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The Beatles & Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

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The Beatles' Influence on Western Spirituality

Exploring the Beatles' journey into Eastern spirituality through encounters with Hinduism, focusing on George Harrison's dedication to Krishna and Rama. The chapter discusses the impact of the Yogi on the band's spiritual evolution, linking their music to Vedanta philosophy and the concept of self as Brahman. It delves into how the Beatles' exploration of unconventional themes in the 1960s intersected with societal shifts and rebellious attitudes, influenced by encounters with gurus and drug use.

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