Adi Da is a complex character who evokes complex responses. Some believe he is the singular manifestation of the Divine in the entire universe of universes--no kidding. Some believe he is a crank, a fraud, a con artist. Just so.

No effort has been made in this book to support Frank's positions. The Da-man has self-published something like a hundred volumes--so surely he has spoken sufficiently for most of us. Instead, herein are commentaries on the various claims Da and his followers make about him and his teachings. Some writers have been intimately involved with Adi Da, while others know him only through his voluminous works.

Please note that, in order to protect the innocent and guilty alike, the names of Adi Da supporters have all been changed to 'Pilgrim.' Let no one say I have not been compassionate in editing this collection. Otherwise, the names of posters are unaltered.

If someone is thinking of joining Adidam, or leaving Adidam, or just wondering about the whole show, this is the book for you. Read on, read on. One caveat, however. Da is noted for taking credit for anything good, while projecting blame on others for anything bad. In the service of this duality, Frank has a disclaimer printed in each of his books. Just so. In our case we provide this disclaimer as well: your reactions to these commentaries are entirely governed by you.