Spiritual leaders are often perceived as being stern and serious, in some cases even humorless. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, while he could be serious when needed, was famous for his smile, his laugh, and his sense of humor in general.
In this episode, Thom shares some anecdotes from his 26-plus years of being with Maharishi, where Maharishi put his sense of humor on display. Some of these were public displays, while others were from behind the scenes; all of the stories reflect Maharishi’s famous quote, “We have an infinite number of reasons to be happy, and a serious responsibility not be serious.”
Episode Highlights:
[00:45] Maharishi's Humor
[02:36] Maharishi's Way of Answering Serious Questions
[04:59] The Million-Pound Reply
[06:09] A Lover of Analogies
[07:29] The Complaint About Meditation
[09:12] Fifty Dollar Bet on Effortless Mantra
[11:17] Think Mantra Without Effort
[11:59] "I Am an Imposter."
[13:35] Journalist Wanted to Expose Maharishi
[15:15] "I'm Here to Find and Report Facts."
[16:39] Laughter-Filled Meeting With Maharishi
[18:03] Surprising Turns: Maharishi's Impact on the Journalist
[18:56] A Force Five Hurricane of Happiness
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