Rajinikanth he is known not only for his successful films, but also for his witty and emotional speeches at public events. Recently, the superstar grabbed attention again while speaking at a special function organized by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru. On the occasion of the ashram’s 45th anniversary and Gurudev’s 70th birthday, Rajinikanth shared a memorable incident that taught him an important life lesson about ego and spirituality.
Rajinikanth in a peaceful ashram experience
Rajinikanth shared how much he loved the relaxed atmosphere of the Art of Living Ashram. PTI reported, “I love living in this ashram… there is greenery, lakes, cows and so many animals, and everyone is always smiling.” He added that initially he planned to stay only for two days, but ended up staying for 15 days because of the peaceful atmosphere. The actor said that the place made him feel calm like nowhere else, even after visiting the Himalayas.
Rajinikanth’s ego shattering moment
The superstar then recounted the incident that “crushed his ego” in a funny yet honest way. He recalled attending a darshan with Gurudev attended by thousands of devotees. Rajinikanth said, “I thought a lot of people would turn up…I saw a lot of Tamil people there too.” But what happened next surprised him the most. He revealed: “Actually, not a single person looked at me. I was flashing, but no one saw me.” He added with a laugh: “I have participated in many events, but this one has crushed my ego.The crowd responded with loud cheers and laughter.
Rajinikanth’s statement grabs attention
Rajinikanth explained that the experience completely changed his thinking. He said, “It disturbed my mind…but that day I understood the power of spirituality.” He also added a strong message about fame: “Stardom comes and goes. But spiritual stardom is supreme. Even after death, it remains and grows.” His speech quickly went viral online, with fans praising his humility and storytelling style.On the work front, Rajinikanth has wrapped up the shooting of ‘Jailer 2’ directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film also features Ramya KrishnanMohanlal, Shiva Rajkumarand Vijay Sethupathi in key roles, along with many other stars.
