India, Feb. 7 -- The continuing release of documents linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has brought another prominent name under scrutiny - Deepak Chopra.

The Indian-American author and globally recognised spiritual teacher now finds himself at the centre of an online debate after a CNN report detailed his appearance in newly released Epstein-related communications.

While the documents do not accuse Chopra of criminal conduct, their contents have reignited questions about judgment, associations, and the reputational cost of proximity to Epstein's sprawling social network.

The renewed attention has prompted Chopra to issue a public clarification as discussions ripple across social media.

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