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Volume : I, Issue : II, March - 2011 WEBERIAN MODEL OF CHARISMA IN INDIAN NEW RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS  Bhalchandra D. Patil Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : There are many New Religious organizations in India, at present. Some of these organizations also have followers in abroad. Hare Krishna Sampradaya (ISKCON), Chinmoy Mission, Ananda Marga, Siddha Yoga of Swami Muktananda,Yoga Vedanta Seva Samiti of Asaram Bapu. Sahaj Yoga of Nirmala Mata, Panduranga Shastris’Swadhyaya Movement, etc. are some of the examples of New Religious Organizations in India.The Principles, Philosophy, Chief Deity, Joining procedures of the followers, types & procedures of sacrament, etc are different & the impacts of all these on the followers & other members of the society are also different. One can make the study of these organizations by many angles with applying the various theories. One may apply a single theory to study the specific organizations or a combination of related theories. However the Weberian concept of ‘ Charisma’ is commonly applicable to all of these New Religions organizations. Because the ‘ Charisma’ of a leader of these organizations is the main pillar of attraction for the followers. The processes of joining & leaving of the followers to these cults & also that of practicing are tremendously affected by the ‘ Charisma ‘ of particular founder or leader of these organizations. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : Bhalchandra D. Patil , (2011). WEBERIAN MODEL OF CHARISMA IN INDIAN NEW RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS . Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. I, Issue. II, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/3453.pdf References : - Bechford, James A.( 1986) : New Religious movements & Rapid social changes SAGE.
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