Yes, I believe it was written for the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a person early admired by the Beatles. Here is a nice version, better than the Beatles’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEHckjjbE8I
Hey, I loved the Beatles version. But, then, I LOVED the Beatles music. I loved the Rolling Stones music more. I even saw them in a concert. I liked them better than the Beatles because their music was harsher, more edgy.
I was a TAD edgy in those days. My father wouldn't allow me to be very "edgy" at all. He was no fun and SUCH a despot. I miss him still.