Who is Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev?

Jagadeesh alias Jaggi Vasudev alias Sadhguru is an icon now to millions of his followers. His followers range from High Court Judges to none other than the Prime Minister of India. The clout enjoyed by Jaggi exceeds that of Pathanjali guru Baba Ramdev or Sri Sri Ravishankar.

Is Isha Foundation and Jaggi Vasudev’s tax violations illegal?

However, activists continue to pursue and expose the illegal activities of Jaggi Vasudev. One such instance which has come to light is Isha Foundation and Jaggi’s large-scale tax violations.

Will Sadhguru’s stance remain unchanged if political party comes to power?

Needless to add, Sadhguru’s stance will remain unchanged regardless of which political party is in power in India. Interestingly, it is not the first time Spandana has targeted Sadhguru. In August 2018, Spandana tweeted a video of an interaction between Sadhguru and actress Kangana Ranaut in which he criticised liberals in India.

What does Sadhguru say about enhancing life?

Sadhguru says, “You cannot do anything more than who you are. Without enhancing who you are, what you do shall not be enhanced.” Yoga Is About Enhancing This Life So That You Can Go Through Life Playfully. Sadhguru says, “You cannot do anything more than who you are. Without enhancing who you are, what you do shall not be enhanced.”

Jaggi Vasudev has given speeches at places such as the Headquarters of the United Nations, World Economic Forum and at educational institutions and technology companies. Sadhguru was conferred the Padma Vibhushan civilian award by the Government of India in 2017 in recognition of his contribution to the field of spirituality.

How did Vasudev start his yoga practice?

After the establishment of the ashram, Vasudev began conducting yoga programmes on the premises of the newly established Isha Yoga Centre in 1994, including a course for the Indian Hockey team in 1996. In 1997, he began conducting classes in the United States and from 1998 onwards, for life-term prisoners in Tamil Nadu prisons.

What happened to Vasudev Jaggi Kumari?

In 1990, Vasudev and Kumari had a daughter, Radhe Jaggi. On 22 January 1997, Kumari died at a large gathering at the Isha Yoga Center. After a complaint alleging foul play was filed eight months later, an inquiry was conducted.

What is Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Shoppe?

Jaggi Vasudev through his disciples has started a new firm, ‘Isha Shoppe’ and sells various items from books to garments. The said Isha Shoppe has 2 outlets in Coimbatore, 3 in Bangalore, one each in Chennai and Salem. The receipts provided in these outlets, also state that the amount paid was a ‘donation’.

Is Isha Foundation and Jaggi Vasudev’s tax violations beyond the law?

Jaggi is now beyond the reach of the law. However, activists continue to pursue and expose the illegal activities of Jaggi Vasudev. One such instance which has come to light is Isha Foundation and Jaggi’s large-scale tax violations.

Is Jaggi’s Isha Foundation a public charitable trust?

A Chennai based activist has sent a complaint to the Income Tax department seeking a probe and action in which he narrates in detail about the violation of Jaggi and his Isha Foundation. The complaint: Isha Foundation is a public charitable trust registered vide Trust Deed no. 102 of 2005 book 4 vol 30, dated 8-4-2005.