The Problem with Sadhguru

[@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

[@sharonroyk]

Mr. Jaggi Vasudev helped me discover the word ‘Obscurantism’. I wish that we as a country rediscover why ‘scientific temper’ is considered a duty in our constitution. Much love to you Krish! :)

[@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]

💯👌👌

[@Prithwirajt]

Loved the video. I follow Sadhguru (watch his videos and feel he has clarity on most of the things, I surely get direction from his speeches / ideas ). And I am not at all offended / angry with your video, rather I am supportive of true peer review of any scientific claim. Aligned with your thought of focusing on wholistic diet than demonizing one food. But on the other hand , I also thank Sadhguru for guiding us with an overall direction for a large population of people who are lost in this chaotic / noisy environment where everyone is influencer. People like him are needed for most of us . Ultimately , we need both sides of the arguments so that people can select based on their intellect, and hence I love this video (other than being your fan anyway ;) ) … P.S : you did a great job explaining the thought process at the beginning. Loved it. Please keep up the great work you are doing.

[@aaditkamat4995]

This is the kind of logical explanation I'm happy to see on KZbin from time to time. You don't need to pick sides, pick people and so on. Each of us has some flaws and some virtues. Which ones you let shine through decide the quality of your interactions and shape your character as a human being. It's just with people who are constantly in the limelight - for one reason or another - their flaws and virtues get accentuated a lot. And the way mainstream media or social media parrots our negativity biases can color perceptions, but it's important to maintain critical thinking and acknowledge duality.

[@BrendanFernandesVictor]

This comment should be pinned.

[@consoleLogSatya]

No we don't want people like Jagadish Vasudev

[@DebmalyaChakraborty112]

​@@consoleLogSatyathere's no we here, it's just you and we don't need to accept your opinion

[@Khadolkacha]

@@DebmalyaChakraborty112Likes of these godmen should not be followed

[@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.

[@shivakrishna1743]

but both the user and reviewer could be a sell out. Just because something is said to be based on science doesn't gaurantee the people behind it are honest.

[@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.

[@Gman20]

This is how you respectfully disagree. You have voiced what many of us who like Sadhguru, but cringe about when he makes scientific claims about food. Thank you!

[@akshay5295]

Some people don’t deserve respect. Like scammers. Criminals.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@prateeksrivastava2150]

@kirshashok I know the classification of food into sattvic, rajasic and tamasic is something which you dont agree and I also agree that intellect is not linked to these classification of food. However, this classification is only for spiritual purpose - eating sattvic help one in meditation. This is something you can experience while staying in ashram. However this classification doesnt mean anything to working class - who need energy to work 8 hours, protein to build muscles and caffeine to get the day started. The moment you change gear to spiritual evolution then these thing do count.

[@npradeeppai]

Like you say most people work 8+ hrs a day and this classification does not apply to them. People who enjoy being in ashram, in peace who spend a lot less energy can live off of ash guard juice. and yes, peaceful places help in meditation, not everything is about food.

[@TarunSingh-wl6ru]

That's the social conditioning you westernized Indians are suffering from. To work 8 hours a day, you need energy-boosting carbs, not protein. Protein is secondary. Humans never ate as much protein as it is being promoted these days.

[@bluesky2760]

Caste system of food...🤣🤣🤣🤣😂....this comment made my day......@krishashok you are brilliant, wonderful and with great sense of humor. Maybe you can give different analogy because we are trying to get away with caste system.

[@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.

[@myFABA]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sagar696]

There is no sadhguru criticism video more respectful than this. If this too gets hate then we know it's a cult.

[@adghat7819]

It is always been a cult.

[@consciouschapters8396]

​@@adghat7819 atleast this cult is not carrying out serial bomb blasts

[@TarunSingh-wl6ru]

Fake people are often polite. Honest people are often blunt and straightforward, which may come off as rude. Being polite won't save you from judgement. Just how Sadhguru is being criticised, even though he is polite always.

[@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 ?

[@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

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@bomsicle1]

Absolutely brilliant video created and should be seen by all clear thinking people. Sometimes these godmen get carried away and speak not only obscure things but with little knowledge......they have a personality cult and get carried away. Well done Krish. You are the best of the best.

[@krishashok]

Thank you!

[@rakesh8962]

Long awaited. Thanks Much Krish Ashok

[@sudarshanshidore2340]

Yess !

