Sathya Sai Baba, born as Sathyanarayana Raju on 23 November 1926 with the family name of "Ratnakaram", is a controversial South Indian guru described as a godman and miracle worker by his followers. The Sathya Sai Organization claims an estimated 1,200 Sathya Sai Baba Centers in 114 countries worldwide. The number of Sathya Sai Baba adherents is estimated sometimes as around 6 million, and followers cite "50 to 100 million." Based on his own claims, followers consider him to be a reincarnation of the saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, however this has been strongly disputed.
Several allegations including sexual abuse, deceit, murder and financial offences surround Sathyanarayana Raju.
A BBC documentary notes that such controversies have persisted for at least 30 years. According to the BBC, "The scale of the abuse has caused alarm around the world... Governments around the world are deeply concerned and are beginning to take action warning their citizens about Sai Baba." The website of the American Embassy in Delhi, in what they confirm is a direct reference to Sai Baba, warns Americans visiting Andhra Pradesh of a "local religious leader" who reportedly engages in "inappropriate sexual behaviour" with young male devotees. The embassy states "most of the reports indicate that the subjects of these approaches have been young male devotees, including a number of U.S. citizens."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba
Fake god sathya sai baba part 1 (13 parts in all)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/725180/becareful_with_fake_god_sathya_sai_baba_part_1/
Several allegations including sexual abuse, deceit, murder and financial offences surround Sathyanarayana Raju.
A BBC documentary notes that such controversies have persisted for at least 30 years. According to the BBC, "The scale of the abuse has caused alarm around the world... Governments around the world are deeply concerned and are beginning to take action warning their citizens about Sai Baba." The website of the American Embassy in Delhi, in what they confirm is a direct reference to Sai Baba, warns Americans visiting Andhra Pradesh of a "local religious leader" who reportedly engages in "inappropriate sexual behaviour" with young male devotees. The embassy states "most of the reports indicate that the subjects of these approaches have been young male devotees, including a number of U.S. citizens."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba
Fake god sathya sai baba part 1 (13 parts in all)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/725180/becareful_with_fake_god_sathya_sai_baba_part_1/