NE NEWS SERVICE
COIMBATORE, JULY 30
Sadhguru, known to be extremely social media and technology savvy, has been making waves in virtual world too by using state-of-the-art social media apps. He is adept in mixing spirituality with science to keep pace with the millennials and elders alike.
Clubhouse, the popular social audio app, saw a record-breaking turnout on Thursday as over 30,000 people from 72 countries tuned in to listen to spiritual leader Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Foundation.
Seeing this unprecedented turnout, the Clubhouse app, which has set its limit at 8,000 participants per room, had to manually increase the limit to provide entry to nearly 12,000 listeners at a given time who were earnestly listening to the Mystic as he spoke on “Life and its ways”. An overflow group had to be created soon as the app was unable to accommodate so many listeners in one room.
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Hosted by Kannada-based Vishwavani Club and moderated by Vishweshwar Bhat, Editor in Chief – Vishwavani Daily, the discussions panned from dealing with death, suffering, fear, anger, handling relationships and moved on to burning topics – Coronavirus pandemic, ayurveda vs modern medicine, legislative affairs, social media trolling, Cauvery Calling, amid others. During the discussion, Sadhguru reiterated his mission to move humanity from Religion to Responsibility.
“It’s all-time record in Clubhouse. Thanks to Sadhguru,” Vishweshwar Bhat tweeted, sharing a screenshot of impressive turnout.
It’s all time record in Clubhouse. Thanks to @SadhguruJV pic.twitter.com/6HP6CdsGrC
— Vishweshwar Bhat (@VishweshwarBhat) July 29, 2021
Many also shared their Clubhouse experience on Twitter.
“So, Sadhguru basically did real-time load testing for Clubhouse”, a user tweeted.
So, Sadhguru basically did real-time load testing for Clubhouse 🙂
— Hari (@Hari_Tweets_) July 29, 2021
“This small device in hands and listening to #Sadhguru with 11k people from all across the globe.
Today was phenomenal. Thank you @Clubhouse,” tweeted another user.
This small device in hands and listening to #Sadhguru with 11k people from all across the globe.
Today was phenomenal. 🙇🏻♀️👣🔥🙏🏻
Thanks you @Clubhouse— My Art Journal (@asase_art) July 29, 2021
There were others who couldn’t enter the room as it showed a full-house notification.
“First time getting a house full message on clubhouse! Can’t get into room with Sadhguru speaking”, said a user as he shared the screenshot.
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The room also saw many noteworthy politicians, celebs and influencers including Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, former Chief Minister of Karnataka SM Krishna, former minister BL Shankar, actress turned Member of Parliament Sumalatha Ambareesh, Singer Vijay Prakash, Clubhouse International Head Aarti Ramurthy, Air Deccan Founder Captain Gopinath, celebs Keerthi Kumar, Priyanka Upendra and Rakshit Shetty, among others.
“As always @SadhguruJV was his usual humorous self and sparkling clarity of speech defined his words thank you @VishweshwarBhat for giving me this opportunity to interact with him,” tweeted Lok Sabha MP Sumalatha Ambareesh.
As always @SadhguruJV was his usual humorous self and sparkling clarity of speech defined his words 🙏 thank you @VishweshwarBhat for giving me this opportunity to interact with him https://t.co/yvkJqYmWYc
— Sumalatha Ambareesh 🇮🇳 ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) July 29, 2021
Sadhguru, known to be extremely social media and technology savvy, had made his debut on Clubhouse on International Day of Yoga last month with “Sadhguru’s Club Consciousness”. The “Sadhguru” app that offers free guided meditations, wisdom blogs, audio and video content, crossed 5 million downloads last month. Subscribed by people from all age groups and nationalities, Sadhguru channel on Youtube, also has a dedicated following of close to 8 million people.