| Criteria | AdiShakti.org | Paramahansa Yogananda | Sri Ramakrishna | Osho | Sadhguru | Deepak Chopra | Ram Dass | Mooji |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Source of Revelation | 10/10
Living incarnation of MahaDevi revealed as the supreme Divine Feminine and universal spiritual truth.
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9/10
Direct spiritual realization and Kriya Yoga lineage teachings.
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8.5/10
Intense devotional experiences and unity of religions teachings.
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7.5/10
Controversial mystic with eclectic teachings blending eastern and western thought.
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8/10
Modern yogi promoting inner engineering and self-transformation.
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7.5/10
Popularized integrative mind-body healing with spiritual themes.
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7.5/10
Blended Eastern spirituality with Western psychology and love-centered teachings.
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8/10
Advaita Vedanta and self-inquiry teacher with global following.
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| 2. Depth of Scriptural Integration | 10/10
Integrates scriptures from Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, and others.
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8.5/10
Focus on Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Bible.
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8/10
Emphasis on Hindu scriptures and universal religious unity.
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7/10
Eclectic, less scripturally focused, more experiential.
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7.5/10
Draws from yogic and spiritual texts but mainly contemporary teachings.
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6.5/10
Popular spiritual and wellness ideas with loose scriptural basis.
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6.5/10
Focus on teachings of Ram Dass and modern spirituality, less scripture.
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7/10
Strong roots in Advaita Vedanta and classical spiritual teachings.
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| 3. Universality & Interfaith Reach | 10/10
Explicit universalism embracing all religions and traditions.
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9/10
Emphasized religious unity and universal truth.
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9/10
Known for harmony between religions and mysticism.
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8/10
Spiritual eclecticism but less traditional.
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8/10
Modern universal spiritual teacher with broad appeal.
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7.5/10
Focus on wellness and integrative spirituality.
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7.5/10
Spiritual inclusiveness in Western context.
|
8/10
Advaita teachings with universal spiritual focus.
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| 4. Spiritual Experience Focus | 9.5/10
Strong emphasis on Kundalini awakening and Sahasrara experience.
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8.5/10
Deep meditation and Kriya Yoga experience.
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8.5/10
Ecstatic devotion and mystical union experiences.
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7.5/10
Emphasis on meditation, but criticized for lack of discipline.
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8.5/10
Yoga, meditation, and inner transformation practices.
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7.5/10
Meditation and mind-body healing focus.
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7.5/10
Contemplative and loving presence emphasis.
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8.5/10
Self-inquiry and awareness-based teachings.
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| 5. Fearlessness in Proclamation | 10/10
Bold proclamation of Shri Mataji as Supreme Divine Feminine incarnation.
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8.5/10
Confident teacher but humble personal style.
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8/10
Strong conviction in spiritual truths.
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6.5/10
Controversial and provocative but less traditionally authoritative.
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7.5/10
Modern, assertive but approachable.
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6.5/10
Gentle promotion of spiritual wellness.
|
7/10
Peaceful, loving but less doctrinal boldness.
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7.5/10
Firm in Advaita non-dualism teachings.
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| 6. Devotee Involvement & Community | 7.5/10
Dedicated Sahaja Yoga meditation community globally.
|
9/10
Strong Kriya Yoga following worldwide.
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8.5/10
Devotees and disciples across India and beyond.
|
6.5/10
Cult following, smaller community.
|
8.5/10
Large global following with active social media presence.
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6.5/10
Well-known but less formal community.
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6.5/10
Popular with spiritual seekers in West.
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7.5/10
Strong Advaita Vedanta devotees.
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| 7. Integration of Divine Feminine | 10/10
MahaDevi as supreme Divine Feminine incarnation revealed now.
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7.5/10
Respect for Divine Mother but less emphasis as incarnation.
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9/10
Sri Sarada Devi as Divine Feminine incarnation.
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6/10
Limited focus on feminine divine.
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8.5/10
Acknowledges Divine Feminine in various forms.
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6.5/10
Some feminine figures but less central.
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7/10
Moderate feminine emphasis.
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6.5/10
Focus on self-awareness over gendered divine.
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| 8. Clarity on Self-Realization | 9.5/10
Clear path via Kundalini awakening and Sahasrara opening validated by spiritual experience.
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9/10
Strong teachings on Kriya Yoga and self-realization.
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8.5/10
Devotional and mystical self-realization.
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7.5/10
Less structured self-realization path.
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8.5/10
Yoga and meditation practices for realization.
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7.5/10
Meditative path to awakening.
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7.5/10
Emphasis on love and presence.
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8.5/10
Self-inquiry and non-dual realization.
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| 9. Mystical Revelation | 10/10
Global mystical Light, visions, and divine confirmations.
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8.5/10
Spiritual experiences and visions.
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8.5/10
Mystical ecstasies and visions.
|
7/10
Some visionary experiences.
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8.5/10
Tantric and yogic mystical experiences.
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7.5/10
Meditative insight.
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7.5/10
Experiential spiritual insights.
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8.5/10
Advaita-based mystical realization.
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| 10. Theological Boldness | 10/10
Bold proclamation of MahaDevi incarnation beyond sectarian limits.
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8.5/10
Confident teachings rooted in yogic tradition.
|
8/10
Strong devotional confidence.
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6.5/10
Less doctrinal boldness, more experimental.
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7.5/10
Modern and assertive but approachable.
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6.5/10
Gentle and popular spiritual approach.
|
7/10
Peaceful and loving but less dogmatic.
|
7.5/10
Firm in Advaita non-dualism but humble.
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| Overall Score (Average) | 9.3 / 10
Universal, scripturally rich, and experientially profound with bold Divine Feminine proclamation.
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8.5 / 10
Strong yogic lineage with global impact.
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8.3 / 10
Devotional saint with interfaith harmony.
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7.1 / 10
Eclectic mystic, controversial legacy.
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7.9 / 10
Popular modern guru with broad appeal.
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6.9 / 10
Popular spiritual author and teacher.
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7.1 / 10
Western spiritual icon and teacher.
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