The Science of Being and Art of Living

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi’s book is as is stated in the Introduction, "the summation of the practical wisdom of integrated life advanced by the Vedic Rishis of ancient India, understood in the light of scientific thinking in the present-day western world." There are certain books that everyone must read! Without a doubt this falls into that category, and that is why it is included in our very select list we call "Books You Can’t Live Without". Not only should everyone read this book, it should be read every few years. One of the basic teachings of Maharishi is that "Knowledge is structured in consciousness". This was the motto chosen by Maharishi International University when it was founded. A corollary of this, is that "The world is as you are." I would say that these two interrelated statements form the cornerstone of Maharishi’s teachings. When I first encountered these teachings from Maharishi I grasped their profundity. As I have lived and matured and been exposed to more and more teachers and more and more wisdom, I have come full circle to the realization that there are no more profound teachings than these. This book covers all subjects from all angles of approach. Whatever your state of consciousness and whoever you are, you will gain a tremendous amount of insight into yourself and the nature of reality as you read this book. Because our consciousness is always evolving we should read this book over and over again to maximize our own understanding and evolution.

Review by Len Oppenheim.