Meditation is the cure, says Beatles' friend

rajugusain · Dec 20th, 2005, 07:45

Meditation is the cure, says Beatles' friend

Raju Gusain
Rishikesh, December 11
Donovan Leitch is among the legendary folk singers of Britain. He is
even considered Britain's answer to Bob Dylan. He shares a special
bond with India as he was one of those who accompanied the Beatles on
their visit to Rishikesh in 1968.
Donovan (www.donovan.ie) has recently released his autobiography, 'The
Hurdy Gurdy Man', published by St. Martin's Press (UK).
Here are some excerpts of an online interview with him.

Q: Does your autobiography, 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man', contain your
memories of the 1968 visit to Rishikesh?
A: Yes! The 1968 visit with the Beatles was the foremost influence on
the western world that brought Eastern Yoga to the west in the 20th
century.

Q: What impact did the 1968 visit to this Himalayan town have in your
life and music?
A: It clarified my studies as a student of the Inner path. But it had
little impact on my music.

Q: Did the Rishikesh visit inspire the Beatles in their creative work? How?
A: John learned styles from me and George wrote in a new way.

Q: What do you think has been the impact of the Rishikesh visit on the
life of the Fab Four?
A: It was a break to re-assess what was happening to them. A time to go inside.

Q: You were close to the Beatles? Did Rishikesh form part of your
discussions? If, yes, what were the most discussed issues?
A: Veggie food, not drinking, music and love.

Q: Did you visit Rishikesh after 1968?
A: No.

Q: The Ashram where you and the Beatles stayed in 1968 is a deserted place now.
A: I was sad to hear that it is a ruin of its former glory.

Q: Anything you would like say on Yoga and meditation?
A: The world suffers due to wrong thinking, wrong action and vague
dreaming.Maharishi and his guru are right. Meditation is the cure! I
actually am a Celtic-Buddhist. I was initiated by Maharishi for which
I am eternally grateful.

Hindustan Times
New Delhi edition (Late city)
December 12, 2005

lotus blossom · Dec 21st, 2005, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajugusain

The world suffers due to wrong thinking, wrong action and vague dreaming.

what is vague dreaming?

rajugusain · Dec 22nd, 2005, 13:51

Photo: Donovan Leitch (Photo courtesy: Random House)

Baby Zebra · Dec 22nd, 2005, 14:15

hmm i really liked donovan until that arrogant interview. lennon learned new styles from him? hmmm, not likely. also his son is a notorious schmuck and runs one of the most disgusting hipper than thou clubs in l.a.

Dec 20th, 2005, 07:45	#1
rajugusain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dehra Dun (Uttaranchal) Posts: 152	Meditation is the cure, says Beatles' friend Meditation is the cure, says Beatles' friend Raju Gusain Rishikesh, December 11 Donovan Leitch is among the legendary folk singers of Britain. He is even considered Britain's answer to Bob Dylan. He shares a special bond with India as he was one of those who accompanied the Beatles on their visit to Rishikesh in 1968. Donovan (www.donovan.ie) has recently released his autobiography, 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man', published by St. Martin's Press (UK). Here are some excerpts of an online interview with him. Q: Does your autobiography, 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man', contain your memories of the 1968 visit to Rishikesh? A: Yes! The 1968 visit with the Beatles was the foremost influence on the western world that brought Eastern Yoga to the west in the 20th century. Q: What impact did the 1968 visit to this Himalayan town have in your life and music? A: It clarified my studies as a student of the Inner path. But it had little impact on my music. Q: Did the Rishikesh visit inspire the Beatles in their creative work? How? A: John learned styles from me and George wrote in a new way. Q: What do you think has been the impact of the Rishikesh visit on the life of the Fab Four? A: It was a break to re-assess what was happening to them. A time to go inside. Q: You were close to the Beatles? Did Rishikesh form part of your discussions? If, yes, what were the most discussed issues? A: Veggie food, not drinking, music and love. Q: Did you visit Rishikesh after 1968? A: No. Q: The Ashram where you and the Beatles stayed in 1968 is a deserted place now. A: I was sad to hear that it is a ruin of its former glory. Q: Anything you would like say on Yoga and meditation? A: The world suffers due to wrong thinking, wrong action and vague dreaming.Maharishi and his guru are right. Meditation is the cure! I actually am a Celtic-Buddhist. I was initiated by Maharishi for which I am eternally grateful. Hindustan Times New Delhi edition (Late city) December 12, 2005 __________________ 141577

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Baby Zebra Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 16	hmm i really liked donovan until that arrogant interview. lennon learned new styles from him? hmmm, not likely. also his son is a notorious schmuck and runs one of the most disgusting hipper than thou clubs in l.a.

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