Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Quotes


All problems in life arise from some weakness of mind. All weakness of mind is due to the mind's ignorance of its own essential nature, which is universal and the source of infinite energy and intelligence. ... In order to root out any problem of life it is only necessary to be brought out of ignorance, to be brought to knowledge.


Citations

Yogi, Maharishi Mahesh. Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation. Plume, 2001.

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
  • Born: January 12, 1918
  • Died: February 5, 2008
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Philosopher

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was an Indian guru, known for developing the Transcendental Meditation technique and for being the leader and guru of a worldwide organization that has been characterized in multiple ways including as a new religious movement and as non-religious. He became known as Maharishi (meaning "great seer") and Yogi as an adult.