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The Vyasanand Foundation: Expanding Human Consciousness Worldwide
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- Vedic Worldview
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- Dec 22, 2025
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- 1998
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Summary
In this episode, Thom shares the inspiration and urgency behind the creation of the recently launched Vyasanand Foundation. He explains why preserving the purity of Vedic Meditation, while making it accessible at scale, is essential for meeting the demands of our time. Thom outlines the foundation’s twin priorities of teacher scholarships and scientific research, and reflects on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s vision of multiplying enlightened leadership for future generations. If you’d like to contribute to the Vyasanand Foundation, please visit the website for details on how you can do so: https://www.vyasanandfoundation.org/ Episode Highlights [01:28] The Inspiration Behind the Vyasanand Foundation [03:22] Why Now? [06:47] Meeting the Demands of the Time [14:51] What Would the World Look Like if More People Practiced Vedic Meditation? [19:57] What Will Vyasanand Foundation Funds Be Used For? [23:47] Multiplying Maharishi [28:13] Big, Important, Urgent [30:57] Gratitude Useful Links [email protected] https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/