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In this post, I will provide some information about the self proclaimed "Elightened Master" Nithyananda. I have gathered this information from reliable sources, including a very small amount of first hand experience. I have also formed my opinions based on careful inference from reading the more factual articles about Nithyananda and his organization on the web. If you find anything to contrary, please feel free to send me a message, I will try to update the post if the information is credible. I will also be updating the post with necessary web links in subsequent revisions.Q & A:
No. Absolutely not. He cannot even speak simple truths, there is no chance of him experiencing ultimate truth.
2. Is Nithyananda God?
No. Absolutely not, see #1 above. His actions show that he does not even qualify as a decent human being.
The fact that he was literally begging Lenin not to reveal the sleaze tapes shows that he is a coward.
3. I can feel Shiva's energy near him, so isn't he Shiva?
No. You can feel some energy during his energy darshan, see explanation below. The idea that it is Shiva's energy has been put in your head by Nithyananda or his close associates.
4. Can Nithyananda enlighten others?
See #1 above. Further, nobody can enlighten another person. Everyone has to walk the path themselves. Even if others try to walk the same path of an enlightened person, they might not achieve the same result.
5. Are there other people who can be considered enlightened?
U. G Krishnamurthi, Nisargadatta, Ramana Maharishi, Eric Scott Pearl etc in recent past have achieved different mental states. Ramana Maharishi and Nisargadatta have done some thinking deeply about the question about "Who am I".
6. Nithyananda was practicing tantra, so his having sex is acceptable?
No. Tantrics live in cemeteries and other "dark places" outside of mainstream society. This is their way of clearly advertising to the world that they are tantrics. Nithyananda was deceiving his disciples in mainstream society for his carnal pleasure.
7. Nithyananda had a sex NDA in place, so is sex is ok?
No. Absolutely not. Many of the "volunteers" did not have proper counsel looking out for their interests. They were made to sign the NDA under pressure cooker environs of the cult and told not to discuss it with anyone including their parents. They way in which they were trapped into having sex with him shows that this is just sex exploitation.
8. Nithyananda performed fire purification after the Ranjitha scandal so is he pure again?
No. Absolutely not, the "time out" for the crimes he committed is a lot more severe. It is not about him, but the victims. The victims need healing first, obviously this simple concept seems to be beyond Nithyananda's understanding.
8. Can Nithyananda awaken kundalini and make you levitate?
No. The big show in Jul 2011 front of public and media was a publicity stunt. Some of his disciples might have felt some tingling in spine. This does not mean their kundalini is awakened, the levitation part was just voluntary hopping.
9. Does Nithyananda have some special energy?
Yes. You can feel it during his energy darshan.
10. Does Nithyananda have healing ability?
Yes. It is possible, but according to anecdotal evidences, the effectiveness depends on the patient. His track record at healing is similar to Reiki at best.
11. Are there other's who have healing ability?
A couple of others in past and present who have healing ability - Mikao Usui, Eric Scott Pearl. I have personally attended Dr. Eric Scott pearl's seminar, his track record at healing is definitely much better.
12. Can Nithyananda download vast ammounts of information instantly?
No, this is a big myth. e.g. his track record at learning Kannada, which he tried for a long time.
13. Nithyananda is neither man nor woman. He has a 6 year old body. He does not associate with his body. He does not feel sexual pleasure ... etc. Facts or Myth?
All myths. The fact that Nithyananda is not allowing himself to be subjected to simple medical tests shows that this is his way of trying to wriggle out of the rape cases against him.
14. Does Nithyananda work for your benefit?
No. He and his cult is all about Nithyananda and glorifying himself.
15. Does Nithyananda have a deep understanding of Vedas? Are his teachings are authentic?
No. His teachings can be considered quackery at best, there is no real benefit to you at all. Some of his teachings are outright copied from other masters and at times misinterpreted. Only occasionally does he properly acknowledge the fact that he is copying.
16. Is Nithyananda is qualified to be a spiritual guide?
No. Absolutely not. The fact that he continues to misguide his followers - including Ranjitha after the scandal clearly shows he is not fit to guide anyone.
17. Is Nithyananda running an ashram or charitable foundation?
Neither. He is running a cult. You dont have even basic citizen's rights in the cult. Further he is running a pyramid scheme - members recruiting others who in turn recruit several others. Most are encouraged to pledge 10% of their salary to his organization.
18. Many highly qualified and educated people follow him, shouldn't that give him credibility?
No. A lot more people who were educated and were fooled by him initially have left his organization. Many of them have filed cases against him or speaking out against the injustice suffered due to Nithyananda. The hangers on are either still fooled or in it for personal gain.
19. Viewer: what can I do to help?
If you are a cult member:
2. Is Nithyananda God?
No. Absolutely not, see #1 above. His actions show that he does not even qualify as a decent human being.
