The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1407 - Why Has No One Climbed Kailash?
Nov 9, 2025
R. Madhavan, beloved actor and public figure, engages with Sadhguru about the challenging journey to Mount Kailash after his surgeries. They discuss how motorcycling can be a meditative practice and the profound mystique surrounding Kailash as a reservoir of yogic knowledge. Sadhguru shares insights on personal accountability, simple habits that sustain energy, and how his past adventures prepared him for this pilgrimage. The conversation blends spirit and practicality, showcasing the journey's transformative potential.
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Riding After A Broken Head
- Sadhguru rode to Mount Kailash shortly after recovering from a subdural hematoma to place his broken head "in Shiva's lap."
- He emphasizes riding on skills, not courage, and compares it to being a skilled pilot rather than a bold one.
Yoga As Life Agency
- Sadhguru frames yoga as taking the fundamentals of your life into your hands, not just physical postures.
- He uses his motorcycle journey as a demonstration that how you handle life events is entirely within your control.
Take Responsibility For Your Responses
- Do not hand responsibility elsewhere; take responsibility for how you respond to life's events.
- Sadhguru models this by riding despite medical warnings to show personal agency.