The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1426 - Jesus Has to Rise Within You
Dec 25, 2025
Discover the intriguing idea that every individual harbors the potential of Christ within. Sadhguru emphasizes that true transformation comes from challenging the status quo, rather than conforming to mere goodness. A humorous cemetery anecdote highlights society's tendency to praise the 'dead' while hesitating to embrace vibrant life. He also shares a witty court tale to illustrate that half-hearted compromises fail to foster real growth. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to awaken their inner potential and elevate the 'dead' aspects within themselves.
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Jesus As An Inner Possibility
- Sadhguru frames 'Jesus' as a possibility within every human rather than just a historical figure.
- He says this inner possibility must be raised from being dormant to become alive and powerful.
Greatness Disturbs The Status Quo
- Sadhguru argues that transformative figures are 'not good men' because they disturb the existing situation.
- He contrasts being 'good' (safe, half-dead) with being truly alive and disruptive in life.
Child At The Cemetery
- A five-year-old boy visiting a cemetery asked where they bury the horrible people after reading tombstones.
- The story illustrates that the dead are remembered as 'wonderful', while living people cause trouble.