Couple of days back , when I first came across the article about swami nitayananda latest sextual scandal , I was some what shocked by it. India always have lot of spiritual guru's and many spiritual predators. What shocked me the video's content and extent of this guy's reach. As per wikipedia
This guy is 32 yr old and has very big following in southern india and in lot of other countries
In short, Story started on march 2nd with a video from anonymous person ( at that time) to a TV station showing this guru having to sex with 2 woman, soon one woman was identified as a movie actress called Ranjitha. TV station promptly cashed on the video by repeatedly showing the video clip, thus angering his devotee's and they promptly flooded you tube and internet. It angered enough number of his devoutees, they started attacking his ashrams. This guru's attempt to control the spread of video by objecting to the you tube, back fired as press questioning this objection ( to you tube) as ownership of the video and thus indirect confession of the sextual activities that goes on. Then news came that this guru and the actress underground. Still they kept on giving statements and interviews saying they will prove their innocence etc. Latest is the actress in the video is saying that "what she did is a service to his guru. he will come out innocent" . In front him , eric pepin looks like a very small fry. As I googled for more info, this guy is more sounding like black magician.
This following excerpts from the descriptions of his current and previous followers tells the story.
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another disciple complains
There is also one dedicated website exposing him
This character's attitude is this " Don't do what Masters Do"
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS2AGZ46MLE&feature=player_embedded
as per one of his former disciple Dharmananda who distributed the video with newspaper called nakkeeran.
If I find AOL sri sri find him self in a scandal like this , I won't get surprised. This story depicts how much spiritual vaccum india currently have.
_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramahamsa_Nithyananda
Life Bliss Foundation is Nithyananda's movement. Established in 2003, it now consists of over 1000 centers in 33 different countries. The foundation also owns Nithyananda Meditation Academies (NMAs) worldwide.
This guy is 32 yr old and has very big following in southern india and in lot of other countries
In short, Story started on march 2nd with a video from anonymous person ( at that time) to a TV station showing this guru having to sex with 2 woman, soon one woman was identified as a movie actress called Ranjitha. TV station promptly cashed on the video by repeatedly showing the video clip, thus angering his devotee's and they promptly flooded you tube and internet. It angered enough number of his devoutees, they started attacking his ashrams. This guru's attempt to control the spread of video by objecting to the you tube, back fired as press questioning this objection ( to you tube) as ownership of the video and thus indirect confession of the sextual activities that goes on. Then news came that this guru and the actress underground. Still they kept on giving statements and interviews saying they will prove their innocence etc. Latest is the actress in the video is saying that "what she did is a service to his guru. he will come out innocent" . In front him , eric pepin looks like a very small fry. As I googled for more info, this guy is more sounding like black magician.
This following excerpts from the descriptions of his current and previous followers tells the story.
_http://guruphiliac.lefora.com/2008/04/12/golden-boy-bites-vivekananda-and-yogananda-get-fam/13/
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Nithyananda is not who he claims to be.
He has great videos on youtube. His talks can be mesmerizing and convincing. He does exude energy - I have felt it strongly. He is incredibly intelligent and knows how to say the right things to people. I had fallen for him quite strongly after feeling his energy throughout my body with just his touch on my forehead. I fell head over heels in love with him as much as someone could fall in love and devotion to a guru. I found myself doing everything he was espousing. I even legally changed my name, even my passport and driver's license, etc. I ran at every chance to see him, to be near him. I thought of him every minute of the day. I prayed to him and held him above all else.
But, there were too many little inconsistencies that I noticed. What he said in public and what he did in private were vastly different. He does brainwash people - if we have any doubt in our minds about him or his movement, we are told to "drop the doubt, drop the mind" lest we never reach enlightenment because of our "own fault" in not have "dropped our minds." He knows how to manipulate each person - he is master of the way people's psychology is, the way people think and believe, our psyche. He doesn't allow his ashramites to sleep - they get anywhere from no sleep to a few hours a day. He makes them work, work, work to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. He only believes in propagating his name, and acquiring money - not true religion. Religion is only a front just for outward appearance. He actually disrespects Gods in private sessions saying bad derogatory comments about them. I've seen him belittle and berate his ashramites shamelessly - it is emotional torture and humiliation. He claims it is "for their own good" to help them "lose their ego" so that they become enlightened but this is just a bogus double-speak in order to ill treat them as he wishes. He is a very sick, sick man who is egotistical, interested in fame and fortune, enjoys torturing people in a number of ways-mental, physical, emotional, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He doesn't mind stepping on people's toes, nay their heads, in order to get ahead.
another one
_http://guruphiliac.lefora.com/2008/04/12/golden-boy-bites-vivekananda-and-yogananda-get-fam/14/
oh my goodness, I never thought I would read an experience which parallels my own so closely. To the above poster, I am pretty sure we have met. You have hit the nail squarely on the head. I spent considerable time at the ashram myself. I didn't go quite as far as legally changing my name, but I know exactly what you mean about running to the ashram and thinking about Nithyananda constantly and obsessively, because we were so brainwashed. The contact high that Nithyananda gives creates addicts who chase him like a hit of heroin. I would spend countless hours just to disconnect myself from my responsibilities and to be in the so-called "energy field". I proselytized to friends and family and tried to convert them and do his programs.
