Sadhguru’s Foot Photograph Sparks Online Debate

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has recently become the subject of social media discourse following the sale of a photograph of his feet, priced at ₹3,200, on the official website of his Isha Foundation. This offering has generated both amusement and debate among internet users.

Sadhguru, who is 67 years old, is internationally acknowledged for his teachings on meditation and spirituality. He established the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, which provides various spiritual products and teachings. The launch of the latest product—a framed picture of his feet—has sparked widespread attention online.

The product description on the Isha Life e-shop emphasizes the significance of the framed image, stating that Sadhguru’s feet “are revered because they are the pathway to access the Guru’s energy.” The listing suggests that showing reverence to a teacher’s feet could enhance closeness with the spiritual leader, and thus, the framed picture might “strengthen your connection with Sadhguru.”

Comments on X (formerly known as Twitter) were swift and varied. One user humorously called it a “Sole touching moment,” while another quipped about the commercial innovation, “Earlier, people paid dakshina to touch their guru’s feet for blessings. Now, Sadhguru has innovated.”

Amid the jesting, some commenters provided more serious viewpoints. Kush Sareen, a user who defended the product, argued, “If we can touch the feet of elders, gurus, and people we respect, why is it wrong to have a photo of their feet?”

The ongoing discussion has ignited a larger conversation about the intersection of spirituality and commerce. For some individuals, the photograph serves as a meaningful religious item, while others perceive it as a peculiar or unnecessary venture.