The Problem with Sadhguru

[@rahulthorat1661]

The 7 minute disclaimer/explanation at beginning in a 27 minute video shows how close minded and resistant to change we can be, often unwilling to even consider or logically engage with an opposing perspective.

[@mohan2304]

I came to the comment section just to say this :D

[@aniruddhaghosh7158]

093 h​@@mohan2304

[@ramaswamyp9902]

Very good explanation with decent language.

[@MLTR-1995]

On the spot

[@SourabhSingh-h1q]

"If you use science, someone will peer review it." What a line. It should be the caption of a T-shirt.

[@sumedhwale]

This modern understanding of foods and nutrition is pseudo-science at best which varies wildly across sources and most of it is based on questionable sources much less peer reviewed. The problem with this video is cherry picking sources and passing it off as "science" on par with physical sciences.

[@sreeyt]

@@sumedhwale Absolutely, navigating the world of dietary advice can be bewildering. Even among esteemed scientific journals, you’ll find studies with differing conclusions about what’s healthy and what’s not. The reason for this is multifaceted: Evolving Science: Nutritional science is constantly evolving. New discoveries often reshape our understanding. Study Design: The design and methodology of studies can vary greatly, leading to different results. Some studies might be observational, while others are randomized controlled trials. Population Differences: What works for one group of people might not work for another due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle differences. Confounding Factors: Many studies struggle to isolate specific dietary factors from other variables that could influence results. Given these complexities, the best approach is often to follow balanced, evidence-based guidelines and listen to your body’s unique needs.

[@sumedhwale]

@@sreeyt The main reason is that there is no comprehensive model of human body, for example, that can help model the effect of foods etc in a precise or even approximate way. The complexity of human body means that all these nutritional studies are mostly hit and trial samples, so passing these as "science" is very disingenuous. At best these are statistical studies based on extremely small samples over a very limited duration of time.

[@sumedhwale]

@@sreeyt Effectively these nutritional studies are hardly different from "anecdotal" evidence albeit with somewhat larger samples in some cases. There are very very few things that are established on firm grounds after being observed consistently over a very large number of studies. In most cases those conclusions are not very different from what we know from our traditional knowledgebase. Either way the point being that passing it off as "science" is plain falsehood. Of course, nowadays folks hardly care about what "science" actually implies and you have all kinds of stuff labeled as a "science" to provide some kind of higher level of legitimacy to it. Just like in the past (and occasionally even today) people used to write stuff as they please and pass it off as legitimate shastra.

[@kavisiddu]

​@sumedhwale If you have any counter arguments, let's know about it. What are questionable here .?

[@mnomprakash]

The fourth kind that clicked on this video are the ones who HAVE to watch every one of your videos. Like me

[@vidyaanantha6328]

+1

[@Proud_indian1975]

Me too!!😊

[@entomo-co]

Hahaha lovely to know I am not the only one 🤣

[@rahulbinoy3347]

Preach!

[@mustafalal5285]

I am in the same gang

[@DungarSinghChauhan]

The only problem is that even an enlighten being can be ‘misinformed’. He can be wrong in facts definitely but his understanding of life and the mechanics of life is absolutely unmatched, no sensible being can deny that.

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

Any sensible being understands he is running a cult.

[@soorajwrir4433]

Video starts at 7:15

[@hoopoe_]

The video starts at 0:00 but the juicy part starts at 7:15 😁

[@user-pu8wb4sl7d]

I am studying in a western nation for a few months now. It's Norway. Fish, meat, and potatoes are their traditional food. They exercise a lot especially jogging and hiking. And man, they're fit. They also have great water and air quality. Also they value work-life balance and like to spend time with family. Their food might not be the tastiest, but they definitely are very healthy.

[@prasanththangavelu]

Irrelevant comment.

[@bobbymidha3901]

Indian food is tge best. Westerns are barbarians eating only meets. V Indian have superior culture. Sadhguru is Shiva

[@MrThomasgeorge1979]

It is relevant. What he is saying is that a non-vegetarian diet can be as healthy as a vegetarian diet. It is relevant here because Sadhguru is saying the opposite - that veg is superior to non-veg. Of course he is a guru so he has to say such things - but it does not make it right.​@@prasanththangavelu

[@sureshnaidu201]

​@@prasanththangavelu nope. It is relevent

[@TheRforravi]

Can you ask them how many of them can sleep without taking alcohol or some kind of chemicals...

[@skbvcxz]

Dear Mr. Ashok, Your channel is the perfect example of how to use your voice for good. It serves as a reminder for others that we all have a voice and we should use it to dispel myths, respectfully and factually stand up to bad ideas, myths disguised in clothes of religion. I especially loved the introduction of Dushyant Sridhar, what a refreshing and humble person accepting others to drive home your point. Well done.

[@npradeeppai]

Question everything and accept nothing without reason; every truth must earn its place through proof and understanding. Your curiosity and way of questioning things is such a reminder to look deeper and not just take things at face value.

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@sreeyt]

Truth is the authority, not authority the truth.

[@balapackoprint]

@@sreeytyou sound like Kamala Harris😂

[@pritisharma9955]

When a child is born, he / she is told by the society in general that so and so is your father and so and so is your mother and the child accepts it, believes in it and lives by it his whole life. But, please question it and accept nothing, the truth must earn it's place through proof. Ask for a DNA report from your parents. Don't just take things at face value.

[@balapackoprint]

@ so that concludes your doubt 😂

[@vijayaanand2539]

Excellent 👍. Not just food, Jaggi has said a lot of misleading things ,what a showman with millions of followers!!

[@angiethebookaholic]

Agree. A charlatan living off of gullible people's money and time. :(

[@niteshmirakhur1467]

Great video! Sadhguru has really impacted a lot of people over the past decade, mostly from educated, middle and upper-middle-class backgrounds. I’m sure this video will hit home, and people will get where you’re coming from.

[@krishashok]

Even if only 10% get it, that’s fine too

[@unnikuttan3953]

Best thing is you guys must ask sadhguru itself. @krishashok please do a podcast debate or whatever i would like to see the counter arguments.

