In this engaging book discussion, various speakers, including author Mr. Lothar Pirc, delve into the life and profound contributions of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as detailed in Pirc’s book, “The Blessings of Maharishi.” Maharishi’s transformative presence energized his surroundings, while his visionary leadership inspired the widespread dissemination of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Speakers highlight Maharishi’s efforts to standardize TM techniques for broader acceptance and proliferation, along with initiatives such as the establishment of Maharishi Nagar and Maharishi Ayurveda for fostering a healthier society. Furthermore, they explore Maharishi’s formula for achieving global peace through transcendental meditation, sharing personal anecdotes that underscore his profound impact in expanding awareness of Sanatana Dharma’s wisdom in Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda.
About the Speakers:
Lothar Pirc is an entrepreneur, lecturer, philanthropist, and a follower of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He is a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, leads one of the largest Ayurveda centers in Bad Ems, Germany. Recognitions include the Global Hakim Ajmal Khan Award and gold medal from the Moscow Academy of Sciences. He served as General Secretary of EURAMA and founded the Nepal Maharishi Foundation for Vedic Culture.
Devendra Triguna is a distinguished Indian Ayurvedic practitioner, renowned for his expertise in Pulse diagnosis. He served as an honorary physician to the President of India and currently leads the Association of Manufacturers of Ayurvedic Medicine and the All India Ayurvedic Congress. Awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2009 by the Government of India, Triguna is celebrated for his efforts in integrating Ayurvedic principles into modern healthcare.
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) G. D. Bakshi (Retd.), a combat veteran, commanded in Kargil and J&K, receiving the VSM and SM. With a prolific military and non-military writing career, he taught at prestigious military institutions, earning an M Phil and Ph.D. He served at the DGMO during significant operations and later held senior positions in defense think tanks.
A. P. Srivastava is the President of the Maharishi Institute of Creative Intelligence and Chancellor at the Maharishi University of Information Technology.
