This paper examines the intersection of sacred eroticism, anti‑cult activism, and the contemporary revival of "brainwashing" rhetoric in legal and media discourses. Drawing on historical precedents and contemporary case studies, the analysis highlights how anti‑cult actors frequently argue—and often persuade journalists, prosecutors, and courts—that no "normal" woman or man would freely engage in esoteric erotic practices associated with certain yoga schools and spiritual movements. Such claims disregard the long and diverse traditions of sacred eroticism found in India and other cultural contexts and instead rely on the assumption that practitioners must have been manipulated or "brainwashed." Building on the author's personal experience and conceptual reflections, the paper argues that ignoring the internal value systems of these spiritual paths leads to systematic violations of freedom of conscience, thought, and religion. Although exceptions and abusive groups exist, the majority of practitioners report that these rituals enhance well‑being, intimacy, and personal growth, yet they are frequently stigmatized through the label of "cult" and subjected to discriminatory state actions. A recurring pattern is the spectacularization of police raids—often conducted by heavily armed units at dawn and accompanied by media crews—which reinforces public suspicion and moral panic. The paper concludes by exploring the paradox of contemporary societies that celebrate sexual experimentation in secular contexts while repressing erotic practices when embedded in spiritual frameworks, revealing how anti‑cult narratives continue to shape legal and cultural responses to minority spiritualities.