‘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 field of administration, 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 the ability of
Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme,
particularly group practice of Yogic Flying, to enliven the
infinite creative intelligence of the individual and society,
so that every citizen and nation can enjoy ever-increasing
progress, peace, achievement, and fulfilment

[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.]


Creation of an Ideal Society through the Maharishi Effect—
Improved Quality of City, Provincial, National, and International Life

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 Maharishi’s TM-Sidhi Programme radiates a powerful influence of coherence and harmony in collective consciousness, bringing life in accordance with all the Laws of Nature, neutralizing negative tendencies and promoting positive trends in society as a whole, thereby creating the basis for problem-free administration of the nation.


The Maharishi Effect: Increased Coherence in Collective Consciousness
through the Practice of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Technique

  • Improved Quality of City Life:

    • Decreased Crime Rate (Vol. 1: 98, Cities, USA, 1973; Vol. 2: 166, Suburban Communities, USA, 1974–1976; Vol. 4: 318, Cities, USA, 1973–1977; Vol. 4: 319, Cities, USA, 1975–1976; Vol. 4: 320 and Vol. 5: 402, Cities, USA, 1972–1978, and Metropolitan Areas, USA, 1973–1979)

    • Decreased Suicide Rate (Vol. 4: 317, Cities, USA, 1973–1977)

    • Decreased Automobile Accident Rate (Vol. 4: 317, Cities, USA, 1973–1977)

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


The Extended Maharishi Effect: Increased Coherence
in Collective Consciousness through the Collective Practice
of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme

  • Improved Quality of City Life:

    • Increased Confidence and Economic Prosperity (Vol. 4: 329, Washington, DC, USA, 1981–1983)

    • Decreased Crime (Vol. 4: 333, Jerusalem, Israel, 1983; Vol. 5: 401, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1984–1985)

    • Decreased Violent Crime (Vol. 5: 402, Washington, DC, USA, 1981–1983)

  • Improved Quality of Provincial Life:

    • As Measured by an Index Including Total Crime Rate, Mortality Rate, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate, Auto Accident Rate, Unemployment Rate, Pollution, Beer Consumption Rate, and Cigarette Consumption Rate (Vol. 4: 321 and Vol. 5: 401, Rhode Island, USA, 1978)

  • Improved Quality of National Life:

    • As Measured by an Index Including Crime Rate, Percentage of Civil Cases Reaching Trial, Rate of Infectious Diseases, Infant Mortality Rate, Suicide Rate, Cigarette Consumption Rate, Alcohol Consumption Rate, Gross National Product per Capita, Patent Application Rate, Degrees Conferred per Capita, Divorce Rate, and Traffic Fatality Rate (Vol. 4: 332, USA, 1976–1983)

    • Improved Quality of National Life as Measured by a Weekly Index of Motor Vehicle Fatalities, Homicides, and Suicides (Vol. 5: 407, USA, 1979–1985; 408, Canada, 1983–1985)

  • Improved Quality of International Life:

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

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

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

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


The Global Maharishi Effect:
Increased Coherence in the Entire World Consciousness
through the Collective Practice of the Transcendental Meditation
and TM-Sidhi Programme by the Square Root of
One Per Cent of the World’s Population

  • Improved Quality of City, Provincial, National, and International Life during the Taste of Utopia Assembly, 17 December 1983 to 6 January 1984:

    • Increased Confidence, Optimism, and Economic Prosperity as Measured by Rise of World Index of Stock Prices and Simultaneous Increases in Major Stock Market Indices (Vol. 4: 336, Worldwide; 337, Worldwide)

    • 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)

    • Increased Harmony in International Affairs (Vol. 4: 337, Worldwide, 1983–1984)

    • Increased Progress towards Peaceful Resolution of Conflict (Vol. 4: 335, Lebanon; 337, Worldwide; Vol. 5: 410, Lebanon)

    • Increased Creativity as Measured by Increased Patent Applications (Vol. 4: 337, USA, Australia, South Africa, and United Kingdom)

    • Decreased Traffic Fatalities (Vol. 4: 337, USA, South Africa, and Australia)

    • Decreased Air Traffic Fatalities (Vol. 4: 337, Worldwide)

    • Decreased Incidence of Infectious Diseases (Vol. 4: 337, USA and Australia)

    • Decreased Crime (Vol. 4: 337, State of Victoria, Australia; Washington, DC, USA; and Karachi, Pakistan)

    • Decreased War Deaths and War Injuries (Vol. 4: 335, Lebanon)

  • Improved International Relations: Reduced Conflict Globally, Reduced Terrorism, and Increase in World Index of Stock Prices during Three Large Assemblies of Participants in Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme (Vol. 5: 411, Worldwide, 1983–1985)


