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It has been reported that his students touch his feet. Is this true?
Expressing respect is not unique to students of Maharaji. Asian teachers of all disciplines, including martial arts, music and philosophy, conduct to this day a procession where students line up and pass by their teacher, bowing or touching his feet as a sign of respect and gratitude. Many Catholics express similar respect to their Cardinals and Bishops by kissing their rings.
There is no great secret about this: Maharaji sits in a chair while people file by and pay their respects. Many simply walk by and smile, others simply say "thank you," others bow, and others choose to briefly touch his feet. In the 1970's the reception line called "darshan" was common in the West, but this practice is now only conducted on rare occasions, mostly in the Indian subcontinent where the practice is culturally accepted. There is no admission charge or fee connected to the reception line, and there is no recommendation or obligation in any way to participate. | 
