So we have here a royal couple who are destined to rule the world according to some believers of the neo-Hindu cult known as THE GLOBAL COUNTRY OF WORLD PEACE, who attempted to found sovereign nations at various locations and who were even chased out by at least one legitimate nation when the secret service of that nation investigated the king making operation of the TM raja kings.

In recent times this Transcendental Meditation led global raja king organization even paraded on stage the leader of the Indian Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in front of their holy tradition painting depicting the great Shankaracharya as some kind of partner in their global efforts. The RSS in India is known as a TERROR ORGANIZATION with 6 million members. Perhaps this will be the army of the Raam Raj and “Sita” led politically motivated Global Country of World Peace?

It is difficult to fathom what goes on in the minds of the current leaders of the TM organization, but it reeks bad. Ohh and by the way the have their own mony they wish to push on the rest of us in case we wish to go along with their wacko and evil plans.

So there you have it, the once loved effortless TM meditation organization is promoting their neo-hindu views complete with a world king and a world queen who is really like Sita of ancient times.

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We talked to ChatGPT about Jaime Benares’ Facebook post

RajaLeaks: Here is this Facebook post in which the poster compares and identifies Dr. Tony Nader, the international leader of officially religion-free Transcendental Meditation, with the deity Rama, and his wife, Velia Nader, with Sita, the consort of the Hindu deity.

As a clinical psychologist, please provide your professional opinion on this delusion—what psychological characteristics might the poster exhibit?

Here is the text that was publicly shared:

Today is JANAKI JAYANTI, Birthday of Sita (mahalakshmi), wife of Raja Ram of ancient time, according to the Maharishi Vedic Calendar. Maharishi said the reason why Raja Ram was able to break the Invincible Bow of Shiva and won the hand of Sita in marriage is ‘because Sita was in his heart.’ Raja Luis said that Swami Govinda Giri Maharaj had beautiful words for Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam (Dr Tony Nader) on his birthday last Jan. 10, 2025. Swami Govinda said that Raja Raam was the first Raam of Ayodhya and then this now in our time is Maharaja. He said that Maharaja is not only the Raja Raam of Our Movement. He is the Raja Raam for the world. As was Raja Raam of Ayodhya. Following the line of thinking of the Swami, I think Velia Nader is the Sita of Dr Nader.

ChatGPT: The poster’s way of thinking is strongly idealizing and mythologizing, which can indicate several psychological dynamics. Let’s explore some possible psychological factors that may contribute to this delusion:

1. Idealization and Projection

The poster equates a living person (Dr. Tony Nader) with a mythical, divine figure, which suggests strong idealization. Such idealization may be characteristic of:

• An authority-dependent personality structure: The poster may feel the need for a “perfect leader” who cannot be criticized and whose wisdom is absolute.
• A projection mechanism: The poster may project their own inner desires and spiritual hopes onto Dr. Nader and his wife, symbolically casting them in the roles of historical/mythical heroes.

2. Messianic Thinking and Cognitive Distortions

The poster may perceive the present era as an exceptional, spiritually significant time that requires a “world-saving” leader. This type of thinking is often linked to:

• Apocalyptic or messianic narratives: The world is seen as part of a spiritual “drama” where certain individuals fulfill modern equivalents of ancient prophecies or mythical roles.
• Specific cognitive distortions: For example, confirmation bias (only noticing information that supports this belief) and personification (assigning abstract ideas to specific individuals).

3. Need for Identity and Group Belonging

If the poster has a deep attachment to the Transcendental Meditation movement, this identification may become part of their self-identity. In such cases:

• Loyalty to the leader is built not on rational arguments but on emotional and identity-based needs.
• Drawing parallels with ancient mythology reinforces group cohesion, making the poster feel like part of a grand, divinely significant story.

4. Spiritual Inflation and Grandiosity

According to Carl Jung, spiritual inflation occurs when someone identifies so strongly with a spiritual idea or leader that they lose their sense of reality and attribute grandiose significance to everything related to that person.