[@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.

[@veenasrinivasa8333]

Sir the classification of sattvic or tamasic is for spiritual progress of the spiritual seekers not for everyone in general ...this classification is found in Bhagavat Gita also

[@vanelluspierrot]

It's still bullshit

[@sreeyt]

This Triune Reality is God’s signature, a divine pattern found throughout the realms of the sublime. It permeates our understanding of time, space, God, and consciousness. However, it eludes the gross relationships of everyday life. The Triune Truth is evident in life’s subtle relationships, recognized by those engaged in such understanding. In yogic science as Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic, In Vedic as Rishi, devata and chanddas. In Ayurveda it call the three Dosas; Vata,Pita ans Kapha..Religionists describe it as the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; psychiatrists as the superconscious, conscious, and subconscious; spiritualists as mind, body, and spirit; scientists as energy, matter, ether. Philosophers assert that a thing isn’t true until it is true in thought, word, and deed. When it comes to time, we speak of the past, present, and future, and in spatial terms, we see here, there, and the space in between. In gross relationships, there are no in-betweens, just dyads-left-right, up-down, big-small, fast-slow, hot-cold, and male-female. Nothing exists without its opposite, forming the basis of most daily experiences. Conversely, in sublime relationships, there are no opposites-everything is one, progressing in a never-ending circle. Time, as a sublime realm, encompasses past, present, and future interrelationally, parts of the same whole, progressing ideas, cycles of energy, aspects of an immutable Truth. Indeed, past, present, and future coexist simultaneously.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Sai-qb6km]

I really like how you started this video ..that itself is a great point to think over for many people who argue and fight

[@krishashok]

Thank you

[@yogaavijay1971]

Sadguru has never said in anyplace that water content is less in briyani etc . He has been only highlightingthe importance of satvik food Bagavat Gita also stresses on importance of taking food. Sadguru experimented everything with deep insight. It s up to us to follow or reject by following the rationalist

[@binaapotikar5394]

I am glad you have highlighted this issue.Most social media about glorifying Indian food are based on just one property without consideration of all macro and micronutrients, without a holistic approach and sometimes totally unscientific.

[@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

[@MrPotatoatmoon]

Even after watching your videos, I could have also Brust the myths.. You're just making your understanding solid.

[@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

[@shivika1000]

Thank you for this wonderful and insightful video that is still super respectful of people and their beliefs. Having grown up in India and now having lived on 3 different continents, I can confirm that the best quality produce is the one that's local to whatever area you're in and tends to be reasonably priced and stay fresh the longest. Incidentally i met someone else from India who was sydney (i now understand that these were the rules of food he was following) and because of all these rules and limited funds he often only ate boiled chickpeas for lunch. I cannot belive that is healthy. He also mentioned a way of teating positive energy was to see if a rudraksh spins clockwise it was positive and anti clockwise it was negative.

[@sowmyavasu7817]

Love your tee😂😂You’re the Michael Pollan of India, love your work and how it makes life easier!Thank you

[@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

[@Udit-zb8mu]

The only tragedy of Man is he cannot die at will even though he believes to have free will. Sadhguru helps people to achieve this possibility through a discipline which includes food.

[@shanthalakeshavamurthy9182]

Thankyou from my heart, cause years back i heard about brinjal from Sadhguru and was shocked what this person is saying,i ignored and continued my love to brinjal,so once again thanks for u

[@PrasadVenuturumilli]

You eat based on your needs. Sadhguru was talking in context of what helps in spiritual process. What he talked about is what lot of saints talked about in this culture and there’s basis for it

[@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.

[@sskarmarkar21]

Excellent , felt like you r reading my mind. I respect Sadhguru and benefitted from inner engineering yog practice Yog stimulates our parasympathetic system . Parasympathetic means rest digest and happy Sympathetic system means flight fight and fear

[@_sudipidus_]

Came as a type 2 viewer ngl You handled it so respectfully, your fan since calamari video because I love calamari rings haha

[@factchecker2090]

Reasonably Factual Content starts at 7:14✔ U can skip the initial rambling if u are hard up for time. Hope this helps.

[@Kulin-df4fj]

I would argue the 1st 7 mins is the actual gold mine of reason, rationality and grace. Rest of the video is debunking the usual nautankis and BS of Sadhguru. Not very pertinent. Sadhguru and BS is synonymous enough to not care for needing any debunking.

