Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, born on January 12, 1917, was a prominent philosopher, writer, and spiritual teacher, best known for founding Transcendental Meditation (TM). His journey began after earning a degree in physics from Allahabad University in 1942, when he became a disciple of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math. Inspired by his guru, Maharishi dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of meditation.

In 1955, he introduced Transcendental Deep Meditation to India and later to the world, embarking on his first global tour in 1958. His engaging personality earned him the nickname