Quotes from the characters created by playrights are often wrongly attributed to the writer himself/herself. Although the question and answer was intended to be provocative it was not intended serve as a guide to my opinions of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
But I concede, on reflection, that some might see the remarks otherwise. So, I have taken this opportunity to ammend the online text of this Q&A, to change the line in question, to bring it more into synch with my own opinion: Q. In conclusion then, isn't it true to say that the Maharishi is nothing other than an opportunistic, self-promoting maverick who, though probably well-meaning, wilfully misleads his supporters and anyone else who has the time, the inclination and the money to listen to him? --- In [email protected], "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], "Paul Mason" > <premanandpaul@> wrote: > > > > Q. Isn't it true to say that the Maharishi is nothing other than > an > > opportunistic? > > A. Yup > > Q. self-promoting > > A. Yup > > Q. maverick, > > A. Yup > > Q. who wilfully misleads his supporters > > A. Yup > > Q. and anyone else who has the time, the inclination and the money > > to listen to him? > > A. Yup > > Q. Some say the TM method is a good one, some say not? > > A. Yup > > Although I believe that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has used deceptive > > means to spread the teaching of transcendental meditation, I am > > confident that his motives have been well intended. > > > > Although I have voiced criticism of Maharishi, it should not be > > construed that I believe him to have just been in it for the money > or > > the fame. > > Suggested rewrite: > > "Isn't it true to say that the Maharishi isn't in > it just for the fame or money, but is nothing other > than an opportunistic, self-promoting, well- > intentioned maverick, who with the best of motives > wilfully misleads his supporters and anyone else who > has the time, the inclination and the money to listen > to him?" >
