"Maharishi's beneficent influence on the world is both profound and subtle, immediate yet measured. Only as it continues to expand among nations and engage new generations will we be able to grasp more fully its true impact and gauge more globally the fulfillment it is bringing to all humanity. George A. Ellis, in his tribute to Maharishi, A Symphony of Silence, has begun this process for us by chronicling the far-reaching effect Maharishi has already had on science, art, philosophy, religion, education, and many other vital areas of human endeavor. Through a compelling collection of interviews, anecdotes, and essays, Mr. Ellis has assembled in a single volume the stories of a diverse group of creative thinkers, theorists, and trendsetters-leaders and lay people alike-many of whom worked directly with Maharishi and all of whose lives and contributions to the world were indelibly shaped by Maharishi's teachings. A Symphony of Silence is a potent foretaste of how the world will remember and celebrate Maharishi in the years and centuries to come."
-TONY NADER, M.D., PH.D., MARR.
Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., MARR, is a medical doctor trained at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and Harvard University, and a globally recognized Vedic scholar. Dr Nader is head of the international Transcendental Meditation(R) organizations worldwide.
"Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has given to the whole world the fullness of Vedic knowledge in the effortless practice of Transcendental Meditation, thereby making it valuable for, and available to, each individual. It is also a very important and effective means for the spiritual regeneration and social reconstruction of every nation.Bringing forth the true nature of India's Vedic knowledge and unfolding it in terms of modern science was a supreme task that restored India's glory as Jagatguru, and it could only have been accomplished from the unboundedness of pure and divine Brahman Consciousness."- SHRIMAD JYOTISHPEETHADHEESHWAR JAGADGURU SHANKRACHARYA SWAMI VASUDEVANANDA SARASWATI JI MAHARAJ
In the Indian editions (English & Hindi) of A Symphony of Silence: An Enlightened Vision, several new voices are added to the chorus of the earlier publications: The Shankaracharya acknowledges the significance of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's contribution and efforts to create a better world. Maharishi ji fulfilled his duty to his master by providing technologies that respect the ancient traditions of India congruent with the language and discoveries of empirically based sciences. The expositions highlight the power of innocence in unfolding and experiencing pure knowledge. The artist Nihar Das demonstrates visually his transcendental experiences in the process of creative expression. Anand Shrivastava, initiated by Maharishi ji at 7 years of age, would eventually join Maharishi ji's organization. Anand took on a comprehensive role expanding the knowledge to touch all areas of life from education to health and agriculture under the umbrella of ancient knowledge and modern science. India is transforming on multiple levels and as an economic power. Moreover, the role of women in society is evolving, the voices of Aditi Shrivastava, and Malini Durbhakula enliven a new perspective integrating the impact of higher consciousness and service to society. Neena Wagh, our precious translator shares her evolution of consciousness, illustrating the power of knowledge and technique as two sides of a coin, which is essential for rapid personal development. The author concludes with a reflection on how innocence has the power to generate enlightenment and wisdom and voices from India, such as Vivek Vaidyanathan, who highlights the insights of the new generation in Indian society, juxtaposed with business leader Mr. Navratan Agarwal, highlight the value of TM technologies in India's evolving society.
