Volume 11 Issue 6 |March 14, 2022
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MIU Golden Jubilee
Celebrating fifty years of Consciousness-Based Education
April 29th to May 4th
Registration now Available
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Come celebrate our shared history and our grand future together in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Here is the basic schedule:
· Friday, April 29 is a travel day with a Welcome Dinner that evening for those arriving from out-of-town.
· Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday will be packed with events. Tuesday is the day of Lasting Achievements in the Vedic Calendar and, among other great events, Raja Howard Settle will break ground for the total reconstruction of Utopia Park—to be renamed “Global Peace Village.”
· Wednesday, May 4th will be a travel day with an optional breakfast for those still in Fairfield.
Among the Many Highlights:
· Tours of our newly renovated Campus and surrounding areas
· Keynote address by Dr. Tony Nader (Raja Raam)
· Evening Fireworks
· The story of how MIU was founded—presented by the people who were there with Maharishi
· Special historic presentations by Dr. Bevan Morris
· Special reunion events for our legacy classes
· Entertainment greats from the past and present (Surprise!)
· University President John Hagelin and MIU Faculty present the latest remarkable achievements, and lay out a vision of our future
· Daily International Food Festivals
· Special events for Computer Professional students
· ….and much much more
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Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
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MIU currently has many positions available. You can apply for any of these positions at the jobs website by clicking Job Openings (asurehcm.com) or calling 641-472-1194. You can also find detailed job descriptions at this website.
Other Job Openings:
These organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Vaidya Kalra has been treating patients for more than fifteen years and is an experienced expert in Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis.
For increased safety, these consultations are offered in Gate Ridge Court building in a large room 201. As a client, you will be sitting behind a plexiglass structure wearing a mask. Students and Vaidya will all be wearing masks and sterilizing their hands before and after feeling your pulse.
Consultations are offered in mornings and afternoons during the following dates: Feb 24 to March 16, and March 28 to April 20.
To make an appointment, contact Integrative Wellness Center Clinic Administrator Helen Davis at hdavis@miu.edu or call 461-472-7000 Ext. 3406.
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Free Weekly Webinar with Cardiologist John Zamarra & Ayurveda Experts Anita Misra & Manohar Palakurthi More about Ayurveda ►
Wed March 16 - 9:30 pm
Spring Detox and How to Prevent Seasonal Allergies
Wed March 23 - 9:30 pm
Rasayanas and their Importance to Health
The Doshi Center for Integrative Medicine in Los Angeles, a branch of Maharishi International University (MIU), presents a free weekly web series, exploring the ancient science of Ayurveda and its integrative connection with modern medicine.
The doctors also offer Integrative Ayurveda Medical Consultations at the Santa Monica, CA, TM Center every Friday by appointment.Wed March 2The Art & Science of Ayurvedic Spices and TastesWed March 9An Ayurvedic Perspective on Fats, Dairy, and Water IntakeWed March 16Spring Detox and How to Prevent Seasonal AllergiesWed March 23Rasayanas and their Importance to Healt
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2021 was the 50-year anniversary of Maharishi International University. Below is a link to Annual Report. Articles include:
- MIU partners with Howard and Alice Settle to bring 2,500 Sidhas here on permanent basis
- Largest Maharishi Sthapatya-Ved architecture building in the world donated to MIU
- Doshi Center for Maharishi Integrative Medicine established in West Los Angeles
- Ed Malloy and Laura Wege elected as new Board of Trustees leadership
- Fall 2021 enrollment: 2,500 students
- Update on MIU in China
- Extensive campus upgrades and beautification thanks to major donor support
- New Alexander and Beatrice Ross Theater for classes, film screening, and performing arts
- Advancing inclusivity and fairness on campus and in our fair city
- John Hagelin’s physics team hot on trail of Dark (invisible) Matter
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Watch & Learn: Dr. Tony Nader on Consciousness and Human Potential
On neurosurgeon Dr. Phil Stieg’s popular podcast This Is Your Brain, Dr. Nader says, “The more people go within themselves, the more they are in touch with the source of thought, the source of creativity, and the source of intelligence, which brings us back to the true Self.” Watch the whole podcast: “Dr. Tony Nader on Transcendental Meditation” (26:37) ►
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Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and Russia during this grave and dangerous time.
