Download or read book The Serpent Rising written by Mary Garden and published by Mary Garden. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first books to shine a light on the abuse and mind control that occurs in Indian ashrams (and other groups) where there are charismatic 'gurus' who claim to be enlightened and devotees who have a need to believe and to belong.