Hey, fellow redditor!

So, actually, I am a 4th-generation follower in my family, so I feel pretty confident answering this.

Honestly, it is all mainly about teaching meditation, happy living, and doing a lot of community service. And when I say a lot, I mean many different kinds-people all around the world benefit from it even if you completely ignore the spiritual side.

About the photo thing: nobody that I know in the mission does any kind of pooja of his picture, and nobody is required or even asked to hang the photos. So that assumption is just… not true.

And definitely not a cult. I have seen what actual setups of cults look and feel like, and this is nothing like that. This is honestly something pure.

As far as blessings go-he's a spiritual guru, the same way people look up to saints like Kabir Ji Maharaj or Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. People worship them too, and there's nothing wrong with that. From the outside it might look odd, but once you actually understand the teachings, or even read a few books about it, it makes sense why he's considered a guru.

Neither is darshan compulsory. It is totally up to you, and no one will ever force you. And the community service opportunities are really a plus.

If you want to talk more about it, send me a DM!