Prem Rawat's former followers present Ex-Premie.Org, the truth about Prem Rawat, a.k.a. Maharaji, The Prem Rawat Foundation, and Elan Vital

"The chances are you've never seen the other side of me. You've seen the event side of me when I'm on stage. But there is another side of me. If you evoke that side, you won't like it. It's a nasty side. You don't want to see that side. You're not missing anything by not seeing it." - Prem Rawat, Arundel England, 23rd July 1999.

Webmaster's note (2009). Welcome to the ex-premie website, the first comprehensive information resource on the internet covering Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, and his work. The primary purpose of this website is to provide information to current and prospective followers of Prem Rawat, that is not made available on his official sites.

This website has been in existence since 1997. Since I took over in 2001, the home page has included a request for Prem Rawat or Elan Vital to correct any inaccuracies on this site. They have yet to do so. Elan Vital did claim copyright on quotes by Prem Rawat in which he likened himself to Jesus, and pictures of Mr. Rawat dressed as Krishna, but so far they have made no attempt to rebut any of the first-hand testimonies published on this site. Personally, I think it is obvious that Rawat has nothing to offer except lifetime dependence on him, and is grossly incompetent at communicating what he does claim to offer. Even though he specifically instructs his followers to attend his speaking engagements when possible, the numbers attending go down each year (to premies - look around you, where are all the new people?). For people who have recently heard about Rawat, he does not have any secret wisdom, nor a way to achieve peace. All he teaches are four ways to meditate, and 70 hours of videos of him speaking to make you think you need him. You don't.

After being responsible for this site since 2001, I actually have very little interest in updating it. I value this site, and will do what it takes to keep it available for new readers, but it, and Maharaji, play a very small role in my life. I welcome, and will add, new Journeys, as and when former followers tell their stories, and when more of those former followers who were close to Rawat finally have the courage to share what they know (you know who you are!), then I will feature them alongside Mishler, Dettmers, Donner, Finch and others.

Speaking of Mike Finch, his recently published book about his experiences as a follower of Rawat and his time since, entitled 'Without the Guru', is recommended for anyone who wants to uncover the truth about Prem Rawat.

Without the Guru

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