‘Through the window of science we see the dawn of the Age of Enlightenment.’ —Maharishi


The following findings are a brief summary of the hundreds of scientific papers, relevant to the creation of world peace, published in Scientific Research on Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme: Collected Papers—Volumes 1–6 [over 5,000 pages; Volume 7 is in press]. More than 600 scientific studies, conducted at over 250 independent research institutions in 33 countries, objectively document the benefits of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme, and prove their extraordinary value to actualize the highest Vedic ideals of life, bringing fulfilment to the individual and to all areas of society. (Refer to: www.tm.org/research/508_studies.html)

These studies are a record of the historic transformation of time, from the scientific age to the Age of Enlightenment, brought about by Maharishi’s teachings, which have opened the gates of enlightenment for millions of people, leading to the establishment of an ideal quality of life for the whole world—Heaven on Earth.

 

A Brief Summary of Results

An analysis of findings which demonstrate that Maharishi’s Technologies of
Consciousness create a profound influence of coherence and harmony in world
consciousness if the group is sufficiently large—radiating an influence of peace
in the nation and the world and bringing life in harmony with Natural Law

[The numbers within parentheses after each finding refer to the numbers of the
original research studies as printed in the six volumes of the Collected Papers.]


Increased Coherence in Collective Consciousness—
The Basis of National Invincibility and World Peace

The following research findings demonstrate that one per cent of a population practising Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Technique or the square root of one per cent collectively practising the TM-Sidhi Programme radiates a powerful influence of coherence and harmony in collective consciousness, bringing life increasingly in accordance with all the Laws of Nature and raising the nation to invincibility.

  • Increased Harmony in International Affairs (Vol. 4: 322, Worldwide, 1978; 337, Worldwide, 1983–1984; Vol. 5: 409, USA–USSR, 1985–1987; 411, Worldwide, 1983–1985)

  • Improvements in Domestic Affairs and International Relations for Major Trouble-Spot Countries (Vol. 4: 322, 1978)

  • More Positive, Progressive Statements and Actions of Heads of State and Greater National and International Support for Their Policies and Leadership (Vol. 4: 337, Worldwide, 1983–1984; Vol. 5: 409, USA, 1985–1987)

  • Increased Progress towards Peaceful Resolution of Conflict (Vol. 4: 322, Major Trouble-Spot Countries, 1978; 335, Lebanon, 1983–1984; 337, Worldwide, 1983–1984; Vol. 5: 410, Lebanon, 1983–1985; 411, Worldwide, 1983–1985)

  • Decreased War Intensity and War Deaths (Vol. 4: 322, Rhodesia [Zimbabwe], 1978; 331, Baskinta, Lebanon, 1982–1984; 333, Lebanon, 1983; 335, Lebanon, 1983–1984; Vol. 5: 410, Lebanon, 1983–1985)

  • Cessation of Attack on a Community and Protection from Ongoing Armed Conflict in the Surrounding Area (Vol. 4: 331, Lebanon, 1982–1984)

  • Increased Positivity in National Mood (Vol. 4: 333, Israel, 1983)


Increased Coherence of Brain Functioning: The Basis of Increased
Coherence in National Consciousness and World Consciousness—
Structuring Invincibility for the Nation and Peace in the Family of Nations

  • Increased Orderliness of Brain Functioning (Vol. 1: 1–4, 14–18, 20, 102; Vol. 2: 115, 117, 121; Vol. 3: 205, 210, 211, 213, 215, 217, 218, 224; Vol. 4: 294–296)

  • Increased Integration of Brain Functioning (Vol. 1: 14–17, 20, 102; Vol. 3: 205, 210, 211, 213, 215, 217, 218, 224; Vol. 4: 294–296; Vol. 5: 370, 371, 375)

  • Increased Brainwave Coherence (Vol. 1: 20, 21, 102; Vol. 3: 205, 210, 213, 215, 217, 218, 224; Vol. 4: 294, 296; Vol. 5: 370, 371)

  • Increased EEG Coherence at the Moment of Performance of the TM-Sidhi Technique of Yogic Flying (Vol. 1: 102; Vol. 5: 375)


