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Godman (India)
Godman is a term used in India for a type of healer or spiritual leader who is often raised to a demigod-like figure by his cult following. They generally claim to possess advanced spiritual attainments and paranormal powers, such as the ability to heal, the ability to see or influence future events, and the ability to read minds. Godmen usually have a high-profile presence, and attract support from large sections of Indian society.
Godmen are revered as special human beings and often worshipped by their followers. Some godmen come from established schools of spirituality, but often they do not belong to any religious order. In recent years, many godmen have gained followers outside of India, which has increased their fame and wealth.
Sathya Sai Baba (1926–2011) was a notable godman with a very large following. He was known for alleged miracles like materialising sacred ash (vibhuti), and other objects like watches and jewels. He was also involved in philanthropy, which include hospitals, schools and universities.
Neem Karoli Baba (c. 1900–1973) is another well-known godman revered by many in the United States, a guru to whom innumerable miracles have been attributed.
There are also female gurus who are considered divine and are revered by their followers, some having been spouses and collaborators of noted male gurus. Female gurus who are considered to be divine or saintly by their followers include Mirra Alfassa (1878–1973), Anandamayi Ma (1896–1982), Mata Amritanandamayi (born 1953), and Mother Meera (born 1960).
Although few godmen have allowed their powers to be examined scientifically, Swami Rama became famous by participating in the biofeedback research conducted by Elmer Green at the Menninger Foundation around 1970.
Several godmen have found patronage among politicians and other high-ranking officials. Sathya Sai Baba had several devotees in the political field. They include Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician L. K. Advani. In 2001, an official letter was issued that defended Sathya Sai Baba against accusations, the signatories included then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Chief Justices P. N. Bhagwati and Ranganath Misra, and former Home Minister Shivraj Patil.
In 2006, Ravi Shankar was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley. In June 2007, former President of India Pratibha Patil claimed to have had a visitation from Dada Lekhraj (1876–1969) giving her the premonition of her nomination as the President.
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Godman (India)
Godman is a term used in India for a type of healer or spiritual leader who is often raised to a demigod-like figure by his cult following. They generally claim to possess advanced spiritual attainments and paranormal powers, such as the ability to heal, the ability to see or influence future events, and the ability to read minds. Godmen usually have a high-profile presence, and attract support from large sections of Indian society.
Godmen are revered as special human beings and often worshipped by their followers. Some godmen come from established schools of spirituality, but often they do not belong to any religious order. In recent years, many godmen have gained followers outside of India, which has increased their fame and wealth.
Sathya Sai Baba (1926–2011) was a notable godman with a very large following. He was known for alleged miracles like materialising sacred ash (vibhuti), and other objects like watches and jewels. He was also involved in philanthropy, which include hospitals, schools and universities.
Neem Karoli Baba (c. 1900–1973) is another well-known godman revered by many in the United States, a guru to whom innumerable miracles have been attributed.
There are also female gurus who are considered divine and are revered by their followers, some having been spouses and collaborators of noted male gurus. Female gurus who are considered to be divine or saintly by their followers include Mirra Alfassa (1878–1973), Anandamayi Ma (1896–1982), Mata Amritanandamayi (born 1953), and Mother Meera (born 1960).
Although few godmen have allowed their powers to be examined scientifically, Swami Rama became famous by participating in the biofeedback research conducted by Elmer Green at the Menninger Foundation around 1970.
Several godmen have found patronage among politicians and other high-ranking officials. Sathya Sai Baba had several devotees in the political field. They include Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician L. K. Advani. In 2001, an official letter was issued that defended Sathya Sai Baba against accusations, the signatories included then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Chief Justices P. N. Bhagwati and Ranganath Misra, and former Home Minister Shivraj Patil.
In 2006, Ravi Shankar was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley. In June 2007, former President of India Pratibha Patil claimed to have had a visitation from Dada Lekhraj (1876–1969) giving her the premonition of her nomination as the President.