Sadhguru's Blog, page 23

Children and Their Past Lives

Is it possible to remember past lives? And if so, is this more accessible for some people rather than others?

And if this is possible, what might go through a child’s mind before a certain age with relation to their past?

In this intriguing video Sadhguru explains how it is possible for some children to remember their past lives and the conditions in nature that make this so.

Sadhguru also delves into what the dangers of such memories can be and why life has shielded us in certain ways from thi...

What Is the Hype on the Third Eye?

We know that we have two eyes capable of seeing physical phenomena. But did you know that we can only see that which stops light? For instance, we cannot see the air because it does not stop light. In fact, our eyes only let us see the densest aspects of things. Are we limited to just what our two eyes can see? Can we experience and perceive something that is beyond physical nature?

Is this the function of the third eye, to experience that which is beyond shape and form? Is it attainable for th...

Exams Got You Nervous?

His exams were scheduled for Thursday, but it was only Monday and he felt he was still in control with plenty of time to study. By Wednesday, after attending two study group sessions, he realized he didn’t know as much as he should. He began spiraling into a place where he felt a lack of confidence and tremendous anxiety. What would his parents say if he failed?

Studying for exams can create feelings of worry and stress. Students are often consumed with anxiety and fear that they will not pass....

Is Time Travel Possible?

Many people wish they could go back and change something that happened in their past. Mistakes bring feelings of regret and a longing to do things differently. Many books, movies and television shows have been created based on the idea of going back in time to change an important event. But unfortunately, the past is written and we are bound to remain in the present. Or are we? 

There are stories of great Yogis and other realized beings moving through time or crossing great distances in a momen...

The Magic of the Himalayas

The Himalayan range is the highest mountain range in the world with Mount Everest being one of the nine highest peaks comprising the Himalayas. Do you know that these mountains are the source of some of Asia’s major rivers and also help to regulate our planet’s climate?

The beauty of the Himalayas is undeniable, but there is an esoteric aspect to this marvel. The Himalayan region, with its secret valleys and high mountain lakes, has inspired many tales and beliefs such as the existence of yetis...

Expectations: Useful Tool or Waste of Time?

“You must be deeply involved, you must do things like your life depends on it, but actually it should not matter at all. Whatever you do, it must be just the way the situation demands; nothing more, nothing less. The moment it matters to you, you become a vested interest.” – Sadhguru

Many a time, we are invested in the results of our actions. We insist on the situation turning out the way we want. Accordingly, things go well until they don’t anymore, leaving us lost, heartbroken or apathetic. I...

Miracle of Life

Have you ever wondered how life happens sometimes very seamlessly with no effort on our part?  Our body processes like breathing, digestion, movement, reflexes, and recovering from wounds all happen with almost no intervention from us. Engineers can relate to slogging countless hours to build a product which works reasonably well, and even one small lack of attention to detail can lead to product returns and countless customer complaints and phone calls. So is life a miracle in that case design...

Jiddu Krishnamurthi

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born on May 11, 1895 in Madanapalle, a small town in South India. He and his brother were adopted in their youth by Dr Annie Besant, then President of the Theosophical Society. Dr. Besant wanted to prepare Krishnamurti to be a world teacher and indeed, Krishnamurti is regarded as one of the greatest global thinkers.

However, in 1920, he broke with the Theosophical Society. From then until his death in 1986, Krishnamurti  went on to speak throughout the world to large audi...

Language: A Common Conspiracy

Babies are said to listen to sounds from the moment they are born. They learn to associate the sounds they hear with their sources. For instance, they can recognize their mother or father by the sound of their words, before they understand what the words mean. Babies babble as a prelude to word recognition and language acquisition. A baby may not speak their first word until they are 6-8 months old. Although it is an innate skill, learning a language is not a quick process.

Scholars believe tha...

What Is Rudraksha?

A rudraksha is the seed of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree. Rudraksha usually grows at a certain altitude in the mountains, mainly the Himalayan region. These seeds are a product of the Himalayan soil and atmosphere thus developing a unique vibration that is beneficial to those on the spiritual path.

“Rudra” means Shiva, “aksha” means teardrops. Rudraksha are the teardrops of Shiva. The legend goes that once, Shiva sat for meditation for a long period of time. His ecstasy was such that it made hi...