brian epstein, manager of the beatles, was also interested in tm, but had many problems in his personal life. he decided not to join the beatles when they traveled to wales to attend a weekend class given by the maharishi, and stayed home. later that weekend, epstein overdosed on sleeping pills, and died in his sleep. the beatles were very hurt by the news, and worried about what would happen to their careers. maharishi tried to comfort them, telling them to think happy thoughts about epstein, and let his spirit find peace.