Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a Hindu Monk from India, developed this form of meditation. Transcendental is the process of reaching a state of pure consciousness, where the mind is not aware of anything in particular. The contemporary spiritual leader, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi declared that people who used this technique are happier, more relaxed and creative. People practice TM by sitting quietly in a comfortable position. They close their eyes and silently repeat their Mantra, a pleasant sounding word, from Hindu scriptures a select, personal, secret mantra is used by each person which is practiced for 15-20 minutes in the morning and evening before meals.
Scientific studies show that certain bodily changes occur during meditation.
The blood pressure and the rate of heartbeat also decrease. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has spread his thesis throughout the world and established universities to spread and enhance the knowledge of Vedas and Transcendental Meditation. Still recent research shows a decrease in crime rate where there is a practice of Transcendental Meditation.