In this episode of the Vedic Worldview, Thom delves into the life and journey of his spiritual master, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, before Maharishi met his own master, Swami Bramhananda Saraswati, revered as Guru Deva.
The narrative follows Maharishi’s initial resistance to a conventional life, his commitment to spirituality, and his eventual acceptance into the spiritual fold after completing his studies.
It’s an unconventional early life, even by Indians standards, and one which set Maharishi on the course to becoming the figure responsible for making meditation known and practiced throughout the world.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Once Upon a Time
[03:11] Maha Khumba Mela
[06:15] Family Life
[08:10] An Uncle Makes a Connection
[11:41] “This is my master”
[14:32] “I don’t want a wife.”
[18:16] Unfinished Business
[20:34] From Physic Student to a Life of Service and Devotion
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