Psychological Manipulation
Cult Dynamics in Online Education
While Lunar Astro presents itself as an educational platform, its internal dynamics closely mirror those of a cult. Deepanshu Giri is positioned not just as a teacher, but as an infallible guru whose knowledge is absolute and unquestionable.
Students who enroll in the courses quickly find themselves in an echo chamber. Critical thinking is actively discouraged. If a student questions the curriculum—especially when they notice that materials appear to be plagiarized from other sources—they are not met with academic debate. Instead, they are attacked by loyalists and told they have "negative planetary alignments."
The Weaponization of Vashikaran
When students attempt to leave the group or demand refunds for subpar courses, the concept of Vashikaran is introduced. Vashikaran is an ancient occult practice associated with controlling another person's mind and actions.
Proxy enforcers within the network imply or outright state that leaving the "guru" will result in spiritual retaliation. Students are told their minds will be clouded, their decision-making will fail, and their lives will fall apart without the guru's protection. This psychological isolation makes it incredibly difficult for victims to break away.
Illogical and Dangerous Remedies
This manipulation extends to the remedies prescribed. In publications like Rituals of Happy Soul, Lunar Astro promotes remedies that defy logic and medical science, such as claiming that fasting on the 11th lunar day cured a cardiologist's 10-year chronic inner-ear disease. Encouraging vulnerable people to substitute medical treatment with astrological remedies is highly irresponsible and dangerous.