Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his Gift to the World

For over 50 years, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi traveled the globe with a simple yet profound message: within each of us lies an infinite ocean of creativity, intelligence, and bliss. He emphasized that this vast reservoir of human potential is accessible to anyone through the practice of his effortless and natural meditation technique -Transcendental Meditation -which allows the mind to settle deeply within and connect with this boundless field of intelligence.

However, Maharishi's vision extended far beyond individual fulfillment. He dedicated many years to developing programs that address every area of society, including education, health care, agriculture, and governance. His ultimate goal was nothing less than world peace, unrestricted progress, and the realization of the full potential of every individual in every nation.

This book offers a simple, easy-to-read exploration of Maharishi's teachings and their transformative impact on individuals and societies around the world.

About the Author:

D r. William F. Sands is an international administrator of the worldwide Transcendental Meditation organizations, with special responsibility for Maharishi Vedic Science. He is also Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi International University.

Dr. Sands completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University and received his MA and PhD from Maharishi International University. His doctoral dissertation was on Maharishi's Absolute Theory of Govern-ment in the Valmiki Rāmāyan.

He has worked in various capacities in Maharishi's global organizations for almost 50 years, including 15 years directly with Maharishi at his in-ternational headquarters in Holland.

He has lectured in over 30 countries around the world, in Europe, the Middle East, India, and throughout Asia, and has published articles on a variety of topics. He is also a Sanskrit scholar and author of five books, entitled: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Gift to the World; Maharishi's Yoga (Vol. I): The Royal Path to Enlightenment, Maharishi's Yoga (Vol. II): Yoga and Vedānta; Everything is Made of Vedic Sounds; and Realizing Brahman.