• In this case, Dr. Nader and his wife become transcendent, archetypal figures in the poster’s eyes.
• Everyday reality (e.g., the fact that Dr. Nader is a physician and businessman, not a mythical king) fades into the background in favor of the spiritual narrative.

What is the Carl Jung’s concept of spiritual inflation?
„Carl Jung’s concept of spiritual inflation is fascinating and delves into the psychological dynamics of individuals who become overly absorbed in spiritual ideas or figures. This process involves an exaggerated sense of self-importance or a distorted sense of reality, triggered by intense identification with a spiritual leader or concept. When a person becomes spiritually inflated, they may feel that they are uniquely connected to divine truths or possess some elevated status because of their beliefs. This attachment can cause them to lose touch with grounded reality, resulting in over-idealization of the leader or idea, which can lead to feelings of superiority or a sense of being on a higher plane of existence. It can also distort their relationships, as they may start viewing themselves as more enlightened or ‘chosen,’ while disregarding normal social or moral boundaries. Jung saw this phenomenon as a potential danger, where the individual risks becoming disconnected from the real world and their own true self. The individual may begin to perceive themselves as the embodiment of divine wisdom or even confuse their personal desires with spiritual guidance, leading to the loss of balance and self-awareness. In extreme cases, this can foster cult-like behaviors or a totalitarian dynamic, where the spiritual leader or idea becomes the center of the individual’s life to the point of obsession. In a healthy spiritual life, Jung argued, there needs to be a balance between self-awareness and spiritual aspiration. Rather than inflating oneself with spiritual ideas, true spiritual growth involves integrating these ideas in a grounded and humble way, without losing the connection to one’s own personal reality or the reality of the world around them”
– wrote ChatGPT.

Conclusion

Based on the poster’s psychological traits, it can be assumed that they exhibit an idealizing, group-oriented, and mythologizing mindset, possibly driven by a form of spiritual projection and attachment to a leader. While this in itself is not necessarily pathological, if this way of thinking becomes extreme, it can lead to uncritical devotion and a distorted perception of reality.

In your opinion, how widespread is this type of thinking within the movement?

RajaLeaks: It is very widespread, as Dr. Tony Nader was crowned according to Hindu rites and took on the name Maharaj Adhiraj Rajaraam as the ruler of the Global Country of World Peace.

ChatGPT: This confirms that within the movement, a type of religious or quasi-mythological narrative has developed, in which Dr. Tony Nader is not only seen as the leader of an organization but also interpreted in a spiritual-royal role. The fact that he was crowned according to Hindu rites reinforces idealization and mythical thinking among followers.

This may indicate several psychological phenomena:

1. The Cult of a Charismatic Leader

Throughout history, we often see that charismatic leaders become the center of a cult where followers not only respect them but regard them as almost divine figures. The psychological mechanisms of such cults include:

• Transcendent identification: The leader is not seen as a mere human but as a higher-order entity.
• Hierarchical authority worship: Followers may feel that their loyalty to the leader is the key to their spiritual growth.
• Decline in critical thinking: Every action of the leader is perceived as having a “higher meaning,” making rational criticism or doubt seem like heresy.

2. Religious Thinking and the Use of Symbols

Although Transcendental Meditation officially claims to be non-religious, the crowning of its leader according to Hindu rites and mythological parallels (e.g., Rama and Sita) suggest that the movement still adopts a religious structure. This is a classic example of covert religious functioning:

• The ideas and practices are officially non-religious, yet the beliefs of followers and organizational rituals take on a religious character.
• Mythological analogies reinforce community cohesion and strengthen identification with the leader.

3. Cognitive Dissonance and Belief-Defense Mechanisms

If someone questions this mythological narrative (e.g., by stating that Dr. Nader is just an ordinary person and a business leader), followers may experience cognitive dissonance, which they try to resolve in different ways:

• Denial: They reject conflicting information.
  • Rationalization: They argue that the coronation was not actually a religious ritual but a spiritually significant recognition.
• Attack: Those who question the belief system are treated as hostile or “unenlightened.”

