The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1423 - Karma # 4 Take Charge of Your Destiny
Dec 22, 2025
Sadhguru dives deep into the concept of karma, defining it simply as action on various levels. He highlights the importance of energy actions, warning against misusing newfound energies for selfish reasons. The discussion outlines how negative actions can escalate and the severe karmic consequences of influencing others. Sadhguru advocates for a nurturing, motherly approach to tackle karmic challenges and emphasizes responsibility when wielding enhanced energies. A compelling blend of ancient wisdom and modern pragmatism makes this conversation deeply insightful.
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Karma Is Action Across Four Layers
- Karma is fundamentally action across physical, mental, emotional, and energetic levels.
- Energetic actions are the most enduring and impactful form of karma.
Misuse After Initiation
- Sadhguru recounts witnessing people misusing energetic flexibility gained from yoga initiations.
- Some channel the energy to impress others or monetize it, diverting it from its intended wellbeing purpose.
Escalation Of Harmful Actions
- Sadhguru gives escalating examples: thinking harm, feeling strong emotion, acting, then hiring energy to harm.
- He notes an entire science (Atharvana Veda) exists for energetically influencing others for harm.