Guide Note: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was the founder of Transcendental Meditation. His teachings became popular in the west after The Beatles visited him in India in 1968. In January of 2008, he announced that he was retiring from his work. He passed away one month later.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 12, 1917 approximately
- Died: February 5, 2008
- Authored over 16 books
- Founded the Maharishi University Of Management
- Influenced The Beatles song "Sexy Sadie"
- Inspired The Beatles song "Across the Universe" which was coincidently beamed into space 24 hours before his death