Maharishi's Vedic India Education Project: Scientific basis of Consciousness-Based Education enthralls students, educators, and leaders of society

November 2008

Dr Alarik Arenander, Director of the Brain Research Institute at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, USA, and his wife Dr Cynthia Arenander, recently reported on their six-week tour of India from early September through late October. They visited eight cities, making presentations to the great intellects, academics, and opinion-makers in India about Maharishi's Vedic Science and total brain development. The presentations included live brainwave demonstrations showing increased coherence of brainwave activity through the practice of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Transcendental Meditation Technique.

Dr Arenander reported on the tremendous interest from the press and the extensive media coverage they received. He said there was so much press they couldn't keep track of it all. Every day another five, ten, or fifteen articles came out, he said. All the many articles reported the greatness of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and how valuable his technique is for all sectors of society.

The presentations and press conferences highlighted various benefits of the programme. A press conference in Bhopal resulted in a well-placed article in The Hindustan Times, entitled 'Meditation support crucial in treating ADHD'** Dr Arenander said that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a major concern in the nation and the article generated a significant, positive response.

One of the presentations was given to a packed audience of doctors and retired military people, he said. Another presentation, entitled 'Seminar on optimizing brain integration' was given at a nursing college, to another packed audience of 350 students from five nursing colleges. More students came in and filled the aisles, Dr Arenander said, and 400 students who couldn't get in waited outside. (read more)