Why Suffering?

About the Book

‘In the presence of the Master’ is a series of stirring and insightful discourses given by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. In his willingness to share, Sadhguru offers glimpses of the profound wisdom that is otherwise accessible to enlightened beings only.

‘In this volume, Sadhguru opens up a whole new perspective on why suffering?’ a question which has concerned humanity from the beginning of time. In the quest to tackle this problem, man has developed many theories, concepts and dogmata, but still, suffering is omnipresent in this world.

Abrogating the erroneous belief that it is inevitable, Sadhguru delivers insights on the very origin of suffering and discloses ways beyond.

Introduction

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a self-realized and profound mystic of our times. He is an embodiment of the sages of the past who served as beacons of inspiration and guidance for entire civilizations; at the same time, he is acutely aware of current realities, making him a visionary humanitarian and a prominent spiritual leader of the world today. Also an author, poet, and internationally renowned speaker, Sadhguru’s wit and piercing logic provoke and widen our perception of life.

As someone who belongs to no particular tradition, Sadhguru’s guidance and powerful scientific methods are totally relevant to the modern individual and institutions, allowing them

to cross their limitations into a higher possibility this regard, he has been able to touch millions of people, moving them towards realizing the ultimate potential within.

Sadhguru’s multi-faceted personality can have a profound and enriching effect on anyone who comes across him, and yet it can also stir them into a state of confusion. At home in blue jeans as much as he is in a loincloth, or walking barefoot through the mighty Himalayas, or straddling a BMW motorcycle on the expressway, he shatters any preconceptions that one might have of a mystic.

In the Presence of the Master series are discourses and answers to an intricate array of questions, by disciples and seekers amidst the challenges of life. Engulfed by Sadhguru’s presence, the seeker is liberated from the pain of ignorance, firmly establishing the spiritual process within.

‘Why Suffering?’ may be one of the most pressing questions of human life; considering the state of the world today, it appears as up to date as ever. In this intriguing discourse, Sadhguru throws new light on the relation between external situations and individual suffering. His insights show us a way not to get caught up in this trap that seems inevitable to most of us, yet really is not.