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The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes

#1465 - The Donkey Who Outsmarted Everyone

The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes

Sadhguru Official

Religion, Mental Health, Education, Hinduism, Science, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, How To

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 31 March 2026

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

Through a story about an old farmer and his donkey, Sadhguru conveys an important reminder for all those on the spiritual path. Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.  Conscious Planet: ⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Jamie Lang and Sophie Haboo have arrived on Disney Plus.

0:04.5

We're having a baby.

0:05.5

We're having a baby.

0:07.2

I've always wanted to be mom.

0:09.4

And we're bringing you on our journey through everything.

0:12.4

I have no idea what we're doing.

0:13.6

Thank you. I have more of an idea.

0:15.6

I think of it like a Tamagocchi.

0:17.8

At the end of all of this...

0:20.0

We're going to have a little baby.

0:21.6

Raising Chelsea, a Hulu original series streaming April 2nd exclusively on Disney Plus.

0:27.2

18 plus subscription required T's and T supply.

0:37.2

Welcome to the podcast,

0:39.3

Sadguru of Mistakes and Mistakes.

0:45.3

Sadguru, any tips on how to handle challenging life situations?

0:50.3

There was an old farmer who had an old ass, a donkey.

0:58.0

So, one day, this donkey, fell into an open well which was dry.

1:14.6

It went and fell inside, 30 feet down, and started crying, piteously, wanting to come out and

1:24.6

no way to come.

1:26.6

The farmer went and looked down, this fool of an ass falling into the well, now pulling him

1:38.3

out, suspending money to get this ass out, the old fool of an ass out, which is not of much use anyway.

1:50.0

He thought, what is the point getting this ass out anyway in a year or two it will die and it's of no use?

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