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Mahesh Yogi Maharishi b1917
Religion in its Contemporary Context
14 October 1969  Radio 4
Maharishi talks to Leslie Smith about

   Audiohis vow and the monk's way of life  1 min 13
   Audiowhat transcendental meditation is  1 min 13
   Audiohow to practice transcendental meditation  1 min 14
   Audiowhy someone would want to meditate  2 min 37
   Audiothe difference between transcendental meditation and prayer  1 min 53
   Audiothe link between transcendental meditation and society  3 min 4

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Mahesh Yogi Maharishi
Hindu mystic
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced Transcendental Meditation to the West, with the intention of creating individual and global peace and Enlightenment. After studying in the Himalayas under Guru Dev during the 40s and 50s, Maharishi spread the teachings throughout the world. By now, about four million people in over 100 countries have learned the technique.

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