Volume 10 Issue 26 | December 13, 2021
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Happy Holidays to all our Dear Faculty and Staff - Have a Wonderful, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season
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Survey Introduction
At MIU, we are committed to supporting all our employees in reaching their full potential. As we design new initiatives to do this, it's important that we hear from you about your experiences at the University and how you feel we might do a better job at supporting you and your career development.
Therefore, we invite you to take this Staff Engagement Survey between 13th of December and 31st of December.
We will not see your name, email, or other personal information. Your responses cannot be traced back to you. The survey does not capture personally identifiable information, unless you offer it in any of the comment fields. To further protect your anonymity, your responses are combined with many others and summarized in a report.
The results will be used to identify practices that engage employees and help us build a productive work-environment. Additionally, the results will enable us to identify problems that disengage employees, decline customer satisfaction, and derail overall performance.
Upon analysis of data, we will share the findings with the whole organization in the beginning of next year.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Maximilian Ostheimer (mostheimer@miu.edu) in Human Resources.
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MIU currently has many positions available. You can apply for any of these positions at the jobs website by clicking Job Openings (asurehcm.com) or calling 641-472-1194. You can also find detailed job descriptions at this website.
Maharishi School: preschool assistant teacher - Begins January 3rd. Orientation and Montessori training are provided. Contact Terry Weiss, Human Resources: tweiss@maharishischool.org
The Health Research Institute (HRI) and laboratory in Fairfield is hiring. Led by molecular biologist and biochemist Dr. John Fagan, HRI is a nonprofit, independent research institute, also affiliated with Maharishi International University (MIU).
Employment Opportunities with Maharishi Foundation International
Communications Specialist
Data Analyst
Product Designer
UX Designer / Researcher
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
Senior AWS Backend Developer
Senior Front-End React Native Engineer
Find more details and apply
Maharishi Foundation is seeking a Certified TM Governor for a temporary teaching assignment in Evantson IL. Contact hr@tm.org
Maharishi Vedic City - City Clerk - full time career position in a progressive city, send resume to: CityClerk@MaharishiVedicCity-Iowa.gov
Maharishi Vastu Architecture Employment Opportunities
1. Client services - Handle initial inquiries, enrollment, and guidance to the new homeowner
2. Accounting - Manage all financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, transfers, and client agreements
3. Administration - Oversee chief architect’s projects
4. Marketing
Interested applicants may submit a resume, cover letter, and any questions to Susan Lauer: info@maharishivastu.org.
All of these organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
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We Are Creating the World’s Largest Online Super‑Radiance Group and
You’re Invited!
“The experience is very deep. I notice that whenever I do the Super‑Radiance Zoom, it feels more soft and comforting. The silence is full of bliss and, believe it or not, it compares very favorably with actually being in the Dome.”
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Maharishi Yagya Performances
For Dear Isabelle Levi
Our dear Isabelle Levi is facing some health challenges. She has a condition of the spine that has been extremely painful and has prevented her from attending program in the ladies Dome. As you know, her daily program in the Dome is very important to her. She will be having an important surgery at the end of January with the desire and likelihood to correct this condition and allow her to live pain-free and be active again.
Our Maharishi Jyotish Jyotishis have recommended Yagyas that will facilitate this surgery and support her recovery. Isabelle has already been able to raise more than $2000 of the $5000 needed for the Rahu and Mangala Yagyas which were strongly advised. Please let all Isabelle’s friends know of this opportunity to support her. For those who are able, and would like to make a contribution toward her Maharishi Yagya performances, please use the link below to make your tax-deductible donation directly for Isabelle’s Yagyas at Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation. Thanks for sharing this news and gathering Isabelle’s support.
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The David Lynch Foundation has partnered with Charitybuzz for our holiday auction, offering you the chance to win an incredible experience and support our work to bring Transcendental Meditation® to everyone in America who needs it most.
