The Place of the Veda in the Thought of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: A Historical and Textual Analysis

Egenes, Thomas Arthur

The Place of the Veda in the Thought of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: A Historical and Textual Analysis 1518 views

Author

Egenes, Thomas Arthur, Department of Religious Studies, University of Virginia

Advisors

Lang, Karen , Department of Religious Studies , University of Virginia
Roberts, John , Dept of Asian and Middle Eastern Lang and Cultures , University of Virginia

Abstract

Maharish~Mahesh Yogi has derived both the experiential and philosophical components of Transcendental Meditation. Maharishi's principle contribution to the Vedic tradition is that the Veda exists in consciousness, what he calls "the unified field whispering to itself." Those who know consciousness, know the Veda; according to Maharishi, the unfoldment of consciousness is the central theme of the Vedic literature.

Degree

PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Keywords

Vedic corpus; literary tradition of India; Transcental meditation

Language

English

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Issued Date

1985-05-01

Persistent Link

https://doi.org/10.18130/V3V036

Suggested Citation

Egenes, Thomas Arthur. The Place of the Veda in the Thought of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: A Historical and Textual Analysis. University of Virginia, Department of Religious Studies, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1985-05-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3V036.

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