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Contents:
--------Part 1 - An Overview: The Transcendental Meditation Program
Part 2 - The TM and TM-Sidhi programs, mantras and techniques
Part 3 - Maharishi Ayur-Veda
Part 4 - Other Research on the TM Program
Part 5 - The Transcendental Meditation Ex-Members Support Group (TM-EX)
Part 6 - Footnotes
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Last modified 8/31/94. This and other documents can be found in the
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WARNING: The following document contains mantras as taught in the TM
and TM-Sidhi program (in parts 2 and 3). Meditators may wish to
consider whether or not they care to see their mantra in print before
proceeding to read.
Part 1 - An Overview: The Transcendental Meditation Program
----------------------------------------------------------From: TM-EX Bulletin, November, 1991
HISTORY: Transcendental Meditation (TM), was initiated in India,
October 1955, by the then called Maharishi Bala Brahmachari Mahesh
Yogi Maharaj (life long celibate student and great seer), now called
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (great seer). When asked about his wealth,
Maharishi claims to be only a simple monk without pockets. He lives
in TM facilities with silk-lined walls, flies in personal helicopters
and has had a private 707 jet.
His teaching evolved from an overtly
mantras (word used to meditate upon)
practice called "Spiritual Sadhana,"
cleverly disguised trademarked brand
Program."
MARKETING: TM is now marketed under many front groups and names such
as: Corporate Development Program, Science of Creative Intelligence,
Technology of the Unified Field and the current approach of the
Maharishi Ayur-Veda health program/centers.
RELIGION: Although TM publicly denies its religious nature, the U.S.
Court of Appeals declared TM to be a religion and not suitable for the
public schools. The original TM incorporation in the U.S. was as a
religious entity. Maharishi teaches that God will not listen to your
prayers without TM.
MANTRAS: The mantras are chosen based upon secret criteria of
"neurophysiological specificity." Court documents reveal that they
are chosen on the basis of age and/or age and sex. The highly secret
words are the names associated with Hindu deities (Shyama = Krishna).
"We select only mantras of personal gods... such mantras fetch to us
the grace of personal gods" -- Maharishi. Mantras are given in a
years.
Court documents reveal that many methods for choosing mantras have
been used by the TM movement for the past 30 years. The mantras are
chosen on the basis of age, and/or age and sex, depending on the particular
teacher training course the initiator [TM-teacher] was trained. [see
box] A psychologist's explanation of the initiation process is called
``hypnotic trance induction.''~
[List of mantras follows.]
1961
---MALE -- RAM
1969
---MALE
0-15
15-30
30-45
46+
FEMALE
0-15
15-30
30-45
46+
ING
AING
SHRING
SHIAM
IM
AIM
SHRIM
SHIAMA
1976
3-10
10-12
12-14
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-22
22-24
24-30
30-35
35-40
40-45
45-50
50-55
55-60
60+
1977
3-10
10-12
12-14
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-22
22-24
24-30
30-35
35-40
40-45
45-50
50-55
55-60
60+
ENG
EM
ENGA
EMA
AENG
AEM
AENGA
AEMA
SHIRING
SHIRIM
HIRING
HIRIM
KIRING
KIRIM
SHIAM
SHIAMA
1978
3-10
10-12
12-14
14-16
16-18
18-20
20-22
22-24
24-30
30-35
35-40
40-45
45-50
50-55
55-60
60+
ING
IN
INGA
INA
AING
AIM
AINGA
AIMA
SHIRING
SHIRIM
HIRING
HIRIM
KIRING
KIRIN
SHIAM
SHIAMA
ENG
EM
EMGA
EMA
AENG
AEM
AENGA
AEMA
SHIRING
SHIRIM
HIRING
HIRIM
KIRING
KIRIM
SHIAM
SHIAMA
Mantra:
Age:
Mantra:
0-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-21
22-23
24-25
Eng
Em
Enga
Ema
Aing
Aim
Ainga
Aima
26-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-on
Shiring
Shirim
Hiring
Hirim
Kiring
Kirim
Sham
Shama
wait about half a minute, then start thinking the mantra over and over
again.
At the end of meditation stop thinking the mantra and wait about 2
minutes before opening the eyes.