Fortunately, like you, I saw the real light before it was too late and I got sucked completely into the organization. I think there are still some devotees/ashramites who might see through the deceit and get out and save the shambles of their lives. I don't care what the argument is for the purported benefits of continuing to stay inside, but large organizations with an aggressive drive to expand and to bring in more and more devotees and money can never lead a genuine seeker to the truth. A drug like high is never a substitute for the wisdom borne of solitude, silence and quiet contemplation.
and another
_http://guruphiliac.lefora.com/2008/04/12/golden-boy-bites-vivekananda-and-yogananda-get-fam/21/
I am not now or have ever been involved with his cult, but my cousin is in hook, line a nd sinker. She is a very intelligent woman but was very vulnerable when she was first introduced to one of the recruiters of this cult. It quickly became an obsession that led to running to ashrams around the world, alienation from her family, quitting her job, divorce and selling her home etc etc. I am scared for her because she can't see the danger that she is in. What does this jerk do to his devotees when they run out of money to pay for his bullcrap? Kick them to the curb? (one can only hope) Leave the families to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives?
another one
_http://guruphiliac.lefora.com/2008/04/12/golden-boy-bites-vivekananda-and-yogananda-get-fam/24/
Nithyananda lures people in his trap by using spiritual truths, meditation, yoga, and healing energies, and then does a 'bait and switch' approach. What candy is to a pedophile, Vedic Truths are to Nithyananda.
Nithyananda's biggest lure is the promise of enlightenment. By tricking potential followers that he can give enlightenment just by attending expensive programs and donating huge amounts of money, Nithyananda has secured a loyal following who are more than willing to 'live a lie' and to 'spread a lie'. Nithyananda's crimes amount to collective and organized fraud.
In public, Nithyananda places a humble and holy front with a boyish grin. In private, Nithyananda is abusive and is known to host attractive females (both married and single) alone in his quarters for hours. Nithyananda is not what he seems to be.
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Nithyananda's impact on families has been severe. Divorces, financial ruin, broken careers, prolonged hardships, and undue stress have resulted from being involved with Nithyananda.
another disciple complains
_http://guruphiliac.lefora.com/2008/04/12/golden-boy-bites-vivekananda-and-yogananda-get-fam/31/
I have a relative, 21 years old nephew that attended his workshop/program this summer at the Ashram. They deprived him of sleep and food. He came back after 2 weeks and after spending $5000 and he was speaking a whole new language.
Do you know of anyone that has gone through deprogramming? My nephew left school and is confused.
We are all concerned and scared for him
There is also one dedicated website exposing him
_http://nithyananda-cult.blogspot.com/
He is not enlightened. He's a career pathological liar, a psychopath in saffron. The on-record testimonies from the Deccan Herald and the Ramakrishna Mission prove, without a doubt, that Nithyananda's whole spiritual wanderings and enlightenment stories are nothing more than just stories, and that Nithyananda made the whole thing up. He is nothing but a spiritual con artist.
This character's attitude is this " Don't do what Masters Do"
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS2AGZ46MLE&feature=player_embedded
as per one of his former disciple Dharmananda who distributed the video with newspaper called nakkeeran.
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSohxpB_ceo
Dharmananda: Yes. Ashram is about 40 acres land. In that Swami stayed in approximately 2-3 acres land. In that area nobody can enter, even ashramites, disciples, no one can enter. Only those who are chosen by Swami can go into that area.
Nakkeeran: Will only specific people be allowed there?
Dharmananda: Yes. Yes, definitely. Only those whom he chooses, ladies only will be allowed there.
Nakkeeran: Is that for doing service to him?
Dharmananda: Yes. Only those who do service to him are allowed there.
Nakkeeran: Who selects them?
Dharmananda: Swami. Only Swami selects them, no one else interferes in that.
Nakkeeran: What did people tell you about how they were affected? You say women were affected. Was it physical?
Dharmananda: Yes. Women have been abused through their body [sexual abuse]. The worst part of all this is, they are not even aware that they are being abused, to that extent they have been mesmerized. That is the sad news. “I am God. If you are with God, you will also achieve my state”, this is what he has told them and kept them mesmerized. Because of that, they don’t even think there is something wrong in this. They don’t even realize that they are a victim [of this abuse]. This is the problem. Only because some people mentioned it, even I came to know about it.
Nakkeeran: So he claims himself to be an incarnation of God?
Dharmananda: Yes. “I am Krishna. If you are with me like the Gopikas, you will also achieve their state”, this is what he tells them and mesmerizes them to abuse them.
Nakkeeran: So he says this is a path to enlightenment?
Dharmananda: Yes, he says that. He says this is a tantra technique, that’s what he makes them all believe.
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If I find AOL sri sri find him self in a scandal like this , I won't get surprised. This story depicts how much spiritual vaccum india currently have.