Showing posts with label Hinduism Today. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hinduism Today. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World's largest child sex ring exposed 🕉️


I'm Peter Spiegel, and we don't molest kids

Sexual allegations against Hindu Swami Kripalu Maharaj
Temple no longer molesting since last conviction?
In the 1990s, Kripalu Maharaj* was arrested for allegedly raping two young girls. In the end, the prosecution was dismissed due to insufficient evidence [29].

In 2010, Kripalu Maharaj was arrested again in Trinidad and Tobago after a 22-year-old Guyanese woman alleged that he raped her after going to seek spiritual assistance from Kripalu in one of his religious centers. The case was ultimately dropped due to insufficient evidence [30].

Convicted child rapist Guru Swami Saraswati
One of Kripalu's disciples, Guru Prakashanand Saraswati, was convicted of groping two young girls in his ashram in Hays County, Texas.

A 12-person jury declared Saraswati guilty of 20 counts of child molestation, after 50 minutes deliberation, on Friday March 4th, 2011 [31].

I'm a Jewish Hindu. How could I molest kids?
Although convicted, child molester Saraswati was released after CEO Peter Spiegel (TV infomercial entrepreneur, Barsana Dham officer, and founder of the California consumer tech company Ideal Living (ideal Living.com) "put up a $1 million cash bond."

Devotee Peter Spiegel had previously "signed a $10 million indemnity agreement in October 2008."

According to the Austin American-Statesman, Peter Spiegel's attorney Barry Hitchings said that he would contest the agreement.

Peter Spiegel said that he was one of about 40 Hindu followers present for a Sunday dinner at Marsha Kent's home with sex Guru Saraswati the evening before the guru escaped the USA and went on the lam.

Peter Spiegel said, "It never entered my mind that he wouldn't come" to his own trial on multiple child molestation charges [32, 33].

As part of the bond condition, Guru Saraswati was barred from entering the Barsana Dham temple. After Guru Saraswati fled the country, Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Marcum alleged that members of JKP aided Guru Saraswati in his escape and relocation to India.

Deputy Marcum said, "It is the most sophisticated scheme I've seen as far as fugitive investigations go. They were very smart about what they did "[34, 35]. More


Trial, conviction, and disappearance
  • In 2007, three former residents of Barsana Dham (aka Radha Madhav Dham), aged between 27 and 30 years old [33], told Hays County, Texas police that they had been sexually abused at the ashram when they were as young as 12 by Guru Saraswati, who was then arrested on April 25, 2008. A 12-person jury convicted Guru Saraswati guilty of 20 counts of child molestation, after just a short deliberation, on Friday March 4th, 2011 [34]. During the trial, Guru Saraswati had been free on a $10 million bond provided by Peter Spiegel [1, 8]. As part of the bond condition, Guru Saraswati was barred from entering the Barsana Dham temple. In April, following the disappearance of its founder, the temple/ashram changed its name [35].
  • Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, also known as Swami-ji, (born January 15, 1929) disappeared March 7, 2011) is a convicted child molester, Hindu monk, guru, swami, and internationally wanted fugitive from Ayodhya, India [1, 2]. Previously, he founded the Hindu religious organization the International Society of Divine Love [3] and Barsana Dham (the Radha Madhav Dham) temple in the United States [4, 5, 6, 7]. In 2011, a jury found Swami Saraswati guilty on 20 counts of indecency with a child [8]. He remains a fugitive and appeared on the Fox TV show America's Most Wanted [9]. HISTORY: Swami Prakashanand Saraswati was born in a Brahmin caste family in 1929 [10] in Ayodhya [11, 10]. More
We love all God's kids, really love'em
*Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj [4], born Ram Kripalu Tripathi (October 5, 1922–November 15, 2013) [5, 6] was an Indian spiritual guru [7] who founded Prem Mandir, a major pilgrimage and tourist destination in Vrindavan, India [8, 9] and Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP).

JKP is a Hindu non-profit organization with five main ashrams [10], four in India and one in the USA [11, 12].

On Makar Sankranti, January 14, 1957, he received the title of Jagadguru ("world teacher") from the Kashi Vidvat Parishad [7, 13, 14]. More

Company: Ideal Living
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), previously known as Sadhna Bhawan Trust, is a religious organization in India [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].

It was established in 1970 by Kripalu Maharaj [7, 8] and is currently administered by three presidents appointed by him [1, 9,10, 11]. The organization oversees three major temples: Bhakti Mandir in Mangarh, Prem Mandir in Vrindavan, and Kirti Mandir in Barsana [2]. More

How could honest and moral Pres. Trump allow these things to go on in the USA?

Monday, August 24, 2026

Is 99% of modern yoga fake 'bhoga'?

