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The Man Who Rocked Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, From Beatles to Frank Sinatra

Swami Satchidananda at Yogaville Ashram

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (centre), the Indian mystic who introduced British pop group The Beatles to transcendental meditation, with George Harrison (1943 - 2001, left) and John Lennon (1940 -1980), at the UNICEF Gala in Paris

Left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) of the Beatles, backstage with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi after he gave a lecture on transcendental meditation at the Hilton hotel, London, 25th August 1967.

(FILES) This undated file picture taken at the the worldwide headquarters of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) movement shows its founder the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, once a spiritual advisor to the Beatles. The Maharishi who was thought to have been 91 years old, died on February 5, 2008 in his Dutch home. He had been living in the tiny village of Vlodrop in the Netherlands since 1990. AFP PHOTO/ANP/PETER WIJNANDS netherlands out - belgium ou

Followers pat their respects to the late spiritual advisor Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Vlodrop, on Febraury 7, 2008. The Maharishi, whose other celebrity followers included actresses Mia Farrow and Shirley MacLaine, died on January 29, 2008 at his home in the Netherlands. His worldwide Transcendental Meditation movement became a major international business and his 1964 book 'Science of Being and Art of Living' sold over a million copies in 15 languages

INDIA - AUGUST 31: Devotees at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram ( Religion, News Profile )

TODAY -- MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI -- Aired 01/1968 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Garagiola, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Barbara Walters on NBC News' 'Today' in January, 1968

(Original Caption) NEW YORK-1/19/68-: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, head of the spiritual regeneration movement, accepts flowers from some of his followers on hand to greet his arrival at airport here January 18th. The wispy Indian mystic is here for a series of speaking engagements. He told newsmen that he will reveal 'a concrete plan for permanent world peace' during his stay in the United States.

(Original Caption) Bedecked with garlands, actress Mia Farrow, wife of singer Frank Sinatra, and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (L), the meditating mystic from India, arrive in New Delhi. The holy man had been in the United States and Miss Farrow accompanied him on his homeward flight. She will meditate with the guru in India.

(Original Caption) Photo shows Mrs. Frank Sinatra, (actress, Mia Farrow) and her religious instructor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi meet the press prior to their departure for India January 23. Miss Farrow says she is going to India to be a better person. The Hindu mystic conducts an international meditation society at Rishikesh in the Himalayas. Miss Farrow, estranged from her husband, did not say she intends to stay in India, or whether her husband knows of the trip.

The Beatles pop band, lives on with wild elephants and tigers in Rishikesh in India
The famous band Beatles spent several days at this Ashwarm in 1968, today the meditation camp has been acquired by the Indian government and the memories of the Beatles lives on only with wild elephants, tigers, monkeys and public art as the camp is now in ruins with nature reclaiming it as it stands on the banks of the River Ganga. The Beatles were an English rock band that formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely

The Beatles leaving Heathrow Airport for India where they will meet Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on a meditation trip. John Len
The Beatles leaving Heathrow Airport for India where they will meet Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on a meditation trip. John Lennon and his wife Cynthia wearing trouser suit, beret and glasses in the airport February 1968

Maharishi is back in Town: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at the Press Conference this afternoon.
March 1975

Religious leader Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is visited by followers, including Rolling Stones' guitarist Brian Jones (wearing fur boa at left), and photographer Michael Cooper (left of Jones).