The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1378 - Sadhguru & Prasoon Joshi on Cauvery Bank
Sep 3, 2025
Sadhguru and Prasoon Joshi delve into the crucial issues surrounding the Cauvery River and its role in Indian society. They emphasize the urgent need for sustainable water management and reforestation to combat environmental degradation. The conversation highlights agroforestry as a viable solution for farmers, discussing the necessary support for their transition. Additionally, they stress the importance of grassroots movements in revitalizing rivers and fostering ecological stewardship, as well as the transformative power of community-driven initiatives.
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Soil Loss Drives Both Floods And Droughts
- India's development gains masked a collapse in land health, with 105M hectares listed as distressed soil.
- Soil organic content loss prevents rainwater percolation, causing simultaneous floods and droughts.
Monsoon Is The True Source Of Water
- The monsoon is the sole source of water; rivers and lakes are only destinations for it.
- Rivers across India have depleted by about forty percent on average, worsening in recent years.
Recent Sharp Drop In River Flows
- Sadhguru observed a sharp drop in river flows over the last seven to eight years, noting rivers often don't reach the ocean for months.
- He speculated heavy groundwater pumping may reverse aquifer support to rivers, accelerating depletion.