Madras High Court Questions Sadhguru's Encouragement of Hermit Lifestyle for Women
The court probes allegations of women being 'brainwashed' into renouncing worldly lives at Isha Foundation, despite Sadhguru's daughter leading a settled life.
- The Madras High Court is investigating claims that Sadhguru's Isha Foundation encourages women to renounce worldly lives and live as hermits.
- A retired professor filed a petition alleging his two daughters were 'brainwashed' into staying at the Isha Yoga Centre permanently.
- The daughters, aged 42 and 39, appeared in court and stated they were staying at the center of their own free will.
- Sadhguru's supporters argue that the choice to live as a hermit is a personal one and not encouraged by the Isha Foundation.
- The court has directed the police to compile a list of all cases related to the Isha Foundation as part of the ongoing investigation.