Bid now on opportunities with Pershing Square's Bill Ackman, Lindblad Expeditions, David Lynch, Padma Lakshmi, and more. Visit Charitybuzz.com/DLF to see all your chances to win.
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Let’s support frontline healthcare workers together!
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This holiday season, give the gift of TM® to our frontline healthcare workers who continue to selflessly serve under traumatic conditions and exhaustive hours to keep our communities safe and healthy.
Would you like to learn more about the benefits of TM on our healthcare workers?
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Click here to watch highlights from the recent New Solutions for Health Care Workers medical symposium with leading medical experts who report on the profound effects that TM is having on the health care community.
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MENU
$18 per meal
Vegetable Cheese Pesto Tarts (G/D)
(Gluten-Free Crust can be requested)
White Rice with Butternut Squash & Sage Butter (D)
Fresh Green Beans with Toasted Cashews
Acorn Squash with Blueberries
Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Medley
Sweet and Sour Tofu with Bok Choy & Waterchestnuts
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Desserts
Chocolate Trifle with Berries (G/D) - $4.50
Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Ganache Buttercream (G/D) - $3.00
Pumpkin Pie (G/D) - $3.50
Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie (D) - $4.75
D= Dairy G=Gluten GF=Gluten Free
1. Place your order - 641-470-1375
2. Payment - Credit cqrd or Account
3. Pick-up or Sit Down
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Dine-in Buffet Style Lunch Now Available!
Reservations preferred to be sure of available seating
Must have a covid-safe sticker
Curbside Pick-up Boxed Lunches are still available.
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Due to a staff shortage, the Café will not be serving dinner for the remaining days of December. Lunch is still available Monday through Friday as usual. Thank you for understanding and we will keep you posted on when we may reopen for dinner.
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Menu for Week of November 13 - 17
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Monday, December 13th
Lemon Rice
Szechuan Tofu with Peppers
Spinach Pie (G, D)
Broccoli
Acorn Squash
Tuesday, December 14th
Mexican Rice
Mattar Paneer (D)
Black Bean, Rice and Cheese Enchiladas (D)
Roasted Zucchini
Yams
Wednesday, December 15th
Mashed Potatoes (D) and Gravy (GF, D)
Sesame Tofu
Walnut Burgers (G, D)
Broccoli
Glazed Carrots
Thursday, December 16th
Coconut Rice
Tandori Paneer (D)
Vegetable Curry w/ Garbanzo Beans
Green Beans
Butternut Squash
Friday, December 17th
Quinoa with Peas
Paneer w/ Green Beans in Coconut Sauce (D)
Lasagna (D)
Broccoli/Cauliflower
Roasted Beets
G= Gluten D= Dairy GF= Gluten Free
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Upcoming Events and Courses
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Saturday, December 18th
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CDT
Hosted by
John Hagelin
MIU President
Questions or comments during the Webinar:
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Celebration: Global Seasonal Festival of Rising Consciousness for a New Season of Peace and Fulfillment
Sat. Dec. 18, 1 pm CT (2 hours)
Sun. Dec. 19, 4 pm CT (2 hours)
Historic Talk by TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Keynote Address by Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R.
Join the online Winter and Summer Festival for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to celebrate the rise of consciousness with each new season. The celebration will include a Group Meditation, a talk by Maharishi, and an address by Dr. Tony Nader. It will conclude with “lighting the light” and wishes from each continent.
The Academy of Arts for Enlightenment will present a display of creative expressions. We invite you to share your art, music, songs, dance, and poetry with our global family. Please submit your work by December 12.
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Chamber Singers announce concert for Dec. 18
The Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa will sing a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Magnolia Sanctuary in Fairfield, formerly the First Presbyterian Church.
The program features Christmas-themed masterworks from the 1500s by leading composers such as Victoria, Josquin, Viadana, and Praetorious, as well as contemporary arrangements of traditional and familiar carols.
