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 of life, from the cosmic to the individual.
Maharishi’s teachings revolve around one central truth: enlightenment is the birthright of everyone. Enlightenment is the highest state of potential realizable by a human being, in which the self experiences liberation from suffering, and all thought, speech and action are automatically in accord with all the laws of nature.
Transcendental Meditation: A Gateway to Pure Consciousness
Central to Maharishi’s legacy is the Transcendental Meditation practice—a simple, effortless technique performed sitting comfortably twice a day that is independent of one’s age, gender, religion, philosophy, style of life and circumstances. The TM technique gently allows the mind to settle inwardly, leading to a state of transcendental consciousness: a silent, restful awareness that nourishes both body and mind. Maharishi revealed that this inner wakeful stillness is not only deeply restorative, but also the wellspring of creativity, intelligence, and true happiness. His statements were confirmed by hundreds of published research studies and demonstrated by the experience of millions of people.
From Personal Peace to Global Harmony
Maharishi held that individual growth leads to collective transformation as increasing numbers of individuals access pure inner awareness. He proposed that when even a small segment of the population practices the TM technique regularly, it can elevate the consciousness of society—a principle known as the Maharishi Effect. Peer-reviewed research has substantiated this idea, indicating measurable significant reductions in crime, stress, and social tension in cities when one percent of their population have learned TM.
A Complete Approach to Life
Maharishi’s program offers a harmonious blend of inner development and outer achievement that he called “200% of life”—a holistic vision that unites inner and outer personal fulfillment. Further, the wide range of TM benefits extend from the most intimate within an individual to the betterment of humanity.
In His Words:
“Life is not a struggle. Life is bliss.”
Through profound comprehensive insights shared in his books and lectures, and practical applications of this knowledge through the Transcendental Meditation program, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi gave the world a timeless message and the capacity to fulfill it: enlightenment is the birthright of every human being.
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About the Author
Janet Hoffman is the executive director of TM for Women Professionals, a division of TM for Women in the USA
Vanessa Vidal is the national director of TM for Women in the USA
