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As told by Maharaja Dr. Tony Nader @ Project Inclusion National Conference on Inclusive Education on February 4, 2026 @ New Delhi
Dr. Tony Nader is a Lebanese neuroscientist, medical doctor, and president of the Transcendental Meditation movement. He integrates modern neuroscience with ancient Vedic wisdom, emphasizing Consciousness as the foundational reality of life. His work, including the NYT bestseller Consciousness Is All There Is, explores the unity of science and spirituality. As a researcher and educator, he promotes meditation as a tool for personal and global transformation, advocating for its role in enhancing brain function and societal well-being. He is the president of Maharishi Vedic University and was ordained as Maharaja by His Holiness Maharshi Mahesh Yogi.
From the perspective of the ocean, it is not a question of 'trying' to be inclusive; rather, you are everything, and all the waves are simply expressions of yourself.
Maharaja Nader begins his lecture by tracing the history of scientific thought, noting that for centuries, science operated under a dogma of physicalism, asserting that everything is material and consciousness is merely a byproduct of the brain's complexity. However, the advent of quantum mechanics challenged this view. Scientists discovered that atoms are not solid particles but potentialities and waves that 'collapse' into specific forms only when observed. This shift brought consciousness back into the scientific dialogue, revealing a non-physical unified field at the basis of all physical reality. This field is the ultimate source of inclusivity because it suggests that every person, object, and planet is an expression of the same underlying unity.
He bridges this scientific discovery with Vedic knowledge, which posits that everything is consciousness. To explain the relationship between the individual and this unified field, he uses the analogy of an ocean:
True inclusion, Maharaja Nader argues, is not a forced behavior but a spontaneous appreciation that arises when one experiences this unity. Through the practice of transcending, an individual goes beyond the surface level of differences and experiences themselves as the 'entire ocean'. In this state, the Golden Rule—doing unto others as you would have done unto yourself—becomes spontaneous because 'everything is myself'. This provides a sense of fulfillment that external possessions cannot provide, as the individual no longer feels a sense of lacking.
Maharaja Nader emphasizes that TM is a simple, natural technique that even children can practice without theoretical understanding. The lecture highlights specific benefits for neurodivergent individuals:
Beyond individual benefits, Nader discusses the Maharishi Effect, citing over 100 studies showing that when a small percentage of a population practices these techniques, society experiences reductions in crime, accidents, and conflict. He concludes by asserting that the Veda is a science of life available to everyone regardless of tradition or belief. By strengthening the unified field from within, individuals can move society toward a state of healthiness, well-being, and true fulfillment.
We can always be happy with our true selves. It is our birth right to live our full potentials as a human being. Life is consciousness.