Wolrd Religion

In Los Angeles this week, thousands of devotees have billowed through a windowless conference room at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport to see her. Mostly, they have one goal: During the guru's annual sojourn to Southern California they hope to disappear for a short while into her embrace.

"She represents the third wave of Indian gurus to come to this country and establish themselves," said Karen Pechilis, a professor of Asian religions at Drew University in New Jersey.

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