[@Arumugam-u6n]

Why does it take the author such a loooooong time to get to a point. Dither, dither, dither, dither. Typical of his race.

[@kerlinmihsill8676]

Thanks for making this video. It was bold on your part but so essential to have facts put out front for people to discern and decide for themselves.

[@faisyviju1793]

Amazing logically made video. Kudos to you for swimming against the tide 👏

[@NaveenYoYoDude]

Such a great analysis. I have got so much scoldings from my family whenever I try to rationally discuss any of their comments on food. Did not have youtube 20 yrs back. Thanks to you for making these videos. Became a member today The fact that we have to spend so much time initially to convince ppl is sad in our country. Ppl are not open to fair criticism of their ideas, and take it as a personal attack

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@iamshreyg]

India does not deserve people with rational thinking

[@arjunr5578]

What do you mean rational ? All information has a bias. How do you come to a conclusion which is right

[@shalman4131]

Sadhguru suggests to follow what your body says. So don't follow anybody's advise (including Ashok's advice 😅), except your body.

[@sustainablehuman15]

​@@shalman4131 Exactly 😅 u nailed it! Half baked understanding just to get viewership...at a time when Isha is under media trial already! All a part of propaganda! Good luck to those who make money out of demeaning others! Fortunately Grace works for both devout as well as abusers! That's the compassion Hindu gurus bring 🙏

[@likithstochastic]

'... and often these suggestions are accompanied by scientific sounding explanations. If you use science, someone will peer review'. That's very well put. It highlights the core essence of science.

[@sendashish]

Very beautifully put video. I am initiated into Sadhguru's yoga but I keep him and his advice separate from his Yogic practices. I definitely not a blind follower of him, as he says as well to his followers too, but I'm happy to see you doing a scientific check on his food advices. I loved your taxonomy of food in Satvic, Rajsik and Tamsic categories. Thanks for sharing.

[@krishashok]

Thank you and it’s wonderful to see someone being able to separate out ideas from the individual

[@krishnavellakkat8725]

Very well done video, and much needed as well. In this age of social media shorts and Whatsapp advice videos, it's hard enough to separate pseudo- or ill-informed science from regular people, let alone from Gurus who hold a place of reverence in our culture. You said it very well - the point is to separate criticizing the individual from criticizing the idea. I have heard many of Sadguru s videos - and I disagree with some of where it appears not to have withstood the rigor of a scientific review. It's so refreshing to see it finally being validated by someone. Thank you for doing this.

[@lattym3647]

Wonderfully done video. I am one who has done Isha yoga in 2004. And still continue with the practices . It has helped me immensely with my slip disc issue. But I loved the way you have put across your point. People should take your cue and understand how one should argue with any idea that one cannot agree upon. With so much respect and empathy , you have done a great job. Thank you ❤ Sadhguru is my Guru. But I don't agree with most of his political/ religious opinions . I appreciate you put forth your disagreements respectfully ❤

[@MullBatoora-kf6cj]

When a Bus conductor learns some English and speaks about his family beliefs as Gayan, his success rate is 100% Only in India. Lol

[@jayamohan773]

Great podcast Loved it. Always follow u. Thank God people like u r still there to negate such so called Gurus. Problem here is everyone start giving gyan whether they r qualified or not. Thanks a lot Masala lab. Krish & Dr Pal❤

[@jayamohan773]

Recently in the field of nutrion anyone is making reels & spreading misinformation. Before listening to them please check their qualifications to advice people

[@nimishaage16]

There’s so much to learn from you including your content. The approach, the sequencing of thoughts, the articulation of ideas, the methodicalness of explaining, using simplified yet needful scientific terms (that improves my knowledge) and simply the assertive- respectfulness in countering some established idea. It takes a higher level of intellect and self righteousness to show ‘the other side of the coin’ that is not popular. Thank you.

[@TheTrail-blazers]

💯👌👌

[@jhansirayala7933]

Well articulated

[@msriar]

i actually checked methodicalness in dictionary, it does exist. u r saved.😂

[@blessme-ng9gu]

U are an extra intellii soul dear . . . a Perfect South indian, obviously 🎉 too smart to win😮

[@blessme-ng9gu]

Why so much hand movement . .😮 Be still my child be composed 1st ❤Over Confident😢

[@Kali97]

The fact that you even had to do that intro... says a lot about our culture, don't you think?

[@krishashok]

That’s fine. It’s only basic courtesy to try and communicate disagreement within the socially acceptable parameters of current society

[@mepronoy]

Basic courtesy - Not having the integrity to address appropriately what others hold sacred because personally don't hold anything to that level of sanctity so how can he relate!

[@aryaman05]

@@mepronoy To be fair, he did make clear the caveat - atheist.

[@mubukugrappa9648]

You've insulted Sadhguru by using scientific data; you're a sinner.

[@aryaman05]

@@mubukugrappa9648 Real intent of this episode shall remain a mystery known only to Ashok, but the comment section........... this is no longer about the science of food, is it ?😊

[@sagar696]

This is not anti-Sadhguru video. Its just anti-Foodguru video. But curious choice of not mentioning anything about food in the title is going to get lot of non-food comments on this polarizing hot button personality.

[@krishashok]

Unfortunate side effect of how KZbin works. Video thumbnails need to be catchy enough to get people to click

[@spirituality]

Very true ❤​@@krishashok

[@Kr1sh_108]

Yes, as a Sadhguru fan and follower, I loved this video. I’m now also a fan of Krish (I have the same name btw haha), very informative

[@dualityofnature]

@@krishashok but that is misleading the public n a downright lie! Shame on you .

[@lijjasre]

In the name of viewership clickbait you are also doing the same thing which you are critical about in the whole video Hypocrisy at its best ​@@krishashok

[@roshanelias6644]

Really enjoyed the video. I have always maintained that most spiritual guides say a lot without actually making a valid point( good for spirituality) while scientists say very little to get to the point/fact/observation, which is great for science. Sadly facts can rarely change indoctrination and opinions. Cheers Ashok and continue the myth busting...

