Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Founder of Transcendental Meditation movement.

An influential Indian spiritual leader who gained global prominence in the 1960s and 1970s by introducing a simplified meditation technique designed to reduce stress and promote inner peace. He established a worldwide organization that brought Eastern spiritual practices to Western audiences, attracting numerous celebrities and establishing meditation centers across continents. His approach emphasized personal transformation through daily meditation, scientific research into consciousness, and the potential for individual and collective peace through spiritual practice.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Quotes about God

  • God grants us the faculty to open ourselves to peace. If we don't then we are responsible if wars continue.
  • Consciousness, fully awake to itself, is the Light of God.
  • The constitution of the universe is total natural law. 'Natural law,' we say from the field of science. 'Will of God,' we say from the field of religion. It's the same thing.
  • 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 fulfillment in fullness of life in God Consciousness.
  • The habit of quietly absorbing the shocks will be quite a great help to stabilize pure awareness. The technique is: Just feel not disturbed. The disturbing influence could be a blessing of Mother Nature to develop the habit to make best use out of every situation. Every situation is God Sent. With this supreme wisdom of life any situation can be used to our advantage and regarded as a blessing of Mother Nature.
  • Do not base your life on the likings and dislikings or whims of others. What you are in life - whether you enjoy or suffer - it is your own responsibility. Be regular in your meditation and do not postpone for a later date your striving for God consciousness.
  • God helps those who help themselves.' - it's a very true saying.
  • Sleep in the bliss of God.