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Vinod Khanna's Spiritual Turn: Wife Reveals Osho's Influence
8 Feb
Summary
- Vinod Khanna left Bollywood for a spiritual path with Osho.
- Family losses and a childhood interest in spirituality motivated him.
- He served as Osho's gardener in Oregon and practiced meditation.
Vinod Khanna, a celebrated Hindi cinema actor, embraced a spiritual journey, leaving behind his illustrious Bollywood career. His second wife, Kavita Khanna, shared insights into his decision to join spiritual guru Osho's commune.
Khanna's spiritual inclination began in his youth after reading Paramahansa Yogananda's 'Autobiography of a Yogi.' A series of family deaths served as a turning point, prompting him to take 'sanyas' and dedicate himself to Osho's teachings.
During his time at the Oregon commune, Khanna, known as 'Swami Vinod Bharti,' lived a life of service, notably as Osho's gardener. He also participated in meditation sessions, including public ones in Mumbai. Kavita stressed that his journey was a committed spiritual quest, not an escape from fame or materialism.
Khanna lived this spiritual life for five years before eventually leaving the commune. He passed away in April 2017 after battling bladder cancer.
