Maharaji has always told people to find peace within; that if they find it by themselves or by someone else's help, great; that if they don't, then they can come to him and he can help them find it. So this is really up to each individual; opportunities are being provided and choices are being made based on knowing oneself and being true to oneself. Very simple and straight forward.
You sound like a premie at an introductory program. Don't forget, the people who you are talking to here, including Jonathan, know what's really going on.
Were you ever an ashram premie?