I'm ready for yoga! I did the most important thing. I bought this outfit that really shows my...
(Miska Käppi) I studied yoga for 20 years, and 99% was fake

OK, they say never drink before yoga class, but I think a little booze is not bad. Oops!!!

  • Bhoja is not bogus; it is "something done for enjoyment," according to B.K.S. Iyengar, says Miska Käppi, as many bhojis calling themselves "yogis" practice nowadays.
  • Opposites — Ashtanga Yoga Sanskrit
  • Yoga is not a lot of twisting, breathing, or jumping around in a modern studio; it is to "unite," to bring about "union" of the self (atman, "soul") with Brahman (the Ultimate) and/or breath (prana, "holy spirit"), the conventional divine (Brahma, the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) usually nowadays in the form of Shiva, the Destroyer
What looks like a repeating gif is actually a remarkable stunt
Yoga postures for balance, strength, and flexibility
Messianic Bikram Choudhury as persecuted Christ figure
  • What is "the real thing"? One answer is The Eightfold Path: Ashtanga (Integral Yoga sometime Raja/Royal Yoga), a system of achieving "union" with the divine by the practice of eight limbs of the path: Yamas (external disciplines), Niyamas (internal disciplines), Asanas (physical postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharama (concentration), Dhyana (meditative absorptions, jhanas), and Samadhi (union, integration, coherence). The whole purpose of Yoga -- at least in ancient times between gurus and chelas (teachers and disciples) -- is MEDITATION. Asanas (lit. "seats") allow one to sit longer, more comfortably, and with stability. That is to say, practicing for the meditative absorptions is to reach of Samadhi. Who can say otherwise?



Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Swami on overcoming the sex itch


(Western Hare Krishna/Hindu monk Bhatki Vikasa Swami) Overcoming the Sex Itch | SB 7.9.45

Hindu: Why sex means suffering (ISKCON)


Why Sex Means Suffering
Lord Krishna loves Radha, gopis
भक्ति विकास स्वामी - Bhakti Vikasa Swami(भक्ति विकास स्वामी - Bhakti Vikasa Swami) Oct. 21, 2025: #misery #sex #bvks #sex #misery. Recorded on October 1, 2025, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Practice brahmacharya (spiritual "celibacy") for Ayurveda, avoiding sinfulness (pāpa). For thousands of ISKCON (Int'l Society of Krishna Consciousness) talks on the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrta, and Bhajans, please see cross platform apps:
Brahmacari (celibacy over chastity for students of the Dharma)

Lovers Radha and Krishna
Krishna's consorts: Radha, Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, and five other chief queens, plus 16,000 to 16,100 junior queens [8] [Note 2].

On the one hand, Radha is seen as Krishna's lover-consort (although in some beliefs Radha is considered to be Krishna's married consort).

On the other hand, Rukmini and Krishna's many other consorts are already said to be married to him.

Polygynist Lord Krishna had eight chief wives, known as ashtabharyas. Regional texts vary in the identity of Krishna's wives (consorts), some presenting them as Rukmini, some as Radha, all gopis ("milkmaids"), and some identifying all as different aspects or manifestations of the goddess Lakshmi [8, 9].

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Sadhguru: God or Fraud? 99% confirmed


Richest gurus and babas of India
Within India’s complex tapestry of spirituality, numerous revered gurus (spiritual teachers) and babas (father figures) stand out, their teachings resonating far beyond the confines of their ashrams (temples) and devotees.

Sad guru: I make a lot of money. lol
Boasting millions of followers worldwide, these spiritual leaders have amassed substantial wealth and wield immense influence, molding the country’s spiritual terrain.

Let’s delve into the lives of the seven wealthiest and most influential spiritual gurus and babas, starting with "Sadhguru."

Renowned for his flippantly pragmatic outlook on spirituality and yoga, Sadhguru ("true guru") Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of the Isha Foundation, stands as a prominent spiritual figure.

With a global following numbering in the millions, his estimated net worth, according to the Times of India, stands at Rs 18 crore [1 Rs crore = ten million rupees, so he had 180 million rupees], as of 2023. [His fortune has increased since then].

Sadhguru’s influence extends across yoga centers, educational institutions, and ecological projects within his financial empire. Through his teachings, he imparts "wisdom" on inner engineering and holistic living principles. More

Monday, December 15, 2025

Dalai Lama, what happens after death?

One world, many faiths

The 14th Dalai Lama, more a Hindu Mahayana Buddhist teacher preaching Tibetan Vajrayana than Buddhism, demonstrates a poor grasp of what the historical Buddha taught about "self" (anatta).

