> Wow. > > This is potentially a time bomb...and the key word here > is "indentured". Because "indentured servitude" is close to if not > on a par with "slavery", which is illegal in most parts of the world > (in the U.S., anyway). > there are specific laws that seem to prohibit the kind of activity > described above by Rick Archer and, if true, it is a > veritable scandal in the making. > > I can see the headline now: indentured slavery alive and well in the > cornfields of Iowa... > > ...or... > > The Maharishi enslaves Indian serfs; confines them like cattle.
not only is this a potential scandal with bad publicity; it is also, IMO a great sin. are not these pandit boys all of the highest brahmin cast, and doing "gods work" (ie, "nature support")? they if anyone deserve respectful treatment, let alone freedom from outright abuse. if these rumors are true, shame on those responsible! the idealist in me is shocked! i hope these kind of stories turn out to be just ill founded rumors, or misunderstandings.
