We call them Swamiji, we lay our hearts at their feet as they perform poojas and homams and say prayers. We part with our savings to donate to their cause. Welcome to Goddywood-the world of conmen who masquerade as Godmen. These religious entrepreneurs as it were have made spirituality a lucrative profession without any capital! But what about the genuine spiritual Gurus? Are we guilty of making knee jerk sweeping generalisations. The recent Swami Nithyananda sex, denial and videotape saga has angered some, shattered the hopes and faith of many and raised a fundamental question-do we need a cultic cocktail? Do we need Godmen? Sanjay Pinto feels the pulse of Chennai on NDTV-Hindu.
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