Hindu
Ananda Marga (P.R. Sarkar)
23/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Tantric reform movement founded by P.R. Sarkar (1955). Documented violent incidents in 1970s–80s, including arrests connected to the 1978 Sydney Hilton bombing.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control6/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control6/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 for documented violent incidents in 1970s–80s including 1978 Sydney Hilton bombing arrest.
Founded
1955
Members
Hundreds of thousands globally
Active in
Asia, Oceania, Global
In context
Ananda Marga combines Sarkar's neohumanist philosophy with Tantric Yoga practice. The 1970s–80s saw violent incidents and arrests linked to Indian internal politics and the 1978 Sydney Hilton bombing (subsequent acquittals). Mainstream Ananda Marga continues globally with substantial humanitarian programmes.
Legal cases & controversies
- 1978 Sydney Hilton bombing arrests
Timeline
- 1955Founded by P.R. Sarkar
- 1978Sydney Hilton bombing; AM members arrested then acquitted
Sources
- Various Indian and Australian press coverage
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