[@aryaman05]

@@Kulin-df4fj 😂:... goldmine of reason rationality and grace.... Grace?", and followed by your version of same.😊

[@bluesky2760]

@krishashok your channel is the best. I love it. You are doing great social work by debunking wrong information via sound scientific information. Great work! Lot of support to you and your channel from outside of India

[@vivek77saxena]

Finally someone who speaks logic.❤

[@weebooo1069]

As expected lol! When you said you said about taking a break from social media

[@vasanthpartha]

@krishashok you created those tambrahm Tumblr posts? Big fan! Loved your humor.

[@Dragon1673]

I wish you (or a younger version of you) attended his talks and took down some of these claims right there and then. Gives me thrills thinking of it 😀

[@johnmcnamara9728]

He misses the point of what Jaggi is sharing this advice is given to everyone but specially to people in the spiritual path. Who wants to pay absolute attention to what they consume. The eclipse commentary misses the fact that sadhguru talked about the panic or energy value of the food. He edited that my guess bc he wanted to validate his point. I doubt he has ever done any of the sadhana practices taught at isha so he lacks the ability to evaluate these practices as they pertain to food. I appreciate his "scientific" point of view but as some one with an Engineering degree in Quantum Chemistry with postgraduate degrees I'd say he totally underestimates the pranic value of food as most people do. As he says he has the right to his opinion based on his very limited scientific knowledge. He had no basis from which to evaluate these statements though because he lacked the context and experience necessary to do so. I like him and I enjoy his style of infomercials but he shed no light or shed any information to counter Jaggi.

[@ckjaidev]

Superbly presented video. I particularly liked the carefully curated disclaimer at the beginning. But more, enjoyed the well put together facts and debunking of popular food related myths. Great one. Keep them coming

[@RealRounaq]

I'll start by disclosing my biases. I am someone who has done his Inner Engineering course, visited the ashram in Coimbatore and I also am a regular practitioner of Isha Hatha Yoga. Although I think and hope that I maintain as much skepticism as the situation allows, there might be subconscious and unconscious biases at play in my thought-process. Keeping that in mind, here follows my response to this video. Your attitude was truly refreshing. Your counterarguments were actually pretty spot on only if they were countering the actual essence of the "ideas". This is something that I have seen from people who know Sadhguru only through his internet persona and have not tried to delve deeper into what kind of attitude he actually embodies. People who are in some way connected to Isha Foundation, especially the new program participants, are NEVER forced to do anything in the sense of prescribing something which is supposedly infallible. In fact, every Isha person I have ever met, including Sadhguru himself, actively discourage people from following anything simply because of external validations. We are not supposed to believe what Sadhguru says just because he said it, we are not supposed to believe what our elders say just because they said it and we are never supposed to believe what some scripture says just because it is written there. We are not even supposed to believe what the present scientific consensus says just because there is a consensus. If you visit the ashram or even converse with people from Isha for a while, this relentlessly skeptical attitude that pretty much all of them possess will be clear to you. There are some aggressive Isha followers who I have only seen on the internet comment sections who come across as dogmatic, and even most of them I have found only listen to his videos and do not do any practice or method given by Isha. We are supposed to take motivation for doing something from Sadhguru, elders, scriptures or even science (which is emphasised in a big way here) and if we think it may help us, we are supposed to try it. And if it works for us, we are supposed to stick to it. If it does not work for us, we are supposed to not even bother about it and leave it right then and there. There is absolutely no judgement against non-vegetarians in the Isha circle, in fact I myself am a non-vegetarian and I know many other practitioners who are as well and they as as connected or more connected to the foundation than I am. I would guess that close to half of them are non-vegetarians. Honestly speaking, there is no judgement against pretty much any kind of group unless they are obviously malicious in their nature. As I said, all of this will be very clear to you if you only connect to actual Isha Yoga practitioners or visit the ashram. Again, you see, I do not want you to just believe me but to see for yourself. Regarding his internet persona, the world today unfortunately works in such a way that people who don't know the sophistication behind the scientific temper have a huge scientism fetish which might in turn obstruct them from reaping the benefits of certain things. As everybody knows, meditation was supposedly woo-woo around 30 years back and now there is strong evidential basis to the practice of at least the Buddhist variations. The people who rejected it back then without giving it an honest try and missed out. Sadhguru's public rhetoric is tailored in such a way as to inspire as many people as possible to at least try out the things that Isha offers. That's why the superficially scientific language is necessary, to appeal to the masses. Once you delve deeper in any way, an extremely skeptical attitude will be pushed into you. Again, you should see it for yourself. You must not believe in me, and I hope that you won't. But you must look at the essence of Isha more deliberately. Thanks.

