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Swami HELD in sex scandal

Swami HELD in sex scandal Guru, 85, held in sex assault An 85-year-old religious leader from India was detained by San Fernando police yesterday and, up to late last night, was being questioned by officers into ...

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Sandesh

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All non sense. Just rubbish. Frivilous intention to tarnish Hindu religion and people involed with Hindu religion.
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I was an insider in this organization and this man and this organization is totally fraud. Kripalu (Ram Tripati) is sex obsessed and routinely fondles women disciples who have been tricked into it. He is no Hindu, Christian or anything else ... just an egoistic man that exploits very good, well meaning and sincere seekers for God!! The head of his organization in Trinidad (Didiji) had to close her operations in Oklahoma as she was involved in such activies herself!
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Can you please let us know, what's the allegation on Didiji in Oklahoma, and whether such allegations are proved? These are needed for all other naive devotees of the organization to know the truth and make proper judgement of the situation. I hope, you understand.
NEELMANI GURGAON INDIA

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u cannt blame the swami......how can u believe in that woman's wording????......
IF ANY PERSON COME TO U AND BLAME UR MOTHER AND SAID THAT "I HAD DONE SEX WITH UR MOTHER........then u will believe the wording of that stranger...... and U WILL POINT FINGER ON UR MOTHER.....AND THINK ABT HER CHARACTER THAT IS UR MOTHER HAD REALLY DONE THIS.......OR U SMASHED THAT PERSON......ON SAYING RUBBISH ABT UR MOTHER......
This is nothing but a publicity stunt by that 22year woman......
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Its not religion that is tarnished its the petafilia (excuse my spelling), and abuse of power that is being exploited. Age should not be a limitation in the system of justice surrounding sex crimes. If a girl or womans body is violated, its fair game to violate the abusers rights as well.

Wow>>> even women of Hinu culture have been so brainwashed, that many of them are placing blame on the victim. I wonder if they would respond the same way, if an anonymous man put his nasty membrane in their orifice. Unwanted sexual behavior is just that unwanted. Sure many people do lie, but ot many want to associated with sexual deviance, especially if they are the victim.
Think about that!
Against Fake Guru

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Please go to the following links to know the story from horses mouth:

http://guruphiliac.blogspot.com/2007/05/85-ye...

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/forum/showthrea...

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/forum/showthrea...

http://books.google.com/books...
rkctech

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Swamiji was supposed to come to San Diego, but it was cancelled. This is because just before his arrival, the San Diego didi started preparing the host lady to be ready for Swamiji's sexual advances if they occur during his stay in her house. The lady refused to oblige, and the San Diego visit was cancelled.
Satya Yudha

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I was an insider (I mean a real insider) in Kripalu Maharajji’s organization. I was extremely devoted to him and to his organization and had many spiritual experiences and great spiritual insights. I later found out that spiritual experiences arise out of your own sincerity and efforts and have nothing to do with the so-called guru or teacher. After all, God or Krishna (call him what you will) is still there, and He responds to sincere seekers regardless of how big a fraud the teacher is.
My heart was broken and I was annihilated when slowly but surely, the fraudulent nature of Kripalu Maharajji’s mission became known to me. There were many, many examples of corruption of the mission that came before me, before I took the extremely difficult step of renouncing this teacher and organization. I could write a book on this, but I’ll simply sum-up some key points for those of you that have an open mind on such things. Trust me (actually trust yourself), without willingness to stand-up for the truth, you will never get anywhere spiritually.
1. Kripalu Maharaj definitely has an obsession with sex, although he teaches others that there is no ‘anand’ in this world. There have been many instances of very creditable reports and charges against him. Most of these are from very good and sincere people that are bastions of the community and really sincere to God. However, modesty, embarrassment and the fear of a powerful organization that could hurt makes them hesitate to speak out. The father of the girls from Nagpur that took the case against him all the way to the Indian Supreme Court was a rare and very brave exception. This father could have settled easily for large amounts of money that Kripalu’s organization would have been too willing to pay to end this case. That he and his daughters fought and are still fighting for justice shows that they are not motivated by money or fame. They just want justice!
Satya Yudha

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2. This is how it works today. To sit in Maharajjis presence, to touch his feet, to have coffee with him, to drink charanamrit and even to be hit by his slippers means that there is a charge. They call it ‘seva,’ but basically nothing is free. Have a chappal hit you and enjoy the ‘grace’ of ‘chappal seva,’ then pay $100 for the privilege!

3. However, there is one special ‘seva’ open only to women. A secret ‘seva’ called ‘charan seva’ that is free. For this, Maharajji’s preachers take all the unknowing women into the room where Maharajji is lying on his bed. The lights are dimmed and the women surround him and press his body. The most attractive women are positioned around his pillow and within reach of his hands. The lights are then turned-out completely, giving Maharajji the chance to grope the pretty women close to him. If they do not pull back, they are invited to stay behind!!

