Science of Being and Art of Living

I have just started reading it again. My first time was 30 years ago and this is my 6th time. Each time is as rewarding. As Maharishi says as our level of consciousness increases we appreciate things in the book more. I strongly recommend readers to read Maharishi on Bhagavad Gita.

Very good highly recommended.

It is shameful that the greatest philosopher and saint receives so little attention. His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi 's book deserves to be read by everyone, adults and children alike. This was the only book owned by my dad, Bhabesh Chandra Sen. In this book Maharishi sets forth the theory which sustains his recommendation of the practice of Transcendental Meditation. The purpose of life is to find happiness and this is found by turning within to fathom the field of Being at the root of the mind. Thought flows from Being and Being can be realised by tracing a thought back to its source in Being which transcends thought.Maharishi is the clearest writer in the English language I have found. He is clear in thought and word. He is the light of our age and all ages.

A great book, very informative, offering a good framework for meditation and organizing one's life and mind. This was one of my first books on the subject of meditation and has shaped my own meditation process - although i don't specifically use their technique given my current location and cost. I would recommend this book for those new to the spiritual path and meditation. Maharishi's insights into how the ego based mind works and how this relates to the unifying source of life offers a nice simple framework and gives a good basis for building on. Worth a read.

The full content is Science of Being, Art of Living, Life and Fulfillment - which are the four sections of the book. First published in 1963, the content sounds modern. Maharishi has a clear lucid conversational style. The first section is metaphysical, and the other three sections are everyday including some humour. There is a contents page with subheadings. There is no index so the search facility in the ebook is useful. Particularly useful for anyone who has already learned this technique from Maharishi I.e. read in a correct context.

Okay so this book is full of energetic promise and you can feel the absolute amazingness of the practice. It's there in the words. So why the three stars? Because I got off on the wrong foot, I don't like the idea behind transcendental meditation because I don't like being told what to do. But if you do, then this is definitely the meditative practice for you. I can feel it.

Although you can buy this in paperback form, I was so pleased to find a hardback copy. A beautiful book, full of wise words that will change your life. 🙏

Great book, but both printing and paper quality are dreadful!

Exactly like I hoped it would be

Honestly, it unfolds "Art of Living".

Good

Una joya de libro

The book is excellent - I read it years ago. I purchased it for a friend and I'm delighted to note that there are updates, including references to scientific research