India, May 23 -- A recent video of spiritual leader Sadhguru reflecting on his sister's decision to become a monk has reopened a familiar question: Why do some people choose spiritual paths that can seem difficult, unexpected or even painful to their families?

In the clip, Sadhguru shares a personal memory that many viewers found emotional.

"My sister became a monk. She just left one day," he says.

He then recalls how deeply the decision affected his father. "My father just came and sat on one chair. He just wept and wept and wept for 3 days."

For many families, choices linked to spirituality, monastic life or deep inner seeking can be hard to understand. They may look like walking away from security, relationships or traditional mile...