The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1364 - TED Hosts Sadhguru
Jul 25, 2025
Sadhguru shares his transformation from skepticism to enlightenment, emphasizing a profound connection to existence. He reflects on a life-altering experience at Chamundi Hill that sparked his journey towards inclusiveness. With humor and personal stories, he illustrates how understanding our true nature can enhance awareness. The discussion highlights the power of self-realization as a means to unlock individual and collective potential, inviting listeners to embrace every aspect of life as a stepping stone towards greater joy.
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Childhood Skepticism and Observations
- As a child, Sadhguru experienced deep ignorance versus others' assumed knowledge, which made him intensely observant of everything around him.
- He noticed temple-goers often lacked joy compared to those leaving restaurants, increasing his skepticism about spiritual and social beliefs.
Enlightenment Experience On Chamundi Hill
- Sadhguru sat on Chamundi Hill and experienced a collapse of self-other boundaries, where time perception radically shifted.
- This deeply blissful state lasted hours externally though it felt minutes internally, marking a turning point in his awareness.
Self Versus Possessions Revealed
- He realized the body and mind are possessions, not the true self, revealing the boundary between "me" and "mine."
- Time and space lost meaning, and bodily intelligence showed potential for rewiring behavior rapidly.