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Sadhguru says spirituality is about unity not being special
Hindustan Times··14 Sept
Sadhguru wrote on X that spirituality is not about becoming special but becoming one with everything. A Hindustan Times piece linked the post to psychology research on self-transcendence, described as reduced self-focus and greater connection to people and environment. It cited Columbia University psychologist Lisa Miller's work without claiming a final interpretation of his message.
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What It Means For You
- Readers exploring meditation or nature practices may use the frame to notice everyday interdependence rather than status.
- The article notes comparison culture can turn even spiritual practice into competition over who seems calmer.
- Experts quoted describe spirituality through values and connection rather than a single religious definition.
What's Happening
- Sadhguru's recent X post offered a short definition of spirituality.
- The Hindustan Times story connects his words to academic studies on transcendence.
- It suggests noticing dependencies on food, work and transport in daily life.
Psychology of self-transcendence
- Miller founded Columbia's Spirituality, Mind, Body Institute, the piece notes.
- The story includes disclaimer that it does not settle doctrinal meaning.
- It also references Sadhguru's yoga teachings on union beyond rigid self boundaries.
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