Spiritual leader Sadhguru, also known as Jaggi Vasudev, and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu have both made headlines recently, albeit for very different reasons. Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation was the subject of a police raid involving 150 officers, while Samantha faced backlash after a politician made disparaging remarks regarding her separation from ex-husband Naga Chaitanya.
Samantha, who has a longstanding relationship with Sadhguru, recently referred to the Isha Foundation as her “home away from home” following the raid. This connection is not new; the two shared the stage in 2022, discussing spirituality and the concept of karma in a conversation that has since resurfaced online.
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During that interaction in Hyderabad, Samantha posed a thought-provoking question to Sadhguru: “How much of one’s life is a result of their past karma? Are the injustices and unfairness that one faces a result of past actions, and if so, how should one find solace?” Sadhguru responded somewhat sharply, suggesting her question reflected a naïve expectation of fairness in the world. “By now, you should know the world is not fair,” he stated, prompting laughter from Samantha, who replied, “That’s why I’m asking this question! Can I blame it on my past karma?”
Samantha’s split from Naga Chaitanya in 2021 has been a source of significant media attention and trolling, which has persisted. Recently, she addressed comments made by Telangana politician Konda Surekha, who insinuated that political interference led to her divorce. In a social media post, Samantha clarified, “My divorce is a personal matter, and I request that you refrain from speculating about it. To clarify: my divorce was by mutual consent and amicable, with no political conspiracy involved.”
Following Samantha’s remarks, Surekha retracted her statement, while Naga Chaitanya’s father, actor Nagarjuna, condemned the comments and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the politician.
In a separate but concurrent incident, police raided the Isha Foundation in Thondamuthur, acting on a petition from the father of two women who alleged they were being held captive in a cult-like environment at Sadhguru’s ashram. The intersection of these events is notable, particularly as Samantha has publicly supported the Isha Foundation.
As both Sadhguru and Samantha navigate these challenges, their intertwined stories continue to capture public attention, shedding light on issues of personal and social significance.