Freedom from Stress in Individual Life: The Basis of Freedom from
Tension in National Life and International Affairs—Structuring
Invincibility for the Nation and Peace in the Family of Nations

A Unique State of Deep Rest during Practice of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Technique—The Perfect Means to Neutralize Stress and Tension

  • The Experience of Pure Consciousness Found to Be Associated with High EEG Coherence; Marked Reductions in Respiration Rate, Heart Rate, and Metabolic Rate; Periodic Natural Breath Suspension; Absence of Spontaneous Skin Resistance Responses; High Basal Skin Resistance (Vol. 1: 7; Vol. 3: 197, 205, 213, 218; Vol. 4: 293; Vol. 5: 358)

  • Decreased Metabolic Rate: Decreased Oxygen Consumption (Vol. 1: 1–4, 6, 7, 9; Vol. 2: 108, 130; Vol. 3: 205; Vol. 5: 357, 359)

  • Decreased Minute Ventilation (Vol. 1: 1, 3, 4, 7; Vol. 2: 108; Vol. 3: 194, 205; Vol. 4: 293; Vol. 5: 359)

  • Decreased Respiration Rate (Vol. 1: 2–5, 10; Vol. 2: 108; Vol. 3: 197, 205; Vol. 5: 356, 358)

  • Increased Blood Flow to the Brain (Vol. 2: 105, 106; Vol. 3: 194, 195)

  • EEG Indications of a Unique State of Restful Alertness (Vol. 1: 1–4, 7, 14, 15, 17, 18; Vol. 2: 117; Vol. 3: 211, 213, 220; Vol. 5: 369)


Decreased Physiological Stress and Increased Relaxation during Activity

  • Biochemical Indication of Reduced Stress: Decreased Urinary Free Cortisol Levels (Vol. 2: 109)

  • Increased Autonomic Stability (Vol. 1: 25–28, 87; Vol. 2: 123, 130; Vol. 3: 197, 205; Vol. 5: 356)

  • More Effective Interaction with the Environment: Improved Resistance to Stress (Vol. 1: 25–28; Vol. 2: 123; Vol. 5: 370)

  • Improved Stress Reactivity: Lower Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Sensitivity; Lower Blood Pressure Reactivity to Stress; More Normal Resting Blood Pressure; Lower Resting Epinephrine Level (Vol. 5: 367)


Growth of Integration in Individual Life: The Basis of Integrated
National Consciousness and Integrated World Consciousness—
Structuring Invincibility for the Nation and Peace in the Family of Nations

  • Growth of Experiences of Higher States of Consciousness (Vol. 1: 7, 19, 102–104; Vol. 3: 216, 258, 284; Vol. 4: 312; Vol. 5: 395, 397)

  • Increased Self-Actualization: Increased Integration, Unity, and Wholeness of Personality (Vol. 1: 64, 67, 69, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 94; Vol. 2: 139, 144, 151, 153, 155; Vol. 3: 239; Vol. 5: 395)

  • Greater Ability to Bring the Inner Self to Healthy Expression (Vol. 2: 141)

  • Increased Self-Discipline (Vol. 4: 316)

  • Enhanced Inner Well-Being (Vol. 2: 125, 147; Vol. 4: 310; Vol. 5: 395)

  • Increased Moral Maturity (Vol. 1: 91; Vol. 3: 265, 270; Vol. 4: 309)

  • Increased Altruism (Vol. 1: 71; Vol. 2: 138)

  • Increased Intrinsic Spirituality (Vol. 5: 395)

  • Greater Respect for Traditional Religious Values (Vol. 2: 138)


Growth of Ideal Social Behaviour: The Basis of Harmony in
National Life and International Relations—Structuring
Invincibility for the Nation and Peace in the Family of Nations

  • Increased Ability to See Man as Essentially Good (Vol. 1: 76; Vol. 2: 153; Vol. 3: 266)

  • Increased Social Maturity (Vol. 2: 138; Vol. 3: 261)

  • Greater Sense of Social Responsibility (Vol. 2: 138, 158)

