Nepal can lead the world to peace & happiness through Yoga and Yajna : Dr Hagelin

KATHMANDU: Dr. John Hagelin, a renowned quantum physicist, has stated that Nepal has the potential to lead the world toward peace and harmony through the practices of yoga and yajna (Vedic rituals).

Dr. Hagelin made these remarks during his keynote address at the Atirudra Vishwakalyan Birat Mahayagna-2081, organized by the Nepal Maharishi Vedic Foundation in Kathmandu.

“Through yoga and yajna, Nepal has the potential to lead the world toward peace and well-being,” he said. “Both yoga and yajna are the highest technologies of the Golden Age and essential for peace in society.”

Dr. Hagelin also referenced the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who visited Nepal 50 years ago and declared that the country could guide the world toward peace through the wisdom of Vedic knowledge. He emphasized that Nepal’s potential for global leadership is rooted in the practices of yoga and yajna.

As the director of the Transcendental Meditation Organization in the U.S., Dr. Hagelin shared that his organization has been actively promoting these practices to help Nepal take on a leadership role in the world.

The event was organized to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s visit to Nepal, during which he shared his vision of peace through Vedic knowledge. Dr. Hagelin reiterated the importance of peace, quoting Maharishi Yogi’s belief that the world can achieve peace by fostering a healthy global population.

Dr. Hagelin, who also serves as the president of Maharishi International University (MIU) in the U.S., highlighted the university’s role in promoting education based on both Vedic wisdom and modern scientific principles. He described MIU as a leading center of Vedic knowledge in the Western world, where medical professionals from around the globe come to study Ayurveda.

“Last month, the American Medical Association officially recognized Ayurveda, a milestone made possible by the efforts of MIU,” he said. “Without MIU, this achievement would not have been possible.” At MIU, students engage in the study and research of various Vedic disciplines, including yoga, Sanskrit, architecture, and Ayurveda, which are essential to global health.