Scientific Research on the Maharishi Effect

Scientific Research on the
Maharishi Effect

Nearly 50 scientific research studies conducted over the past 25 years verify the unique effect and wide-ranging benefits to the nation produced by the Maharishi Effect.

These studies have used the most rigorous research methods and evaluation procedures available in the social sciences, including time series analysis, which controls for weekly and seasonal cycles or trends in social data.

The research confirms that the group practice of the Maharishi Technology of the Unified Field, including Yogic Flying, by as few as the square root of one per cent of the population of the society is sufficient to create an immediate change towards harmony and positivity in the whole society. This sudden shift to more coherent or harmonious functioning of society is analogous to the phase transitions towards coherent collective functioning in physical systems described earlier in the example of the laser.

Increased Coherence Within the Nation;
Decreased Regional and International Conflict

Research shows that the influence of coherence created by the Maharishi Effect can be measured on both national and international levels. Increased coherence within the nation expresses itself in improved national harmony and well-being. In addition, this internal coherence and harmony generates an influence that extends beyond the nation's borders, expressing itself in improved international relations and reduced international conflicts. Following is a brief summary of these research findings. (The numbers following each finding indicate the research references listed on the last page.)

Research Findings Indicating Increased Coherence
and Harmony Within the Nation

Research Findings Indicating Reduced International Conflict—
Radiating Harmony to Prevent the Birth of an Enemy

Warming of US-USSR Relations

Global Maharishi Effect

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