That's why Maharishi didn't stress the importance of checking so much. ---In [email protected], <noozguru@...> wrote :
What checking does is keep the individual from "forcing" the mantra. Most thinking adults would get this and not need to be checked much after learning meditation. The process is nothing new and has been around with other mantra meditations for generations. It's not exactly "rocket science." On 04/29/2014 03:29 PM, nablusoss1008 wrote: Having checked hundreds of individuals in groups and one to one I can assure you that it works brilliantly. However the person being checked must understand basic ideas regarding thinking and communication, so in the case discussed I'm afraid it would be a waste of time. ---In [email protected] mailto:[email protected], <mjackson74@...> mailto:mjackson74@... wrote : Maybe Barry, Curtis or Edg as former TM teachers might comment, but it does seem amazing how many who still think TM is the cat's meow believe that "checking" is some sort of magic panacea that will cure what ails you. Sounds like more of a nostrum to me. nos·trum ˈnästrəm/ noun: nostrum; plural noun: nostrums 1 - a medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person. 2 - a pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement. --------------------------------------------
