Oneness University (Sri Bhagavan / Sri Amma)
Indian movement founded by Kalki Bhagavan and Sri Amma offering 'Deeksha' (oneness blessing) and a path to 'enlightenment in this lifetime'. Heavy financial investments, lavish leader lifestyle, and 2019 Indian tax raid uncovering substantial unaccounted wealth.
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BITE breakdown
0 — large Indian movement with international 'Deeksha' enlightenment-energy following.
In context
Oneness University attracted Western and Asian seekers to its Tamil Nadu campus, offering 'Deeksha' transmissions said to awaken cosmic consciousness. Substantial fees for residential courses. The 2019 Income Tax Department raid uncovered substantial unaccounted income and luxury assets. The movement continues but with reduced public profile.
Key control doctrines
- Deeksha (oneness blessing) as energy transmission
- Bhagavan and Amma as divine incarnations
- 'Enlightenment in this lifetime' as paid programme outcome
Legal cases & controversies
- 2019 Indian Income Tax raid
- Multiple international defamation cases
Timeline
- 1989Movement begins around Kalki Bhagavan and Amma
- 2002+International expansion
- 2019Indian Income Tax raid; Rs 500+ crore allegedly unaccounted
Sources
- Multiple Indian press coverage of 2019 IT raid
- Various ex-member testimonies
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