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Apr 2018
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“Rajneeshpuram” Pt. 2 - Ma Anand Sheela

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Ma Anand Sheela orchestrated Rajneeshpuram’s movement from India to Oregon. As Rajneesh himself faded into the shadows, the cult’s grabs for political power led to wiretapping, poisoning, fraud and murder plots. We examine how Sheela was driven towards chaos by her husband’s death, and Rajneesh’s high expectations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po ... Show More
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