"Spirit"and pseudo-spiritualism are in abundant supply in Kerala ,known as God's Own Country with Devils aplenty .Boys get baptised into liquor consumption as early as from the tender age of 12. Kerala is on the top with regard to alcoholism , sexual abuse of girl children by fathers and close relatives, harassment of girls and women in society, and suicide though the state has the highest literacy in India.People seek solace wherever it is readily available . So priests, astrologers, Godmen and Godwomen, etc thrive. Kerala is not an exception ;all over the country swamis, gurus, soothsayers and other pseudo-spiritual merchants (though many are in jails) are worshipped.. For instance ,Tamilnadu and neighbouring states in the recent past had the presence of KALKI Bhagawan(God), the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu , and his spiritual movement with numerous followers around him. Finally ,KALKI had a brush with law and police.
Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Kerala is the ultimate destination for laity,celebrity,political class of all ideologies,corporate bosses, and all needing spiritual cleanliness. From here "spirituality and divinity " are exported to all countries with spiritual bases and centres. The simple devotee of Lord Krishna became a Goddess herself over time ,perhaps like Lord Krishna himself ,with temple rituals and "poojas". A new spiritual order of monks and "sisters" is in place.. The Math has a battery of highly skilled marketing strategists and articulate "swamis ", a TV channel , corporate style organisations and community service. The Math has been engaged in outstanding health care and rehabilitation of families affected by Tsunami and other disasters. Thousands of believers are benefitted with emotional support from the Mata with her personal touch and "hug" . On the negative side, its medical college, engineering colleges, and other educational institutions are becoming corporate enterprises. Massive flow of foreign funding under the FCRA Act and huge donations from devotees are worrying phenomena.
Gail Tredwell, who became Gayathri, spent nearly twenty years at the Math and was a part of the inner coterie of Amma (Mother ) Her book HOLY HELL became an explosive to Amma's believers demystifying the Mata. Sleaze, rape, sexual abuse, cruelty to inmates, witch-hunting of dissidents and critics, diversion of devotees' donations to family, disproportionate accumulation of wealth by family members and relatives of the Mata, and other unpleasant matters are explained in the book of Gail. Popular TV personality John Brittas of Kairali /WE TV interviewed Gail. The interview was virtually a wide dissemination of information on the Mata and The Math among the Kerala diaspora and others across the globe. A concerned citizen went to the court. Though the case was dismissed,it is a temporary reprieve. The Kerala government has taken the stand that a book cannot be the basis for filing a case. A weak defence. But the dice has been cast. The wind of the present day can be a cyclone tomorrow. Mata is a Goddess to her followers. So it is her responsibility to accept an impartial investigation into the functioning of the Math by eminent citizens.
Mother Teresa is the only Mother India can be proud of. All other "Mothers" are pale shadows of Teresa, the Mother of all time.
Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Kerala is the ultimate destination for laity,celebrity,political class of all ideologies,corporate bosses, and all needing spiritual cleanliness. From here "spirituality and divinity " are exported to all countries with spiritual bases and centres. The simple devotee of Lord Krishna became a Goddess herself over time ,perhaps like Lord Krishna himself ,with temple rituals and "poojas". A new spiritual order of monks and "sisters" is in place.. The Math has a battery of highly skilled marketing strategists and articulate "swamis ", a TV channel , corporate style organisations and community service. The Math has been engaged in outstanding health care and rehabilitation of families affected by Tsunami and other disasters. Thousands of believers are benefitted with emotional support from the Mata with her personal touch and "hug" . On the negative side, its medical college, engineering colleges, and other educational institutions are becoming corporate enterprises. Massive flow of foreign funding under the FCRA Act and huge donations from devotees are worrying phenomena.
Gail Tredwell, who became Gayathri, spent nearly twenty years at the Math and was a part of the inner coterie of Amma (Mother ) Her book HOLY HELL became an explosive to Amma's believers demystifying the Mata. Sleaze, rape, sexual abuse, cruelty to inmates, witch-hunting of dissidents and critics, diversion of devotees' donations to family, disproportionate accumulation of wealth by family members and relatives of the Mata, and other unpleasant matters are explained in the book of Gail. Popular TV personality John Brittas of Kairali /WE TV interviewed Gail. The interview was virtually a wide dissemination of information on the Mata and The Math among the Kerala diaspora and others across the globe. A concerned citizen went to the court. Though the case was dismissed,it is a temporary reprieve. The Kerala government has taken the stand that a book cannot be the basis for filing a case. A weak defence. But the dice has been cast. The wind of the present day can be a cyclone tomorrow. Mata is a Goddess to her followers. So it is her responsibility to accept an impartial investigation into the functioning of the Math by eminent citizens.
Mother Teresa is the only Mother India can be proud of. All other "Mothers" are pale shadows of Teresa, the Mother of all time.
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