First-ever hardcover, plus an audiobook narrated by Sadhguru, now available across the US & Canada.
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We plan for birthdays, weddings, even Monday mornings. But the one thing guaranteed to come — we tend to leave unspoken.This isn’t a book about fear. It’s about truth. In Death: Only for Those Who Shall Die, Sadhguru unravels all that has been too unfathomable to ask. What really happens after death? Is there a right way to leave the body? Can we actually prepare for it — and does doing so change the way we live now?If you have ever asked these daunting questions in a quiet moment, this book is for you. Death is a taboo in most societies in the world... Read More
But what if we have this completely wrong ? What if death is not a catastrophe that it is made to be, but an essential aspect of life, rife with spiritual possibilities for transcendence ? For the first time, someone is saying just that.In this unique treatise-like exposition, Sadhguru dwells extensively upon his inner experience as he describes the more profound aspects of death that are rarely spoken about. From a practical standpoint, he elaborates on what preparations can be made for one’s own death, how best we can assist someone who is dying, and how we can continue to support their journey even after death. Whether a believer or a disbeliever, a devotee or an agnostic, an accomplished seeker or a simpleton, this is truly a book for all those who shall die!
“Death is a cosmic joke. If you get the joke, falling on the other side will be wonderful...”
Sadhguru on Good Day LA
“An enlightening and energizing read... Sadhguru helps us realize the power in accepting death as an inevitable part of life and shows us how to go beyond our present limitations to achieve true awareness”
- Tom Brady
“A life-affirming offering from Sadhguru that goes a long way in dispelling some of our misconceptions and taboos around death, Death pushes us to examine our very existence with honesty and compassion.”
- Deepak Chopra
“Sadhguru once again masterfully unravels the mysteries of the mind, offering profound yet practical wisdom that empowers us to navigate life with clarity and joy. His insights are a true gift for those seeking deeper understanding and inner freedom.”
- Mark Benioff
“Sadhguru has such a profound perspective on living: his insights on death can only be as intriguing and enlightening. He has a way of purging fear in any space with inner understanding-and what better fear to purge than of death itself?”
“As life is, death is. The awareness of this Fact allows you to live life fully and intensely.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
The body is who we are. Once our body dies, we also die.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Myth
“The only reason why people have such a fear of death is they know nothing beyond the body.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
There is something you can do to prepare for death.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Truth
“If you gain enough mastery over yourself and determine the nature of your experience of life, you can also largely determine when and how you shall die.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
There are rituals which can be done for the deceased which bring a certain ease and pleasant transition.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Truth
“As we have responsibilities towards the living, we have responsibilities towards the dead. Within a limited period of time after Death, there is room for impacting the Dead.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
Talking about death invites bad luck.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Myth
“If we cannot celebrate death as we celebrate birth, we will not know life.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
Death is painful and terrifying.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Myth
“If you live joyfully until the last moment, you don’t have to worry about death - that will also be a joyful process.”
- Sadhguru
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
Death is not the end of existence.
death
MYTH VS TRUTH
✘ Truth
“Death is a fiction of the unaware. There is only life, life, and life alone, moving from one dimension to another.”
- Sadhguru
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ABOUT SADHGURU
Sadhguru’s ability to make complex ancient concepts accessible to modern audiences catapulted his previous books Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny onto the New York Times bestseller lists. Over the past four decades, Sadhguru has drawn millions of people to his yoga and meditation programs and has established Isha Foundation, supported by over 17 million volunteers worldwide, with human wellbeing as its core commitment. He has addressed prestigious international forums such as the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and TED. His videos, which stream in 35 languages on social media, were viewed more than 5.6 Billion times in 2024 alone. As a visionary behind several massive-scale humanitarian projects in public health, education, and ecology, Sadhguru inspires millions to dedicate their time and energy to create an inclusive and conscious world.