[@ushavarshinisaravanan5438]

I love how the video is not just driven towards the point, it’s also very well thought out and considerate of its audience. I’m a fan of how clear and articulate your thoughts and medium are Krish sir!

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@harishankarvenkatesh9927]

I don't care which category I belong to. If you have common sense and studied biology, physics and chemistry don't watch Sadhguru videos. Even if you watch, don't take it seriously.

[@sustainablehuman15]

U mean those who studied commerce and arts have better sense perception?! Makes sense actually! Too much logic sometimes can be a hindrance to experience devotion 😊

[@pradeeptamil1]

Ohh my god. What an advice. World was awaiting for you social Messiah...

[@harishankarvenkatesh9927]

@@sustainablehuman15 I never talked about not having devotion in above comment. Also if you don't want logic why does Sadhguru use science and logic to explain his thoughts in fancy English?

[@sustainablehuman15]

@harishankarvenkatesh9927 I also never talked about not having logic and science in my above comment. And why should one have a problem with accent? Freedom of speech right! Anyone can say what they want as long as its NOT abusive as per law! Whether u me or Sadhguru, everyone can share what they want! It's upto us to follow or not. He has said in many videos, "u don't have to believe me, u experiment for urself" So why hate/negate someone just bcos we don't agree?! This is exactly how Hindus in Bharat manage to stay divided 😀

[@Radicalist-Manifesto]

That puts you firmly in the 2nd category, whether you care about it or not 🙏

[@annawagg66]

Sadhguru misleads and confuses people. I have never really understood what is in his mind

[@sharanabasavaellgode9467]

Why do you watch him?

[@sharanabasavaellgode9467]

Don't watch him

[@annawagg66]

@@sharanabasavaellgode9467 I stopped long back

[@vintantra3425]

All this is fantastic on the surface of mind as long as nothing has touched us in a profound way, deep down within ourselves. As long as we do not have existential spiritual experience, all the spiritual gyan and gurus might look absurd. Interestingly it takes a lots of time and meditation and inner quest even to glimpse of spiritual bliss. ❤

[@roadrash999]

I don't like people touching me.

[@Mellon_Musk]

It's an accurate and deep reflection of spirituality

[@sehelisultana9034]

True

[@jonathenschwartz3019]

Well said, finally one wise comment among amatures😂😂😂

[@etrast7550]

Lot of big words that ultimately mean nothing. Exactly the way the so called spiritual gurus operate.. good luck!

[@annapurna9129]

I saw the Guru listening to one's problem and tossing it in the air saying that is not a problem at all. I have seen him giving unclear answers many times when the person asking the question is a very common one and can never even think of metaphysical aspects of anything. Guy was made to sit down later in the talk , I am sure the person went home even more confused. I somehow do not understand why people accept his answers. Oh yeah The Guru at times does not like someone countering him. LOL. I am worried about youngsters admiring whatever he says.

[@IndraniRay-lt6de]

So glad you have countered the wrong information being shared by Sadguru and explained scientifically all the facts about food. Thanks

[@ShaChan0108]

I am the 3rd category 😊 and will remain there. I have no strong opinions of the man and I think occasionally he gives good advice. He has surely picked the best of different philosophies and packaged it well in small consumable portions for different categories of people. He has surely single handedly made Mahasivarathri back in vogue. I will give him that! Even when it comes to you, I am category 3 😊 you know how to give your opinion very convincingly. Sometimes it feels like you have an opinion and you go in search of material to validate that opinion and make sure to share it in a very convincing way. You and the person, sorry, “ideas” you are reviewing are similar in more ways than you think!

[@liberal94]

💯

[@oranjizer]

He also gives wrong advice, thus category 3.

[@ShaChan0108]

@ right like he says in the video that his video is not about the man but some of his content. But his title is clickbait - “the problem with Sadhguru” (the person / the brand obviously). He is very good at convincing a lot of bros. He is a bro-fluencer.

[@spj8445]

perfect... as sometimes sadguru is wrong , he is too but find evidences to convince his opinions

[@divyagoel2441]

Aptly said. It does feel like he tries to find proofs that validate his opinions and yet sound like a neutral person respectfully disagreeing with the ideas. ( I am a category 3 wrt to both of them btw) For example, while countering the lunar eclipse thing he says the moon is a dead piece of rock thousands of kms away and it can't influence anything on earth. Tides say hello. There have also been studies linking sleep quality to phases of the moon.

[@myFABA]

I was wondering when you will finally feel the need to explain this 😊 … thanks and cheers

[@naimurrahman9979]

I love the way you approach, critisize in a constructive manner to show what is actually wrong and why, and not by making the relation of love hate, rather in a gray area

[@nilanjanabanerjee8553]

In school at primary school level children are taught the benefit of cooking food. Infact when children learn about the discovery of fire, they also learn how cooking food over fire helped in the growth of the human brain…

[@delnarosedavis7674]

Thankyou for what you are doing.

[@krishashok]

My pleasure!

[@dinesh6489]

24:10 Jaggi Should go to Africa and see their condition. He should promote vegetarian there, where people are struggling for food and killing the elephant due to lack of food

[@jeeasparintrajib]

He never said only eat vegetarian if it is possible it is best to vegetarian he always said nonveg is survival food

[@lakshmivaradarajan7477]

This is such a positive and neutral approach to the topic.. your videos keep me sane.. keep up the good work 👍

[@JasonMemeoa]

Spat my smoothie out at "and the older me... Is still atheist" 😂 Also a part of Group 2, let me just applaud your ability to not be condescending (esp at the lunar eclipse one 😬😬)

[@krishashok]

Haha

[@ND-bv2ke]

Absolutely brilliant and eye opening video putting it in proper perspective….judgements,bias and condemnation for another’s food habits spiritually foster negative energy and influence consciousness far more than the actual food ..as a wise saying goes “it’s not so much as what goes into your mouth that matters but that which which comes out from your mouth ”…spiritual consciousness in a spirit of gratitude and love do far more for a body than gettin stuck in right or wrong in food choices .

