spiritual manipulation
Woman Reveals How She Escaped Delhi Godman's Manipulative Recruitment Tactics at Management Institute
Sep 29, 2025 08:00 pm CST
A former prospective student shares her account of narrowly avoiding admission to Chaitanyananda Saraswati's institute, revealing the pressure tactics and concerning behavior that raised red flags before the godman's arrest for allegedly harassing 17 women. Her testimony provides insight into how the 62-year-old operated his Delhi-based management institute and recruited vulnerable students through promises of internships and international opportunities.
India's Dangerous Devotion: The Enduring Power of Criminal Godmen Despite Convictions
Sep 25, 2025 03:59 pm CST
This article examines India's troubling relationship with convicted "godmen" like Asaram Bapu and Ram Rahim Singh, who continue to command devotion despite serious criminal convictions. It explores how spiritual authority combined with political protection creates dangerous power dynamics, allowing religious figures to evade justice while maintaining devoted followings even from government institutions, raising serious questions about institutional ethics and the consequences of blind faith in Indian society.