Hi Joe,

You're absolutely right and what's more, Rawat's not just about offering meditation, because his organizations give a convoluted message about whether or not Knowledge even is a meditation.

But, I noticed this quote recently, and think it's also telling because it's something that is recent, from 2003 that Rawat actually reconfirmed:

“I know that a long time ago when I started, this is what it was: ‘Give me love and I will give you peace.’ This was my very famous statement in India Gate. I was a little kid and I said, ‘Give me love. I will give you peace.’ I stand by it.”

Miami Beach, Florida: April 20, 2003

The other thing that cult leaders desire is absolute devotion and love to them personally.  That can't be over-emphasized.  Money and adoration go hand in hand with megalomania and narcissism.  First they foster the devotion and through the devotion (or a variation of it) they get their money, which they love very, very much.  Rawat is the quintessential cult leader.