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| It's eventual wide acceptance would hinge on the simplicity of it's application and the profound influence to quell mental noise and neutralize stress levels, leaving the practitioner in a state considered more centered and less distracted. Its efficiency is claimed to derive from the natural tendency of the mind to move toward greater order, this being one of the principles Maharishi has referred to as The Mechanics Of Consciousness. Continued practice is claimed to bring about a state of spiritual enlightenment. | It's eventual wide acceptance would hinge on the simplicity of it's application and the profound influence to quell mental noise and neutralize stress levels, leaving the practitioner in a state considered more centered and less distracted. Its efficiency is claimed to derive from the natural tendency of the mind to move toward greater order, this being one of the principles Maharishi has referred to as The Mechanics Of Consciousness. Continued practice is claimed to bring about a state of spiritual enlightenment. | ||
| While the phrase 'Transcendental Meditation' is clearly of his own invention, much controversy exists among researchers as to its actual origin. Mahesh Prasad Varma (Maharishi) has himself proclaimed the teaching to come from his ancient order, adding that his beloved master Guru Dev, on his deathbed, charged his favored disciple to bring the practice to the world. Nevertheless, one is hard pressed to find evidence of the actual practice in Vedantic teachings, or data to support the much-favored relationship he shared with |
While the phrase 'Transcendental Meditation' is clearly of his own invention, much controversy exists among researchers as to its actual origin. Mahesh Prasad Varma (Maharishi) has himself proclaimed the teaching to come from his ancient order, adding that his beloved master Guru Dev, on his deathbed, charged his favored disciple to bring the practice to the world. Nevertheless, one is hard pressed to find evidence of the actual practice, with its unique instructions for using the traditional mantra, in Vedantic teachings, or data to support the much-favored relationship he shared with the highly revered master. Some research has even suggested the technique to be Buddhist in origin. Inconsistencies also abound within the secretive realm of the movement where information uncovered by legal and professional researchers (ex. deprogrammers) reveal disagreements with the public platforms of the movement. | ||
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (born January 12, 1917) is a maharishi and founder of the Transcendental Meditation or TM Movement.
Maharishi was born in Allahabad, India and graduated from Allahabad University with a degree in physics. He studied for thirteen years with Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math. In 1955, after spending two years in silence in the Himalayas, he began teaching his TM technique.
: It's eventual wide acceptance would hinge on the simplicity of it's application and the profound influence to quell mental noise and neutralize stress levels, leaving the practitioner in a state considered more centered and less distracted. Its efficiency is claimed to derive from the natural tendency of the mind to move toward greater order, this being one of the principles Maharishi has referred to as The Mechanics Of Consciousness. Continued practice is claimed to bring about a state of spiritual enlightenment. While the phrase 'Transcendental Meditation' is clearly of his own invention, much controversy exists among researchers as to its actual origin. Mahesh Prasad Varma (Maharishi) has himself proclaimed the teaching to come from his ancient order, adding that his beloved master Guru Dev, on his deathbed, charged his favored disciple to bring the practice to the world. Nevertheless, one is hard pressed to find evidence of the actual practice, with its unique instructions for using the traditional mantra, in Vedantic teachings, or data to support the much-favored relationship he shared with the highly revered master. Some research has even suggested the technique to be Buddhist in origin. Inconsistencies also abound within the secretive realm of the movement where information uncovered by legal and professional researchers (ex. deprogrammers) reveal disagreements with the public platforms of the movement.
In 1957 he founded The Spiritual Regeneration Movement, the first of several organizations collectively known as the TM Movement, and began the first of many tours to teach the technique around the world. The Beatles were among his students.
Maharishi has written a number of books on Vedic wisdom and the Vedas as the science of consciousness. He uses modern technology to spread his teachings—he has created the Maharishi Open University as an online teaching outlet, holds a weekly video press conference, and uses satellite and the Internet for his Maharishi Broadcasting. He has also started numerous centers of Consciousness Based Education including the Maharishi University of Management and the Maharishi School for the Age of Enlightenment
Maharishi has also initiated a new type of currency, the RAAM.
External links
About Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- Page on Maharishi at popular TM portal
- Larry King interview with Maharishi on 5/12/02
- The Beatles' experiences with Maharishi