The Russian military invasion has brought widespread disruption, but we are encouraged by news of our two peace‑creating groups in Russia and Ukraine. In the first week, assemblies of practitioners of the advanced TM‑Sidhi® program have gathered in both countries, achieving nearly half of our initial goal of 100 volunteers in each group. More will join as soon as it is safe and practical.
I thank everyone whose generous donations to our GoFundMe campaign have made this possible. With over 950 donors from around the world, we have surpassed our goal of $150,000 to sponsor groups of full-time volunteers for two months. An additional $150,000 has been donated by our U.S. and international Transcendental Meditation organizations.
The Ukrainian group is located in the mountains of western Ukraine, far from military conflicts. The National TM® Organization in Ukraine is keeping all participants safe and able to practice the TM-Sidhi program comfortably, thereby awakening the deep silence, bliss, and coherence of the field of Transcendental Consciousness—for themselves and their country.
Now that military conflict has begun, the need for these groups is more urgent than ever. To ensure permanent peace, we ultimately need groups of 700 in Ukraine and 1,200 in Russia. Before the conflict began, I delivered a letter to President Volodymyr Zelensky offering to partner with him to create a larger group. He expressed genuine interest, but with the onset of war, he is now entirely focused on the survival of his country.
It is my sincere hope and expectation that increasing the numbers in our current peace-creating groups as much as we can will help strengthen Ukrainian coherence, defuse the Russian aggression, and build greater momentum for peace.
Again, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your good wishes and support during this perilous time.
John Hagelin, Ph.D.
National Director, U.S. TM Organization
President, Maharishi International Universit
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Dinner available at Golden Dome Market 5-7:30 pm.
Kitchari, curried Veggies, and speciality item
1. Make a reservation for the time you want to come (12 to 1:30 pm)
2. When you arrive, show the cashier downstairs your sticker
3. Come upstairs and choose what you want from the buffet
4. Sit down (or take out) and enjoy your meal!
Curbside Pick-up Boxed Lunches are still available.
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Menu for Week of March 14 - March 18
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Monday, March 14th
Spinach Pie (G, D)
Greek Lemon Rice
Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli
Roasted Carrots
Acorn Squash
Tuesday, March 15th
Cauliflower Nut Loaf (D, G)
Quinoa
Chana Paneer (D)
Green Beans with Carrots
Butternut Squash
Wednesday, March 16th
Spinach Enchiladas (D)
Mexican Rice
Szechuan Tofu w/ Cauliflower
Cauliflower / Broccoli / Carrots
Whipped Yams
Thursday, March 17th
Vegetarian Burgers (G, D)
Brown Rice
Paneer Capsicum w/ Yellow Squash (D)
Broccoli
Lemon Parsley Potatoes
Friday, March 18th
Lasagna (D, GF)
Quinoa
Sesame Tofu
Zucchini with Pesto
Roasted Root Medley
G= Gluten D= Dairy GF= Gluten Free DF= Dairy Free
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Upcoming Events and Courses
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“At this delicate time in the world, this is a beautiful opportunity to focus together on Total Knowledge and the nourishment that it brings to us and the world.” —Dr. Peter Warburton
Free Talk: Tuesday, March 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm CDT. Click here for the link to join the free Lesson One Zoom session.
Course Dates: March 15 – April 30, 2022. Tuesday and Saturday afternoons.
This 14-lesson course includes 12 hours of videos in which Maharishi addresses the World Assembly on Vedic Science in his 1991 landmark course in Maastricht, Netherlands. In this upcoming course, we will be reviewing these inspiring and insightful talks with Raja Peter in the context of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge.
Course Fee: $125 general tuition fee / $75 for full-time students, full-time TM Teachers/MIU/MSAE/MERU/MF, low-income retirees, and anyone adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Free Talk: Tuesday, March 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm CDT. Click here for the link to join the free Lesson One Zoom session.
