About
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was an Indian guru and the creator of Transcendental Meditation (TM). He founded a worldwide organization that promoted TM as a means to achieve inner peace and improve overall well-being. The organization has been described both as a new religious movement and as non-religious. He gained a global following, attracting celebrities and individuals seeking a path to tranquility.
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Career Timeline
1955D$0.01M
Introduces Transcendental Meditation
Starts promoting TM.
1968C▲$0.5M+$0.49M
The Beatles Connection
The Beatles visit the ashram.
1990B▲$3M+$2.5M
Maharishi Vedic School
Establishes a chain of schools.
2000B$6M+$3M
Global Country Established
Proclaims a country of peace.
2008C▼$10M+$4M
Death
Death.
2026C$10M
Influence on Meditation
TM continues to have influence today.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026