File under: Final Samadhi and The Siddhi of PR
Since the passing of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, practically every news item we’ve seen has mentioned the short period between 1967 and 1968 when the Beatles embraced TM™, blowing it up to appear as the defining event for all parties involved. We doubt it was as much for the Beatles, but it’s sure turning out to be for the Maharishi. If he’s going down in history as anything, it’s as the onetime guru to the Fab Four.
In support of that hagiographic distortion, the still alive Beatles have chimed in to recognize the Maharishi’s passing:
Sir Paul said: “I was asked for my thoughts on the passing of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and I can only say that whilst I am deeply saddened by his passing, my memories of him will only be joyful ones.”
He added: “He was a great man who worked tirelessly for the people of the world and the cause of unity. I will never forget the dedication that he wrote inside a book he once gave me, which read ‘radiate, bliss, consciousness’, and that to me says it all. I will miss him but will always think of him with a smile.”
Starr also released a statement paying his respects. He said: “One of the wise men I met in my life was the Maharishi. I always was impressed by his joy and I truly believe he knows where he is going.”
Radiate. That’s the key to understanding the Maharishi’s metaphysics. Too bad it’s nothing but a quaint idea. The world will be better served when the TM™ org finally drops the woo-woo nonsense, realizes the “Maharishi Effect” is in fact only wishful thinking and spend their resources doing something that actually helps. Maybe soup kitchens or food banks would be a good place to start. That’s one Maharishi effect we’re probably never going to see.
SOURCE: guruphiliac.blogspot.com
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