The rise of new-age spiritual entrepreneurs is the direct result of a society seeking human guidance in an era without spiritual giants. Over the past few weeks, India has been witnessing back-to-back controversies connected with “Babajis” and “Matajis” – men and women claiming special spiritual credentials and, sometimes, healing powers too. In a relatively short span of time, these characters gained large followings, with political patronage across party lines arriving clos