A controversy has erupted over an alleged sex scandal involving Swami Nithyananda who has an Ashram outside Bangalore.The Swami was allegedly filmed in a room with a woman in Tamil Nadu.
People attacked the ashram, even as his followers say the video is a defamatory conspiracy.
The Swami is said to have to have about 2 million followers around the world, and counts among them Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
Only a few months ago, Modi was present at a book release function of the swami in Vadodara.
At the programme, Modi had some words of praise for the swami.
Nithyananda was considered as an enlightened master involved in a worldwide movement for meditation and inner bliss.
Shocked protestors say it is “very astonishing matter that the Swami has been indulging in these sex and crime activities. He should be punished and this ashram should be shut down permanently."
The police cordoned his aashram, located about 40 kilometers outside Bangalore as the protesters went about damaging the property as a sign of their anger.
A follower has said: "At this moment we feel that a mix of conspiracy, graphics and rumour are at play in these recent events that have unfolded. We are working on a legal course of action...In these trying times, we wish to reassure the lakhs of devotees and well-wishers whose sentiments have been deeply hurt by this conspiracy. We thank all the devotees and disciples for standing with us during these trying times."
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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