REVEALED: The Beatle's Mysterious SECRET GURU That Change Music Forever! | Paul Saltzman

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I saw the trailer for the, Meeting The Beatles in India documentary by Paul Saltzman and I instantly know that I wanted to have him on the show.
His unique experience meeting the Beatles in 1968 at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in India changed his life forever and this cosmic aligning story is one that reinstalls faith in finding purpose in the strangest of places.
Director Paul Saltzman returns to India as he reminiscences his time with the Beatles while they were on a spiritual retreat under the mentorship of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968.
It's honestly a remarkable once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of timing and positioning.
‘If you really want to look at yourself more carefully, you might want to get away from the environment you grew up in.’
Paul received this soul message at age 23, after having the realization that his life was lacking the substance of the soul and he was set to find answers.
The cosmic gods led him to India where, even though it cost him a lot financially and in his personal life, he was being pulled towards the existential resolve that that is healing through Transcendental Meditation.
On this pilgrim, it just so happened that Paul ended up seeking help to mend his broken heart through meditation at the same ashram as THE BEATLES and their loved ones. Integrating into the ashram community brought in the opportunity to photograph the Beatles during the duration of his stay.
He details this very shockingly positive-life-altering opportunity in his 2018 book, The Beatles in India, and in his 2020 documentary, Meeting The Beatles in India. In 1968, the Beatles went to Rishikesh, India, studied transcendental meditation, and wrote music. These intimate photos are the only record of their time in this sacred retreat.
This new edition of The Beatles in India brings intimate images of the group, taken at an ashram in Rishikesh, India, to a wider audience than ever before. No photographers or press were allowed at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, but the Beatles had no objection to fellow visitor Paul Saltzman freely snapping pictures during their time there. This unprecedented access resulted in an extensive collection of intimate photos of the world’s most beloved rock band during one of their most serene and productive periods, only two years before the official dissolution of the group.
It was a pleasure speaking to Paul. Enjoy!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Episode Teaser
0:44 - What made Paul go to India?
4:02 - Paul’s journey to India.
10:15 - The Beatles were at the Ashram.
16:08 - Paul’s experience with the Beatles.
23:53 - The Maharishi’s experience with the Beatles.
28:14 - How meditation changed Paul's life
42:00 - What is the biggest lesson learned from Ashram
55:47 - Paul’s book about the Beatles in India.
1:02:05 - Mission in Life
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"The head is a wonderful computer. It's a shitty guidance system. The heart is a wonderful guidance system. It's a shitty computer. And the way to live in truth is to integrate the head and the heart."

[@joliabags]

One of the Best interviews Ever! I was born in 1950 and I was a Beatlemanick. When the film, Its a Hard Days Night came out, it showed in the little neighborhood theater a few blocks from my house in Syracuse NY. I read the book and I saw the film so many times I knew the lines by heart. I finally got my parents to see it with me and they didn’t understand hardly a word of it because of their accents. I got tickets to see them in Shea Stadium in NYC and my Mom made me sell them because she said I was too young to go on a tour bus to NY to see them. I wore out all the vinyl records of them. They changed The World no matter what anyone says.

[@maryalison5173]

Isn't that part of our lives so fun to remember? I was a Beatlemaniac in Los Angeles, got to see them at the Hollywood Bowl in 85 - an older sister took my friend and I. We also found where they were staying in Bel Air and took a taxi up there, where we got to see them smile and wave as they left in their limousine. To this day I have my car radio set to the Beatles channel. Yes, they changed not only my world, but the world in general. Cheers!

[@Hullabaloolah]

What a lovely interview Alex. How refreshing to meet someone like Paul who spent meaningful time with the Beatles via serendipity yet is modest and self deprecating.

[@camilladrummond1960]

I was there at the time! Having learned TM in April ‘67 & attended the 1 week course that summer at Bangor university in Wales with Maharishi who blitzed me with a Love bomb when I gave him a flower as he left.

[@camilladrummond1960]

The presence of the Beatles was mostly a distraction but I enjoyed the forays down to the Ganges with them

[@Davis89199]

I really enjoyed the way Paul told this story Cheers!

[@davidjohnston710]

How interesting! Goes to show that most things are not an accident. Listen to your inner voice and maybe take a chance. Never charge for kindness! Ooooommmmmmm ……. ❤

[@SuketaPatel]

Fudge! I am a 70’s kid...after watching this, I feel like I can hang out with you guys, smoke a joint and just zen out and talk about spirituality all day long! So much fun! Hippies in heart...I see you!! 🙏Mtl🇨🇦❤️🌈🌎🦋🌺🏄‍♀️🛹

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I noticed that too ❤

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[@dianewetherill185]

Wonderful interview! I learned TM when I was 20 after my mom passed away suddenly. The Beatles influenced my decision to learn TM. I was 14 when I saw them on The Ed Sullivan Show. Truly an amazing phenomenon! The course of music shift to rock and roll and their unique talent was so uplifting. Maharishi said they were happy and that is what we needed at the time! 🎶🎶🎶🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏👩‍🎨✌️👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@sophia9672]

This is the coolest guy I have ever seen. Alex asked him what the biggest he learnt there? He said it was meditation and he didn’t even mention anything about Beatles 😅

[@katewestcottvt]

Thanks for this.🙏Youre bringing back sweet memories. My college husband and Iwere initiated into TM at the Cambridge center near Harvard Square, 1968...69? (We heard that Dear Prudence was there, but we didn't see her.)TM is a really effective meditation technique, which assisted me on a lifelong spiritual journey. 🧘‍♂️✌♥️The version of Inner Light performed on The Concert for George (Jeff Lynn and Anushka Shankar) is pretty trancendental!!😇

[@karengarrison6733]

The universe had the plan and made sure the pics were in good hands all the way through. (In response to Alex saying he was sitting on the holy grail of Beatle memorabilia) 💜✌️ Amazing story! Thank you

[@mermeiaentertainment]

OK this is so cool! I have been listening to so many NLS interviews and love them all Alex! I worked with the team that put on the concert at Radio City Music Hall and was backstage in the live feed trailer during Paul's performance. It was so electric and literally bouncing with joy. I know several people who were there in Rishikesh as well and saw Paul's film when it was released. Such precious and beautiful images he was fortunate and divinely guided to capture ❤

[@lesleymiles4946]

I learned TM in '68...in Cape Town. And was invited to Rishikesh. I didn't go. But I've meditated every single day of my life since. I'm 74 now.

