Mahesh Prashad was in prison on January 12th, 1918. The date may not be accurate; however, there are documents that mention his birth in 1911 or 1912. Born in Madhya Pradesh, he was born to the Kayasthas. It is unknown how he spent his childhood. The writing profession is a family inheritance.
Maharishi Mahesh was his name later on. He founded the Transcendental Movement and introduced it to the West. He was the spiritual leader of The Worldwide Organisation. He became famous when he was associated with the British Rock Band “The Beatles”. His principles gained a large following around the globe. He claimed that he could levitate, and also create World Peace. He moved to Holland in 1992 and stayed there till his death. He also founded “Global Country for World Peace”, a non-profit organization that aimed to create harmony and peace between different people and countries.
Maharishi Mahesh Yagi claims that he has taught Transcendental Mindfulness to over 40000 people and indirectly affected more than 5 million. He founded numerous training centers, colleges, universities and schools around the globe, with a strong presence in India. His organisations have created a variety of charitable and “for profit” businesses that are involved in organic farming, healthcare, etc. His family owns the majority of it. According to several sources, the assets owned by his organization are valued at billions of millions of dollars.
Early Childhood Development:
*Maharshi Mahesh YOGI was born in Central Province, British India on the 12th of January 1918. He was a Kayastha. His family’s traditional occupation was writing.
*No information is available about the early years of his children.
*He went on to study at Allahabad University. He graduated with a Physics degree from the university in 1942.
Few sources claim that he worked at the Gun Carriage Factory located in Jabalpur. But it’s not verified.
*The information that we have is that Swami Brahmananda was his administrative secretary. He took the new name of “Bal Brahmachari” Mahesh.
He was named this because he was recognized as an exemplary student who had a deep spiritual understanding. Swami Brahmananda referred to him as his “favorite disciple” because he handled many aspects of the Ashram. He was also in the public eye to deliver speeches about Vedas.
*Maharshi Mahesh (then Bal Brahmachari Mahesh), a disciple of Swami Brahmananda, stayed with him until 1953.
He left Uttarkashi in 1955 to spread the knowledge he had learned from his Guru Dev “Brahmananda Sarswati” about Transcendental Mediation. He taught Transcendental Technique to Indians, mainly Hindus. During these years, the title Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was bestowed upon him.
The Later Years
*Maharshi Mahesh Yugi started his tours of the world in 1958. In Madras he made a spontaneous announcement to Guru Dev’s disciples that he wanted to spread the knowledge of Transcendental Mindfulness to all people. In 1959 he started his first world tour with the idea that he had: I have a secret knowledge which is beneficial to all human beings.
*He called Transcendental Regeneration Movement earlier. His first trip was to Rangoon in Myanmar. It was then extended to other countries, such as Thailand and Singapore. He was featured in many articles, which stated that he didn’t work to make money but for the good of the community by eliminating unhappiness.
*He inspired music by the Beatles, a famous rock band of popular boys. It was criticized as well, as the meeting with Maharishi and his stay were labelled a “public error”. Their encounter led to the song “Sexy Sadie”. McCartney’s daughter Stella visited the Maharishi with McCartney in 2007.
*Maharishi Mahesh Yugi built a headquarters in Seelisberg, Switzerland, in 1968. At this new location, he started to teach Transcendental Mindfulness and ceased other public activity.
* He also shared his Vedanta-based philosophy called the Science Of Creative Intelligence with many students from USA, Canada and other countries.
The cover of the Times Magazine in October 1975 featured Maharishi
*He was very concerned about the state of his health. As a result, he kept himself to himself and seldom spoke with anyone. It was his pleasure to be at the feet Guru Dev, (Brahmananda-Saraswati), and take Guru Dev’s light into my environment. Today, I close my duty to Guru Dev. “Live in peace and happiness for the rest of your life, free from suffering,’ I say to the world. ‘”
Significant Projects:
Maharishi Vedic Science and Transcendental Mediation Technique.
The Himalayas act as a beacon of light.
*The science and art of living and being
*Bhagavad Gita : a New translation and commentary: 1967
Personal Legacy and Life:
*Maharishi’s heritage is protected and guarded by a brother and countless nephews.
Sri Ravi Shankar was a disciple of Sri Ravi Shankar who founded the “Art of Living Foundation” later.
*Maharishi made deep meditation popular in Western culture. He made a unique contribution to humanity by gaining a deep understanding and experiencing pure consciousness.
The MaharishiSmarak memorial was inaugurated on February 13, 2013 in Allahabad.