Some notes on correct meditation (from the TM Checking notes):
:: In this meditation, we do not concentrate, we do not try to say the
:: mantra clearly. Mental repetition is not a clear pronunciation, it is
:: just a faint idea.
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
Very easily we think the mantra and if at any moment we feel that we
are forgetting it, we should not try to persist in repeating it or try
to keep on remembering it. Only very easily we start and take it as
it comes and do not hold the mantra if it tends to slip away. The
mantra may change in different ways. It can get faster or slower,
louder or softer, clearer or fainter. Its pronunciation may change,
lengthen or shorten or even may appear to be distorted or it may not
appear to change at all. In every case, we take it as it comes,
neither anticipating nor resisting change, just simple innocence.
Aing
Shri
Shri
Shri
Shri
Shri
(The
Namah
Aing Namah
Aing Namah Namah
Shri Aing Namah Namah
Shri Aing Aing Namah Namah
Shri Aing Aing Namah Namah
mantra is thought in the heart area of the body).
"Flow Soma, in a most sweet and exhilarating stream, effused for Indra
to drink. The all-beholding destroyer of Rakshasas has stepped upon
his gold-smitten birthplace, united with the wooden cask. Be the
lavish giver of wealth, most bounteous, the destroyer of enemies;
bestow on us the riches of the affluent. Come with food to the
sacrifice of the mighty gods, and bring us strength and sustenance.
To thee we come, O dropping (Soma); for thee only is this our worship
day by day, our prayers are to thee, none other."
program).
12. Diet: Appropriate dietary measures to support the restoration of
physiological balance for prevention and treatment of disease. /86
For pita types: Use ghee instead of butter, turmeric should be
included in your cooking, sprinkle churna on your food. COST: $495
Blissfully Thin: Maharishi Ayurvedic Approach to Effortless Weight
Loss /87
13. Herbs and Minerals: Medicinal flora and minerals from every
country to bring perfect balance to the functioning of mind and body.
/88 Herbs are among the precious first experience of nature's
intelligence, the manifesting of the primordial sounds of Veda into
forms. /89 COSTS Various: Blissful Rest One/Two $12.95, MAV Vitality
Mix $9.95, MAV Rose Petal Conserve $9.95, MAV Herbal Teas $3.75, Vata,
Pitta, or Kapha Seasonal Teas $3.75, The Raja's Cup (Coffee
Substitute) $4.95, MAV Ghee $10.95, Cashew, Almond, Nectar Delights
$4.95
14. Rasayana: Herbal and mineral preparation formulated for the
prevention and cure of disease and the promotion of longevity and
immortality. /90
Dr. V.M. Dwivedi, deceased, whose picture adorns "Amrit Kalash" was
President of Maharishi Vedic University and Chairman of Maharishi
Ayur-Ved Corporation of America, Scientific Advisory Board. COSTS
Varies. Amrit Kalash Nectar (M4-Paste), $40. Ingredients: Raw
sugar, clarified butter, Indian gall nut, Indian gooseberry, dried
catkins, Indian pennywort, honey, nutgrass, white sandalwood,
butterfly pea, shoeflower aloewood, licorice, cardamom, cinnamon,
cyperus, turmeric. No preservatives. /91
15. Behavior: Bringing behavior into accord with natural law through
daily and seasonal routines. /92
Instruction in Vedic womanhood, ideal relationships, parenting,
Ayurvedic exercise program, hygiene, sleeping on the right side with
emphasis on the head facing east. /93 /94
COSTS Varies. i.e. Maharishi Ayur-Veda Health and Beauty Line;
Heaven on Earth for Every Woman course.
16. Pulse Diagnosis: Detecting any existing or forthcoming imbalance
simply by feeling the pulse. /95 COST $295 (Self Pulse Diagnosis)
17. Maharishi Jyotish: Securing perfect health for the future; /96
mathematical prediction of environmental influences on health. /97
Chart preparation and individual consultation on health, business, and
relationships. /98
Maharishi Jyotish is Hindu Astrology. Maharishi Jyotish Gemstones are
also recommended. COSTS from $150 /99
18. Maharishi Yagya: Vedic performances to restore environmental
balance and promote individual and collective health. /100
Sacrificial ceremonies to please different Vedic gods and win their
blessings and train the mind to contact higher powers and receive
their blessings. /101 COSTS Various Yagyas are available: $3,300,
p. 150.
