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Maharishi Speaks on Emotion and Intellect
December 11, 1971 Question: “I have some questions concerning the relationship between the intellect and the emotions. It seems like there is more talk about the specifics of how the intellect works, I was wondering how the emotions work. Is it true that all emotions are more subtle than all intellectual activity, no matter what the quality of the emotion?” Maharishi: “Emotions are finer than the intellect.” Question: “What is the relationship?” Maharishi: “When the small child says, “Oh, I must have a car.” All the intellectual understanding about the finance and everything, it doesn’t work anymore; he must
New Research Affirms the Benefits of Transcendental Meditation
Four research studies published in respected, peer-reviewed scientific journals in 2025 and 2026 add to the already extensive body of objectively verified evidence demonstrating the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program. Prevention of Cardiometabolic Disease
A Simple Guide to Healthy Happy Mothers and Babies: An Interview with Author Margaret Mullins
Margaret Mullins MSN, PNPC, FNPC is the longtime steward of the Healthy Happy Mother & Baby Program and the author of a new book by that name. Drawing on decades of experience in both Western
Author Ann Purcell Discusses Silence
Ann Purcell is an author, poet, songwriter, philanthropist, and longtime teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique, whose work blends spiritual insight with creative expression. She has written numerous books—including collections like Tender Flower of Heaven—and
Maharishi Speaks on Transcendental Meditation and Spiritual Unfoldment
“In order to get the honey in the flower one has to go deep to that realm where the honey lies. The honeybee knows the technique of getting to the subtle strata of flowers and
Five Fundamentals of Progress: A Scientific Path to Self-Improvement
It’s the threshold of a new year. It’s time to gear up once again to better ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually. How? Maharishi Vedic Science includes five fundamentals of progress: Stability Adaptability Integration Purification Growth
Advice You Can Rely On: How to Leverage Your Body’s Innate Healing Ability
More than ever before, there are unending and changing opinions and advice on what is best for us medically: what to do, what not to do, when to do something, how much to do it,
Saving the Ocean from Deadly Noise Pollution: An Interview with Kathy Matara PhD
Kathy Matara is an environmental safety and health policy advocate who has worked on sustainable safe technologies since 2012. She spearheaded an action for Iowans to opt out of high radiation smart meters in favor
The Profound Teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) movement, brought ancient Vedic wisdom to the modern world with clarity and accessibility. Vedic wisdom is the complete totality of knowledge of the full range
A Widow’s Memoir: The Role of Transcendental Meditation in Navigating the Healing Process
It’s been 14 years since my husband Harry passed away. I still think of him everyday and the love and appreciation I had for him has grown even more. At the time of his passing,