Elaine Reding, director of the Chamber Singers, said the chorus will sing a cappella, with “a beautiful flute and cello interlude to complement the choral works.”
“I look forward to the holiday season every year, when our attention turns to peace, harmony, fellowship, and goodwill toward others,” Reding said. “We look to the awakening born of light overcoming darkness, the Christmas star leading us forward, the miracle of Hanukkah lights, and the promise of new solstice light. These cherished traditions and experiences instill hope of new and better beginnings in this celebratory season.”
The Golden Magnolia Sanctuary is at 200 S. Main St. in Fairfield, and doors will open at 7 p.m. There is an entry donation of $7, or $5 for students with a valid student ID (cash or checks only). For the safety of all concerned, the Golden Magnolia requires that masks be worn on the main floor, with masks recommended in the balcony.
The Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Their first concert was in 1991, and since then the group has performed more than 600 choral works from 40 countries. More than 150 people have been a member of the choir.
For the first 10 years of its life, the group met at Barhydt Chapel on the campus of Maharishi International University and at First Presbyterian Church at the invitation of the Rev. Richard Wallarab. After Barhydt Chapel was torn down in 2001, the Rev. Stephen Page of St. Mary Church hosted the Chambers Singers for many years. For the following 15 years, the Chamber Singers rehearsed and performed their holiday concerts once again at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Maharishi PanchakarmaSM Technician Training Program
A four week training program starting in January
Maharishi International University (MIU) and the Maharishi AyurVeda Integrative Health Center (MAIHC) are pleased to announce that there will be an opportunity to be trained in Phase 1 of the Maharishi Panchakarma treatments at the MIU Panchakarma Clinic in Fairfield, Iowa.
Training will occur over a 4-week period, January to March 2022. Exact dates to be determined.
Participants will be trained in the Phase 1 treatments that are used in Day Spa settings and are the beginning treatments in the full Panchakarma.
If you are interested in training, please submit the form located at: https://miu-clinic.org/training/
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Orientation Meeting: Wednesday Dec. 29th 2pm
Personal Instruction: Thursday Dec. 30th
Checking Meeting: Friday Dec. 31st 9:30am & 11am
“The purpose of Advanced Techniques is to take the experience to another, higher level. Advanced Techniques are like fertilizers; fertilizers bring better fruit to every tree. To enjoy greater achievement and fulfillment in life, take advantage of this beautiful program of Advanced Techniques to enrich the development of higher states of consciousness.” —TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
We are delighted to announce that Advanced Techniques of the TM® program will be offered at the Fairfield, Iowa TM Center from Dec. 30th to 31st. Here are the details.
Q: What are Advanced Techniques?
A: Like the TM technique, Advanced Techniques are easily-practiced mental techniques that accelerate personal growth. During TM, we experience a fourth state of consciousness, a state of restful alertness that dissolves stress, enhances brain functioning, and balances the body and emotions. Advanced Techniques speed up the integration of this state with our regular daily activity, bringing faster results from our TM practice.
Q: How many are there?
A: There are four Advanced Techniques brought to light by Maharishi in his Vedic Science and Technology, the Science and Technology of Consciousness. The first is practiced for a few minutes before going to sleep. The second, third, and fourth Advanced Techniques are effortlessly incorporated into your twice-daily TM practice.
Q: Do I learn them all at once or one at a time?
A: One at a time and in sequence. You’ll practice an Advanced Technique at least two to four months before adding the next one.
Q: Who teaches the Advanced Techniques?
A: Specially trained, highly experienced certified TM teacher Mario Orsatti has been teaching the TM technique since 1973 and the Advanced Technique courses for the last 4 years. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Health and Wellness at the David Lynch Foundation, where he oversees TM programs for government and military leaders in Washington, D.C., and for business executives in New York City. He will be present at each session for instruction and verification.
Q: Who can learn, and how do I know if I’m ready?