  • Increased Capacity for Warm Interpersonal Relationships (Vol. 1: 69, 70, 73, 76, 77; Vol. 2: 149, 151, 153; Vol. 3: 277, 284, 290; Vol. 4: 316)

  • Increased Ability to Cooperate with Others (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 161, 164)

  • Decreased Tendency to Dominate (Vol. 1: 65, 77; Vol. 3: 268, 277, 290)

  • Increased Good-Naturedness, Friendliness, and Loyalty (Vol. 1: 73)

  • Growth of a More Sympathetic, Helpful, and Caring Nature (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 153; Vol. 4: 316)

  • Greater Empathy (Vol. 2: 149)

  • Increased Sensitivity to the Feelings of Others (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 4: 304, 316)

 

During periods when a large group was participating in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme, there was a significant drop in war intensity and war deaths in the neighbouring Middle East conflict. Reference: Journal of Conflict Resolution 32: 776–812, 1988.

 

During periods from 1979 to 1986 when the size of a group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in the United States or abroad was larger than 1,700, creating the strongest influence of the Maharishi Effect, there was a significant increase of positivity of actions of the Soviet Union toward the United States. This result, found by time series analysis of an independent data bank, was independent of the effect of US actions toward the Soviet Union. Reference: Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Social Statistics Section (Alexandria, VA: American Statistical Association): 297–302, 1990.

 

There was a significant decrease in degree of conflict, war fatalities, and war injuries in the Middle East during periods in 1983–1985 when groups of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme of sufficient size were established. Reference: Dissertation Abstracts International 49(8): 2381A, 1989.

 

During Maharishi’s World Peace Project of October–December 1978, experts in Maharishi’s TM-Sidhi Programme went to five of the world’s regional trouble spots to create a calming influence through the group practice of Yogic Flying. During this time period, in comparison to a baseline period prior to the project, analysis of data from an independent data bank showed reduced hostile acts and increased cooperative events in those areas and among nations involved in these conflicts. Reference: Scientific Research on Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme—Collected Papers, Vol. 4: 2532–2548, 1989.

 

During periods in 1983–1985 when groups of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme of sufficient size were established, there was a significant increase in progress towards peace in the Middle East, as measured by an index comprising increased cooperation, reduced level of conflict, reduced war fatalities, and reduced war injuries. Reference: Dissertation Abstracts International 49(8): 2381A, 1989.

 

During periods from 1979 to 1986 when the size of a group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in the United States was larger than the square root of one per cent of the US population (a little over 1,500 at the time), there was a significant increase in the positivity of actions of the United States toward the Soviet Union, compared to periods when the size of the group was below 1,500. Reference: Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Social Statistics Section, pp. 297–302. Alexandria, VA: American Statistical Association, 1990.

 

In Conclusion

Maharishi spoke the following words over forty years ago. The truth of these words is reflected for all times in the vast body of scientific research conducted on Maharishi’s Vedic Science and Technology since then:

‘Generation after generation man is born anew. Each generation gives rise to new aspirations in life and brings a new quest for fulfilment. Each man needs sound physical and mental health, greater ability in action, a greater capacity to think clearly, increased efficiency in work, and more loving and rewarding relationships with others. He needs enough vitality and intelligence to satisfy the desires of his mind and bring contentment to his life. We have seen that all this can be gained through the regular practice of Transcendental Meditation.

‘. . . A new humanity will be born, fuller in conception and richer in experience and accomplishments in all fields. Joy of life will belong to every man, love will dominate human society, truth and virtue will reign in the world, peace on earth will be permanent, and all will live in fulfilment in fullness of life in God Consciousness.’

Science of Being and Art of Living—Transcendental Meditation
[374-page publication]

 

Links to related websites:
Maharishi’s Global Country of World Peace: www.globalcountry.org
Maharishi’s Programme for World Peace: www.permanentpeace.org
Scientific Research: www.permanentpeace.org/evidence/index.html
Maharishi Purusha Programme: www.purusha.org
Mother Divine Programme: www.motherdivine.org
World Peace Assemblies: www.mum.edu/programs/advanced/wpa.html
Creating Coherence Programme: www.mum.edu/programs/advanced/ccp.html
Also visit: www.TruthAboutTM.com



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