As the 2025 Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore began, a well-timed smear campaign resurfaced against Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation. On 24 February 2025, self-proclaimed journalist Shyam Meera Singh released a sensationalist video making serious allegations, eerily mirroring claims from a fabricated email previously propagated by Nakkeeran Gopal in October 2024. This smear campaign video has been amplified by the likes of Dhruv Rathee, Prashant Bhushan and other usual suspects comprising of Congress, AAP and leftists.
Old Lies, New Packaging
Singh’s video, titled ‘What’s Happening in Sadhguru’s Ashram?’, asserts possession of leaked internal emails that supposedly expose controversial initiation rituals at Isha. However, Singh conveniently refuses to share these emails publicly. The so-called explosive revelations are nothing, but a rehash of debunked allegations first introduced by Gopal in his October 2024 video ‘Half-Nude Deeksha in Jaggi’s Ashram! Video proof!’—a piece widely criticized for its blatant misinformation.
Singh echoes Gopal’s bizarre claims about an alleged email from a fictitious board member, Maa Pradyuta, who supposedly wrote to Sadhguru in 2017, raising concerns over the treatment of minor girls. Yet, glaring inconsistencies expose the email as a fabrication. The text, riddled with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, also confuses fundamental details—such as mistakenly claiming that young girls bathe in Suryakund instead of Chandrakund, an error that no actual Isha member would make.
It is noteworthy that Suryakund is for men and Chandrakund is for women, especially for anyone who has visited the yoga center even once.
Let’s compare the emails from Singh’s and Nakkheeran Gopal’s video.
Reviving Debunked Accusations
Singh’s video also revisits multiple allegations that have already been dismissed:
A doctor’s arrest (September 2024):
Singh cites this case as evidence of wrongdoing within Isha, yet fails to mention that Isha itself condemned the alleged crime and fully cooperated with authorities. He mentions the arrest of a doctor associated with Isha’s mobile outreach in September 2024. The foundation had already issued a statement at the time, condemning the actions of the individual and cooperating fully with the police investigation.
Former staff member Yamini Ragini’s claims (October 2024):
Singh revives claims made by Yamini Ragini, a former Isha Home School staff member, about her son being sexually abused by another student at Isha Home School. But he conveniently ignores the fact that the child continued to study there for years after the alleged incident, and that Yamini herself remained employed at Isha before being dismissed for inefficiency.
This incident was promptly addressed by the school, with the accused student expelled and the matter resolved internally.
Anonymous 2008 sexual assault claim:
Singh also references an alleged sexual assault case from 2008, which was first brought up during Yamini Ragini’s press conference in October 2024. Despite the sensational claims, no evidence or credible testimony has emerged to substantiate these allegations. The fact that the supposed victim’s family has remained anonymous and has not filed a formal police complaint further undermines the credibility of these claims.
2021 rape case:
Singh misleadingly portrays this case as an institutional failure when, in reality, the matter was investigated by police and the complaint was withdrawn by the alleged victim.
A Pattern Of Targeted Attacks
The timing of Singh’s video, released just before Mahashivratri, raises suspicions of a coordinated effort to disrupt the celebrations. This pattern is not new. Over the past few years, attacks on Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation have intensified, particularly around major events. These attacks often originate from individuals and groups with a history of promoting anti-Hindu sentiments and targeting Hindu spiritual leaders.
The tactics are clear—manufacture controversy, amplify it through social media, and attempt to discredit a revered institution. Yet, time and again, these allegations crumble under scrutiny.
Nakkheeran Gopal, whose work Singh appears to be echoing, has a well-documented history of spreading misinformation and defaming Hindu institutions. His October 2024 video was widely criticized for its baseless claims and sensationalism. By recycling Gopal’s debunked allegations, Singh is perpetuating a dangerous and misleading narrative.
The Real Agenda
Despite claiming to uphold journalistic integrity, neither Singh nor Gopal has taken their so-called “proof” to the courts. Instead, they thrive on spreading misinformation through YouTube, profiting from sensationalized narratives. Their consistent targeting of Hindu organizations raises serious questions about their true motives.
When the same video is shared by the usual suspects like Dhruv Rathee, Prashant Bhushan etc, one must understand the nature of the video.
Conclusion
The liberals are spending a great deal of time attacking Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation. It’s also interesting to see how these attacks by the left-liberal ecosystem are carefully coordinated. Within a few hours, all those known for posting propaganda began posting… pic.twitter.com/W7oDwxPNgp
— Anand #IndianfromSouth (@Bharatiyan108) February 26, 2025
It is high time that such serial defamers are held accountable. Freedom of speech does not grant one the right to spread baseless accusations under the guise of journalism. The courts must take suo motu action against such miscreants, ensuring that Hindu institutions are not repeatedly subjected to these politically motivated smear campaigns.
(With inputs from Anand’s X thread)
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