[@TheUnlistedOne]

Only true cult members write these long posts on the internet. Get a life.

[@Atiium]

"Illa enakku Puriyala" Makes sense

[@mepronoy]

😂

[@senumamit]

Like the way you classified food. Fresh perception! And I agree, home cooked food is Sattvik :) Great video! Thanks!

[@Vivek_____]

I suggest not to miss the first five mintues. It's a superb advice not just for this video, but for everything in life. Another great video by Ashok. PS. If you have not read Masala lab yet, I highly recommend doing so. It's as entertaining as informative, with a lot of interesting illustrations by Ashok ( and his brother).

[@krishashok]

Thank you

[@MariyaYousufiMari]

Very interesting book . Request Ashok sir to continue writing such books .

[@srinathtg4623]

Actually many might get turned off by your thumbnail and not see this wonderful video. I too thought you might be talking about his personal life or his spiritual outlook, but i just listened out of curiosity and realised you are spot on. I too think like you get into lots of arguments with my mom and elders from my brahmin family with their claims regarding sathvik diets.

[@krishashok]

It cuts both ways. If the thumbnail was sedate, then a larger number of people simply don't click. I'd rather people click out of morbid interest and then hopefully stay for a sane discussion

[@mythilychari8754]

I have read your Masala lab, enjoyed every bit shared the book with my grandson who just started cooking. You give a rare persoective to food. So relevant these days where most household swiggies food . God bless you.

[@shivchugh2776]

Just brilliant! Nominating this for my 'Year of the Video' list, which I created only after watching this.

[@shrivathsagkumar]

Every fact changes over time with more scientific proof, until then everybody claims somebody is wrong;

[@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.

[@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

[@gaurav16cool]

There’s a fourth kind that just likes learning and you explain something we interact with everyday (food) yet don’t think more inquisitively about its chemistry.

[@krishashok]

For simplicity take let’s club all the rest in category 3 😅

[@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.

[@fredad.9060]

I can’t thank you enough about debunking few theories what Sadguru states specially about Brinjal. I had literally stopped making brinjal at home even though my husband and little one likes it. Applaud the guru who spoke in the last part of the video. Thank you. Great work.

[@sindhuashwath8766]

Hi Krish, Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this Video. You communicated your message with such respect, objectivity, and balance-it was really impressive. Every time, you give me more reasons to admire the depth of your research and the way you clearly and thoughtfully lay out your points. Keep up the great work!

[@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

[@galt6052]

We evolved from animal sacrifices and Hindu’ism’ based Sanatana Dharma keeps evolving! Killing an animal is a No-No not only by Sadhguru but by Sri Sri by all our Saints, Seers and Paramacharyas. Many of us live a healthy life without killing animals!!!

[@krishashok]

Ok!

[@vmt744]

I follow Sadguru and science too .. agree with both 😁 Life is about stories .. the day we make it about facts we lose all joy 😛 In a time of man made viruses, “real”estate, Fiat “money”.. I am ok with this too.. it’s all stories

[@krishashok]

And that is fine - just as long as you don’t expect stories to design and test vaccines or MRI machines 😅

[@ramabapat]

All people ‘peer reviewing’ Sadhguru are the ones who are outside observers. Sadhguru talks from subtle personal experience, which is not an ‘ idea’ you come up with in your free time. That is what spiritual growth is meant to do. You think people who are devotees of Sadhguru have not heard and scrutinized this subject before? Also, is the categorization of ‘Sattvik’, ‘Rajasik’ and ‘Tamasik’ foods made out of thin air?? If he was not using the language of modern science, he would have just called brinjal as poison and peer reviewers would still have the same problem.

[@ckjaidev]

The presenter clearly said that if your religious or cultural views support a type of diet then please go ahead - just that you should put a scientific patina to it and claim rational basis to those ideas.

