Disturbing details have emerged in the ongoing Delhi Police investigation into self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molestation and sexual harassment. Posts from his verified X (formerly Twitter) account reveal a consistent pattern of inappropriate, flirtatious, and suggestive comments on photographs uploaded by women.
Social media behaviour under scrutiny
In one instance, a woman posted a picture captioned, “I’m from Islamabad and you?” to which Chaitanyanand replied, “I am from NYC.” On another post, a user wrote in Hindi, “Khana bana rahi hu aap sab ke liye, kaun kaun khaega?” (I’m cooking for everyone, who wants to eat?), and the Swami responded with a double entendre, “Veg or non-veg?” On a separate post captioned “Spot in Dubai,” he commented, “Ma’am, where is this place?”
Screenshots of these comments have circulated online, adding a disturbing layer to the mounting accusations against the 62-year-old ex-director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-Research.
Allegations and police investigation
Chaitanyanand, formerly known as Parthasarathy, was arrested last week after multiple students accused him of molestation, harassment, and intimidation. He is currently in 14-day judicial custody following a five-day police remand.
Investigators recovered hundreds of WhatsApp messages from his phone, showing repeated, unsolicited, and sexually suggestive messages directed at female students. Leaked chats reveal him using terms like “baby doll daughter,” “sweetheart,” and “baby” while sending manipulative and emotional messages.
In one exchange, he texted a student, “Good evening, my sweetest baby doll daughter.” When corrected that it was noon, he replied, “Wow, yes baby.” In another instance, he repeatedly messaged a student: “Sweety baby daughter doll babyyyy… Where are you? Why are you angry with me?????? Babyyyyyyy.” When the student said she was going to sleep, he responded, “You will not sleep with me? Good night. You will not sleep with me? Speak.”
Exploitation of authority
Police sources say Chaitanyanand used his spiritual status and authority as a teacher to exploit young women, mostly management students from economically weaker sections (EWS quota). Out of 32 women questioned, 17 confirmed incidents of sexual harassment and obscene communication.
Authorities have invoked Section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly pressuring victims to retract their statements. Forensic analysis of his devices also revealed photos with air hostesses and screenshots of women’s profile pictures, suggesting he may have been cataloguing potential targets.
Custody and court proceedings
Chaitanyanand’s lawyer requested that he be allowed to keep sanyasi robes, spiritual books, and food without garlic during custody. The court has extended his judicial detention until October 17.
As digital evidence continues to surface, the Swami’s public image as a spiritual leader is rapidly deteriorating. Investigators say the evidence reveals a deeply exploitative pattern of online and offline predation.
Conclusion
The case highlights the misuse of religious authority to exploit vulnerable individuals and underscores the importance of vigilance in educational and spiritual institutions. Police investigations continue, with authorities seeking justice for the victims.