A: You must have practiced TM regularly, twice a day, for a minimum of the last two months to be eligible to apply for an Advanced Technique. Each technique is simple—easy to learn, easy to practice—and, best of all, enjoyable! That said, if you’d like our advice regarding your personal readiness, just give us a call.
Q: What is the course structure?
A: The course consists of three sessions:
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First, an orientation meeting (1½ hours)
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Second, personal instruction in the appropriate Advanced Technique (2–3 hours)
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Third, a checking meeting the following day to answer questions and verify the correctness of your practice (2 hours)
Orientation: An orientation meeting is an opportunity to learn more about Advanced Techniques. It is free, and there is no obligation to take the course. But if you want to learn an Advanced Technique at this time, you must attend the orientation meeting and then fill out an application form.
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You’re Invited—Now in Progress!
Historic Live Master Class with Dr. Tony Nader
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Dearest Families and Residents
of Fairfield, MIU, and Maharishi Vedic City
It is a joy to inform you that a large eleven-day Maharishi National Yagya with the Yajamana “Families and Residents of Fairfield, MIU, and Maharishi Vedic City” will be performed for the United States, with the Yajamana and Sankalpa mentioned on each of the eleven days.
Your National Yagya dates: 7 to 17 December 2021
Yagya Sankalpa/purpose: “Promoting peace, harmony and coherence in Fairfield, Maharishi Vedic City, and the entire United States”
This 11-Day Maharishi National Yagya is a gift to our community organized by Raja Harris and Raja Luis with the guidance of our Maharishi Jyotish Pandits.
In addition, a group of inspired ladies raised the funds from 400 donors for a 42 day Maharishi Yagya performance for our community. This big Yagya started on November 25 and will culminate on January 12.
These big Yagyas add another layer of support for our community to the campaign for Super Radiance.
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Sun. Dec. 19, 7:30 pm /9:30 pm CST
“Gandharva music...sets forth those very natural melodies which match with the process of evolution. It provides a powerful, harmonizing influence in the whole atmosphere to balance imbalances in nature.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Invite your family and friends
Supported by Donations
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Visit the TM Friends Donation page
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Select ‘Gandharva Concerts’ in the drop-down menu
Why Maharishi Gandharva VedaSM music?
The powerful melodies of Maharishi Gandharva Veda music can help to restore balance in nature and generate a harmonizing influence in the world.
Read more about the Music to Balance Nature Concert Series here
MORE INFORMATION: www.ArtsForEnlightenment.org
Webinar ID: 891 3284 5663
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Watch & Listen: Dr. Tony Nader on Consciousness and Human Potential
Dr. Nader is fast becoming a popular guest on cutting-edge podcasts with leading figures, talking about the science of Consciousness and his new book, One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness.
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Welcome to the “Genius Lounge,” a new audio series with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, author of the NY Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness,” and 50-year teacher of Transcendental Meditation®.
Why do we call it Genius Lounge?
This audio series focuses on the genius of nature, from microscopic to macroscopic, including the genius of the human brain and body. The name was inspired by brain researchers who have identified key networks within the brain that underlie and foster the creative process. One such network is the “Default Mode Network,” which has also been called the “Imagination Network” and the “Genius Lounge.” Innovation gets its start here—and the practice of Transcendental Meditation accelerates the process by strengthening the creative networks within the brain and by removing the restrictive impact of stress.
In each episode, Bob shares a few minutes of exciting research findings on the brain, ancient and modern insights into consciousness, and/or inspiration to live a healthier, happier life.
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Twice a day people all over the world join us on a 20-minute virtual meditation zoom call and you’re invited! These calls are a wonderful way to support yourself during these times of change and transformation.
You can connect to these calls via phone or by clicking the links below.
Please do not post this information on social media. The phone system would not be able to handle that number of calls. Thank you!
