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From his enlightenment till today, Shri Vethathiri Maharishi has received knowledge
of the origin and functions of the cosmos and all aspects of life, as Nature revealed
to his inner vision. During these years he has spontaneously written over 2000 poems
on philosophical subjects. He remains dedicated to serving his fellow beings by
conveying his understanding of universe and the One Supreme Power though his speeches
and writings. In the Indian philosophical tradition, his philosophy corresponds
to pure advaita; it may be called pantheistic monism. His language and attitudes
are contemporary, non-sectarian and non-dogmatic. As of date, he has authored about
75 books in Tamil and English. Even at his advanced age of ninety four he continues
to write books and give discourses as his service to humanity.
Shri Vethathiri Maharishi gives us a comprehensive and integrated revelation of
the existence and functions of the One Reality; his exposition from the origin of
the cosmos to the observed natural phenomena comprises the Vethathirian Model of
the Universe. With this comprehensive view, science and religion are reconciled
and unified, to their mutual enhancement and completion. By integrating science
and religion, global harmony and peace will follow, based on universal understanding
of One Truth, and reverence and respect for all its manifestations.
The SKY System
The human being is a combination of the physical body, mind and life force. To acquire
and maintain inner peace and harmony, self-knowledge and systematic physical and
psychic practices are essential. The complete system, referred to as “SKY”, evolved
by Maharishi consists of the following:
- Simplified Physical Exercise – to maintain health and prevent disease
- Kaya Kalpa Yoga – an ancient Siddha practice for enhancement of life energy
- Simplified Kundalini Yoga – a system of meditation for clarity and strength
of mind
- Introspection – a practical methodology for sublimating the negative emotions
of greed, anger, vengeance, worries, etc.
Understanding of the Laws of Nature as well as one’s relationship with Nature and
with society are rationally and practically elucidated, providing a holistic education
which is essential for every human being.
Maharishi has been striving for World Peace for over four decades. In his book entitled
World Peace published 1957; he has reviewed the condition of humanity, identified
the problems affecting mankind and delineated a comprehensive plan for bringing
about total transformation in society so as to achieve peace, prosperity and harmony.
His is a global perspective covering the fields of politics, economics, education,
science, medicine, psychology and philosophy.
Organizations
In 1958 Shri Vethathiri Maharishi founded the World Community Service Centre (WCSC),
a non-profit registered society with a view to work towards World Peace through
individual peace. As of today, more than 200 trusts and about 1000 meditation centers
have been registered and affiliated to WCSC in India, and thousands of people have
benefited physically, mentally, socially and spiritually from the teachings and
practices. From 1972 to 1993, he traveled abroad annually, lecturing and teaching
extensively in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and U.S.A.
In 1984 he founded the “Vethathiri Maharishi Yoga and Kaya Kalpa Research Foundation”
based in Aliyar, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. Facilities are provided for large groups
to stay and undergo SKY courses of several days duration in a peaceful and beautiful
natural environment. The Temple of Consciousness is the centerpiece of the campus.
Unlike other temples, this one is consecrated to realization of consciousness solely
through meditation and contemplation; no deities are installed nor are rituals of
any kind performed. Consciousness is recognized as the universal, integrated order
of function: the omniscient, omnipresent quality of the entire cosmos – time, space
and quality invariant.
In 1998 the Brain Trust was established to bring together intellectuals of various
fields to discuss the compelling issues facing mankind and work towards solutions
for bringing about peace and harmony to the individual and to the world at large.
Towards the end
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Swamiji never renounced the world in the ordinary sense; he lived in this world
fully sharing his wealth and his knowledge with his fellowmen.
Even at his age of 95, he continued to serve humanity through his writings and discourses.
He remained dedicated to serving his fellow beings by conveying his understanding
of the One Supreme Power and its evolution through his speeches and writings. He
completed his last book, 'History of God's transformation' just weeks before his
demise.
The proceedings he earned as a author of his books were dedicated to the society's
welfare.
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Journey enters a different dimension
On March 28th 2006, Yogiraj Shri Vethathiri Maharishi, the Greatest Spiritual Guru
of the 20th century, left his fragile and aging body after a brief period of illness.
Number of people continue to follow and spread Swamiji's Divine message and teachings
all across the world, thereby taking his journey on to the next level and to a different
dimension.
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