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Dead Indian Guru Kept in Freezer

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His followers say he's just meditating.

An Indian guru who died on January 29 has been stored in a deep freezer by his followers who are convinced he is still conscious, just in a state of really deep meditation. Ashutosh Maharaj was reportedly in his 70s and is part of a movement that claims to have millions of followers around the world. "Mahara-ji is still sending messages through followers in their meditative stage to protect his body till he returns," the spokesman said. A court ruled that followers were allowed to do what they want with his body.

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