The sociological, political, and economic position of the followers, however, remains an important variable in this regard. Sociology researcher Swati Rath from Ravenshaw University in Cuttack notes that for many, especially for people belonging to marginalised castes, following a “godman” can provide a way to attain spirituality and feel religious inclusivity without having to participate in “traditional religion,” which has historically excluded and discriminated against these communities. By following a godman, a guru, or a “messenger of god,” people, especially women from oppressed and marginalised sections, often find a “quick fix” to their problems, which may or may not get solved for real.