1967 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi New York Inner Peace Meditation Rare Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is captured in a joyful moment, smiling broadly and holding his iconic saffron-colored beads. This candid photograph, taken in New York City, showcases him during the late 1960s as he interacted with followers and the media. The setting is informal, highlighting his approachable and peaceful demeanor as he spreads the message of transcendental meditation.Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was an influential spiritual leader known for introducing transcendental meditation to the Western world. He gained widespread recognition as the guru of The Beatles and influenced the counterculture movement of the 1960s. His teachings emphasized mental clarity and inner peace, offering an alternative to the burgeoning drug culture of the time. Maharishi's impact remains significant, with transcendental meditation continuing to inspire people worldwide.Text present on photo:Caption (Lower Center):Associated PressMAHARISHI MAHESH TALKED TO REPORTERHe said individuals must find inner peaceStamp (Upper Left Corner):JAN 20 4:31 PM '67ENGRAVINGHandwritten Text (Near Center Top):Trib23Form Text (Center):TRIBUNE CUT ORDERSubject: YogiSize: 2 x 4.8For mall edition on S. manOrdered by ______Date ______Time ______Newspaper Clipping (Right Side):NEW YORK, N.Y. (UPI) — Fingering his saffron-colored beads, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi said the message he brings to the Western world is a simple one: find inner peace for the individual and world peace cannot be far behind.Maharishi, chief guru of the West and spiritual leader of the Beatles, is winning a following among college students with his philosophy of transcendental meditation.Transcendental meditation is seen by some as a means of "turning on" — finding mental bliss without drugs. It is reported to be leading some young people away from the drug cult.Stamp (Bottom Right):JAN 21 1968 T- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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