>some people like being in a cult and following a cult leader.  They should be free to do that if they so wish.<

Yes, but nobody should be getting tax breaks to facilitate a cult following and Governments shouldn't be legitimizing cults by giving them undeserved charitable status. Like building model railways or indulging a rubber fetish - cult activity needs to be practised in private between consenting adults without the state being involved.

And, to the extent that Rawatism is marketing a product - statutory consumer rights should apply.