The following findings are a brief summary of the hundreds of scientific papers, relevant to the field of agriculture, 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 Technologies of Consciousness to unfold the creative potential—Vedic Consciousness—of the farmer and the whole of Nature. The farmer experiencing Vedic Consciousness is able to enliven the full value of Natural Law in himself and his environment, because Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme nourishes life from the Transcendental Field and enriches and promotes all of Nature’s evolutionary processes.

[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.]

Growth of Higher States of Consciousness—
the Foundation of Vedic Farming

• Experience of Pure Consciousness during the Practice of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Technique (Vol. 1: 2, 7, 8, 21, 99–102; Vol. 3: 197, 205, 213, 216, 218, 258)
  
  
• More Frequent Experiences of Higher States of Consciousness (Vol. 5: 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 Inner-Directedness: Greater Independence and Self-Supportiveness (Vol. 1: 64, 69, 70, 72, 76, 94; Vol. 2: 139, 151, 153, 155; Vol. 3: 268)
  
  
• Greater Inner Locus of Control (Vol. 1: 69; Vol. 4: 314)
  
  
• Enhanced Inner Well-Being (Vol. 2: 125, 147; Vol. 4: 310; Vol. 5: 395)
  
  
• Greater Inner Calm and Tranquillity (Vol. 1: 65, 73, 77; Vol. 2: 150; Vol. 4: 308, 316)
  
  
• Greater Optimism (Vol. 2: 138)
  
  
• Increased Intrinsic Spirituality (Vol. 5: 395)
  
  
• Greater Satisfaction with One’s Moral Worth and with One’s Relationship to God and Religion (Vol. 2: 156)
  
  
• Increased Ability to Connect Past, Present, and Future Meaningfully (Vol. 1: 69, 70, 76, 94; Vol. 2: 151, 153, 155)

Increased Freedom from Stress

• More Effective Interaction with the Environment: Improved Resistance to Stress (Vol. 1: 25–28; Vol. 2: 123; Vol. 5: 370)
  
  
• Maintenance of a Relaxed Style of Physiological Functioning outside of the Practice of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Technique (Vol. 1: 6, 18, 30; Vol. 3: 197; Vol. 5: 356, 358, 359)
  
  
• Greater Physiological Calmness during Task Performance (Vol. 2: 122; Vol. 5: 372, 399)

INCREASED EFFICIENCY FOR THE
FARMER AND FARM MANAGEMENT

Increased Efficiency

• Increased Productivity (Vol. 1: 96, 97; Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Greater Ability to Achieve More with Less Effort (Vol. 2: 164)
  
  
• Increased Effectiveness (Vol. 1: 65; Vol. 2: 161; Vol. 3: 277)
  
  
• Improved Work Performance (Vol. 1: 96, 97; Vol. 2: 161; Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Fewer Accidents (Vol. 3: 239)

Increased Organizational Ability

• Greater Organizational Ability (Vol. 2: 164)
  
  
• Greater Ability to Assign Correct Priorities (Vol. 2: 164)
  
  
• Increased Leadership Ability and Boldness (Vol. 1: 73; Vol. 2: 153)
  
  
• Decreased Number of Serious Problems Experienced (Vol. 2: 142)
  
  
• Increased Morale, Facilitative Leadership, and Increased Influence in Decision-Making (Vol. 5: 388)

Increased Energy and Dynamism

• Increased Energy and Enthusiasm (Vol. 4: 316; Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Increased Vigour (Vol. 1: 65, 77; Vol. 3: 277)
  
  
• Greater Physical Well-Being (Vol. 4: 308)

Increased Clarity of Thinking and Perception

• Increased Field Independence, Indicating Broader Comprehension and Improved 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)

Improved Mind-Body Coordination

• Correlations Found between Experiences of Higher States of Consciousness and Superior Performance on Tests Measuring Perceptual Speed, Flexibility, Creativity, Intelligence, Field Independence, and Psychomotor Speed in Subjects Practising Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme (Vol. 3: 258)

Improved Physical Fitness

• Improved Mind-Body Coordination (Vol. 1: 53; Vol. 2: 130)
  