What Hinduism calls the soul/self or Ātman (Pali AttaĀtman (Hinduism Buddhified), what to followers of the pre-Hindu Old Vedic Religion (the Brahmin priests' Brahmanism) is ultimately the same as Brahman (GOD), comparing drops of water to the vast ocean they merge with and ultimately return to after experiencing a sense of separation. The historical Buddha did not talk like this at all.


ANY explanation of what happens to the "self" (soul, ego, personality, essence of a person) after death (indeed of what happens in this very life from moment to moment) must include reference and a discussion of Dependent Origination. For what arises and what seems to arise is not the same; similarly, what passes away and what seems to pass away is not the same.

The one bad habit the Buddha feared most
(Little Light of Wisdom) Dec. 6, 2025: In this episode we explore a powerful teaching the Buddha gave to his son, Rahula, now a young monk. He used a simple glass of water and a royal war elephant. Together we learn:
  • Why the Buddha said there is one bad habit that opens the door to every other bad action
  • How an empty glass shows what happens to our good qualities when we lie
  • How a king’s elephant teaches us about trust, courage, and honesty
  • Why lying creates confusion, blame, and karmic trouble in our lives
  • How telling the truth protects our heart, our friendships, and our future
💛 This story is perfect for kids, teens, parents, and anyone who wants to grow in wisdom, kindness, and truthfulness. #BuddhaWisdom #DhammaTalk #BuddhistStories

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Friday, December 5, 2025

R. Gere 'Wisdom of Happiness' (Lion's Roar)


Richard Gere on “The Wisdom of Happiness” and the Dalai Lama’s message for our time
Magazine Nov. 2025 (lionsroar.com)
(Lion’s Roar) In the new film The Wisdom of Happiness, HH the Dalai Lama shares his timeless message of compassion and interconnection on the big screen.

In conversation with Lion’s Roar magazine Editor Andrea Miller, Richard Gere -- American Zen and Vajrayana Buddhist, actor, humanitarian, and one of the executive producers of the film -- reflects on the nature of true happiness, the roots of suffering, and how meeting the Dalai Lama transformed his life.

The Wisdom of Happiness premieres in theaters Oct. 2025 and, while best viewed on the big screen, it is also available for streaming. To find a screening at a nearby theater, visit: wisdomofhappinessfilm.com.

ABOUT: Lion’s Roar is an independent non-profit foundation whose mission is to communicate Buddhist wisdom and practices in order to benefit people’s lives and our society and to support the development of Buddhism in the modern world. Through its print and digital publications, it aims to bring Dharma to people right where they are, knowing what a difference it can make in their lives.

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  • The Simpsons; Actor Richard Gere, editor Andrea Miller (lionsroar.com), Oct. 15, 2025; CC Liu, Crystal Quintero, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Sad Guru's truth about masturbation


O, Wick Men, give me your knuckle babies
The Christian and Jewish Bibles have so little to say about masturbation that in a mindboggling reach, Church officials (guilty Catholics or officious Protestants or killjoy Jews) could only come up with the story of Onan and the awkward, inapplicable synonymous term "onanism." Nothing could be less connected to masturbation.

A Jewish man's brother dies, leaving his wife without a child. By Jewish custom and (levirate) law, he has to impregnate her in his absence. But just as he finishes the fun part his duty, he thinks better of it, reflecting on how troublesome another child and/or wife will be for him and not wanting to be burdened by those responsibilities, he withdraws as he finishes. God is so p'd off, we're told, that He smites (murders) him on the spot for "spilling his seed" on the ground rather than the fertile woman. Voila! Masturbation. Which as we all know involves having procreative sex with a partner but then changing your mind, right? 🙄
  • Buddhism and sexuality In Buddhism, prohibitions against masturbation apply to monastics. By extension lay people may undertake to avoid them, and that is healthy and good, but one can no more find a "commandment" against it for ordinary people in Buddhist texts as one could locate one in Christian texts. Inciting lust, particularly through porn, is terribly harmful, and the Buddha did say something to the effect that it would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball. But even that is in reference to being an "immoral monastic" swallowing food offered as alms by laypeople. If one insists on having sex (or fornicating, which means doing it without being married), go Tantric.
One is reminded of a truly tasteless joke:

A man nudged his wife for some nookie in front of their child. She asked him, "What?" - "How about we, you know?" - "What, are you crazy? You're going to ask me for that in front of our baby?!" - "Well, what do you want me to do?" - "Next time you want some whoopie, ask me to do 'a load of laundry.'" - "Oh, O.K." - Later that night, the wife primps and preps and makes a dramatic entrance in the bedroom. But the husband rolls over, turning his back to her. She pokes him and angrily and says, "I thought you wanted me to do a load of laundry!?" - "Oh, that's O.K. It was a small load. I did it by hand."

