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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 56 MIN

Ma Anand Sheela on Osho’s Accusations, Betrayal & Why She Never Looked Back—LIVE Q&A

from Something Bigger Talk Show · host Rodrigo Canelas

Ma Anand Sheela, former personal assistant to Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, shares her transformative journey. From leading the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon to rebuilding her life after prison, Sheela reflects on spirituality, love, and resilience.👇 About the guestMa Anand Sheela, born as Sheela Ambalal Patel in 1949 in Baroda, India, was the personal assistant and spokesperson for Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho) from 1981 to 198517. She played a pivotal role in establishing the Rajneeshpuram commune on a 64,000-acre ranch in Oregon in 1981.👇 Timestamps00:00- Introduction00:47- Prison Experience06:26- Lessons from Imprisonment09:46- Creation of Matus Sadan11:58- Life after Prison18:45- Advice for Women24:00- Community Building50:09- Thoughts on Love and Relationships51:59- Legacy and Self-Identity56:18- Final Thoughts👉Special Thanks to Soho House: https://www.sohohouse.com/👇 Connect with Ma Anand SheelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maanand.sheela/ 👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something BiggerLinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas⁠Web: ⁠https://www.somethingbigger.com⁠#osho #spirituality #maanandsheela #community #love #betrayal #wildwildcountry #netflix

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