  
• Increased Agility (Vol. 1: 53; Vol. 2: 130)
  
  
• Improved Standing Broad Jump (Vol. 1: 53; Vol. 2: 130)

Growth of Perfect Health

• Lower Health Insurance Utilization Rates: Significantly Fewer Hospital In-Patient Days; Fewer Outpatient Visits; Fewer In-Patient Admissions for All Major Categories of Disease (Vol. 5: 378)
  
  
• Improved Health of the Immune System: Increased Resistance to Disease (Vol. 1: 2, 39; Vol. 3: 237–239; Vol. 5: 378, 379)
  
  
• Improved General Health (Vol. 1: 2, 40–42, 44, 95; Vol. 2: 125–127, 150, 153, 157, 160; Vol. 3: 232, 238, 239, 241, 243, 247, 278, 280, 290; Vol. 4: 300, 314; Vol. 5: 377–380, 399)

Reversal of the Ageing Process

• Benefits for the Elderly Demonstrating Reversal of Ageing: Increased Longevity; Increased Cognitive Flexibility; Increased Learning Ability; Improvements in Self-Reported Measures of Behavioural Flexibility and Ageing; Improved Mental Health; Reduction of Blood Pressure to More Ideal Levels; Feeling Better and More Relaxed after Practice of the Transcendental Meditation Technique (Vol. 4: 300; Vol. 5: 380)
  
  
• Younger Biological Age Compared with Population Norms (Vol. 3: 242, 245, 246)
  
  
• Multiple Improvements in Factors Most Closely Associated with Longevity: Cardiovascular Health, Work Satisfaction, Positive Health Habits, Physical Function, Happiness Rating, Self-Health Rating, Intelligence, and Mental Health (Please refer to appropriate findings throughout Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.)

Increased Work Satisfaction

• Increased Job Satisfaction (Vol. 1: 96, 97; Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Reduced Job Worry and Tension (Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Improved Relationships at Work and Improved Personal Relationships (Vol. 5: 399)
  
  
• Improved Relations with Co-Workers (Vol. 1: 96, 97)
  
  
• Improved Relations with Supervisors (Vol. 1: 96, 97)

INCREASED BALANCE IN NATURE THROUGH THE MAHARISHI EFFECT—
THE FOUNDATION OF ABUNDANCE IN AGRICULTURE

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 produces a powerful influence of coherence that neutralizes stress in collective consciousness. Coherent collective consciousness is a crucial condition for promoting balance in nature.

Increased Creativity and Decreased Stress in Collective
Consciousness, the Basis of Increased Balance in Nature

• Increased Confidence, Optimism, and Economic Prosperity: Improvement in Economic Indicators (Vol. 4: 323, USA, 1979; 329, Washington, DC, USA, 1981–1983; 330, United Kingdom, 1982–1983; 333, Israel, 1983; 335, Lebanon, 1984; 336, Worldwide, 1983–1984; 337, Worldwide, 1983–1984; Vol. 5: 411, Worldwide, 1983–1985)
  
  
• Increased Creativity as Measured by Increased Patent Applications (Vol. 4: 337, USA, Australia, South Africa, and United Kingdom, 1983–1984)
  
  
• Improved Quality of National Life as Measured by an Index Including Gross National Product per Capita, Patent Application Rate, Rate of Infectious Diseases, Infant Mortality Rate, Suicide Rate, Divorce Rate, Traffic Fatality Rate, Crime Rate, Cigarette Consumption Rate, Alcohol Consumption Rate, Percentage of Civil Cases Reaching Trial, and Degrees Conferred per Capita (Vol. 4: 332, USA, 1976–1983)
  
  
• Improved Quality of National Life as Measured by an Index Comprising Data on Crime, the National Stock Market, and National Mood (Vol. 4: 333, Israel, 1983)
  
  
• Decreased Number of Fires (Vol. 4: 333, Jerusalem, Israel, 1983)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• 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 Positivity in National Mood (Vol. 4: 333, Israel, 1983)
  
  
• Improved Quality of City Life as Measured by an Index Comprising Data on Fires, Automobile Accidents, and Crime (Vol. 4: 333, Jerusalem, Israel, 1983)

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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