Arnold A. Lazarus. Meditation: The Problems of Unimodal Technique.
_Meditation: Classic and Contemporary Perspectives_ New York: Alden
Publications 1984, p. 691.
Arnold A. Lazarus. Psychiatric Problems Precipitated by
Transcendental Meditation. _Psychological Report_, 1976, 39,
pp. 601-602.
Leon S. Otis. Adverse Effects of Transcendental
Meditation. _Meditation: Classic and Contemporary Perspectives_, Alden
Publications, 1984, p. 204.
Frederick J. Heide and T.D. Borkovec. Relaxation-Induced Anxiety:
Paradoxi Anxiety Enhancement due to Relaxation Training. _Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology_, 1983, pp. 171-182.
Frederick J. Heide and T.D. Borkovec. Relaxation-Induced Anxiety:
Mechanism and Theoretical Implications. _Behavioral Research Therapy_,
1984, pp. 1-12.
Margaret T. Singer and Richard Ofshe. Thought Reform Programs and the
Production of Psychiatric Casualties. _Psychiatric Annals_, April 1990,
p. 188-193.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Part 5 - The Transcendental Meditation Ex-Members Support Group (TM-EX)
WHAT IS TM-EX?
Transcendental Meditation Ex-Members Support Group (TM-EX) was founded
by former Maharishi International University (MIU) faculty, students,
TM teachers, sidhas, meditators, and caring relatives of members of
the TM movement. TM-EX is a support network to help former and current
members of the TM movement in making the transition to life outside
the TM movement. As former members, we have experienced the transition
and are available to assist you.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We are a referral network and source of information to movement members,
former members, exit counselors, family members and experienced
therapists and professionals.
TM-EX does not represent any particular philosophy, opinion or
lifestyle.
Although numerous religious based groups have challenged TM in the
past, TM-EX is not affiliated with any of these. Its members come
from a wide variety of religious and philosophical backgrounds. What
we do have in common, is our desire to assist those leaving the movement;
to make the public aware of the fraud within the movement; and
the physical and psychological harm, that has resulted for many, from
the practices of the TM Program.
We welcome your input: comments, articles, letters, help with printing
and postage.
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/53:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
/63:
Beacon Light of the Himalayas: The Dawn of a Happy New Era in
the Field of Spiritual Practices: Mind Control, Peace & Atmananda,
Maharishi Bala Bramachari Mahesh Yogi Maharaj, Oct. 1955.
/64:
Opinion of Judge H. Curtis Neanor, Malnak v. Yogi, 440 F.Supp.
1284 (1977).
/65:
Affidavit of Robert N. Bellah, Professor of Sociology and
Comparative Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Malnak v.
Yogi, 440 F. Supp. 1284 (1977).
/66:
Affidavit of Gerald J. Larson, Malnak v. Yogi, 440 F.Supp.
1284 (1977).
/67:
Affidavit of Rabindranath Maharaj, Malnak v. Yogi, 440 F.
Supp. 1284 (1977).
/68:
Prices continually change: references here are from
advertisements in the Fairfield Source: Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center price list, 1990-91.
/69:
1977.
/70:
Rig Veda translation, Ninth Mandala, given to participants on
TM-Sidhi courses.
/71:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/72:
Ibid.
/73:
Dr. Richard Averbach, Maharishi Ayurveda, Fairfield Source,
July/Aug. 1987, p. 24.
/74:
BOOKS (examples): Bhagavad-Gita, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; The
Science of Being and Art of Living, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; Love and
God, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; Enlightenment to Every Individual
Invincibility to Every Nation; Return of the Rishi, D. Chopra, M.D.;
Creating Health, D. Chopra, M.D.; Perfect Health, D. Chopra, M.D.;
Quantum HEaling, D. Chopra, M.D.; Maharishi Transcendental
Meditation, R. Roth; Ayur Veda Cook Book; Introduction to Sanskrit;
Creating Heaven on Earth, R. Oates; Modern Science and Vedic Science:
The Neurophysiology of Enlightenment, R. Wallace, Ph.D.;
Enlightenment Management.