DAILY MEDITATION CALL TIMES
MORNINGS
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Live: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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Live: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 6:00 AM (from previous morning), 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
EVENINGS
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Live: All 7 Days of the Week 5:00 PM
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Replays: 4:00 PM (from previous evening), 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM
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How To ConnectZOOM LINK (computer)
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ONE-CLICK MEETING ACCESS (mobile phone)
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+16699006833,,177174913#
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Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Online Group Instruction and Practice
Followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Offered two times per week!
Led by Maharishi International University Faculty
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During a course in 1970 in Humboldt, USA, Maharishi gives profound answers to questions about how to deal with life's challenges. He explains the mechanics for rising above and solving problems, and how to harness and maintain support of Nature for success in the ever-changing world. We are excited to share this inspiring lecture with you.
This eBook along with audio and text from the lecture includes some special pictures of Maharishi.
We highly recommend viewing it on a computer with Google Chrome as this gives a very full and enjoyable experience. Please turn the pages slowly and wait for the audio bar to begin playing on the selected pages with audio. The first audio bar appears on page 4 after the title pages.
To view more eBooks, please click here. We kindly request not to repost this eBook or any of the pictures in the eBook on any social media platforms.
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Sleep Is Your Superpower
A discussion with Nancy H. Rothstein
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Nancy H. Rothstein, a leading sleep expert known as The Sleep Ambassador®, talks about the latest research suggesting how important sleep is for the well-being of our body and mind, and for helping us as Meditators to maximize our daily TM practice.
Rothstein is the Director of Sleep Health at Resonea, a company that develops medical-quality sleep health and wellness tools, and she also consults and lectures to Fortune 500 companies, universities, the travel industry, and numerous organizations to empower people to optimize their sleep and live at their best. Her message for corporate leadership is that better sleep leads to a better return on investment (ROI).
She inspires a new respect for sleep and its vast impact on all aspects of work, life, and overall health. Among numerous board and advisory positions, she has served as a member of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, an appointment recognizing her expertise in the field and her role as a public and patient advocate. She also serves on the steering committee for MyApnea.org.
Inspired by personal experience, Rothstein authored My Daddy Snores, a children’s book published by Scholastic Inc., which has sold over 400,000 copies. She has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Self, Fast Company, Thrive Global, The Economist, and on CNN, among many other media outlets.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I (WBZ NewsRadio) — With hospitals across the country losing staff due to the stresses of COVID-19, some New England hospitals have implemented a pilot program called "Heal the Healers Now," teaching doctors, nurses, and other medical staff how to do Transcendental Meditation (TM) to handle the pressures from their work.
Dr. Bradley Collins of Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island said that doctors and nurses were already burnt out by the pandemic when the Delta variant of COVID-19 hit and made matters even worse. He said that the feeling was similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
But then, like a "God-send," Collins told WBZ's Suzanne Sausville that TM helped him get back on his feet. Collins was so impressed by the program that he went to the hospital's president with a proposal. "I said, 'maybe we can do a project to try to retain some of these nurses by offering TM as a burnout tool instead of having them leave.'"
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December 2, 2021: Later, CM Yogi shared his statement on Koo social media platform, where he wrote “Lord Rama never committed or tolerated injustice. And we will not commit any irreligious act or tolerate such acts. Previous governments pretended to be secular and turned away from India and Indianness. And it was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who dared to put India's point before the world. His work is commendable.”
In another post on Koo, he said, “When there was a false propaganda about the Vedas, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi boldly presented the real teachings of Vedas, episodes of Ramayana and quotes from Mahabharata on global forums.”Dec 2, 2021
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Also from News Track Hindi on December 1, 2021 we have this article:
CM Yogi Adityanath further said that the previous governments were pretending to be secular, trying to turn away from India and Indianness, when Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji dared to put India's point before the world with all sincerity. His work was wonderful for that period and is commendable for the present time.
CM Yogi said that there was propaganda about the Vedas in the world. Facts were misrepresented. Even after all this, in international for a, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji boldly presented India and Indianness, vedas education, Ramayana themes and mahabharata quotes.
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