[@AbhishekKumar-yl3pr]

I hate motivational speakers / sadgurudev by birth.... His followers can hate me

[@schowdhury4955]

I follow meditation of sadguru, i completely support what u r saying, one food can't be healthy be for everyone, and one food can't be unhealthy for every one. Being a bengali i was never ashamed of my food choices. I believe self harm is biggest violence. Nobody eat others to promote violence.

[@cowmudi_mov]

I saw 'Sadhguru', my jaw dropped, and it clicked why you're taking a break from social media for a bit! xD

[@asvk78]

Did you find it sister, I mean your jaw. Jaw is not something you should drop at random places

[@Surenwithhisvideos]

😂😂​@@asvk78

[@nmvrr8760]

​@@asvk78😂😂😂

[@sphansel3257]

@@asvk78 oh lord XD

[@PrajjalakChattopadhyay]

Hi Krish, it's amazing to me how you're so calm talking about this, coming up with counter logic and real scientific info. And here I am, screaming "bullsh!t" when you were showing part of his speeches. I am a physicist, and he messed up with my field too, along with many other so-called "Godman"s. I belong to the second category that you said, but I respect others points of view, and that includes religious or spiritual beliefs. But when someone messes up with my subject, or the whole science in general, I call that "bullsh!t" right away.

[@aryaman05]

What did you expect him to do, smash the camera every now and then, and a super-duper physicist like you couldn't figure that out ? All the BS about respecting alien viewpoints, and you rave, spit and froth in the mouth right through the entire post. Is this how you deal with 'physicist' work as well ?

[@jeetblahiri]

@@aryaman05 If Physics brings this arrogance in a research scholar from one of the most prestigious institutes in the country, I doubt if it is really Physics. Every now and then, when I try to look at how Physics has deduced laws and still there is so much more left to discover, and when so many top-notch scientists are giving so many alternating viewpoints, often post the advent of quantum world, I am left flabbergasted by their openness. My professor says Indians are always good in copying. The herd mentality and arrogance seldom lets them explore the subtler nuances of creation in an unhindered way.

[@aryaman05]

@@jeetblahiri It is becoming increasingly clear, in the comment section, that this isn't about food science at all.... Everyone has been eagerly waiting, with a vengeance, with sackful of rocks/stones, for this occasion to arrive, , to hurl at Sadguru. And with this video, Ashok simply gave them the comic relief/vent to channel their collective frustration. That's about it. What scientific temper.... do you see any evidence of that in the comment section ? By your own admission, you're part of a collective scientific quest for answers, which we are yet to achieve. And yet here you are, clueless and arrogant, laughing at others who are on a parallel quest of their own.

[@jeetblahiri]

@@aryaman05 Can't agree more.

[@jennivodcasts]

That caption in your T shirt 'illa enaku puriyala' hits exactly for the video ❤❤

[@HS-ly4fo]

Thank you. Keep up with the good work!!

[@nirupamavenkatesan8757]

Absolutely loved this video! Very rational, logical and well thought out and explained. This is how one ought to disagree and critique gracefully! Thank you for setting such a great example, sir!

[@sudarshanshidore2340]

Absolutely ! It's superb.

[@ssd7853]

English speaking guru and corporate frustrated peeps perfect composition 🤓

[@mubukugrappa9648]

Only sinners like you tell the truth and ruin the party.

[@ssd7853]

@ "Sinner with clean conscience"

[@s_rox5042]

@@ssd7853oxymoron!

[@shanthathippaiah4603]

Firstly, thanks for the video. I can understand its hard to go up against such figures. Heres a thought on channels and viewership. Big numbers doesn't mean that everyone is able to a) watch entire videos b) understand every sentence c) remember everything they watched d) follow the advice they heard, or use the info they got. In that sense, much of what i've heard from gurus is just 'in one ear, out the other'. We then go back to the way we lived always. This is why, while some influencers may have large audiences, their actual effect is very small. I do believe that those who like your thought process are in fact those who are already like you. It is very unlikely that the other side (or sides) will change teams, because of your words. People who dont like science, simply think its another religion, with a different vocabulary. The difference is not clear to them. You can't be scientific without a certain level of education. And even then, sometimes not. And, science needs a certain individual agency with regard to testing things for oneself, and that seems to be fundamentally missing in many people. We were taught science, without the habit of testing anything, rather we were supposed to just believe textbooks. That's the opposite of science. The miracle might be that some of us still haven't lost this habit of testing things out for oneself. Science isnt just the vocabulary, the technical terms, the jargon. But thats exactly what some people believe, and they attempt to adopt the terminologies with no mind to what they represent. Your efforts are up against an unimaginably large section of people who are never gonna understand it. Hate is the outcome, when people fail to understand. Its pure frustration. For there's nothing the modern man hates than to feel left out. For that, I felt I had to come out and say - thanks for doing it anyway.

[@shreyasibasu622]

So true, very well articulated.

[@sugadevparamanantham4835]

Immensely well articulated, top class eloquence, well structured thoughts and these makes it extremely hard for anyone to refute anything in this video. Very well done! 🎉

[@saurabhkesharwani6143]

Though a little bit confused now, I found this video interesting and eye opening, being open towards listening to facts. 👌🏼 Now I am wanting to learn more about food. Your book may be a good start. ☺️

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

Read books written by people qualified on the matter. Not influencers, not scam gurus.

[@adityasaxena7169]

No, the fourth one are those who believe in Sadhguru and still want to listen to your scientific approach. But will not change our believe and understanding based on your analogy.

[@harishs9645]

You can't believe Sadhguru and at the same time be scientific. It's like being a communist investment banker. Of course, don't change your belief in the irrationality spouted by sadhguru. Cling on to it for dear life. It's great fun to believe that stuff.