4. Maharajji’s children and grand-children often travel with him at the cost of ‘devotees’ donations. Their slightest wishes, no matter how materialistic are again fulfilled at ‘devotees’ expense. Huge sums of money are raised through ‘sevas’ with little if any accounting of where it goes while no expense is spared for the ‘divine family.’ Any spiritual person can tell that this family is quite materialistic and have no spiritual virtues. Maharajji himself is driven around India in a Mercedes.

5. Brainwashing is accomplished by telling ‘devotees’ to not read or listen to any other teachings and to limit their association with only ‘devotees.’ Maharajji wears special scents to create the impression that his body exudes divine fragrances and the entire field of senses is used to create the aura of divinity. His publicity department is the most professional and his preachers claim that he is the most divine descention ever, greater even than Krishna or Rama!

6. In Trinidad, Maharajji’s organization is called Radha Madhav society. It’s head in Trinidad is called Didiji. She is yet another fraud whose last organization in Oklahoma had to be shut down because of many sexual allegations against her and her relationship with Kripalu Maharaj. Even her web-site was erased so that nothing embarrassing about her would come out.

Does this organization do any good? Well yes, probably the hospitals in India (I think) do some good and if ‘devotees’ use the temples of this organization only to help in their own search for God they are indeed benefited (once again, because of their own sincerity and efforts). But if you get too close, your pockets will get picked and your efforts towards God will be changed to efforts for and only for Maharajji. Also, please keep your women out of his room!

Is this organization uniquely corrupt? Oh no! All Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish, Parsi etc organizations are corrupt to a large degree. Buddha said that “I point out the moon to you and you turn around and worship my finger!” As soon as the truth is spoken, the followers start corrupting. But in this case, this has gone much too far and too many wonderful, well meaning people who have given everything for God have been badly hurt! Have no fear of speaking out! See how bravely the woman from Guyana has spoken, and earlier how bravely the father and girls from Nagpur have too! Please do not further victimize these victims by saying that they want publicity or want to strike a deal. These are great, brave women whom I salute!

God cannot be separate from the truth, and the truth is that Maharajji is a fallen saint (not an eternal one). There is no joy in saying this, but rather sadness. It is a sacred duty to truth and dharma.
Satya Yudha

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For person from San Diego:

Didiji (Siddheshwari) openly challenged Swamiji of Texas for # 2 position after Maharajji. She was then charged by some Ohlahoma devotees of being a nympho-maniac, sex-obsessed with confessions to a shrink that she was thus. Apparently also slept with Maharajji. Her followers sent letters to all her and Swamiji's fans but Swamiji's fans were made to return these like schoolchildren and news was kept from them of closing down her ashram and web-site. Don't know much more about her, although know a lot about him.
Against Fake Guru

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Satya Yudha wrote:
For person from San Diego:
Didiji (Siddheshwari) openly challenged Swamiji of Texas for # 2 position after Maharajji. She was then charged by some Ohlahoma devotees of being a nympho-maniac, sex-obsessed with confessions to a shrink that she was thus. Apparently also slept with Maharajji. Her followers sent letters to all her and Swamiji's fans but Swamiji's fans were made to return these like schoolchildren and news was kept from them of closing down her ashram and web-site. Don't know much more about her, although know a lot about him.
Is there any links, where we can get more info on these issues between Didiji and Swamiji? It seems to be an internal war for POWER within the organization. But, the allegations are quite nasty, quite unbecoming of a spiritual people and spiritual body. Looks like many more dirty side will soon get unraveled on this organization and their Swamis, Didis and devotees.
Against Fake Guru

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Is there any links, where we can get more info on these issues between Didiji and Swamiji? It seems to be an internal war for POWER within the organization. But, the allegations are quite nasty, quite unbecoming of a spiritual people and spiritual body. Looks like many more dirty side will soon get unraveled on this organization and their Swamis, Didis and devotees.
Against Fake Guru

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The San Diego case looks like quite dirty, as well. A Swami (Guru) is coming and he requires someone to stay prepared for his sexual acts?? What is this insanity. Looks like to be crap Hindi movie or Dirty Cowboy type story.

Can you please let know, more of it in details? Why not get that HOST to come out with his/her comments. Anyway, we need more info on this dirty trade, which is going on, in the name Spirituality.
rkctech

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Satya Yuddha

I admire your courage to challenge such a strong organization. Obviously your strength comes from your sincere devotion and spirituality. In my last note I did not provide enough details, because SD people are afraid of Maharajji's and Didiji's curses. But you yourself have given the details in your point #3, the so called SEVA. That is exactly what Siddheshwati Didi was preparing the saintly houselady for. That lady is also sincere Krishna-Bhakta. Krishna gave her courage to stand up and refuse flatly.

