ABOUT US
Akanksha Welfare Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to uplifting society through the expansion of individual and collective Consciousness.
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a renowned spiritual teacher and scientist of consciousness who revived the timeless Vedic knowledge in a practical and scientific way for the modern world. He is best known as the founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique, practiced by millions worldwide for its profound benefits in reducing stress, improving health, and awakening inner potential.
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Maharishi introduced the concept of Consciousness-Based Education, where true learning begins from within, and established institutions and programs globally to apply Vedic knowledge in education, health, defense, and governance.
Having learned from his Master, Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, Maharishi made this Knowledge available to more than 70 countries, giving a practical solution for all problems in society and therefore laying the foundation for a peaceful and enlightened world.
Dr Tony Nader (MARR)
Dr. Tony Nader is a globally respected neuroscientist, Vedic scholar, and the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in leading the worldwide Transcendental Meditation® organization. Appointed as Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam by Maharishi, he serves as the spiritual and administrative head of the Global Country of World Peace.
A Harvard- and MIT-trained medical doctor with a PhD in neuroscience, Dr. Nader has dedicated his life to showing the deep unity between modern science and ancient Vedic knowledge. Under his leadership, Consciousness-Based programs in education, health, and social development have expanded across more than 100 countries, bringing practical, lasting solutions to individual and societal well-being.
OUR VISION & MISSION
Vision
Our vision of education transcends the boundaries of traditional classrooms and formal institutions. Inspired by the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, we believe education is the process of awakening the full potential of each human being through the experience of Total Knowledge within.
Maharishi’s technologies of consciousness have been implemented in a wide range of social sectors—from schools, universities, and skill-training programs to women’s self-help groups, tribal communities, police forces, public institutions, and more. Each of our initiatives aims to reduce stress, improve health, foster self-awareness, and create a more harmonious society through group practices.
Mission
We recognize that societal change is only sustainable when it is rooted in individual transformation. Our mission is to bring back the Knowledge of how to easily experience the silent, unbounded field of consciousness within, and from there create a better life for every individual and a peaceful world for all.
