Spiritual Leader's Surgery Exposes Medical Paradox and Hypocrisy - Dr Mrinal Saraswathy Das writes. Jaggi Vasudev's recent brain surgery at Apollo Hospital lays bare a troubling paradox. The hospital's press release, while acknowledging medical intervention, emphasizes his body's natural healing abilities in a way that borders on disingenuous. This elevates a biological truism – the body's inherent capacity for repair – to a supernatural phenomenon unique to Sadhguru. The human body's ability to heal is a well-documented scientific fact. Every surgery, every recovery from illness, relies on this incredible biological machinery. To suggest otherwise, as the doctor's statement implies, is a disservice to science and a dangerous oversimplification. This glorification of Sadhguru's "self-healing" is particularly egregious given his well-known history of skepticism towards modern medicine, bordering on outright hostility. He has repeatedly promoted unproven techniques like yoga as cures for serious ailments, potentially misleading millions of followers. This is akin to a firefighter claiming to extinguish a blaze through meditation alone. The hypocrisy is further amplified by Sadhguru's decision to seek the best available medical care at Apollo Hospital when faced with his own health crisis. Imagine a follower with a similar condition, who, misled by Sadhguru's pronouncements, delays seeking proper medical attention – the consequences can be devastating. The doctor's statement downplays the critical role of advanced medical procedures in Jaggi Vasudev's recovery. It's akin to praising a patient's immune system for fighting off pneumonia while ignoring the life-saving role of antibiotics. Modern medicine provided the tools necessary for his diagnosis, treatment, and hopefully, a full recovery. The true lesson here lies not in attributing Sadhguru's recovery to some mystical self-healing power, but in the importance of a discerning public and a medical community that prioritizes evidence-based practices. Blind faith in gurus and a disdain for scientific progress can have serious consequences, especially for those who trust such pronouncements. Furthermore, the applause Jaggi Vasudev received at a cardiac surgeons' conference for claiming to cure heart disease through yoga exemplifies this problem. It highlights the susceptibility of some medical professionals to charismatic personalities peddling miracle cures. Such endorsements erode public trust in the medical community and can discourage people from seeking proper medical attention, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. This incident exposes a larger issue: the spread of pseudoscience disguised as alternative medicine. Sadhguru is not alone in promoting such practices. It's crucial for the public to critically evaluate health claims and prioritize scientific evidence over charisma and anecdotal stories.
@theliverdr "You know we were joking with him........... that You are healing yourself"
@theliverdr Our life lesson - mid 80s. Amma had asthma, taking meds. Tried unani, powdered steroids. Then naturopathy, stopped taking medicine. They said her asthma will peak and be completely cured. Peak had her admitted for a week,upset doctor yelling at brother for not preventing her .
@theliverdr Well all the godman are like that. Be it Sodaguru Nanga yogguru Baba Ruhani ilaj wala maulavi yaa conversion padre who claims मॅजिक remedy in Jesus name. Mother teressa was also good examples so believe on science not on these self proclaimed godmen and women
@theliverdr Don't coverup the corrupt practices of hospitals. Why do Doctors ask for another set of scans etc., even though patient comes with the set of diagnostic reports. Will Doctors refund the cost of diagnosis if both the reports are same?
@theliverdr If you do a surgery, can you guarantee that it will be successful? If you are so sure of modern science, why do doctors take an undertaking from the patient and/or relative? Don't you think the undertaking itself is a proof that modern science is not sure?
@theliverdr Don't ask for any undertaking and rather give a guarantee. Once you give a guarantee, I am sure many of the doctors have stop their practices. It's all for money. Attenders, lift operator, wardboys etc., ask for money everyday even in pvt hospitals.
@theliverdr I agree...the article did read like it was a miracle happening for him...but I don't think it was the doctor who said it...I think it is the hospital PR team who chose to word it like that as a marketing gimmick