[@MichealSmith-q4y]

@@harishs9645 triggered

[@drbahmasiva3635]

I agree. I am not scientific and I am okay with that

[@mangatinanda]

The problem is Sadhguru is looking at the pranic content of the food and the modern science doesn't have a way to measure it. Most of the human beings, unless one is doing rigorous daily sadhana, they cannot differentiate between high/low pranic foods. So you are right as per modern science and Sadhguru is right as per yogic science... Yes. There is yogic science. Every human being must explore it. The best way to start with is by doing inner engineering program.

[@vidyamadamanchi7091]

This man doesn’t get what is Pranic content okay. Simply rubbishing Indian philosophy is a way of life for some people.

[@vjayvenkat]

He just said don't use scientific terms to prove then you should be open to review

[@arjunr5578]

@@vidyamadamanchi7091exactly

[@Anton-tf9iw]

Who says Sadguru has the correct interpretation of Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik?

[@balaji_gen12]

Jaggi sheep can't be changed. They are thoroughly brainwashed to the core

[@Goddddsds]

I don't like sadgurus fake accent ...

[@praveenmallar]

Also, hypothalamus is not where we make decisions. It's the part of brain more involved with basic functions of the body, evolved early in the life. Decisions are made in later evolved parts of brain, which are on the outer regions of the brain. Hypothalamus is deep inside the brain. Wonderful debunking video. As with food, his views also contradict other sciences, like with physics when he speaks on negative energy, and chemistry when he speaks of molecular memory.

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

At this point he talked nonsense about every science.

[@tejinizam1168]

Sadhguru❌ Wrongguru✔

[@rakesh8962]

Long awaited. Thanks Much Krish Ashok

[@sudarshanshidore2340]

Yess !

[@gvcnaidu7]

It has been proven empirically that most Indian godmen are dubious characters- many of the well-established with a vast following have accumulated huge movable (extremely pricey cars, for instance, as the one under discussion currently) and immovable properties (schools is a favourite big business) have even landed in jail for fraud. Almost everything they say, in particular about food, has no scientific basis as you have rightly explained. Thanks a million, Krish for this video, which is timely and badly needed.

[@gauravpatil1079]

Sadhguru is best and all Indian godmen are best. Jai Shree Mahakal🌹🌹🙏🙏

[@webdev8284]

Not everyone.​@@gauravpatil1079

[@mubukugrappa9648]

Not Sadhguru; he is almost God himself.

[@littlebala100]

Go experience and speak this with your limited intellect. Intellect is not everything. Transcending intellect is everything. Then all arguments stop. You know without speaking or hearing

[@bobbymidha3901]

​@@mubukugrappa9648Don't you realise how such comments are so off- putting

[@sayantanbanerjee4602]

This video gave me so much peace after a very long time. Mr. Ashok said the words which I felt for years but couldn't gather the words to speak out loud. Thank you so much ❤

[@krishashok]

Thank you

[@raghavprasad5619]

I totally love this problem series krishashok Anna. Premadham!!!! Please continue doing this series.

[@JN_India]

🙏am only at 8.48 and thought I should like, subscribe and comment. Thx

[@kavyarajan5735]

I appreciate your efforts in educating us about food choices. However, I noticed a few aspects that might benefit from further exploration: 19:41 Diversity in food choices doesn’t equate to all being equally beneficial. Different foods affect our physical, mental, and spiritual states in unique ways. Recognizing certain foods as “better” for specific goals isn’t disrespecting diversity-it simply acknowledges their suitability for certain purposes. 22:54 You question the effect of negative pranic foods by focusing on their nutrition, like seafood. While it’s nutritious, it’s classified as tamasic in terms of the energy (prana) it imparts, which is different from its nutritional content. Prana and nutrition serve distinct purposes. 23:19 No one, including Sadhguru, is forcing or looking down on anyone for eating non-vegetarian food. For example, Sadhguru mentions eating seafood is the best thing to do in a coastal region and even otherwise. This doesn’t imply any judgment on others' choices, but rather situational flexibility. I noticed your shirt humorously (perhaps, intentionally too) says, “Illa enakku puriyala (No, I don’t understand)”. When exploring complex topics like prana in food, it’s helpful to deepen understanding before forming conclusions. Perhaps finding clarity on these aspects could add even more depth to your content 🙏🏻

[@krishashok]

Thank you for your well-thought out (and polite) comment. On the first point, yes, different foods affect different people differently, which is exactly why one specific idea of "good food" simply does not exist. On seafood, the very idea of it being classified as negative comes from a bias against animal sources of nutrition (with the convenient exception of milk, which again suggests that geographical bias of those ideas that are being passed off as universal).

[@kavyarajan5735]

I just wanted to clarify that “negative pranic” doesn’t mean “negative”/”bad”/”unhealthy” in a general sense. In the context of yogic food, classifications aren’t simply based on animal vs. non-animal sources. Foods like garlic and onions, though vegetarian, are also considered negative pranic. Given how dairy is processed today, it makes sense to view milk as tamasic. So, your argument about milk is valid in that sense. However, the classification relates more to how certain foods affect one’s energy and mental state (like focus or calmness) rather than a judgment of their origin or nutritional value. This perspective is nuanced and takes into account the type of energy each food brings to the body and mind. It is context-dependent rather than absolute.

[@TarunSingh-wl6ru]

​@@krishashok Tamsic food also includes mushrooms and many plant-based foods like onion and garlic. So, no it's not bias against animal sources of food. May be you are insecure about being a non-vegetarian.

[@arhythmic1]

If the suggestion is that food Prana affects focus or calmness, then it should be possible to test these claims empirically. If the effects cannot be measured then it would seem that the benefits of saatvik eating are only available to those who already believe that that food is saatvik, which indicates a placebo effect at best. If indeed food prana ideas are contextual then it is the responsibility of those advocating these ideas (Sadhguru and many others) to bring that context, which is missing.

