the essence of our actions rather than divine judgment. He emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present, warning against the distractions of longing for heavenly experiences. Sadhguru discusses the vital distinction between karma and dharma, urging conscious action to shape our destinies. He also reflects on the role of spirituality in today’s world, advocating for genuine action and joy in life, while promoting a cultural revival of temples.
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Karma As Personal Responsibility
- Karma means your life is your making; every action, word and intent leaves a residual impact that shapes your persona.
- Becoming conscious of your actions lets you craft new terrain instead of repeating past footprints.
Don't Confuse Memory With Intelligence
- Stop mistaking memory for intelligence and focus on cultivating true intelligence beyond rote learning.
- Use life as a process of intelligence, not as repeating memorized patterns.
The Ecstasy That Sparked A Mission
- At age 25 Sadhguru experienced spontaneous ecstasy and resolved to make the world ecstatic within years.
- Decades later he has reached over a billion people but still pursues the same purpose.