The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1404 - AIIMS Hosts Sadhguru
Oct 31, 2025
Sadhguru delivers powerful insights at AIIMS, highlighting the importance of attention over mere data. He explores the mind as a dynamic instrument, urging conscious handling to prevent harm. Challenging the brain-centric view, he asserts that every cell holds intelligence. The conversation shifts to the human advantage over machines and the need for spiritual awareness in medicine. Sadhguru redefines selfishness as inclusive concern and introduces a simple meditation practice. His anecdotes and encouragement inspire future doctors to focus on care and genuine connection.
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Attention Beats Mere Knowledge
- Lack of attention, not lack of knowledge, is the main bane of human life and performance.
- Sharpening intellect requires conscious handling; a sharp mind without awareness harms yourself and others.
Pathology Class Shock Test
- A pathology instructor forced students to overcome disgust by an outrageous demonstration with a corpse.
- The story illustrated Sadhguru's point that lack of attention, not disgust, limits professional capability.
Body-Wide Intelligence
- Intelligence and memory exist throughout the body, not just the brain.
- Over-relying on the head alone drives stress and premature breakdown like driving a car on one wheel.
