In this sort video, Judith Bourque – who was a lover of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi – filled with curiosity and perhaps a touch of fear, posed a question that hung heavy in the air: “What would happen if I got pregnant?” The answer she received was unexpected, a jarring revelation that pierced through her heart.

Maharishi the great spiritual master, seemingly nonchalant, replied, “Get married quick, some good choice in the movement”. His words, laden with indifference, felt like a bee sting. The implication was clear – marriage was the solution, a mere formality to rectify a situation borne out of the passion she felt for him. Judith, struck by the callousness of Maharishi’s response, questioned the foundation of their love. “Married to whom?” – she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of hurt and confusion.