University of Virginia Library

Converts Acid heads

But this unstructured approach
does not extend to the Maharishi's
personal system of meditation,
which is a ritualized, if abstract
procedure. His most publicized accomplishment
has been the conversion
of acid heads (something
neither Billy Graham nor Harry
Anslinger could achieve). Although
he has never suggested that
drugs
are evil (only unnecessary)
his followers seem to relish the
"evolutionary" aspects of turning
straight. Audiences at his talks
are urged not to smoke. If that
does not sound like bidding of
an epicurean, neither does vegetarianism,
and yet the Maharishi
cats no meal.

Finally, though he ministers to
the elect, he vehemently denies an
interest in amassing personal
wealth.