naval wrote:No, Shivani Verma is suffering from narcissistic disorder.
Very likely, & very typical of the BKs.
One needs to look right back to their founder & try & work out what disorders he was suffering from, & then passed on to the rest of his following establishing it as a norm; narcissism & 'off the scale' delusion of grandeur, passed on to vulnerable & impressionable young women & girls who knew nothing else of the world via a condition known as 'Folie À Plusieurs' (literally meaning, a "madness of many").
You don't have to be mad to become a BK, but it helps. If not, it will make you mad. They encourage & reward madness. The teachings & lifestyle disciplines produce & promote breakdowns. What the Seniors do is attempt to keep a balance to ensure the follower is in a state of highly functioning mental illness, that they can then exploit for free money, labor, property & other wealth.
Shivani is definitely not right in the head.
Narcissistic personality disorderNarcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally unhappy and disappointed when they're not given the special favors or admiration they believe they deserve. They may find their relationships unfulfilling, and others may not enjoy being around them.
Treatment for narcissistic personality disorder centers around talk therapy (psychotherapy).
I saw many of the symptoms as described even in the personalities of the leaders like Janki Krpalani that they worshipped, adored & have since deified.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder and the severity of symptoms vary. People with the disorder can:
Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration
Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerate achievements and talents
Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people
Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior
Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations
Take advantage of others to get what they want
Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Be envious of others and believe others envy them
Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious
Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office
At the same time, people with narcissistic personality disorder have trouble handling anything they perceive as criticism, and they can:
Become impatient or angry when they don't receive special treatment
Have significant interpersonal problems and easily feel slighted
React with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make themselves appear superior
Have difficulty regulating emotions and behavior
Experience major problems dealing with stress and adapting to change
Feel depressed and moody because they fall short of perfection
Have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation