The Dravidian media operates with two faces; one diverts attention from real issues to protect their political master, by focusing on trivial matters, while the other indulges in the unethical and damaging act of defaming the opposition. However, the second approach is far more insidious, as it damages the reputation of the accused, even when the allegations are proven false.
One such example is ‘Nakkheeran’, a rag run by Gopal that focuses more on sleaze than substance. It has repeatedly launched baseless attacks on Isha Foundation and its founder, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. This time, Gopal has made an unfounded claim that female devotees at Isha were sexually harassed and inappropriately touched during yoga sessions, even releasing a video on his YouTube channel to support his allegations.
However, the so-called “investigative journalist” Gopal, in his eagerness to defame, has shown no shame in spreading such false content. The video he released was actually a video that was published by Isha Foundation. As usual, Gopal has resorted to his manipulative tactics of editing and distorting the truth to fit his sensational narrative, all in the name of attracting views for his channel.
In a bizarre and sensational video, titled “Half-Nude Deeksha in Jaggi’s Ashram! Video proof! Nakkheeran Gopal Exclusive | Jaggi Vasudev Isha,” Gopal, the self-proclaimed investigative journalist, simply spins an erotic tale from his own imagination. He invents a new name ‘Ma Pradyuta’ and claims that woman had sent an email to Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, accusing the ashram of mistreating women particularly minors. However, what’s truly baffling is why this woman, if her allegations were genuine, didn’t go to the police but instead chose to reach out to a questionable journalist like Gopal.
Despite claiming to have video evidence, Gopal who labels himself as a investigative journalist won’t take this so-called proof to court. Instead, he peddles allegations through YouTube for profit. Interestingly, the ruling government seems indifferent to his claims, perhaps because Gopal is a faithful supporter of their ideology, often promoting anti-Hindu sentiments and targeting the Isha Foundation. In one laughable moment, he even says, “This evidence is enough to bring down the Isha Foundation,” a strange rant that only he seems to find amusing.
After the fabricated email story, Gopal proceeded to sell a cleverly edited video featuring Isha. He falsely narrated that Sadhguru was molesting a women inappropriately with his legs and fingers. However, this was untrue.
Here’s why the video appears to be more about generating sensational headlines and peddling conspiracy theories rather than offering credible journalism.
In the original video from the Isha Foundation’s DVD ‘Mystical Journeys: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra’, both Sadhguru and the woman discussed their experience in a straightforward yogic manner. Sadhguru did not touch her inappropriately; rather, his feet were positioned above her, contrary to Gopal’s misleading portrayal in his edited version.
In the video, Sadhguru explains how the place, Mansarovar, carries such immense energy, belonging to beings that are not of this world. He shares that these beings have been here for a long time, and while he had previously experienced such energy, never before had he encountered it in such volume and variety. So, he allowed the woman devotee who was with him at Mansarovar to experience the energy, guiding her to feel it passing through her.
The woman who spoke about her experience said, “Whatever happened here is beyond words. I’m generally never short of words; I can always explain things in my own way. I was asked to lie down in Savasana, and after that, it felt like 1,000 watts of electricity passing through me in one shot, passing through me, shooting through my body. The most incredible thing here was that I’ve been in many processes where certain aspects of the chakras can be energized depending on the process you are doing or involved in, but here, at the same time having extremely active Swadhisthana and Ajna is something which I have never earlier encountered with such speed and power. After that, I felt something placed on my head, but I don’t know what it was. I really had no idea, but it was extremely hot to the point of discomfort—like burnt coal, red-hot iron, or water boiling at the highest possible temperature. I’m very puzzled by all this, and I’m waiting for Sadhguru to explain as what actually happened.”
She then continued, “I don’t know why he used the term “guinea pig,” and I never felt like his guinea pig at any moment. At this moment, I feel very fortunate to be here, open to whatever elements are present, which were made possible by my master. I bow down to him, and if I have to be his guinea pig any time, any day, I will.”
In the video, the devotee explains that she felt the energy through her guru and was ready to experience more of the mystic force present in Mansarovar. However, Nakkheeran Gopal spreads lies, and it is clear that this is a blatant fabrication. Unfortunately, in Tamil Nadu, such miscreants who openly defame Hindus, Hindu beliefs, Hindu gods, and, for the sake of content, tarnish the dignity of women, are allowed to move freely under the guise of freedom of speech. Such individuals should be held accountable by the courts through suo motu actions and severely punished, so that others may learn a valuable lesson from it.
(With Inputs From Maridhas)
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