Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a well-known face in the world of Yoga. He is a Yogi, Mystic, Visionary, and a Humanitarian whose life has touched the lives of millions worldwide. He is a spiritual leader who has devoted his life to various social and community development activities and has earned a good response from the people.
Early Life And Education of Jaggi Vasudev
Sadhguru was born as Jagadish Vasudev on September 3, 1957, in Mysore, India. He holds an Indian nationality and belongs to the Brahmin ethnicity. He is the son of Susheela and Dr. Vasudev. He is the youngest of four children with his parents.
His father was an ophthalmologist with the Indian Railways. As a result, the family frequently moved from one place to another. His meeting with Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji, who taught him a set of simple yoga asanas, became a major influence on him to put forward his life as a yogi. He regularly maintained the practice and started growing more interested in yoga.
Sadhguru attended Demonstration School, Mysore, and completed his school education in 1973. He then moved to the University of Mysore, where he developed an interest in travel and motorcycles. He, alongside his friends, often gathered in the Chamundi hill near Mysore and went for nocturnal drives.
Jaggi Vasudev's Spiritual Experiences
According to Sadhguru, the simple yoga that was taught to him kept happening without a single day's break and led him to a much deeper experience later. He traveled to many places in the country on his motorcycle.
Sadhguru 's experience of traveling made him resolve to earn some quick money. He later started several successful businesses like poultry farms, brickworks, and construction businesses.
Jagadish Vasudev to Yogi Sadhguru
Sadhguru had his first spiritual experience on September 23, 1982. It is said, at the age of 25, he rode up to Chamundi Hill, sat on a rock to meditate, and there he had a spiritual experience for the first time. He conducted his first yoga class with seven participants in Mysore in 1983.
Sadhguru started flourishing his yoga classes across Karnataka and Hyderabad, traveling on his motorcycle. He conducted the first program on the premises of the newly established Isha Yoga Center in 1994. He has described yoga as Dhyanalinga, a yogic meditation temple.
Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation
Sadhguru established a non-profit and non-religious organization called Isha Foundation in 1992. The organization is run by volunteers and hosts a series of programs to heighten self-awareness through yoga.
Isha Foundation provides yoga programs around the world, including in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Singapore, Canada, Malaysia, Uganda, China, Nepal, Netherlands, and Australia. Later, he founded Isha Yoga Center near Coimbatore in 1993.
Jaggi Vasudev's Writing Career
In addition to his contributions as a yoga teacher, he is a renowned author. He has written several books in his life. His writing includes Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy which has already been made it to the New York Times bestseller list in multiple categories.
The book tour was held in 17 cities in North America, and the launch events were attended by an estimated 26,000 people. The Huffington Post review describes the books as "full of practical tools to begin one's self-transformation journey.
Jaggi Vasudev's Awards and Achievements
On April 13, 2017, Sadhguru was honored with Padma Vibhushan Award by the Government of India. He is also a founder of Project Greenlands. The Government of India awarded the Indira Gandhi Paryavarana Puraskar to this organization in June 2010.
Jaggi Vasudev's Net Worth
Sadhguru, who has served humanity through his inspirational works, has maintained a huge net worth in his life. According to some reliable online sources, Vashudev'snet worth is believed to be around $2 million as of 2022.
CAPTION: Sadhguru is a bike lover SOURCE: Twitter @ishafoundation Jaggi published a spiritual and self-help book called Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy. It was turned out to be the biggest hit, including on The New York Times Seller list. It is also available on Amazon with a price tag of $10.29 for Kindle and $14.39 for Hardcover.
Charity Work
Sadhguru has also been active in several non-profit entities. He founded the non-profit organization Isha Foundation in 1992. Its net revenue was more than $ 2.5 Million. Their assets are about $16 Million.
Who Is Jaggi Vasudev's Wife?
Sadhguru has reached the age of 64 now. He has served people around the world through his yoga programs.
Sadhguru married Vijaykumari (Vijji) in 1984, and from his relationship with her, he has a daughter named Radhe Jaggi. His daughter, Radhe, is a Bharatnatyam dancer and holds the Diploma in Bharatnatyam, which she earned from Kalashetra Foundation.
CAPTION: Sadhguru and his late wife Vijaykumari SOURCE: Twitter @ishafoundation His daughter, Radhe, is currently married to Sandeep Narayan, a Chennai-based vocalist and musician. The wedding ceremony was held on September 3, 2014, at Isha Yoga Center on the outskirts of Coimbatore.
His wife, Vijaykumari, is no more. She reportedly died on January 23, 1997. So, now, Vasudev leads a single life. Moreover, he has a strong fan base on his Instagram handle, where he is registered as @sadhguru gaining over 7.9 million followers. From there, Sadhguru gives updates on his life, and he often posts clips of him riding bikes.
Age, Body Measurements and Other Facts
- Age: As of 2022, Jaggi Vasudev is 64 years old.
- Birth Sign: Virgo
- Height: He stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) tall.
- Weight: His body weight is around 70kg.
by ab-niranjan, 21 Jun, 2017
