The Honey Trap:
It is very easy to earn in millions by becoming a Godman, especially in India. The Indian masses are very religious in nature therefore it is extremely easy to play with their sentiments. So they are ready to spread their clothes for any 'wolf' who presents himself in the garb of a sheep'.
The whole world knows people like Acharya Rajneesh, Benny Hin and the like. we know, they might be what they claim but essentially they all are international businessmen with a huge turnover. They know how to mislead or be-fool people to make money. The money involved is really too much.
It is true that the most lucrative job toady is to become a god man. The job of 'Babagiri' or Using Sainthood for Desired Ends, doesn't require any formal training or education. One has to learn about his her religion properly and practice some tricks of the trade like giving the devotees gifts like Rico Watches, Fruits, Sacred Ash contrived from thin air. The jugglery is enough to trap anyone for ever, securing a steady income.
No one could ever question him for his name, because he was teaching Yoga which is considered as a known religious way to control the carnal body through certain body postures and exercises, and reach God-almighty through 'asnas' (various body postures) and meditation. The word 'Yogi' is also a synonym for a 'saint'. So it is quite obvious that Ramdev has used some key words; 'Baba', 'Yoga' , 'Yog-Guru', etc., to build his huge clientele and money making factory by playing with the popular religious sentiments of the people.
The Danger of Babagiri:
It is very difficult to have one's proper balance if one has risen from rags to riches. Baba Ramrhaim, Chandra Swami, and many such godmen have fallen in the 'honey' trap of 'stardom'. Same is the case with Baba Ramdeo. He seems to be drunk with his huge success. He is so intoxicated with his success that he has forgotten the decent office providence has bestowed on him. He is one of the Gurus the world has admired. He has lost his mind to such an extent that he is no longer within the strings of Constitution that has given us Rights as well as Duties. Arrogance is not going to serve him long.
As a businessman he has tried his hands at several things including Ayurvedic Medicine. Every thing was going on well till he made those irresponsible comments on Allopathy. He tried to attack the time-tested treatment in a reckless manner. the way he speaks against the doctors and the whole system of modern medicine is quite shocking. No one expects such derogatory remarks from a person of his stature. A guru is expected to speak in a civilized manner using proper scientific explanations. He should not present himself like a 'pampered' child.
His remarks prove him to be an ugly businessman who simply wants his 'Coronil' to be used as an effective medicine against Covid19. Anyway, he has misused his tag, 'Baba'. The word has different meanings. It is a decent word to address a small boy. It is also used for a god-man. The word also means 'Father', 'Grandfather', or 'Saint'.
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