Fortunately, Wiki has this caveat: The word onanism is not based on the biblical story of Onan itself but on an interpretation of that biblical story. For the word onanism is not found in any form in biblical texts. Thus, the etymological connection of onanism (as masturbation) with Onan's name is religiously misleading" [62][47]. More

Monday, October 20, 2025

What is 'gained' by enlightenment?


If the great problem in life is clinging (upadana) to illusions -- such as things being able to satisfy/fulfill us, things being permanent, and things being personal -- then the great awakening to their true nature as suffering, impermanent, and impersonal, we suddenly are able to let go, internally renounce (nekkhamma), and awaken (bodhi). The great awakening to Truth sets us from and allows us to lay down the burden we have carried in this samsara, this wheel of life after life meeting with suffering in this form or that, in this plane or that, within this sphere or that. It is like breathing a sigh of relief with tears of joy that there is an escape, a freeing oneself from the thicket of views, and finding peace. That is one way to look at it. But it is much more joyful and blissful than Anand is letting on. Imagine years of imprisonment then being released. Imagine painful illness then getting well. Imagine being in a shadowy world or illusions and goblins then stepping into the light. Nirvana is like that.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Sexuality in a Hindu monk's view (TRS)


You'll look at sexuality differently after this video: A monk's spiritual perspective
(TRS Clips) June 18, 2024: Website: bbsh.in/trsclips-launch-cpytThe Ranveer Show (TRS) welcomes Hindu monk Gauranga Das to enlighten us with his knowledge of spirituality and life. He was an IIT engineer who turned monk known for being a leadership consultant, corporate coach, inspirational speaker, and much more.

Make the sound of the universe: aum (om)
He worked for the Kirloskars before ordaining as a monk, after which he joined ISKCON (International Society of Krishna Consciousness), Mumbai (Bombay).

In this episode, Gauranga Das shared some beautiful aspects of spirituality, including the purpose of life, the purpose of sexuality, how monks live their lives, the different stages of life of a monk, Sanatan Dharma ("Eternal Doctrine," which is what Hindus call Hinduism) guidelines, the life of new generation with technologies, and how can one detach him or herself from worldly things and achieve enlightenment (nirvikalpa samadhi).

Spiritual talks are very special for Ranveer as he gets to meet many people who influence his journey of spirituality. He hopes that through this episode, viewers will also get an in-depth understanding of spiritual life and how it shapes our lives. Enjoy and comment. #spirituality #Gauranga Das
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Friday, July 12, 2024

Amma, the Hugging Saint, in SoCal (7/13)


Does hugging trees help them like it helps me?
Amma (India's Mata Amritanandamayi) is world famous for her compassion, distributing free hugs around the world. She has hugged more people than anyone else in the world. She is on a campaign wishing, "May all beings everywhere be happy," the Buddha's own sentiments of universal loving-kindness (metta).
How to join the hug line | amma.org
She is on an annual tour and is coming to Southern California to meet anyone in need of a blessing. It is good to see such beings [as have attained samadhi, which in Buddhism refers to anyone who has mastered the meditative absorptions, which would make them "saints" in most of the world's religions, including Hinduism, but very much excluding Buddhism.

A "saint" or arhat in Buddhism is anyone who has reach stream entry or beyond through insight or vipassana. Only this higher seeing uproots the defilements and liberates one, whereas the absorptions merely temporarily suppress them and make one seem saintly for the time being.

Ancient Vedic seers (rishis) inherited by Hinduism

Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen monk, uses his arm.
This distinction was one of the great contributions of the Buddha to the Dharmic religions and spirituality in ancient India.] Nevertheless, it is still good and a blessing to see beings who have gained samadhi. This may include Amma, who has done so many wonderful and selfless things that it is possible she has gained super-consciousness.

Amma in Los Angeles [actually neighboring Orange County] - Summer 2024 | amma.org

The FREE programs on July 13 and July 16 include inspirational music, meditation, spiritual discourse, and personal blessings. See us.amma.org/macla for more details or contact (310) 295-1852.

Amma is also conducting a retreat between July 14-16, 2024. It will also be held at the site of the free hugs:
  • Hyatt Regency
  • 17900 Jamboree Road
  • Irvine, California, 92614
  • Info: us.amma.org
Free to RSVP:

Monday, November 6, 2023

Powerful earthquake hits Nepal (video)

What has happened to Boudhanath, the Eyes of Wisdom, in Kathmandu, Nepal?

Deadly earthquake hits western Nepal
(Reuters/Guardian News) Nov. 4, 2023: BHERI, Nepal (Himalayas) Rescue workers in Nepal began digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their hands, searching for survivors after the country's worst earthquake in eight years killed at least 137 people and shook buildings as far away as New Delhi, India (reut.rs/40rrSBa). Keep up with the latest news from around the world: reuters.com