Karma by Sadhguru (Book Review: 4.75*/5) !!!

2157th BLOG POST 

24th Book of 2025

Whenever I feel that my life is not on the right trajectory, the one thing my mind, body, and every element within me naturally gravitates towards is spirituality. And the one go-to person I trust the most on this subject is Jaggi Vasudev—Sadhguru. His previous books have had a deep impact on me, such as Inner Engineering, Body, Mind & Spirit, Adiyogi, Death, and others. Finally, I picked up one of his most popular books, “Karma”, which carries the tagline A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny. This 336-page book was published in 2021, and I honestly don’t know how it took me four years to finally read and complete it.

 

This also marks my final book for the 2025 reading challenge of 24 books. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to complete this target than with such a soulful and spiritual read—one that added a new dimension and perspective to my thought process. We often use the word karma very casually, without reflecting on the deeper meaning and philosophy it carries. Sadhguru makes a sincere effort to explain how complex and layered the science of karma truly is, while simultaneously presenting it in a way that feels accessible and easy to grasp.

 

The narration and division of chapters are well executed, making it easier for readers to navigate the book without feeling overwhelmed. I read it in multiple sittings, and not once did I feel disconnected or lost despite the breaks. Kudos to both the author and the editor for maintaining such clarity and flow throughout the book.

 

Each chapter begins with a quote that is deep and impactful in its own way. These quotes gently push the reader to dive deeper into the chapter that follows. The way the book is structured reminded me of college textbooks—where we are first given the background, followed by definitions, and then gradually introduced to the complexity of the subject with each progressing chapter.

 

Sadhguru discusses karma from the perspectives of genetics and memory, which was particularly intriguing. It is surprising to learn how people from the same genetic lineage can experience certain benefits when even a few individuals within that lineage engage in karmic purification practices. Often, when Sadhguru begins a chapter, you may wonder how it connects to the book’s central theme—but as you keep reading, the connection unfolds naturally and convincingly.

 

He also provides context on how physical relationships contribute to bodily karma, explaining why ascetics traditionally avoid them in order to minimize karmic attachments. Similarly, he briefly explains why it is advised not to engage in multiple physical relationships. One entire chapter focuses on why the spiritual path must be walked alone—because only then can an individual fully work on releasing their own karma.

 

The Shankaran Pillai episodes are, as always, humorous and refreshing. In several chapters, there are sections titled Sadhana, which describe simple spiritual practices that can help release karma in everyday life. These sections add great value by emphasizing practical application rather than limiting the book to theoretical understanding alone.

 

Overall, this is one of the finest books by Sadhguru, offering profound insights into karma and various spiritual dimensions. I would rate this book 4.75 stars out of 5. It is definitely recommended.

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WRITING BUDDHA