Author: Geoffrey Giuliano
Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano
Unabridged: 1 hr 38 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Author's Republic
Published: 07/18/2019
Of all the many spiritual masters who transplanted themselves from India in the 1960s the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is perhaps the most lauded, and indeed, successful. His easy to learn technique of transcendental meditation is everywhere with millions gaining great benefits from the ageless technique today.With the Beatles as his most famous disciples, the giggly guru changed the face of personal spirituality forever. Here is the venerated master in his own words. A must for anyone interested in the subtler aspects of recent popular culture and philosophy. A boon too for Beatles fans. Celebrating 50 years of The Beatles' White Album!
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