Sadhguru celebrates 69th birthday with tributes from Indian leaders

Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev celebrated his 69th birthday on Thursday. The occasion drew tributes from several Indian political figures, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Leaders praised his influence, with Chouhan noting that his perspectives transform how people view life. The birthday also marked a reflection on his spiritual journey, which he traces back to a transformative experience on Chamundi Hills in Mysuru in 1982. During that event, he describes experiencing a profound sense of ecstasy and a dissolution of the self, marking his transition from a businessman to a spiritual teacher.