Master of the Cultiverse: Patrick Ryan on Transcendental Meditation

Little Bit CULTY

Season Two: Episode Eleven

December 27, 2021

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"What do Pete Rose, Grandma Walton, skin boys, Dear Prudence, Brooks Brothers suits, David Lynch, Mary Tyler Moore, Merv Griffin, Mary Tyler Moore, Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds and Margaret Singer have in common? They’re all mentioned in this episode, and you’ll have to listen to find out why. There’s just not enough room in these show notes to tell you. But don’t worry, you’ll be glad you listened, because Patrick Ryan can tell a culty oral history with the best of them. He joins Sarah and Nippy for the penultimate episode of Season 2, and it’s a doozy that just might make you take a second look at your meditation practice. As Stefon on SNL would say, “This one has something for everyone: Yogic flying, off-brand incense, and fake CIA operatives.” It’s been a batshit year, kids, so enjoy 2021’s last A Little Bit Culty episode drop. 

More about today’s guest: Patrick Ryan is a graduate of Maharishi International University. He has been a cult intervention specialist since 1984. He’s the co-founder of TM-EX, the organization of ex-members of Transcendental Meditation, established ICSA’s online resource (1995-2013), and has presented 50 programs about hypnosis, inner-experience, trance-induction techniques, communicating with cult members, conversion, cult intervention, exit counseling, intervention assessment, mediation, religious conflict resolution, thought reform consultation, eastern groups, transcendental meditation and workshops for educators, families, former members and mental health professionals at ICSA workshops/conferences. Mr. Ryan received the AFF Achievement Award (1997) from AFF, the Leo J. Ryan Foundation, and a Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) from ICSA. Along with fellow intervention specialist Joseph Kelly, Patrick publishes several cult news sites that are an indispensable resource for all things cult-related."

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Arun Singh vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh High Court

Arun Singh vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh on 30 September, 2015

                                   M.Cr.C. No.8439/2015

30.09.2015


                   Shri Deepesh Kumar Sharma, learned counsel for the

             applicant.

                   Shri Sudhanshu Vyas, learned counsel for the respondent

/State.

Case diary is available.

This is first application under section 438 of Cr.P.C. filed on behalf of present applicant for grant of anticipatory bail.

The applicant apprehends his arrest by Police Station - Tukiganj, District - Indore in Crime No.493/2015 under section 306 of IPC.

According to the prosecution story, the deceased and the present applicant opened a Coaching Classes in the name and style of MIICT, Infotech Research and Services Private Limited at Satna. They got recognition from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi University, Jabalpur. Subsequently, the deceased left from the Coaching Classes, as he got some job elsewhere. Some dispute arose in respect of accounts of the firm and due to which, it is alleged that present applicant harassed the deceased and instigated by that, the deceased committed suicide.

Arguments heard. Case diary perused.

Counsel for the State opposes the application. Counsel for the applicant submits that even if story of the prosecution is taken as it is, no case is made out against the present applicant, as there is no instigation or abatement on the part of the present applicant.

Taking all the facts and circumstances of the case into consideration, without commenting on the merits of the case, I find that it is fit case where the benefit of provision under section 438 of Cr.P.C. may be extended to the present applicant. Accordingly, the application is allowed.

It is directed that in the event of arrest, the applicant shall be released on anticipatory bail on his furnishing a personal bond of Rs.50,000/- (Rs. Fifty Thousand only) and a solvent surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the concerning Magistrate or Arresting Officer as the case may be, with the following conditions:-

(i) that he shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required.

(ii) that he shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer.

(iii) that he would comply with the conditions enumerated under section 437(3) Cr.P.C. meticulously.

Certified copy as per rules.

( Alok Verma) Judge Kratik

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi University: Woman lecturer alleges acid attack

Unidentified persons on Friday tried to throw acid on a lady teacher of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi University in Bhopal, police said.

According to her complaint with the Mahila Thana, the miscreants came to her house and tried to throw acid on her. She suffered no injuries, police added. The victim had earlier accused the varsity's Chancellor Girish Verma of sexual harassment. He was arrested last month and later got bail.