The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1465 - The Donkey Who Outsmarted Everyone
Mar 31, 2026
A folk tale about an old farmer and a donkey that turns into a surprising life lesson. Neighbors trying to bury problems while the donkey finds a clever way out. A sharp warning against hiding your own nonsense and a call to shed layers daily to become more alive.
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Donkey Climbs Out By Turning Problem Into Steps
- An old farmer's donkey fell into a dry well and the farmer decided to fill the well instead of rescuing it.
- As earth was shoveled in, the donkey shook each load off its back and stepped up until it climbed out, surprising the onlookers.
Hidden Nonsense Returns As Backlash
- Covering up problems creates future backlash because unresolved nonsense returns to harm you.
- Sadhguru warns that hiding layers of nonsense will eventually 'kick you in the face,' so clear them now rather than postpone.
Remove Nonsense Today Not Tomorrow
- Do get rid of your nonsense today instead of delaying because procrastination lets hidden issues build up.
- Sadhguru instructs making 'today is the day' a habit to remove layer after layer and reveal shining faces soon.