godman
An Indian English term for a charismatic male spiritual leader or self-proclaimed guru who claims divine powers or special access to the divine.
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An Indian English term for a charismatic male spiritual leader or self-proclaimed guru who claims divine powers or special access to the divine. Godmen often attract huge followings, build ashrams, and wield significant social and political influence in India. The word carries a healthy dose of scepticism — Indian media regularly uses it when reporting on fraud cases involving self-styled holy men who exploit devotees. It's a shorthand for the uncomfortable intersection of faith, celebrity, and alleged manipulation.
The godman's arrest shocked his millions of followers who had believed he was a living deity.
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(India, colloquial) A charismatic male guru.
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