The fact that he was literally begging Lenin not to reveal the sleaze tapes shows that he is a coward.
3. I can feel Shiva's energy near him, so isn't he Shiva?
No. You can feel some energy during his energy darshan, see explanation below. The idea that it is Shiva's energy has been put in your head by Nithyananda or his close associates.
4. Can Nithyananda enlighten others?
See #1 above. Further, nobody can enlighten another person. Everyone has to walk the path themselves. Even if others try to walk the same path of an enlightened person, they might not achieve the same result.
5. Are there other people who can be considered enlightened?
U. G Krishnamurthi, Nisargadatta, Ramana Maharishi, Eric Scott Pearl etc in recent past have achieved different mental states. Ramana Maharishi and Nisargadatta have done some thinking deeply about the question about "Who am I".
6. Nithyananda was practicing tantra, so his having sex is acceptable?
No. Tantrics live in cemeteries and other "dark places" outside of mainstream society. This is their way of clearly advertising to the world that they are tantrics. Nithyananda was deceiving his disciples in mainstream society for his carnal pleasure.
7. Nithyananda had a sex NDA in place, so is sex is ok?
No. Absolutely not. Many of the "volunteers" did not have proper counsel looking out for their interests. They were made to sign the NDA under pressure cooker environs of the cult and told not to discuss it with anyone including their parents. They way in which they were trapped into having sex with him shows that this is just sex exploitation.
8. Nithyananda performed fire purification after the Ranjitha scandal so is he pure again?
No. Absolutely not, the "time out" for the crimes he committed is a lot more severe. It is not about him, but the victims. The victims need healing first, obviously this simple concept seems to be beyond Nithyananda's understanding.
8. Can Nithyananda awaken kundalini and make you levitate?
No. The big show in Jul 2011 front of public and media was a publicity stunt. Some of his disciples might have felt some tingling in spine. This does not mean their kundalini is awakened, the levitation part was just voluntary hopping.
9. Does Nithyananda have some special energy?
Yes. You can feel it during his energy darshan.
10. Does Nithyananda have healing ability?
Yes. It is possible, but according to anecdotal evidences, the effectiveness depends on the patient. His track record at healing is similar to Reiki at best.
11. Are there other's who have healing ability?
A couple of others in past and present who have healing ability - Mikao Usui, Eric Scott Pearl. I have personally attended Dr. Eric Scott pearl's seminar, his track record at healing is definitely much better.
No, this is a big myth. e.g. his track record at learning Kannada, which he tried for a long time.
13. Nithyananda is neither man nor woman. He has a 6 year old body. He does not associate with his body. He does not feel sexual pleasure ... etc. Facts or Myth?
All myths. The fact that Nithyananda is not allowing himself to be subjected to simple medical tests shows that this is his way of trying to wriggle out of the rape cases against him.
14. Does Nithyananda work for your benefit?
No. He and his cult is all about Nithyananda and glorifying himself.
15. Does Nithyananda have a deep understanding of Vedas? Are his teachings are authentic?
No. His teachings can be considered quackery at best, there is no real benefit to you at all. Some of his teachings are outright copied from other masters and at times misinterpreted. Only occasionally does he properly acknowledge the fact that he is copying.
16. Is Nithyananda is qualified to be a spiritual guide?
No. Absolutely not. The fact that he continues to misguide his followers - including Ranjitha after the scandal clearly shows he is not fit to guide anyone.
17. Is Nithyananda running an ashram or charitable foundation?
Neither. He is running a cult. You dont have even basic citizen's rights in the cult. Further he is running a pyramid scheme - members recruiting others who in turn recruit several others. Most are encouraged to pledge 10% of their salary to his organization.
18. Many highly qualified and educated people follow him, shouldn't that give him credibility?
No. A lot more people who were educated and were fooled by him initially have left his organization. Many of them have filed cases against him or speaking out against the injustice suffered due to Nithyananda. The hangers on are either still fooled or in it for personal gain.
19. Viewer: what can I do to help?
If you are a cult member:
- Step away from the cult.
- Seek help from your pre-cult close family and friends and other well wishers to integrate back into society
- Do not answer any calls from the cult.
- If you have information that will help convict Nithyananda, please contact the #s listed in the page here
- Raise a voice against the current cult members saying that their guru and his ways are wrong and at times breaking the law.
- Bring the case in front of your local government representative about the destructive influence of the Nithyananda cult. Certainly ask them to block entry of this destructive cult into your country.
- Do not support any temple or organization that is related to Nithyananda and his cult.
- If you have information that will help convict Nithyananda, please contact the #s listed in the page here.
- If you can make a monetary contribution, please donate using information in the page here.
- Please contact the police immediately using the contact numbers listed here
- Please do not bow down to any pressure or bribes from Nithyananda's organization.
- Prosecute them to to full extent of the law, you can also use the support network at the website here
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