His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918–2008) was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Born in India, he became a renowned exponent of Vedic knowledge and founder of the Transcendental Meditation technique, which has been practised by over six million people worldwide.
Maharishi's vision for education was transformative — he believed that true education should develop not just intellect, but the full potential of body, mind, and spirit. This philosophy became the foundation upon which MMYIAU was established, integrating the best of modern agricultural science with the timeless wisdom of Vedic knowledge.
His life's work led to the establishment of educational institutions across the globe, each dedicated to consciousness-based learning. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi International Agriculture University stands as a testament to his commitment to sustainable living, natural law, and the upliftment of humanity through knowledge.
"The purpose of education is to culture the mind of a man so that he can accomplish all his aims in life. Education, to justify itself, should enable a man to use the full potential of his body, mind and spirit."— His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Global Impact
Founded institutions in over 100 countries worldwide
TM Technique
Introduced Transcendental Meditation to 6+ million people
Vedic Education
Pioneered consciousness-based education systems globally
Vedic Agriculture
Revived ancient Vedic farming principles for modern times