The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1285 - Why We Should Say Bharat, Not India
Jan 25, 2025
Explore the cultural significance of the names 'Bharat' and 'India'. Discover how 'India' bears colonial echoes, while 'Bharat' embodies national pride. Sadhguru invites listeners to engage in an emotional exercise, highlighting the deep-rooted connections people have with these names. This discussion serves as a powerful reminder of identity and heritage, urging us to reflect on the meanings we attach to our cultural symbols.
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The Technology of Dominance
- The name "India" was given by the English, reflecting a technology of dominance.
- This is similar to renaming African slaves to strip them of their cultural identity.
Renaming Slaves
- Sadhguru gives the example of renaming African slaves to diminish their sense of self.
- Meaningless names strip individuals of their connection to memory, history, and culture.
Chanting Experiment
- Chant "India" for a day and "Bharat" for another.
- Observe the different reverberations each name has within your system.