[@audreywitko1445]

It has been such a blessing to spend this time with two authentic and beautiful souls! Thank you so very much. ❤️🥰❤️

[@lyndalibra6060]

What a beautiful soul, story and interview!! It has truly been a delight and pleasure to listen to Paul's lovely experience with the Beatles, his love for meditation, and his modesty that fills ones heart with so much warmth!! Thank you both beautiful souls!!🙌💞🙌 Love and Light to all!!🙏💞🙏

[@michelleshore1372]

I was born Oct 9th John Lennon's birthdate I'm younger I loved this interview I feel a strong connection to Lennon

[@denisesavoie8470]

He's such a nice story teller, beautiful

[@planetmern]

The Beatles are still by far my most favorite musicians ever. They were magical.

[@janicefaucher2908]

As an oletimer, this interview brought me back to the Beatle craze!! TY again Alex!. Your interviews are so diverse❣️

[@NextLevelSoul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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What a delight this is! Love love love it! 💖💖💖

[@myriamverheijen3524]

Love the story behind the story. The screenplay seems to be completely written. Thanks for this beautiful interview. 🙏😊

[@tonilharmon]

Would love to see you do a vid on HOW to meditate.

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

Enjoyed this whole conversation on Paul’ s journey to India, meditation, and the Beatles. Love and gratitude.

[@thirdeyeinthemaking7327]

I thoroughly enjoyed this session. Beatles, Meditation, Rishikesh, Maharishi..... Paul has shared his experience with the Beatles which helps me to know them more. Thank you Paul & Alex. 🙏

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Alex, what form of meditation do you practice? I would love to hear about your spiritual journey. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@NextLevelSoul]

Just close my mind and allow the thoughts to quiet. 🧘

[@carolyn1111]

Incredible interview!!!! I’ve never heard of anyone being in the ashram with the Beatles. He has so much karma with them….fascinating journey he is on. Thxs!!!❤🎉😊

[@TheKakamuka]

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation! For more than one reason of course 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I can’t wait to watch the film

[@NextLevelSoul]

It’s available now.

[@4lottisintellect]

I watch a lot of your shows, but this was the absolute best ever. Thank you!

[@shikhavirmani]

Wow, such a great podcast, it brought all past memories of Mr Paul in such a beautiful way as if we were watching a superb movie .

[@tombyrne9676]

Great show Alex. Now do you want to know why they went to India?

[@calmkitty2]

That was a great story. Restores my faith in humanity.

[@enchantederic3792]

Good score Alex, bringing Paul onboard! Great interview, as usual, loved the honesty and sharing from Paul (and daughter!) . God is so abundant :-)

[@radiantlove9232]

Fascinating! I appreciate you going over time Alex! Paul is such an excellent, detailed story teller, I could have listened to him even longer! I will definitely be checking out his documentry.

[@antoniettadimanno]

Very enjoyable interview. Thank you Paul and Alex for this fun interview. 💜🌸💜😘🦋🦋🦋

[@collettewhiteman]

What a beautiful journey of the soul. 😍

[@jeanmackenzie6575]

Totally delightful!!!

[@shamsabuakarubenthiscock1008]

What an interview Alex! Keep up the great conversations💜🤗🙌

[@elle12390]

lovely interview!

[@mikebarnes7734]

The Beetles were the best thing that happened to Maha Mahesh Yogi , we might never have known about him had it not been for them.

[@georgiataylor7647]

Fascinating video! Thank you both.

[@JulieBullard-zc5gv]

Outstanding interview ❤ Bravo ❤

[@lanahartman-mccuen28]

I want to thank you very much for this interview. I have watched it about four or five times. I think I have watched all of your interviews and I do rewatch some of them quite a few times. I hope you feel very proud of yourself for what you are doing, and the impact that it is making on the world community. I am very grateful, exceedingly grateful and appreciative. 💛🌟🤍🌹🤍🌟💛

[@magma9138]

Wonderful! Thank you both. Peace All.

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Amazing story. Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

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Wonderful!! Loved it!!

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Thank you! Best interview ever!

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The Beatles were Ministers. Their lyrics brought metaphysical unconscious knowledge to conscious awareness ❤

[@Lisa-on3ee]

Beautiful 💜

[@CherieNorquay]

Wonderful video!

[@bedardpelchat]

This is remarkable.

[@siegfriedhajszan-officialc4691]

Wondering why John Lennon wrote the song "Sexy Sadie". It wasn't just nice.

[@pewee2496]

This was such a nice showing with Paul! Where can we see the movie?

[@jennyroth6583]

Did you have a plan? Haha we didn’t make plans back then we just went 🌈🌞🌈

[@allie1953]

So true!

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🌟🙏🏼🌟

[@denisesavoie8470]

😅😅😅so funny

[@iatl7306]

Misleidende titel, dit gaat amper over deze Yogi.

[@1970Arle]

One of the most wonderful and joyful story😍 Thank you realy 🫶took me back to my “magical» stories of lifetime ❤❤❤