guru
A guru appears to embody revered wisdom yet is in truth a jester maintaining authority by feeding on followers' reassurance. Cloaked in sacred language, they create an atmosphere where questions are silently suppressed. Behind every doctrine lurks the pitch for a pricey course, trading peace of mind for a lighter wallet. Though claiming to unveil truth, they actually fortify their position on the currency of anxiety. A practitioner of emotional technology, amplifying belief to perpetuate their own relevance.