Frequently asked questions

What if I don’t have the exact birth time?

Please try to determine the birth time as accurately as possible. If you do not have the exact time, a good sense of the approximate time is acceptable.

Is there a Special Yagya for health?

We do not have a Maharishi Special Yagya for health. All of the Maharishi Special Yagyas are designed to give an overall boost to one’s life and evolution. These Yagyas are not designed to address specific issues, such as problems relating to health or medical surgery.

Is it better to sponsor a Special Yagya or contribute to a National Yagya?

Both are wonderful options and both directly support the large groups of Maharishi Vedic Pandits. It depends on the desire of the donor. In the case of the National Yagyas, the donor is supporting their country and, through that intention, themselves as well.

With a Special Yagya, the main purpose is for the benefit of the participants. Ideally, the donor might consider doing a Special Yagya once or twice a year, but kindly also helping with the National Yagyas every month, depending on their budget.

For a Newborn Child Yagya, do I need the parents’ birth information?

While it is ideal to have the full birth information for both parents, you may apply with the information that you have.

How are Maharishi Vedic Pandits trained?

The training begins at an early age, where children begin to learn from their parents. Young boys from Pandit families join Maharishi’s formal training program in their local areas around the age of 10 in one of many “Guru Ji” training centers. Around the age of 14, the young Pandits-in-training move on to one of the residential training campuses in various parts of the country.

Generally, from there they move on to one of the main Maharishi Vedic Pandit campuses. The Pandits are all enrolled in Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyaleya, a chartered university. Their systematic training continues through the PhD level.

Our Pandits all practice the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs.

Where do the donations go?

Donations for Special Yagyas are made to Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation, a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Donations are used to support Maharishi Yagya performances and to promote education and training programs in Maharishi Vedic Science and Technologies.

Donations are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers, but please always consult your own tax advisor regarding your specific situation. A receipt will be sent to you for each donation.