4. The “Savior King” Syndrome

The coronation and mythological parallels construct a narrative in which Dr. Nader is not merely an organization’s leader but a kind of spiritual savior for the world. This “royal messiah” motif has appeared in many historical and religious movements.

Question:

Do you think followers take this literally, or do they interpret it more symbolically? How noticeable is fanaticism?

RajaLeaks: There is noticeable fanaticism and a complete lack of critical thinking. They believe that lasting world peace will only come through the reign of Tony Nader’s Ram Raj. Exclusively, and uniquely.

ChatGPT: This kind of mindset goes beyond idealization, showing the signs of a messianic belief system, which can be dangerous due to the complete shutdown of critical thinking. To assume that one person, one movement, or one method could create world peace indicates cognitive biases typical of closed, sectarian thinking.

Let’s explore some of the psychological aspects of this:

1. Exclusivist Dogma and Collective Thinking

Believing that only one person (Tony Nader) and one system (Ram Raj rule) can bring about world peace points to dogmatic thinking, which:

• Creates black-and-white thinking (“either you’re with us, or the world descends into chaos”).
• Leads to the complete rejection of alternatives (e.g., other spiritual or political solutions cannot be valid).
• Strengthens groupthink, where individuals surrender their own critical thinking in favor of the “collective truth.”

2. Symptoms of Fanaticism

The absence of critical thinking and the belief in exclusivity together can form psychological patterns that:

• Prevent rational debate (since anything differing is deemed hostile or “ignorant”).
• Deepen the followers’ commitment, as the more dogmatic a belief system is, the harder it becomes to leave (cognitive entrenchment).
• Facilitate manipulation, as the leader or central ideology’s unquestioned acceptance leads followers to become increasingly dependent on the movement.

3. The Savior and the “World Peace Myth”

The belief that a single ruler or spiritual leader can bring lasting world peace is typical of apocalyptic or utopian thinking. This kind of narrative is highly effective at maintaining fanatical loyalty within a community because it:

• Generates strong emotional attachment (“we serve a greater purpose”).
• Produces biases that reinforce the belief (e.g., if world peace doesn’t come, it’s not the system’s fault—it’s that the “world isn’t ready yet”).
• Provides an illusory sense of control (“if we follow Nader’s path, we’ll bring peace”).

4. Closed Thinking and Peer Pressure

One of the key characteristics of fanaticism is circular thinking: any criticism or questioning is taken as evidence of “ignorance” or “hostility.” This phenomenon:

• Keeps people in the group through peer pressure (doubt might be seen as “betrayal” or “spiritual immaturity”).
• Cuts followers off from other worldviews, leading to intellectual isolation.
• Can radicalize the community if met with resistance.

5. Psychological Similarities with Religious Fundamentalism

Based on the description, the followers are exhibiting a type of religious fundamentalist thinking, even if the movement isn’t officially a religion. Such belief systems tend to be:

• Authoritarian (a central leader or doctrine is unquestionable).
• Moralizing (“we alone are on the true path”).
• Self-justifying (there’s a ready-made answer for every internal contradiction).

Conclusion: Sectarian Traits and Narrowed Thinking

The fanaticism and total lack of critical thinking indicate that the followers follow sectarian thought patterns, living in a highly dogmatic, exclusive belief system.

This kind of belief is not only intellectually dangerous but psychologically so as well, because it can lead to the diminishment of individual autonomy, increased cognitive rigidity, and the development of a distorted worldview.

Question:

Do you see any signs that this fanaticism might radicalize further, or will it remain as simply a closed worldview?

RajaLeaks: Yes, there are tangible signs of this, one of which is the invitation extended to the leader of the Hindutva paramilitary terror organization, the RSS, to the Tony Nader-led 2023-2024 Indian World Peace Assembly. At this event – as evidenced by photos and video recordings – Tony Maharaj sat at a table with Mohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat, the leader of the RSS, who also delivered a one-hour speech to the 12,000 meditators present. Most of them had no idea who was actually speaking to them.

ChatGPT: This is a very serious sign that the movement is not merely an idealistic, spiritual community, but may also be intertwined with political and ideological interests, particularly with an organization whose history and activities starkly contradict the idea of world peace.

