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Madras HC Questions Sadhguru's Influence on Women

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-01T12:12:20.548653+05:30

- **Madras High Court** questions Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on why he encourages women to **tonsure their heads** and live like hermits while his own daughter is married and settled. - The court's observation came during a **habeas corpus petition** by a retired professor alleging his daughters were brainwashed by the Isha Foundation. - The daughters, aged 42 and 39, claimed they live at the centre by **choice**. - The court decided to **probe further** despite the foundation's argument that adults are free to choose their paths. - The professor alleged the centre administered food and medicine affecting his daughters' cognitive abilities. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/why-is-sadhguru-encouraging-women-to-live-like-hermits-when-his-daughter-is-well-settled-madras-high-court-101727755394951.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/why-is-sadhguru-encouraging-women-to-live-like-hermits-asks-madras-high-court-6688815)

Madras High Court questions Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on why he encourages women to tonsure their heads and live like hermits while his own daughter is married and settled.
The court's observation came during a habeas corpus petition by a retired professor alleging his daughters were brainwashed by the Isha Foundation.
The daughters, aged 42 and 39, claimed they live at the centre by choice.
The court decided to probe further despite the foundation's argument that adults are free to choose their paths.
The professor alleged the centre administered food and medicine affecting his daughters' cognitive abilities.

Source: Hindustan Times, Ndtv