[@mariomenezes1153]

This is probably the most brilliant of your videos and maybe one of the best I have ever seen on KZbin. It should apply to every aspect of life, not just to food. Would make the world a lot more tolerant and a better place. Have just signed up as a member ❤️

[@ramnextgen]

Fantastic. Respectfully done. On a lighter note, The first seven minutes is Krish Ashok saying, “Irunga bhai” The next 20 minutes is us saying, “avlo thaan mudichu vitteenga ponga!”

[@krishashok]

Haha

[@sriswetha5817]

😂😂

[@kk123rocks]

Love your definition of Satvic, Tamsic and Rajsik!! Going to apply this in my life 😊

[@ankita_156]

This has to be one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin

[@PRUTHVIRAJ1]

Was waiting since morning, guessed it..!

[@chanman9502]

I have been practising yoga and meditation from isha for almost a decade now.. trust me its the best thing that has happened to me in this life... being alone is significant aspect of my life.. blissfulness is created from within us.. so it does not need outside stimulation.. Grateful forever to sadhguru.. ..people criticising him thinks they are much more smarter..lol.. there is no point yo

[@advameyabhagwat]

@@chanman9502 I am happy that you have had a great experience at Isha… Pleased to read! However, Mr. Krish has a point here.

[@PallipremiumOne]

I agree with you saying there are people who criticize Sadhguru. But the point of this video solely is to point out certain flawed claims that Sadhguru has made. And that's perfectly healthy to point out mistakes and correct them (as long as we are not criticizing the person) if that helps people make wiser choices.

[@diaryofnricom163]

Jaggi has said many stupid things. I hate stupidity and Jaggi is irrelevant.

[@aamentalukdar9371]

Jaggi killed his wife lol

[@diaryofnricom163]

@@aamentalukdar9371 Jaggi is Grade A idiot but principle of 'Innocent till proven guilty' applies whether we like it or not.

[@krystall1989]

Respectful discussions are important and in the spirit of that here are a few points. Your views are valid but ignore the fact that science is reductionist in studying specific variables and arguably does not hold the capability to understand the subjective and extremely individual human physiology and experience. So to use it as gospel truth is not rigorous epistemology. Chillis are subjectively hot and cause you to sweat, mint is subjectively cooling but if ayurveda starts to talk about these "properties" that all foods in between have and their various "tweaking' effects on the "complex system" that is the body - everyone in the scientific community tell us there is no evidence. Ayurveda is not discrimatory casteist or hierarchical about food it merely states food has properties not just 'chemical components ' like protein carbs fats micronutrients. Some ayurvedic practices recommend meat or bone broth. Moreover no one is passing a moral judgement on people's eating habits- it's just that people turning spiritual will naturally find themselves more sensitive to the subtle properties of food. Listen to ranveer brar and how he beautifully states food is meant to serve your purpose in life for example tamsic food is best if fighting a war- rajasic is rich and fit for the vibrant activities of life and easy to digest simple food is best for spiritual work because then the mind and body can focus on attainment and not digestion. My qualms with sadhguru also are that he blanketly suggests Fenugreek or neem to everyone whereas ayurveda is more discerning as to how these foods will specifically tweak the body and it's balance for that individual. I like your channel because it presents me with a challenge sometimes and I get to understand urban India but im afraid you've failed to strongman the spiritual argument for eating in certain ways and that makes it a weak discussion. All traditional diets have innate wisdom of sitting well in the stomachs of their genetic cohabitants but it was geared towards survival. Ayurvedic medicine states we can take this further and use the food to specifically serve our life purpose. As a Cambridge educated medic who has turned to ayurveda because years of studying western medicine didn't explain human ailments and suffering well enough, I'll state to you this- matters of spirit are important and a huge missing piece in the reductionism that comes with science. You need to widen your perspective just a tad.

[@pallakgoyal8071]

Ends don't justify the means!

[@KailashPatil-tc8ic]

Very respectfully put . I like the way Krystall wrote the comment and if it indeed coming from a professional Western doctor who also understands Ayurveda , I would take it very seriously

[@Sushalpandey]

Keep this series going 🙏🏻 Much needed

[@bhavinluvsu1]

being a scientist myself, I understand how peer review is important..realy respect how clear has been on the food issues, simultaneously making the talk very simple for the common people to understand...

[@AlbieDerfoyu]

Maybe he ate too much brinjal growing up.

[@Shashikantreddy]

Ahahahaha😂

[@sumasa]

😂😂

[@mubukugrappa9648]

If Sadhguru ate brinjal, it is because Adipurush/ Adishesha/ Adinaga must have instructed him to do so.

[@DevadathanJayadevan]

@@mubukugrappa9648 So did he realise after eating Brinjal that Adipurush was trying to poison him

[@santhoshlaxman123]

Love tne rebuttal!

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@bluesky2760]

I salute @krishashok as it takes courage to make video on world famous personality like Sadguruji. You have constructive criticism on Sadguruji's thoughts on food with actually maintaining respect for him throughout the whole video. This is a very difficult task but you have managed it extremely well. However I feel that we do need people like Sadguruji or Shri Ravishankarji to maintain our mind's peace in this ruthless world. I would have gone crazy without spiritual support from them.

[@gowrisethu3045]

Each day 7 litres of digestive juices are secreted into the digestive system and later the water is reabsorbed. Water content of food will have only minimal (if any) effect on the digestive process.

[@rakshithmr8168]

Excellent video. Very much balanced.

[@sorimi22]

As you grow old, your confidence to dismiss other's idea has gone down. This resonates so much with me.

[@arghyadeepjana]

I think that graph is more like a child's view of a bluntly shaped hill, an isosceles triangle with curves... A straight line, Increasing, reaching a rounded top, then declining and reaching a equilibrium ... 😅

[@krishashok]

😊

[@krishashok]

Hehe

[@rekhashome5587]

You are a better person than me. I find as I grow older, I tolerate Stupid a lot less. Life’s just too short

[@RB-om8sk]

I had read an article where a Taj Hotel Delhi Chef said that Sadhguru ordered Fish n rice in lunch much to his surprise 😊

[@sreeyt]

Not surprising at all; some of the school kids in his school are given eggs as well.