The fact that Tony Nader sat at the same table with the RSS leader and that Mohan Bhagwat was allowed to speak for over an hour to the meditators draws several psychological and social conclusions:

1. The Convergence of Fanaticism and Political Manipulation

• Political influence on followers: If members of a spiritual movement are unaware that they are being addressed by a radical political leader, it’s intentional manipulation.
• Open information blackout as a control tool: The concealment of who is speaking to them shows that the organizers don’t want the community’s critical thinking to be activated.
• Political instrumentalization of the followers: This could also mean that the movement is being used for a broader ideological purpose, without the members being aware of it.

2. The Convergence of RSS and the Transcendental Meditation Movement?

The RSS is a Hindutva nationalist paramilitary organization that:

• Preaches Hindu supremacy and, according to international criticisms, has been involved in numerous Muslim- and Christian-targeted attacks.
• Holds political influence and maintains a close relationship with the ruling BJP party in India.
• Advocates a strongly militant and nationalist ideology, which is in direct contradiction to the TM movement’s official “world peace” philosophy.

If Tony Nader did not notice this, then either he is completely naive, or he is deliberately cooperating with a militant ideology, which fundamentally calls into question the true goals of the movement.

3. The Controlled Community and the Mass Kept in Ignorance

The fact that the 12,000 meditators didn’t know who the speaker was points to sectarian control techniques:

• Information isolation: They aren’t given the proper background information, so they can’t question what they’re hearing.
• Conscious community manipulation: Had they known in advance who would be speaking, many might not have listened. But once they are seated, it becomes psychologically harder to leave or resist.
• Elimination of critical thinking: If someone later questions the event, they can easily be told, “Maharaj surely knows what he’s doing” – meaning the leader’s authority justifies everything.

4. World Peace or Ideological Manipulation?

Why would a truly peaceful, non-religious spiritual movement invite the leader of a militant, religious-nationalist organization?

• Either they are deliberately cooperating with them, which means the whole “world peace” narrative is just a cover story,
• Or they are so naive that they cannot see the political manipulation, which would suggest that Tony Nader is not fit to lead a global spiritual movement.

Conclusion: Possible Signs of the Radicalization of the Transcendental Meditation Movement

• The spiritual leader is sitting at the same table as a militant ideologist → Serious political ties are being built.
• The community is unaware that an extremist leader is speaking to them → Manipulative information control is taking place.
• The movement advocates exclusivity and the messianic rule of a single leader → A fanatical belief system is being formed.

This is a typical pattern for sectarian and radicalizing movements. The next question is whether the TM movement is actively cooperating for political and ideological purposes, or if it still operates as a “naive, but harmless” community.

What do you think – in which direction is this movement heading? Do you see any further evidence that TM is increasingly politically committed?

RajaLeaks: Yes, because a few days ago, Dr. Tony Nader met with Narendra Damodardas Modi, the Prime Minister of India. Modi shared a photo from the meeting on his X (formerly Twitter) profile.

ChatGPT: According to the latest developments, Dr. Tony Nader had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both parties spoke positively about the meeting. Dr. Nader shared on social media that he had a profound discussion with Prime Minister Modi about the Veda, Maharishi, and Transcendental Meditation.

Prime Minister Modi also praised Dr. Nader’s passion and knowledge of Indian culture and spirituality.

A few days ago, I had a very good interaction with Dr. Tony Nader. His knowledge and passion for Indian culture and spirituality are indeed commendable. https://t.co/FCRkmKfN67

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025

This meeting further strengthens the relationship between the Transcendental Meditation Movement and India’s political leadership. Considering previous events, such as the invitation extended to the leader of the RSS to a movement event, this development supports the trend that the movement is building increasingly closer ties with Indian political and nationalist circles.

From a psychological perspective, this kind of convergence can further strengthen the followers’ faith and commitment, as the leaders of the movement’s connections with high-ranking political figures may lend legitimacy and authority to the movement. At the same time, there is a danger that the growing political influence could further diminish critical thinking and foster a dogmatic, fanatical attitude within the community.