[@SomnathPai]

The three gunas are mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita to describe characteristics of people. Ayurveda describes 20 gunas of substances/materials (including food), not 3. So how the three words used to describe the nature and quality of people began to be used for food, is not known. It seems to be a modern corruption of our heritage to suit current religious trends. Neither the Vedas nor ayurveda proclaim vegetarian food habits to be glorious. They in fact list a vast array of animals to be eaten or used, which also is not unthinkable in current times.

[@mubukugrappa9648]

Sadhguru is the greatest genius; whatever he says must be the ultimate truth.

[@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 ?

[@dhritimehtaa]

Amazing tshirt Where did you get this from? 🤩

[@PRUTHVIRAJ1]

Was waiting since morning, guessed it..!

[@madhukiranattivilli2321]

I actually admire Sadhguru, Osho, Eckhart Tolle, etc tremendously due to their physical and mental efforts to pull the public into the spiritual path At the same time, I don't understand why Sadhguru doesn't stay vulnerable. He is so heavily guarded from general public. None in the public can ever have a debate with him At the most, we can only ask him a question, and we can not question his response too. We are made to shut up immediately after we put our question in front of him. If we do anything else, his army are capable of shutting us down to any extent This is an unfortunate predicament

[@HariHaran-rg5xg]

Just finished reading Masala Lab. Awesome book 🎉🎉. Good constructive video.

[@PS-iu6hc]

Fantastic video... Hit the nail on the head! However one point I beg to differ- eating non veg is again not compassionate right... Knowingly or unknowingly the person is instrumental in inflicting cruelty.. Not to judge the person.. But the act.

[@prasha88]

First I downloaded this video. Then watch it. So I can share it with anyone perpetually throughout my life.

[@hellosameerz]

Loved this video. It's sad to see he is being invited to some conferences by some scientific communities to give keynote speech

[@archerkrypt]

Awesome! Much needed education against pseudo scientific gurus . Thanks for what you do...

[@krishashok]

Thanks for watching!

[@sushilwankar8184]

Krish Ashok, thank you for exposing Sadhguru’s tactics of twisting pseudoscience into something that looks like wisdom. Sadhguru’s teachings are not just misleading-they’re dangerous. His disregard for genuine science, coupled with his immense influence, makes him a threat to rational thinking and public understanding. It’s high time society sees through this and holds him accountable for misleading people. Thanks for bringing attention to these harmful, exploitative claims

[@Yogeshlu4]

Bro meditate for few days or months. You will understand food better

[@sreeyt]

Thanks for the suggestion! Meditation can definitely offer new perspectives on many aspects of life, including our relationship with food.

[@Venkirp1982]

I always believe an individual life as a balanced ecosystem that has evolved over millions of years. Unlike terrarium the body as an entity has to cycle nutrients from external sources. Once the tolerance of this balance is lost we seize to exist as an individual entity. The deep understanding of these dependencies that maintain the balance w.r.t to external entities (food in this context) is almost impossible to comprehend for the human intellect. Hope humans let AI evolve in the right direction and some day it masters the monitoring and alerting system to an extent that will direct us with more factual evidences to maintain this balance.

[@zukzworld]

Maybe I count myself in the third category, maybe this video popped up because I subscribed to your channel. However I am far far off from any of these religious ‘gurus’, hindu or any other. But also did not know that the gurus’ advice on the food with scientific knowledge of their own!! Thank you for your explanation! ❤️✌🏾

[@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

[@vinil4]

Thank you for this video. Why can't others stick to their subject only (Sadhguru - only spiritual topics) like you.

[@lalitnaidu9406]

Let me begin with appreciating how sensible and objective you always are. It's wholesome to see the way you spent enough time on the prologue on how this video is about what and not who is right or wrong and that brilliance in one field need not and often does not translate to brilliance in a totally different field. As a Sadhguru initiate myself, I really enjoyed your video and admire your compassionate and measured approach. However there is one major point where I largely differ. It is about your stand on how people need to eat according to their situation and surroundings. While it may be true to a tiny fraction of humanity in extraordinary situations, the wide SCIENTIFIC concensus remains that.... "No, humans don't need to consume largely different foods based on region or season, given modern food systems and environmental controls." Here's why: 1. Global food distribution networks provide access to diverse foods year-round. 2. Climate-controlled environments minimize seasonal variations. 3. Modern agriculture ensures consistent food availability, regardless of region or season. 4. Nutritional requirements remain relatively constant across regions and seasons. However, considering regional and seasonal factors can still offer benefits: 1. Supporting local economies and sustainable agriculture. 2. Promoting cultural and culinary diversity. 3. Optimizing nutrient intake based on regional and seasonal variations. Scientific evidence supports a balanced diet tailored to individual needs, rather than geographical or seasonal factors. Sources: 1. National Institutes of Health (NIH) - "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" 2. World Health Organization (WHO) - "Healthy Diet" 3. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - "Eating Seasonally"

[@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 convincingly way. You and the person sorry, “ideas” you are reviewing are similar in more ways than you think!

