Sadhguru's Daughter's Marriage Sparks Controversy
A recent legal case in India has brought to light a controversy surrounding spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
A recent legal case in India has brought to light a controversy surrounding spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. A retired professor, Kamaraaju, has filed a petition against Sadhguru, alleging that he has brainwashed his two daughters into joining the Isha Foundation and leading a monastic life.
The Madras High Court has taken cognizance of the petition and questioned Sadhguru's decision to encourage other young women to embrace a life of renunciation while his own daughter is married. The court has expressed confusion over Sadhguru's seemingly contradictory actions, suggesting that he should practice what he preaches.
During the hearing, the court also questioned Sadhguru's daughters about their choice to live at the Isha Center permanently. They were asked why they had not experienced the same desire to renounce worldly life as the other young women under Sadhguru's guidance.
The case has sparked a debate about the role of spiritual leaders in influencing their followers' life choices. While some argue that individuals should have the freedom to make their own decisions, others question the ethics of encouraging others to renounce worldly pleasures while maintaining a more conventional lifestyle oneself.