[@mubukugrappa9648]

That is because Adiguru instructed Sadhguru to order that food.

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

@@mubukugrappa9648 oh sure, I am sure this adiguru also told him to order expensive bikes and cars. How convenient 😂

[@rekhashome5587]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rekhashome5587]

Where can I find this Adiguru? I have some requests

[@Swatti1964]

27:42 First time seeing your video. Well said and sounds very logical.

[@lathanarayanan8674]

This is fantastic! There can be no other person who has explained this so clearly! Fantastic! Simply love every word in this

[@palrabin]

Excellent video, please do a similar one on Baba Ramdev

[@vidyaanantha6328]

Bro, thanks. I love brinjal. My friend forwarded this brinjal vodeo. I was very depressed. Did not stop me from eating it but depressed eating brinjal only. Nowwww off to brinjal bajji

[@MKKR2024]

What ever you have decided , let me tell you something. One of my uncle owns a "fertilizer/pesticides insecticides weedicides herbicides," shop. They sell those to farmers. U asked about organic farming. And they said they it's a better choice. And they don't buy two items from the market which needs highest pesticides/insecticides chemicals to grow. One is obviously brinjal and the other is green chillies.

[@vidyaanantha6328]

@MKKR2024 Crops that use a lot of fertilizer include: Rice, wheat, cotton, sugar cane, rapeseed, and mustard These crops account for more than two-thirds of fertilizer consumption in India. - this is by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Search, download the doc. It has statewise breakup too.

[@tapanpujara5242]

I respect Your way of disagreement, it is polite, but it does not mean your opinion is right... Hear you are horribly wrong brother and i disagree with you very politely... You said one can consider meat as satvik food! Bro you are just disrespecting whole thousands of years of knowledge of india's ayurveda... How can you say meat and fruit eating is same.... Meat digested in 24-48 hrs... When fruit digested in just 2-3 hrs.... Bro what is scientific about ur thought?....and ash goud or brigal sadhguru telling about positive or negative energy food....he is not talking about nutrition or chemical in it...that all can be massured by available instrument....but right now we don't have instrument that can massure positive or negative pranik energy in food....yes in future science will invent that instrument... Then we will know.... Every week or month there will be new scientific study we will reech there,. Don't misguide people with your assumptions and choice of food... You siad eat what you like... If i eat 8 red chilli every day it will be good for my stomach?! If i like to eat human flash it will be good? For me or for society?.... Poor animal because they can't do anything to you you eat them for your taste is it humanity i m asking to you?!.... #idisagreepolitly

[@RakeshKumar-yb8zn]

Anna some people I know give logic to eat non veg that nature has made food chain if we don't eat non veg then population of gots and chicken will increase so we eat them in food 😂. What to suggest to such animal minded people 😅. Just 2 minutes silence is true tribute to them 😅

[@Gigachad-fq2rg]

Just say I don't believe in science. Meat is extremely nutrient dense. Ashtang Hridyam and Charak Samhita talk about different ways to cook it and the benefits

[@DevadathanJayadevan]

Where did you pull out the "meat takes 24 hours to digest" info? And then the holier than thou #idisagreepolitely hashtag as well 😂

[@miaouwu22]

North India's ayurveda** Most others including a significant part of north India knows meat is good and healthy and eat it for yrs it's just a vocal vegetarian minority trying to demonize meat If you have thousands of yrs of ayurveda saying meat is bad there's ten thousands of yrs of evolution claiming we are omnivores 🤔 and yes there are cultures that eat super spicy food and its not super unhealthy (too much sodium or sugars of indian cuisine are more unhealthy for example) just because you feel better by eating 5 chillies a day doesn't mean u can call someone enjoying 10 chillies bad different cultures have different spice tolerance.. it's like this thing some strange westerners do like calling indians smell like curry bcs of spices And I won't discuss morality everyone feels different levels of empathy for animals like I could shame you about why are you making a cow suffer constantly for ur milk but it's just not good 🤔

[@Bloo2314]

Your patience is inspiring, subbed.

[@petesam1911]

Excellent explanations bringing the truth to the people

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@anuragsingh-hu2tg]

This intellectual wresting can go on and on. As a seeker of science and being in academia for years, I was caught up in it too. Consistency with meditation helped me understand what felt right for my body, and the mind, and the kinder I became to myself, I let go of meat, and most tamasic food slowly. It was a process. What I eat now, is a choice that comes from a depper state of understanding of myself. Meditate for a year regularly, and see for yourself.

[@SchoolOfUnlearning3]

You have spoken the truth sir! I have gone through similar experience.

[@souparnadhar7034]

Eat , do whatever you like, probably you have some understanding which you cannot impose on others or make people feel same like you. If you realise something keep it in yourself, don't force it even upon your own children.

[@_nitin_69]

It's probably placebo and just an anecdote. There's no evidence doing these things would help. Oh, and vegetarians should seriously stop trying to impose their beliefs on others, it's really cringe.

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

He meditates a lot and he understands nothing, including himself. Videos are full of misinformation.

[@shamirahamed4553]

all nonsense in the beginning 😏..video starts 7:14

[@sunnyraj6761]

Such a long disclaimer ufff. God bless these blind faithful Indians

[@nithinaradhya]

you’re a special 4th kind of people

[@thiruvetti]

@@sunnyraj6761 u are replying this to a blind faith person himself 😎😎

[@eswarreddyadapa]

Lack of scientific evidence of something doesn't mean lack of existence

[@VijayKumar-kh2zc]

Problem is there is lack of even basic Conscious Moral Evidence.

[@ShaChan0108]

@@eswarreddyadapa but evidence is needed for “researchers” and “influencers” and some “content creators” to survive! Edit - what I mean to say is, a lot of people are making a living by finding “scientific evidences” to confirm or debunk the ancient practices as per their convenience. So evidence is not just to prove something, but for to keep people employed. Today they will prove something and tomorrow disprove it and for both they will need evidences. It’s all a big circus.