Increased Coherence of Brain Functioning—
The Basis of Increased Coherence in Collective Consciousness

  • 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 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)

  • Increased EEG Coherence during Acquisition of New Information Found in Participants of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Programme (Vol. 5: 372)

  • Greater Ability to Process Information at Speed (Vol. 2: 123)

  • Improved Right Hemispheric Functioning—Improved Synthetic and Holistic Thinking (Vol. 1: 103; Vol. 2: 135, 140; Vol. 3: 257, 260; Vol. 5: 393)

  • Correlations Found in Subjects Practising Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme:

    • Between Duration of Practice of Transcendental Meditation and High EEG Coherence (Vol. 4: 296)

    • Among High EEG Coherence, High Levels of Creativity, Neurological Efficiency, and Experience of Transcendental Consciousness (Vol. 1: 21)

    • Between High EEG Coherence and Greater Moral Maturity, Greater Intelligence, Superior Academic Performance, and Lower Neuroticism (Vol. 4: 294)

    • Between High EEG Coherence and Both High Levels of Principled Moral Reasoning and a Unified Cosmic Perspective on Life (Vol. 3: 223)

    • Between High EEG Coherence and More Ideal Social Behaviour (Vol. 4: 297)

    • Between High EEG Coherence and Superior Performance on Age-Related Psychological Variables (Vol. 3: 225)


Freedom from Stress in Individual Life—The Basis for Freedom
from Tension and Reduced Negative Trends in National Life

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)


Increased Integration of Personality—The Basis of Increased
Integration in the Life of Society

  • 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)

  • Greater Orientation toward Positive Values: Better Recall for Positive Words than for Negative Words; Lower Recognition Thresholds for Positive Words than for Negative Words; More Positive Appraisal of Others (Vol. 5: 394)

  • Increased Adjustment (Vol. 1: 81)

  • Greater Optimism (Vol. 2: 138)

  • 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)

  • High Level of Moral Atmosphere (Vol. 4: 309)

  • Greater Open-Mindedness: Greater Flexibility of Constructions of Reality (Vol. 2: 152)

  • Increased Ability to See the Opposites of Life as Meaningfully Related (Vol. 1: 76)


Growth of Ideal Social Behaviour—
The Basis of Increased Harmony in Society

  • 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)

  • Increased Outgoingness and Tendency to Participate (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 150, 153)

  • Greater Respect for the Views of Others (Vol. 2: 164)

  • Improved Relationships at Work and Improved Personal Relationships (Vol. 5: 399)

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

  • Increased Ability to Be Objective, Fair-Minded, and Reasonable (Vol. 4: 316)

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

  • Increased Ability to Express One’s Feelings Spontaneously (Vol. 1: 64, 69, 70, 76; Vol. 2: 151, 153; Vol. 4: 316)

  • Increased Good Humour (Vol. 1: 65, 77; Vol. 3: 277, 290; Vol. 4: 308)

  • Increased Tolerance (Vol. 1: 62, 65; Vol. 2: 153, 164; Vol. 3: 266, 277, 290; Vol. 4: 308, 316)

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

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

  • Growth of a More Tactful, Forgiving, and Agreeable Nature (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 153)

  • Increased Respectfulness (Vol. 1: 65, 77; Vol. 2: 164; Vol. 3: 277, 290)

 

INCREASED EFFICIENCY
FOR GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL


Increased Clarity of Thinking and Perception

  • Increased Field Independence, Indicating Broader Comprehension and Increased Ability to Focus Attention (Vol. 1: 51, 52, 103; Vol. 3: 255, 257, 259; Vol. 4: 307; Vol. 5: 384, 389)

  • Increased Mental Clarity and Wakefulness (Vol. 2: 147)

  • Improved Problem-Solving Ability (Vol. 1: 58, 62)


Increased Intelligence and Creativity

  • Enhanced Creativity (Vol. 1: 62, 63, 103; Vol. 2: 150; Vol. 3: 257, 260; Vol. 4: 294, 304, 305; Vol. 5: 392, 395)

  • Increased Resourcefulness (Vol. 2: 150, 153)

  • Increased Innovation (Vol. 1: 62)


Increased Organizational Ability

  • Greater Organizational Ability (Vol. 2: 164)

  • Greater Ability to Assign Correct Priorities (Vol. 2: 164)

  • Increased Foresight (Vol. 2: 153)

  • Increased Leadership Ability and Boldness (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 153)

  • Increased Morale, Increased Facilitative Leadership, and Increased Influence in Decision Making (Vol. 5: 388)


Increased Energy and Dynamism

  • Increased Energy Level (Vol. 1: 62)

  • Growth of a More Brave, Adventurous, Action-Oriented Nature (Vol. 1: 73)

