Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Isha Foundation, recently underwent emergency brain surgery at a private hospital in New Delhi on 20th March 2024..
The surgery, conducted on March 17 2024, was necessitated by massive bleeding in his skull, as revealed by a brain MRI.
Sadhguru’s Remarkable Recovery
According to the statement from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, he was gradually taken off the ventilator after the surgery. Despite the severity of his condition, he has shown remarkable progress post-surgery, with improvements observed in his brain, body, and vital parameters.
Reports indicate that the spiritual guru had been experiencing severe headaches for the past four weeks. Despite the pain, he continued with his normal daily activities and even conducted the Maha Shivaratri function on March 8.
However, his condition deteriorated by March 15, prompting him to consult Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior consultant neurologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He deduced of a probable subdural haematoma.
Following Dr. Suri’s recommendation, he underwent a brain MRI, which revealed significant bleeding in the skull, indicating a subdural hematoma.
Exacerbating Health and Emergency MRI
“There was evidence of a chronic bleed of three to four weeks duration as well as fresh bleeding that had occurred within a duration of 24 to 48 hours,” said the statement.
The severity of his condition became evident on March 17 when he experienced a decline in consciousness and weakness in his left leg.
He was immediately admitted to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed a marked increase in brain swelling, necessitating emergency surgery.
The procedure, performed by a team of expert neurosurgeons, aimed to remove the bleeding in his skull and alleviate the life-threatening condition.
Sadhguru’s comical post
Following the surgery, the Isha Foundation’s founder’s condition has been closely monitored, and he has been gradually recovering. In a statement released by the Isha Foundation, it was mentioned that Sadhguru’s recovery has been beyond expectations.
An Update from Sadhguru… https://t.co/ouy3vwypse pic.twitter.com/yg5tYXP1Yo
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) March 20, 2024
In a video shared on Instagram from his hospital bed post-surgery, Sadhguru humorously remarked, “The Apollo hospital neurosurgeons cut through my skull and tried to find something. But they found nothing… totally empty.”
He continued, “… they gave up and patched it up. Here I am in Delhi, with a patched-up skull but no damage.”
PM Modi Conveys Well-Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reached out to Sadhguru, conveying his wishes for a speedy recovery. The Prime Minister’s gesture reflects the widespread concern and support for his well-being among his followers and well-wishers.
The 66-year-old spiritual leader, known for his work in environmental conservation and initiator of campaigns like ‘Save Soil’ and ‘Rally for Rivers’ to advocate for environmental protection and sustainability, was under the care of a medical team consisting of Dr. Vinit Suri, Dr. Pranav Kumar, Dr. Sudheer Tyagi, and Dr. S. Chatterjee.
