Of course I wasn't speaking from the perspective of everyone who is anon - but all of us have our reasons. I shared that because new posters can bring fresh insights and enthusiam which is inpiring an encouraging at times but do not have the information necessary to help advise appropriate courses of action.

I am lucky that my family members are not in the cult - though one did become a premie for a time. I have friends that are. Some know my position, others don't. I don't tend to see the ones I feel I cannot talk to because I have to be true to myself and others in my friendships.

So no, I am not comfortable with biting my tongue and it is uncomfortable at times not to be able to shout who I am to everyone here. I anticipate that certain things could make my life become a lot more uncomfortable if I did. I am glad to say that quite a few posters do know who I am - I have met them and trust them.

Fear would be a problem if it paralysed me into inactivity - if it protects me then it is a strength and my ally - it stops me rushing headlong into activites that are otherwise dangerous. My instinct at this point is to remain anon until the time is right then I will come out.

We know that the cult is dangerous because we have seen what it is, and it's members are - with or without the knowledge of Maharaji, capable of. At this point I keep my cover because I can do more that way. This is not simply about my freedom in the short term, but the long-term freedom for myself and I hope, for many others.

Warm regards,