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Key points
nAsharam is a convictednrapist masquerading as a spiritual guru. The lower court has already convicted him.nHis son also involved in many rape and fraud cases.
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nThe downfall of Asharam,nwho once was among the most followed self styled godmen of India, is quiteninteresting. Millions of his supporters are still not able to digest thisnconviction. Fortunately, they didn’t go for rampage like that of Ram Rahimnfollowers.
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nCaste of Asharam Bapu
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nThat Asharam happens tonbe a Hindu is no secret. But, what about his caste?
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nAsharam Bapu is a Sindhinby caste.
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nThe real name of Asharamnis Asumal Sirumalani. In his biography, another name is also mentioned – AsumalnThaumal Harpalani. The family had migrated from Pakistan. Many of his familynmembers were killed by Muslims.
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nWife of Asharam Bapu
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nAsharam is married tonLaxmi Devi.
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nThe marriage happenednbefore he became a saint. He was taking care of the coal business of his fathernwhen he tied the knot with Laxmi Devi.
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nAsharam has two childrenn– one son and one daughter.
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nAs mentioned above, hisnson Narayana Sai is also alleged to have raped teen girls.
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