Though not strictly a TM meditator, I tend to believe in the ME. I have often noticed an intense internal enlivening of "grace" in around spiritual groups of various sorts.
I find this "enlivening" everywhere in so many settings - Christian churches and monasteries, Buddhist venues and Hindu temples...yes, and even around the lowly TM meditators ;-) I do believe that individuals and groups of individuals can be conduits for grace to flow into this world...Each member of the group "tugging" each member along in a symbiotic manner. What I don't believe is that the manner in which that grace expresses itself in the world is predictable with respect to individuals: as we know, "God is no respecter of persons." (Acts 10:34) Grace influences our thoughts, behaviors and choices in the world and moves situations towards positive outcomes. But - it's only through action and behavior that it (grace)becomes meaningful. I am sure that sitting and radiating grace is great. But, Krishna told Arjuna to act for a reason...Action is the bridge through which that grace becomes manifest.