This beautiful course consists of sixteen videos by Maharishi, who unfolds the knowledge of higher stages of human development in a fascinating, detailed, and systematic way. And Professor Gerry Geer hosts nine live weekly discussions via Zoom on Saturdays, starting April 2 at 11:00 am CDT. Course fee $125/$75, and $35 for special country discounts.
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New Podcasts! with Tony Nader, MD, PhD
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A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
What Is Reality?
Consciousness and/or Matter?
Dr. Goldstein is an acclaimed novelist and brilliant philosopher. She studied philosophy at Barnard and earned her PhD at Princeton University.
Her career bridges the cultural divides between the humanities, the arts, and the sciences. She has written several books and won a number of awards, including a MacArthur Genius Award and the National Humanities Medal, awarded by former President Barack Obama.
Dr. Goldstein has taught at universities and she lectures all over the world. Her first novel, The Mind-Body Problem, was a great success. Nine more books have followed, with a new book in preparation.
She is an important voice in the current active debates between religion and science.
What is Reality? Consciousness and/or Matter?
In this episode, Dr. Nader sits down with Dr. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein to discuss these questions: What is consciousness and what is reality? What do we know and what do we not know?
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Saturday April 2nd at the Maharishi Peace Palace
Application Meeting April 1st at 2PM
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“The purpose of Advanced Techniques is to take the experience to another, higher level. Advanced Techniques are like fertilizers; fertilizers bring better fruit to every tree. To enjoy greater achievement and fulfillment in life, take advantage of this beautiful program of Advanced Techniques to enrich the development of higher states of consciousness.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Q: What are Advanced Techniques?
A: Like the TM technique, Advanced Techniques are easily-practiced mental techniques that accelerate personal growth. During TM, we experience a fourth state of consciousness, a state of restful alertness that dissolves stress, enhances brain functioning, and balances the body and emotions. Advanced Techniques speed up the integration of this state with our regular daily activity, bringing faster results from our TM practice.
Q: How many are there?
A: There are four Advanced Techniques brought to light by Maharishi in his Vedic Science and Technology, the Science and Technology of Consciousness. The first is practiced for a few minutes before going to sleep. The second, third, and fourth Advanced Techniques are effortlessly incorporated into your twice-daily TM practice.
Q: Do I learn them all at once or one at a time?
A: One at a time and in sequence. You’ll practice an Advanced Technique at least two to four months before adding the next one.
Q: Who teaches the Advanced Techniques?
A: Specially trained, highly experienced certified TM teacher Mario Orsatti has been teaching the TM technique since 1973 and the Advanced Technique courses for the last 4 years. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Health and Wellness at the David Lynch Foundation, where he oversees TM programs for government and military leaders in Washington, D.C., and for business executives in New York City. He will be present at each session for instruction and verification.
Q: Who can learn, and how do I know if I’m ready?
A: You must have practiced TM regularly, twice a day, for a minimum of the last two months to be eligible to apply for an Advanced Technique. Each technique is simple—easy to learn, easy to practice—and, best of all, enjoyable! That said, if you’d like our advice regarding your personal readiness, just give us a call.
Q: What is the course structure?
A: The course consists of three sessions:
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First, an orientation meeting (1½ hours)
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Second, personal instruction in the appropriate Advanced Technique (2–3 hours)
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Third, a checking meeting the following day to answer questions and verify the correctness of your practice (2 hours)
Orientation: An orientation meeting is an opportunity to learn more about Advanced Techniques. It is free, and there is no obligation to take the course. But if you want to learn an Advanced Technique at this time, you must attend the orientation meeting and then fill out an application form. If the orientation meeting time does not work for you, let us know, and we will find another time to meet with you. Contact by email at wdevasier@tm.org or call 641-919-8188 or 641-919-1300.
Orientation: Friday, April 1st at 2:00 PM
Personal Instruction: Saturday, April 2nd
Checking Meeting: Sunday April 3rd at 9:30am & 11am
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“Thinking more and more what we can do from this field of
Transcendental Consciousness to bring world peace,
and investigating into the Vedic Literature, I found there
is yet another field we can promote—the field of
Gandharva Veda.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Enjoy a front row seat at home!
