The Resilient Mind The Moment Sadhguru Faced Death — and What It Taught Him About Life
Oct 17, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, Sadhguru, the founder of the Isha Foundation and a celebrated spiritual teacher, shares his near-death experience and how it transformed his outlook on life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing mortality to clarify intentions and live fully. Sadhguru contrasts cultural attitudes toward death, highlights the impact of mental suffering on happiness, and stresses that true purpose arises from awareness, not mere existence. His personal journey through crisis and recovery offers profound insights on living with intention and fearlessness.
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Pleasantness Is The Core Human Goal
- Sadhguru says humans seek pleasantness across body, mind, emotion, energy and surroundings as the core of a 'good life'.
- He emphasizes inner pleasantness is 100% our responsibility while surroundings require cooperation.
Mortality Sharpens Priorities
- Sadhguru argues most people forget their mortality, which causes them to waste time on things they don't care about.
- Being conscious of limited time pushes you to focus on what you genuinely care for.
Intelligence Without A Stable Base
- Sadhguru suggests our rapidly developed intelligence outpaced stable physiological bases, making intelligence turn against us.
- This mismatch manifests as stress, anxiety and many mental ailments.