Sadhguru Embarks On Motorbike Kailash Yatra After Brain Surgeries Amid India-China Thaw

The reopening of the Kailash Yatra route through Tibet has allowed Indian pilgrims to undertake the spiritual journey to Mount Kailash after a five-year hiatus, reflecting improving India-China relations. This year, Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, undertook the Yatra in a historic first — on a motorbike — demonstrating resilience after undergoing two major brain surgeries last year.

Sadhguru Embarks On Motorbike Kailash Yatra:

On his 17-day journey, Sadhguru engaged with actors, cricketer Varun Chakravarthy, and filmmaker Nag Ashwin, sharing insights on life, spirituality, and recovery. He credited yoga for his physical endurance and recounted completing a Trans-Canada motorcycle ride to prepare for the Himalayan terrain, promising doctors “No jerks, no bumps, no falls.”

Sadhguru's Conversation with Kangana Ranaut:

During conversations en route, Kangana Ranaut asked about Shiva, to which Sadhguru replied, “I sit on his shoulders, so everything is fine,” highlighting experiential spirituality. To R. Madhavan, he described Kailash as “the greatest mystical library on the planet and in the known universe,” emphasising its spiritual significance.

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Sadhguru also reflected on the broader role of regional cooperation: “Geographically congruent nations must come together… function geographically as one unit though politically and otherwise we are separate.” Speaking to Nag Ashwin, he urged young people to embrace spiritual growth early, noting it should not be reserved for later in life.

"No Jerks, No Bumps, No Falls"

Reflecting on his medical recovery in a discussion with cricketer Varun Chakravarthy, Sadhguru said the key lies in mastering life's fundamentals. He recalled telling his doctors before the journey: “No jerks, no bumps, no falls”.