[@amanbajwa233]

Very informative video, wish Sadhguru would stop using “Science” in his advices. We need more people like you to teach Indians to use critical thinking.

[@priyankasatish]

Love this video. I’m a spiritual person at the same time, I’m a person of science. Thank you.

[@abhijitchit]

good combo priyanka science + spirituality

[@Lamcuyp572L]

You cannot be spiritual if you understand science

[@Lamcuyp572L]

@@abhijitchitbkl

[@tanjorebhuvaneswari3429]

I want to join as a member is there someway I can pay the membership dues in rupees from my Indian bank account ?

[@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.

[@TwisterMS]

Hey Krish, While I don’t follow Sadhguru's spiritual practices, I want to clarify based on classical Indian systems that his views are intended for serious meditators or sadhaks, whose energy systems are activated. For example, the advice not to eat during an eclipse is meant to help the practitioner meditate more deeply, as during the eclipse, the sun, moon, and earth align, making it easier to access deeper states of consciousness. Eating during this time would divert the body's energy toward digestion instead of inward focus. Most of Sadhguru’s teachings are directed at those involved in intense, internal spiritual practices. External rituals like pujas or aartis are simple energy practices and not as intense. I agree with your thoughts on raw food in India. I avoid salads outside because raw vegetables can be contaminated and carry parasites. They should be blanched or washed with hot water before consumption. Also, fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach for optimal digestion since they pass through the system quickly. Combining them with heavier foods can cause them to linger unnecessarily in the stomach. Pranic energy is subtle and not measurable by physical instruments, but sustained practice allows individuals to feel it.

[@praveengururao4171]

What does a deeper state of consciousness mean?

[@TwisterMS]

@@praveengururao4171 In scientific parlance it would be doing practices going in Delta and Theta states but with full awareness.

[@pattuwale7629]

@@praveengururao4171 One you would attain through meditation techniques

[@sreeyt]

beyond the three state of consciousness; waking, dreaming and deep sleep. Its called Transcendental consciousness.

[@varunnn.027]

I've watched enough videos from sadhguru about foods and most of them states having a balanced meals according to ones needs. I remember him saying each individual (athlete, women, kids, one with sedentary lifestyle) needs different foods. He even states one should be getting enough protein from legumes, lentils, etc. I do agree he promotes veganism, but at the same time he even promotes for someone born near coastals to consume seafood. P.S.: I love your videos. You've helped me a lot in understanding nutrition. The way you breakdown complex topics is remarkable. ❤

[@ashanair-qj6gk]

Very rational and logical video ,loved it ! The way you explained it was fantastic !

[@krishashok]

Glad you liked it!

I love how your channel provides a perspective and well reasoned insight into your Indian culture I'm normally not exposed to. Thank you!

[@Ranjanagupta0807]

All Indian dishes are not balanced and nutritious, in fact ,we have forgotten the art of healthy cooking and are primarily focused on taste and quick meals.

[@laughingsmith119]

I'm a fifth kind who has been feeling like Sadhguru has been going in a very strange authoritative direction.

[@SKINNY_BRUH]

I didn't know who Sadhguru was, until this video. He should definitely share his beard care routine.

[@ssd7853]

English speaking guru and corporate frustrated peeps perfect composition 🤓

[@mubukugrappa9648]

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

[@mohangupta9510]

As always a great video. First 7 mins are awesome 😊

[@kanikamalik501]

Thats how knowledge wins over blind belief ❤ shame is the strongest tool of manipulation

[@shekhargarhwal9516]

You are true intellectual. Some phony intellectuals just counter him by calling him Sadguru, Thats bullying. However, you missed Sadhguru' drinking kobra venum. Its on youtube. I wonder why his bhakts dont try venom to get super stoned like him.