The next online full moon concert is
March 18th at 7:30 PM
The Academy of Arts for Enlightenment is pleased to present a new online global initiative, ‘Full Moon Festivals of Music to Create Balance in Nature and Harmony in the World’, utilizing the art and science of Maharishi Gandharva Veda music.
Our first globally promoted concert on 19 December will be the grand finale to a blissful, coherence-creating weekend of seasonal celebrations.
Featuring leading Gandharva Veda musicians, such as Reshma Srivastava, enjoy this global concert series in the comfort of your home, as the full moon rises in the different regions of the world. Reshma's performances have been hailed as 'transcendent, soulful, illuminating'. Maharishi Gandharva Veda music produces a harmonizing influence on mind, body, and environment.
“Gandharva music…sets forth those very natural melodies
which match with the process of evolution. It provides a powerful
harmonizing influence in the whole atmosphere to balance
imbalances in nature.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Supported by Donations
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New Exhibition at Wege Center for the Arts, JAE WON LEE: hither and tither
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“Rise of coherence in world consciousness will spontaneously topple down all trends and actions of negativity in any area of life.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Join the National and Pan-American Campaign to Gather the Largest Ongoing Super-Radiance Group Since the 7,000 Course!
Daily numbers will be updated the next day and can now be viewed here.
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Welcome to the “Genius Lounge,” a new audio series with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, author of the NY Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness,” and 50-year teacher of Transcendental Meditation®.
Why do we call it Genius Lounge?
This audio series focuses on the genius of nature, from microscopic to macroscopic, including the genius of the human brain and body. The name was inspired by brain researchers who have identified key networks within the brain that underlie and foster the creative process. One such network is the “Default Mode Network,” which has also been called the “Imagination Network” and the “Genius Lounge.” Innovation gets its start here—and the practice of Transcendental Meditation accelerates the process by strengthening the creative networks within the brain and by removing the restrictive impact of stress.
In each episode, Bob shares a few minutes of exciting research findings on the brain, ancient and modern insights into consciousness, and/or inspiration to live a healthier, happier life.
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Twice a day people all over the world join us on a 20-minute virtual meditation zoom call and you’re invited! These calls are a wonderful way to support yourself during these times of change and transformation.
You can connect to these calls via phone or by clicking the links below.
Please do not post this information on social media. The phone system would not be able to handle that number of calls. Thank you!
DAILY MEDITATION CALL TIMES
MORNINGS
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Live: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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Live: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 6:00 AM (from previous morning), 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
EVENINGS
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Live: All 7 Days of the Week 5:00 PM
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Replays: 4:00 PM (from previous evening), 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM
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How To ConnectZOOM LINK (computer)
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ONE-CLICK MEETING ACCESS (mobile phone)
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+16699006833,,177174913#
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Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Online Group Instruction and Practice
Followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Offered two times per week!
Led by Maharishi International University Faculty
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In this exquisite lecture from 1975 in Fairfield, Iowa, Maharishi brings out the ultimate understanding and purpose of music. Maharishi explains:
'The purpose of music is to create or to generate those very delicate impulses of bliss we call "emotions". And let that most delicate value of life be a direct experience. And with this, let every aspect of life be nurtured. Music or the upsurge of fine emotions serves to life as fertilizer, serves to freshen all the leaves and branches and tree — the whole thing. So very delicate impulses rising in the heart is the beginning of the melody of life. And that’s what music is.'
This eBook with audio along with the text from this lecture includes some very beautiful pictures of Maharishi. We highly recommend viewing it on a computer with Google Chrome as this gives a very full and enjoyable experience. Please turn the pages slowly and wait for the audio bar to begin playing on the selected pages with audio. The first audio bar appears on page 4 after the title pages.
To view more eBooks, please click here. We kindly request not to repost this eBook or any of the pictures in the eBook on any social media platforms.
