Maharishi & Me | Free Book
Maharishi died in 2008 at age ninety, but his influence endures through the spiritual movement he founded: TM (Transcendental Meditation). Other books have been written about him, but this spellbinding page-turner offers a rare insider's view of life with the guru, including the time the Beatles studied at his feet in Rishikesh, India, and wrote dozens of songs under his influence.
Both inspirational and disturbing, Maharishi and Me illuminates Susan's two decades living in Maharishi's ashrams, where she grew from a painfully shy teenage seeker into a spiritually aware teacher and author. It features behind-the-scenes, myth-busting stories, and over 100 photos of Maharishi and his celebrity disciples (the Beatles, Deepak Chopra, Mia Farrow, Beach Boys, and many more).
Susan's candid, honest portrayal draws back the curtain on her shattering, extreme emotional seesaws of heaven and hell at her guru's hands. This compelling, haunting memoir will continue to challenge readers long after they turn its last page. It dismantles all previous beliefs about the spiritual path and how spiritual masters are supposed to behave.
Susan shares: “Merely by being in his presence, we disciples entered an utterly timeless place and rapturous feeling, and, at the same time, realized the utter futility and insanity of the mundane world.”
Susan's heartfelt masterwork blends her experiences, exacting research, artistically descriptive and humorous writing, emotional intelligence, and intensely personal inner exploration into a feast for thought and contemplation. Neither starry-eyed nor antagonistic, it captures, from a balanced viewpoint, the essence of life in an ashram.
In The Press
"In 1965 at a Transcendental Meditation introductory lecture I first
met Ray Manzarek and John Densmore, this was before The Doors, and may
very well have planted the seeds for our communal creative? mind.
Maharishi & Me captures a moment in my generation, where we
turned to this great spiritual master who introduced meditation to the
entire planet. We should heed his teachings and honor his spirit
today, now more than ever."
—Robby Krieger, guitarist, The
Doors
"I met Maharishi in Rishikesh, India, in 1968 where
I took some iconic photos of the Beatles. There I learned TM, which
healed my broken heart, and I found a sense of peace never experienced
before. Susan Shumsky’s book Maharishi & Me captures that
time in Rishikesh and tells her emotionally-charged, spellbinding
story of 22 years of awakening and transformation under Maharishi’s
tutelage and beyond. For anyone seeking spiritual understanding, I
highly recommend this book."
—Paul Saltzman, bestselling
author and photographer of The Beatles in India
"Susan Shumsky’s book Maharishi & Me is a
powerful exploration of guru and discipleship. Her humor, insight and
the intimate feeling you receive about their relationship is
extraordinary. A great read for anyone interested in learning."
—Lynn V. Andrews, bestselling author,
Medicine Woman and Jaguar Woman
"So many
emotions churned within me as I read Maharishi & Me. In her
incredibly heartfelt book, Susan Shumsky gives us a glimpse into a
world that few people have ever experienced. Her graphic descriptions
portray her awakening consciousness that occurred under Maharishi’s
guidance and also evoke the tempest that swirled around this iconic
guru. Fascinating reading from a great writer!"
—Denise
Linn, bestselling author of Sacred Space
"Riveting!
An eye-opening, enlightening, first person account of life behind the
curtain of the TM Movement. I loved it!"
— Dr. Joe Vitale,
bestselling author, The Miracle, and featured in
The Secret
"Maharishi Mahesh Yogi initiated the
current interest in meditation when he brought TM to the West. Susan
Shumsky's book is the most comprehensive account of the history of his
Movement and reveals what it is like to be close to a great spiritual
teacher."
—Peter Russell, bestselling author,
The Global Brain and From Science to God
"Susan Shumsky had a front-row seat at a spiritual
revolution that profoundly affected all of us. She tells the tale with
personal candor, a keen eye for pertinent detail, and a perspective
seasoned by time and experience."
—Philip Goldberg,
author,
American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation,
How Indian Spirituality Changed the West
"Full of fascinating information about TM, its founder
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and the celebrities who followed him, Susan
Shumsky's book Maharishi & Me is a captivating read."
—John Gray, bestselling author,
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
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