Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was an Indian guru and spiritual leader who is best known as the founder of the Transcendental Meditation technique. Born in 1918 in India, he gained worldwide fame in the 1960s when he attracted celebrities like The Beatles to learn and practice Transcendental Meditation. Maharishi believed in the power of meditation to achieve inner peace and unlock human potential. He traveled the world promoting his teachings and established a global organization dedicated to spreading the practice of Transcendental Meditation. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of promoting mindfulness and spiritual well-being.