What's so special about the Transcendental Meditation mantras?

Harmonizing, life-supportive effect: Different sounds affect us in different ways (think of a mother’s lullaby or a bugle reveille). The Vedic Tradition of meditation, as revived by Maharishi, is a science of consciousness that thousands of years ago established a systematic, comprehensive knowledge of mantras and their effects. Specific sounds were known for producing positive, soothing

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Myth #11: When learning Transcendental Meditation you undergo a religious ceremony

When you are instructed in the Transcendental Meditation technique, you indeed witness a short, traditional Vedic ceremony performed by the teacher — a preparation for teaching. It is not a religious ceremony because no one is being worshiped. It is a way of honoring the ancient tradition of meditation teachers who passed this knowledge down through the ages.

The Sanskrit word "puja" means honor

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Myth #1: Meditation is difficult and it takes a long time to get results.

The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn and practice — in fact, effortlessness is the key to its effectiveness — and most people report benefits right from the start.
The simple form of meditation known today as the TM technique had been long lost to society, even in India. The technique was revived by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who established its practical benefits on the

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Who was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi — and what is his role in TM?

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was regarded as a foremost authority on meditation—often referred to as "an Einstein in the field of consciousness." He is known for his practical, scientific approach and his lifelong endeavor to relieve human suffering and bring the benefits of effective meditation to people everywhere.

He did not fashion himself as a "guru" with personal followers, but served as a

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