Ex-Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi's spiritual take on Air India crash
After the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 13—which took over 200 lives—former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi suggested the disaster was shaped by "collective karmic forces." Citing Paramahansa Yogananda's "Autobiography of a Yogi," she shared that such events might be influenced by humanity's shared karmic energy, not just technical failures or fate.
Bedi's post ignites debate on spirituality versus reality
Bedi's spiritual take sparked a wave of responses online. Some people agreed with her perspective, but many felt it was out of place during a time of grief and investigation. Comments ranged from believing accidents are about technical issues to reminders that respecting those lost should come before philosophical debates. The conversation highlighted how spiritual views can sometimes clash with real-world concerns after tragedies.