Didi ji was also asking for $250K from this family for one week's visit to their house in April 2007. This amount kept on increasing day by day on different pretexts, and went upto $350K. You can imagine how sincere was this couple, that they were willing to sell their house to meet such financial demands.

Please continue to lead the weakhearted people like us to fight against this Jagat-Guru and his organization.

Thanks
Against Fake Guru

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Dear rkctech and all the San Diego people, why are you making such weak-hearted comments, that you are afraid of someone's curses. If you stand by the TRUTH, Lord Himself, be it Krishna, Rama, Allah, God.. will be on your side. No curses of FAKE people, who misuse the powers obtained through spirituality can do any harm to any of you.

I am telling from the Land of Krishna. This is the TRUTH. So, without any fear, stand by the TRUTH and oppose the immorality and FAKES. If everything settles down in future, I will provide you all with names and credible ways of Achieving God, which is a very simple thing. Anyway, let me not get into details of spirituality, now. Weak hearted people are never supported by Lord. Be strong-hearted and remove all the inhibitions, that Didiji's and Maharaja's curse can do any evil to you. If you at all feel weak-hearted at some point of time, just chant Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe... all curses will weed away from the grassroot. You can ask Didiji and Maharaja also. They also do not have any answer to this.

So, STAND UP and I offer my dandavat pranaam (paying obeissance by laying flat on the floor, face down) to the saintly Hindu lady for her courage. Hindu ladies are symbol of Shakti. Not the people of no-religion like your Didiji.

Court Case is not the last word. Awareness of the TRUTH among everyone is key. And what about this $350K for a visit. Saints never ask for even a penny for their visit.

These organizations are pure FRAUD. Do not fall into their sweet talking traps.
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Please find some indications of a Guru:

From kheper.net site

Placing trust in a Guru is such a huge commitment, a false guru can be deadly. So many people face spiritual shipwreck because of their devotion to impure gurus who then abuse their trust. The only way you can tell if a guru is genuine is by looking at them with total sincerity, and listening to the small voice of your own inner light. Total absolute sincerity. If there is anything that makes you uneasy, anything at all, get out of there! Even so it may take several meetings before you notice the fakery. Some signs are

- asking for monetary donations
- claiming to give you Enlightenment at a touch
- making sexual advances
- indulging in drugs
- lying
- making false claims
- living in ostentateous surroundings, and/or demanding huge gifts from their disciples to support their lifestyle
- psychologically manipulating their disciples
- Saying things that even in the slightest make you feel uneasy

>> This is just an indication. I am sure many associated with the Barsana Dham organization must be asking these questions to themselves. This article may help them in crystallizing their thoughts. I wish, none of them face the spiritual shipwreck. But, many did face such situation in the past. May Lord Krishna help all!
JSR California USA

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You know guys just because five or ten people have nothing better to do then sit and write foolish things online, they don't become reality. Thinks about hundreds of thousands of people around the world following their Devine Guru and still leading happy, calm and peaceful lives. So don't let these posts get to your minds. It amazes me that handful of people will sit on the outskirts without any knowledge of things and call thousands's of people with right devotional mind crazy. We all have that inborn superiority sense of knowing more then other people but to go to this extent is just unbelievable. Remember there are million more followers then these ten super smart people in the world so pls decide with that in mind.
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I am closely connected to Kripalu organization for the last 25 yrs. I am well aware of the facts about sexual abuse and exploitation of money.

I've continuously cheated myself as well as my family, believing the guru is the living form of God and he is rightfully entitled to our "tan, man, dhan" - body, mind and wealth.

Witnessing his ashrams similar to brothel house where most of the women have been sexually involved with their guru, I feel too ashamed to admit my awkward failure to be a pure krishna devotee.
I've been trying to disillusion myself finally.

Most of the men may not know the secret sexual encounters happening as it is seen from outside that these girls are simply doing their kitchen seva or domestic chores. But every private kitchen has a exit door leading directly into guru's bed room where his personal female aides regularly arrange appointments for the "intimate seva of the guru".
So not all male disciples (husbands, fathers or brothers) know what exactly is happening behind the closed doors of their guru.
JSR California USA

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I am a female and I have not seen any so called kitchen leading to any bedrooms in any of the ashrams...who are you guys...? What is your agend....?
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may be you never looked for or just blind or self denial or
you may be ugly, old or uneducated with no resources or simply you cannot afford the luxury price of the seva...
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I do not the TRUTH. But, what I am reading is scaring me. Have been to Golok Dham in Delhi, the main ashram of Maharajji in Delhi City. Had the opportunity to go into Guruji's room a couple of times, when he was not in the Ashram. Yes, there are doors that open to an adjacent kitchen. We thought that being for bringing food for Guruji.

But, now, it seems, it has dual function. SO SCARY. Till everything is made clear by the Government, I believe, people must stay away from these places.

Can someone let me know more about these people and the organization? I know quite a few senior people in the Govt and I can bring these to their notice, in case, they are not already alerted by someone.
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