The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1391 - Sadhguru on How Mahatma Gandhi Changed The World
Oct 1, 2025
Explore how Mahatma Gandhi reshaped democracy and inspired global nonviolent movements. Sadhguru highlights Gandhi's unique ability to mobilize millions without a common enemy. He discusses the importance of inner liberation over political independence, emphasizing peace as a conscious choice rather than mere absence of conflict. With insights on embracing inclusiveness and the biochemical foundations of peace, Sadhguru encourages listeners to engage passionately with life while maintaining inner stillness.
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Spirit, Not Blood, Moves History
- Sadhguru says Gandhi shifted history from blood-driven change to spirit-driven movements.
- This nonviolent model inspired global civil-rights movements and reshaped modern democracies.
Gandhi Made Democracies More Genuine
- Sadhguru argues true democracy only emerged after Gandhi's movement.
- Before that, democratically elected governments still perpetrated large-scale violence.
Movement Without An Enemy
- Gandhi's movement deliberately avoided naming an enemy to unite people.
- Sadhguru says creating a movement without blaming others raises collective consciousness.