Who is Sevda Rubens? Artist accuses Deepak Chopra of 'alarming' conduct as new-age Guru's Epstein emails trail spark backlash

Her line, “Male gurus are a construct. Smart girls are real,” quickly spread across timelines. The post crossed thousands of likes within hours and drew messages of support from women who said the story felt familiar.

The reaction was swift and emotional. One user on X said, “Why turn off replies if you want to be transparent?” Another wrote, “This is why celebrity gurus are dangerous. Power without accountability.”

Chopra’s name appeared in a set of emails tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The exchanges showed friendly conversations, shared articles, and social plans between 2016 and 2019, long after Epstein’s conviction.

One email reply from Chopra saying “Good” to news about a dropped lawsuit raised eyebrows. Another message included a flippant line that clashed with his public image as a spiritual teacher. No crime is alleged against Chopra in the documents, but critics say the tone and timing show poor judgement.

Chopra responded on X saying he had limited contact with Epstein, condemned abuse, and regretted the tone of some messages. He turned off replies, which only increased online suspicion.

An Instagram comment read, “This feels like a betrayal of the spiritual community.” Support for Rubens was strong. Many thanked her for speaking up. Others used the moment to question the wider culture around yoga retreats, meditation circles, and charismatic leaders who attract young followers.

Sevda Rubens is an artist and entrepreneur who describes herself as straight edge and focused on health innovation. She is currently building a project called cycles.health and often speaks about wellness, intuition, and personal boundaries on her social platforms. Her posts mix art, technology, and self awareness, which has earned her a niche but engaged following.

Rubens was not widely known in mainstream media before this week. Her name surged after her X post about Deepak Chopra went viral, pulling her into a global conversation about spiritual authority, safety, and accountability in wellness spaces.

Chopra has not responded directly to Rubens’ allegation. His statement focused only on the Epstein emails. That gap is now part of the public discussion. Many are asking whether he will comment on her claim or let it fade into online noise.