Isha Foundation issues reply to allegations of misleading women

Sadhguru: Sadhguru's Isha Foundation is currently embroiled in a serious controversy. The organization has been accused of misleading women and keeping them away from their families. Following the instructions of the Madras High Court, the police have started investigating the matter and questioned the members of the foundation. Meanwhile, the Isha Foundation has issued an official statement refuting these allegations.

Reason for controversy

Retired professor S. Kamaraj of Coimbatore has filed a complaint against the Isha Foundation, in which he has said that his two daughters were misled to stay at the Isha Yoga Center and the foundation did not allow them to contact their families. Following this complaint, the High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit information about all criminal cases registered against the Isha Foundation.

Isha ​​Foundation's response

The Isha Foundation has completely rejected these allegations in its press release. The organization has said that the purpose of their establishment is to provide yoga and spirituality to the people. They have also clarified that they do not encourage people to get married or take up sanyaas. "We believe that every adult person has the freedom to choose his or her own direction," the foundation said.

Thousands of people live at the Isha Yoga Center, most of whom are not sanyasis. Some people are living as celibates or sanyasis of their own free will. The petitioner had demanded that the sanyasis be produced before the court, which was done. The sanyasis confirmed in court that they are living as per their wish.

Police investigation and court procedure

The release also states that the petitioner has previously tried to enter the premises of the Isha Foundation on the pretext of checking the facts. He had also filed a criminal complaint against the foundation. In this case, the Madras High Court has restrained the police from submitting the final report.

The foundation has said that strict action will be taken against anyone who is involved in spreading false information against the organization. Currently, the police are recording the statements of everyone present at the ashram to ensure that they are staying there voluntarily.

Conclusion

The ongoing controversy surrounding Isha Foundation and Sadhguru has become a topic of discussion in Indian society. As the case is heard in court, it will be important to see if this controversy confirms the truth or remains limited to just allegations. Isha Foundation aims to guide people through yoga and spirituality, but in the current situation they have to protect their core objectives.