| Criteria | AdiShakti.org | RamDass.org |
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| 1. Source of Revelation | 10/10
Direct incarnation of the MahaDevi through Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, offering revelatory spiritual knowledge.
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6.5/10
Teachings based on Ram Dass’s personal spiritual journey and experiences; no claim of divine incarnation.
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| 2. Depth of Scriptural Integration | 10/10
Integrates a broad range of scriptures including Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Islamic, and Devi texts with profound unity.
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6.5/10
References Hindu and Buddhist texts primarily, but mostly through a modern experiential lens.
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| 3. Universality & Interfaith Reach | 10/10
Universal message connecting all faiths through the Divine Feminine and transformative end-time teachings.
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7.5/10
Wide appeal due to accessible teachings on love, presence, and consciousness across traditions.
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| 4. Spiritual Experience Focus | 9.5/10
Emphasizes kundalini awakening, Sahasrara opening, and spiritual vibrations as key experiences.
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7.5/10
Focus on mindfulness, loving presence, and psychedelic-assisted spiritual insights.
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| 5. Fearlessness in Proclamation | 10/10
Boldly proclaims divine incarnation and eschatological fulfillment without compromise.
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6/10
Teaches with gentle openness; less emphasis on bold eschatology or theological assertions.
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| 6. Devotee Involvement & Community | 7/10
Sahaja Yoga community centered on direct spiritual experience and teaching dissemination.
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7.5/10
Global community engaging through retreats, talks, and social activism inspired by Ram Dass’s teachings.
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| 7. Integration of Divine Feminine | 10/10
MahaDevi as the Supreme Reality is explicit and central.
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6/10
Divine Feminine acknowledged but not emphasized; focus is more on consciousness and love.
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| 8. Clarity on Self-Realization | 9.5/10
Clear experiential markers via kundalini awakening and inner vibrations.
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7.5/10
Emphasizes loving presence and awareness but less specific on mystical or energetic markers.
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| 9. Mystical Revelation | 10/10
Foundational mystical experiences including Light, divine manifestations, and esoteric knowledge.
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7/10
Mystical experiences shared in personal narratives, but less doctrinally systematized.
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| 10. Theological Boldness | 10/10
Unwavering theological boldness proclaiming Divine Feminine incarnation and eschatological truths.
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6/10
Gentle and inclusive theology focused on love and service rather than bold eschatological claims.
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| Overall Score (Average) | 9.3 / 10
Profound, revelatory, and deeply mystical spiritual tradition centered on MahaDevi.
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6.9 / 10
Influential contemporary spiritual guide focusing on love, presence, and consciousness without formal revelation.
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