UG Krishnamurti's Unique Intervention for Mahesh Bhatt During Satsang

In a notable incident from the 1980s, philosopher UG Krishnamurti paused a satsang to address filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s urgent craving for whiskey, illustrating an unconventional guru-disciple relationship. This story is detailed in the book 'The Ashes are Warm', reflecting on Bhatt's bond with Krishnamurti.

During the 1980s, UG Krishnamurti, a renowned philosopher known for his iconoclastic views, unexpectedly halted a satsang in Bengaluru to assist filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in securing a bottle of Black Label whiskey. Bhatt's preoccupation with finding the scotch prompted Krishnamurti to put aside the gathering's focus on spiritual discourse.

The incident is chronicled in Mahesh Bhatt's new book 'The Ashes are Warm', highlighting the unique dynamic between Bhatt and Krishnamurti. The philosopher’s amused intervention showcases an atypical guru-disciple interaction, revealing Krishnamurti's deep empathy for Bhatt's more immediate distress, contrasting it with the seekers' spiritual quests.