  • Greater Physical Well-Being (Vol. 4: 308)


Increased Efficiency

  • Greater Ability to Achieve More with Less Effort (Vol. 2: 164)

  • Increased Effectiveness (Vol. 1: 65; Vol. 2: 161; Vol. 3: 277)


Increased Work Satisfaction

  • Reduced Job Worry and Tension (Vol. 5: 399)

  • Reduced Anxiety about Promotion (Vol. 1: 96)

  • Improved Relations with Co-Workers (Vol. 1: 96, 97)

 

BENEFITS FOR REHABILITATION


Studies Conducted in Prisons Demonstrating
Effective Rehabilitation of Prisoners

  • Lower Recidivism (Vol. 3: 285, 286; Vol. 5: 398)

  • Improved Behaviour:

    • Decreased Prison Disciplinary Rule Infractions (Vol. 1: 89; Vol. 2: 160)

    • Fewer Parole Violations (Vol. 1: 89; Vol. 3: 286)

    • Decreased Use of Drugs and Alcohol (Vol. 1: 89; Vol. 2: 161)

    • Increased Social Responsibility (Vol. 2: 158)

    • Decreased Social Introversion (Vol. 1: 87; Vol. 3:284)

    • Increased Participation in Recreational, Educational, and Business Activities (Vol. 1: 89; Vol. 3: 284)

    • Decreased Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviour (Vol. 1: 87)


Effective Rehabilitation of Juvenile Offenders

  • Improved Relationships (Vol. 1: 90)

  • Fewer Court Problems (Vol. 1: 90)

  • Reduced Use of Drugs (Vol. 1: 90)

 

Cities in which one per cent of the population were instructed in the Transcendental Meditation Programme showed decreased crime rate the following year, in contrast to matched control cities. Reference: Journal of Crime and Justice 4: 25–45, 1981.

 

Cities in which one per cent of the population were instructed in the Transcendental Meditation Programme showed decreased crime rate trend in subsequent years, in contrast to matched control cities. Reference: Journal of Crime and Justice 4: 25–45, 1981.

 

Metropolitan Merseyside, England, showed decreased crime when the number of group participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in an adjacent community reached the square root of one per cent of the metropolitan area. Reference: Psychology, Crime, and Law 2: 165–174, 1996.

 

The quality of life in Jerusalem, as assessed by an index measuring reduced crime, reduced automobile accidents, and reduced fires, improved immediately during periods when a large group was participating in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in the city. Reference: Journal of Conflict Resolution 32: 776–812, 1988.

 

Violent crime in Washington, DC, decreased significantly when a large group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme was established during an eight-week National Demonstration Project. Reference: Social Indicators Research 47: 153–201, 1999.

 

During periods in which large groups of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme were established, crime totals decreased significantly in the Union Territory of Delhi (India) and in Metro Manila (Philippines). Reference: The Journal of Mind and Behavior 8: 67–104, 1987.

 

Quality of life in Israel improved significantly, as measured by an index comprising decreased crime, increased Tel Aviv Stock Exchange index, and improved national mood (analysis of daily news), when a large group was participating in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in Jerusalem. Reference: Journal of Conflict Resolution 32: 776–812, 1988.

 

During periods when the size of a group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme exceeded the square root of one per cent of the national population, there was a significant improvement in a comprehensive quality of life index comprising behavioural variables (reduction in the total of homicides, suicides, motor vehicle fatalities, deaths due to other accidents, notifiable diseases, alcohol consumption, and cigarette consumption), controlling for changes in national economic trends (unemployment). Reference: Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association (Alexandria, Virginia: American Statistical Association): 38–43, 1996.

 

During periods when the size of a group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme in the USA exceeded the square root of one per cent of the populations of the USA and Canada together, there was a significant improvement in a comprehensive quality of life index comprising behavioural variables (reduction in the total of homicides, suicides, motor vehicle fatalities, and cigarette consumption), controlling for changes in national economic trends (unemployment). Reference: Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association (Alexandria, Virginia: American Statistical Association): 38–43, 1996.

 

During periods when the size of a group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme exceeded the square root of one per cent of the national population (approximately 1,500), the sum of the USA monthly inflation and unemployment rates declined significantly, as indicated by time series analysis. References: Proceedings of the Business and Economics Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association (Alexandria, Virginia: American Statistical Association): 799–804, 1987; Modern Science and Vedic Science 4: 3–41, 1990.

 

Increased approval ratings for the president of the USA were found when a large group of participants in the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme was established. This effect was replicated during three presidential administrations. Reference: ‘Transforming political institutions through individual and collective consciousness: The Maharishi Effect and government’, paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Washington, DC, August 1997.

 

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]

 

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