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What’s the deal with these Gurus, and how can they have millions of followers? They are simply cult leaders and fraudsters.
by madengr 8y ago
What’s the deal with these Gurus, and how can they have millions of followers? They are simply cult leaders and fraudsters.
- kevin_thibedeau 8y agoCharismatic narcissists can manipulate gullible people the world over.
- gowld 8y ago"Gurus" in India are "Churches" in USA.
- madengr 8y agoOh, I agree. I guess guru and cults have 24x7 compounds; churches don't.
- fellellor 8y agoIt's not that simple. Indian societies are ancient and have deep flaws. Usually involving social division, superstition, oppression of some kind or the other. In such situations Spiritual gurus saying the right thing in a sincere manner manage to build a large following over a period of years. The need for such "therapists" is real and cuts across income levels. Eventually though as the guru's following explodes, big money comes into play, and money corrupts so you end up with the gurus or their followers exploiting their situations for profit or worse.