AUDIOTAPES (examples): Quantum Healing; Sama Veda; Maharishi
Ayur-Ved Primordial Sound; Rig Veda, Tenth Mandala, read by Deepak
Chopra, M.D.; MIU Audio Magazine.
/75:
COURSES (examples): Vedic Science 1: Living Immortality;
Vedic Science 2: Immortality; Maharishi Ayur-Veda (MAV) Blissfully
Thin Teacher Training Course; Maharishi Jyotish Teacher Training
Course; Bhagavad Gita 1 (For Governors and Sidhas); MAV Neuromuscular
Integrations Teacher Training; Maharishi Gandharva Veda 1: Advanced
Training.
/76:
Maharishi International Institute of Vedic Sciences, P.O. Box
374, Lancaster, MA 01523, 508/368-7472.
/77:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/78:
Ibid.
/79:
Ibid.
/80:
Ibid.
/81:
Ibid.
/82:
Ibid.
/83:
Blissfully Thin, Lesson Three, p. 11, Maharishi Ayurveda
Corporation of America, 1987.
/84:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Ibid.
/86:
Ibid.
/87:
/88:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/89:
Dr. Stuart Rothenberg, Maharishi Ayurveda, Fairfield Source,
July/Aug. 1987, p. 26.
/90:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/91:
PRODUCTS (examples):
AMRIT KALASH These two formulas comprise Maharishi Amrit Kalash: Food
for Perfection in Life and work best when taken together: Amrit
Kalash Ambrosia (M5 tablets) $45.00/mo.; Maharishi Amrit Kalash Nectar
(fruit concentrate) $49.50/mo. (Refer friends and receive 10% product
credit; refer 500 people and receive a check for $10,000.) Maharishi
Amrit Kalash Container (A beautiful reminder of perfect health and
longevity) $30.00.
RASANAYAS: Rasayana One $19.95; Rasayana Two $19.95; Rasayana Three
(Designed for clarity of mind) $19.95; MAV Rasayana for Women
$19.50/mo.; MAV Rasayana for Men $28.50/mo.; MAV Rasayana for
Students (for students of any age) $14.95/mo.
/92:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/93:
PRODUCTS AND COURSES (examples): The ILA MA (Vedic Woman)
Handbook; ILA MA: Perfection for Every Woman; Ideal Relationships
and The Vedic Woman (tape); Blissful Baby Video; MAV Mother-Baby
Technician Training Course; MAV For Parents; MAV Fitness Program.
/94:
Maharishi International Institute of Vedic Sciences, P.O. Box
374, Lancaster, MA 01523, 508/368-7472.
/95:
The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Ibid.
/97:
Ibid.
/98:
[Above signature line]: I understand my chart or analysis
only comments on the trends of the future according to the principles
of Maharishi Jyotish. These trends can be influenced by many factors
and can change at any time. I understand that Maharishi Jyotish
disclaims any responsibility for consequences resulting from any
action based on the analysis of my chart. NOTE: Accurate Birth Time
is of utmost importance. Maharishi Jyotish Programs Confidential
Application Form, Feb. 1, 1987, Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center,
P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA 01523.
/99:
PRODUCTS (examples): Maharishi Jyotish Natal Chart/Mail;
Maharishi Jyotish Natal Chart/Private; Maharishi Jyotish
Compatibility Analysis/Mail; Maharishi Jyotish Progression
Profile/Private; Maharishi Jyotish Company/Project Profile;
Maharishi Jyotish: Advanced Course for Beginners; Jyotish
Consolations; Maharishi Jyotish Gemstones.
/100: The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/101: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Bhagavad Gita, New Translation and
Commentary, Chapters 1-6, MIU Press, 1976, p. 142.
/102: Letter from the Dakshina Fund, circulated through the TM
community, Nov. 21, 1989.
/103: The Twenty Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Ved to Create Perfect
Health, Maharishi Ayur-Ved in the USSR, 1986, pp. 24-25; The ILA MA
(International Ladies Association of Maharishi Ayur-Veda) Handbook: A
Celebration of Vedic Knowledge, 1990; Maharishi Ayurveda Health
Center Program Descriptions, P.O. Box 344, Lancaster, MA. Deepak
Chopra, M.D., Director.
/104:
Ibid.