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Maharishi on NBC's Speaking Freely with Edwin Newman | 49:50
A 1973 interview with the Founder of the TM technique
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This archival interview from 1973 with TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was broadcast on NBC’s Speaking Freely, with celebrated newscaster, journalist, and author Edwin Newman. By the time of this interview, Maharishi had been teaching the Transcendental Meditation program worldwide since 1959, completing 13 world tours, visiting 50 countries, with hundreds of thousands learning the TM technique.
Excerpts from this seminal interview cover a range of topics, including
- Maharishi’s background
- how the TM technique differs from other meditations
- whether the technique is a passing fad
- what transcending is
- what Cosmic Consciousness is
- and whether people experience this state of consciousness other than through TM practice.
Newman is known for his 23-year career in television news. He was the long-time anchor of the popular Today show and appeared regularly on NBC’s award-winning program, Meet the Press. He also conducted more than 250 hour-long interviews on Speaking Freely with leading figures of the day, between 1967 and 1976.
By 1973, Maharishi was world-renowned. His book the Science of Being and Art of Living was published in 1964, translated into 15 languages, and sold millions of copies. In 1967 Penguin published his Bhagavad-Gita: A New Translation and Commentary. Many scholars regard his interpretation of chapters 1–6 of the Indian text as one of the most influential in shaping spiritual thought and life.
In 1968 Maharishi began training thousands of teachers of the TM technique in order to make the program more widely available. He would train more than 40,000 TM teachers, who went on to establish TM Centers around the world and teach the technique to more than 10 million people.
From 1970 to 1973, some 10,000 people attended Maharishi’s symposia on the Science of Creative Intelligence, his modern interpretation of Vedic knowledge. During these university conferences, Maharishi spoke with the leading thinkers of the time, such as Hans Selye, Marshall McLuhan, and Jonas Salk.
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Are we merely floating through space on a rock in which powerful forces dominate us and leave us powerless to pursue our destiny? Do our thoughts matter? Do our actions matter? Do our words matter? Do our intentions matter? Are we just a number? Do we have any responsibility for the events that happen all around us? Do we affect people around us and the decisions they make? Do we affect the decisions of people in our proximity with whom we've never had any interaction at all, people we've never met?
Have you ever heard of The Maharishi Effect? The Maharishi Effect was first observed scientifically in the early 1970s. Since then, hundreds of scientific studies have been conducted in over 200 universities in more than 30 countries worldwide. The results from dozens of these studies are published in many peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The Maharishi Effect got its name from the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who developed a popularized form of meditation called Transcendental Meditation known today as TM. TM has been described as religious by some and non-religious by others. The Maharishi became famous in the west for hanging out with The Beatles and other celebrities.
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In 1968, The Beatles, the biggest band in the material world, went searching for lesser-known alternatives in the spiritual one. Directed by Ajoy Bose and co-directed by Pete Compton, The Beatles and India is more than just a travelog of the band’s famous trip to Rishikesh, India to study transcendental meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The documentary shows how Indian music helped refine the group’s sound and how the country embraced the band as cultural ambassadors with deep roots which continue to this day.
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From Always Classic X101, ‘The Beatles and India’ documentary to stream on BritBox starting February 15 January 28, 2022
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The Liverpool boys traveled to Rishikesh in northern India in the late 1960s and, like everything else they did at the time, the visit garnered a lot of media attention. The main objective was to participate in a Transcendental Meditation ritual at the ashram (the word for a Hindu hermitage) of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Some say that this period in the country was the most creatively productive in the Beatles' trajectory — so much so that they composed 50 songs during their stay.
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The Music Universe on January 27, 2022 reports: The Beatles had achieved mass fame and fortune yet were searching for deeper meaning in their lives. Under the spiritual guidance of Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, The Beatles took a trip to Rishikesh, India to study transcendental meditation and set out on a path of deep enlightenment that would change the world.
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And From 93.5 and 1430 WCMY This documentary explores the Beatles’ role in popularizing Indian culture and Transcendental Meditation, following their 1968 journey to Rishikesh, India to study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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