I think Curtis has a point, MMY didn't always answer questions directly, I believe he felt the ends justified the means and yes, he did use hyperbole. But to see him as a money grubbing fool is missing the point. MMY was a religious Hindu fundamentalist, IMHO, which explains everything! He really wanted World Peace, he really cared for people and the World, he was a good man and helped many.
He really believed, "World Peace is just a matter of money", (to support the group program), even Christians believe in the power of groups praying the Rosary, TM and TMSP is basically the same dynamic....
