This is the crux of what a cult leader does and why. Money. The EPO page, "Who Owns What Around Maharaji," gives some background about all of the expensive things (toys) Rawat "needs" to support his lifestyle.  The 100 foot mega-yacht that Rawat once had (the purchase of which was kept secret from the general premie population, but was paid for by them) was sold last April.  When Prem Rawat came to the west in the early 70s, he didn't have any money of his own. He got all the money he has from premies.  That's why ex-premies laugh (and get angry, too) when it's stated by his supporting organizations, that he's a "successful private investor."

http://www.ex-premie.org/pages/finance1.htm