Maharshi Mahesh Yogi

 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (born Mahesh Prasad Varma, c. 1911–2008) was a spiritual leader and the founder of Transcendental Meditation (TM), known globally for making meditation accessible and attracting celebrity followers like The Beatles in the 1960s. He taught a simple, mantra-based technique for inner peace and founded numerous organizations like Maharishi Universities and the Global Country of World Peace to promote his consciousness-based philosophy. 

Key Aspects of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi:

Transcendental Meditation (TM): Developed and spread this widespread mantra meditation technique worldwide, starting global tours in 1957.

Guru: Disciple of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Guru Dev), the Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math.

Teachings: Emphasized a "science of consciousness" derived from Vedic literature, aiming for individual and world harmony through inner peace.

Global Influence: Gained immense popularity in the 60s and 70s, making meditation a mainstream practice for relaxation and personal growth.

Institutions: Founded International Meditation Society (1959), Maharishi University of Information Technology, Maharishi Vedic University, and the Global Country of World Peace.

Legacy: Known for making ancient knowledge practical and accessible, leaving a lasting impact on how meditation is perceived today.