[@ashikpanigrahi]

What can be asserted without evidence or/and reason can be dismissed without it.

[@VijayKumar-kh2zc]

@@ShaChan0108 not at all ... all that they need is People's innocence, ignorance, stupidity.

[@aryaman05]

@@VijayKumar-kh2zc Can you provide a scientifically verifiable definition of " Conscious Moral Evidence" ? Or if you are unable to, even a 300-page convincing spin on it would do just fine as well. I'm assuming that you even understand what you've written.

[@JD-uo5bg]

@Krishashok, this is neither jilpa nor jalsa... This is pure factuu.... Nee kalaku thala ! Your well researched, scientific, balanced and sensible presentation is commendable!!

[@deepikarathee1853]

I m not religious. I eat during all types of eclipse

[@dv9239]

Here before this gets shadowbanned

[@rishavgarg6349]

like the video then

[@aryaman05]

Don't flatter yourself. What's in there that could cause shadow ban ?

[@ravivarman2020]

"@12:15 Our stomachs have evolved over millions of years, but our food habits are only a few thousand years old. It feels like Krish Ashok is cherry-picking comments from a video to support his own content rather than presenting a balanced view. Meanwhile, Sadhguru's statements often come across as unverified preaching. I think claims like these should come with a disclaimer, and it should be mandatory for all KZbin videos."

[@mv23]

This video has several mistakes. 1) Sadhguru never disriminates food. It is just for us to be aware of which is healthy & which is not. So no caste system both for human beings & food 2) He said during lunar days, food loses its pranic energy, not nutrition. 3) He never forces anyone to eat veg or non veg food. U will find both vegetarians & non vegetarian Isha meditators. 4) He never claimed to be a god man, you are the one who does - without scientific proof 😛 So please comment on science alone. Don't give a "neutral" disclaimer in the beginning and cunningly talk about the person when you talk about the science.

[@seemabenedict5285]

A first time viewer.. loved your review backed up by good arguments.

[@shenoyenterprises]

Brilliant Video, Very Informative Thank You ❤

[@soumiksaha48thdimension]

To those rapid commenters, Shocked to see you commenting nonsense even before you complete the video.

[@PRUTHVIRAJ1]

A hint/heads-up given about this video in the insta story. Initial commenters are referring to that. I guess you have no idea about that.

[@soumiksaha48thdimension]

​@@PRUTHVIRAJ1you're correct I don't have insta. Thanks for clarification.

[@d79977]

You speak truth, facts and sense.❤ Thank you

[@hello2k225]

We need more videos like this, and more individuals like him in the world. Great work!

[@BG-fm5od]

Thank you for this video!

[@HarshaMaram]

Sadguru is not a dietician. He is beyond that. His recommendation on food is based on how the body is reacting to process food. Like how a yogi would feel. This can't be tested in the laboratory.

[@ashu0310]

सद्गुरु is the spiritual master and millions have benefited by following his spiritual path. But his followers have made him into some kind of an authority on everything under the sun and take it mindlessly as gospel truth even when millions of years of evolution and empirical evidence prove its rubbish claims. But then to each to his or her own.

[@muralidharbarkur]

Shouldn't it be called 'Problem with Sadguru's ideas' instead of 'Problem with Sadguru'

[@VikasSharma-iw3ke]

Don't know why people over hype protein, why they don't say eat enough calsium, enough fiber, enough fat, enough vitamin,why only protein

[@rishav026]

His audience is mostly indian and Indians are protein deficient (and okay in other things you mentioned). This is not the case in many Western countries where people eat a lot of protein, and he has said in videos that they should decrease their protein consumption.

[@chromecast-m1u]

You are right, Again this is the problem with westerns medicine, Everyone are gauged with the same scale, I think ancient Indian methodology recommends food based on the type of work and profession, like the Priests are expected to be follow veg diet. well most of the research comes out of west. so no choice.

[@User-fabulous-upright]

Protein builds essential amino acids, others things mentioned are also important

[@alienfromarea-5196]

​@@chromecast-m1uand many priests have pot bellies and have risk of diabetes. Because they don't eat protein

[@nilmiskin]

Love your classification of Sattwik, Pranik & Tamasik food!

[@De-tw7by]

THE PROBLEM OF SADHGURU is he is doing something to world which I cannot. So I'm jealous 🤠.

[@user-pg3iq5ro5k]

Which is successfully scamming naive idiots.

[@MrDakaltiBugger]

A lot of what Sadhguru speaks is a) conventional wisdom that is passed on generations down the line b) (I believe this part from the way he speaks without vileness and a certain sincerity of way of talking) his experience It is like saying from experience, "dry your clothes in the sun instead of inside the house, they will dry faster". For example, he says make sure there is a 4 hr gap after your last meal before you sleep so it is conducive for your overall wellbeing. You will "scientifically" prove digestion happens even if you hit the bed right after a heavy meal. It doesn't take away the wisdom of what is being said. And it is not like science gets it right all the time. There are enough examples where scientists have come back and said oh BTW, we were wrong about that thing we were so sure about one decade ago (what about quantifiable damage that happened to people who followed that earlier scientific study? red meat is the definitive way to get protein? no evidence found of cigarettes causing cancer?) There are somethings science is even incapable of proving in a lab - and it may or may not get to that point at anytime. Sadhguru's hit rate is spectacularly high. Personally I really don't care if there are facts which can be disproved. I don't think he cares to get whatever he says peer reviewed. He has better things to do. Personally I wish he doesn't throw the word "science" around that often, but I guess he his tailoring his speech to the audience at hand

[@Atiium]

"Illa enakku Puriyala" Makes sense

[@mepronoy]

😂

[@NamrataMalhotra27]

I’m very curious- what’s does it mean? Google translate is quite hopeless sometimes.

[@mepronoy]

@@NamrataMalhotra27 I do not understand. And he really doesn't! That's why it's funny.

[@NamrataMalhotra27]

@@mepronoy thanks