(9 December 2002) His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi delivered a bold holiday message of positivity and hope for today’s problem-ridden world when he declared, "history will record this period as the dawn of a new light of peace and prosperity for all mankind."

Maharishi emphasised that his message of peace was not a vain hope, but rather a realistic vision based on science – the total knowledge of the physical sciences and the Science of Consciousness available in the Vedic wisdom of ancient India.

"We have seen the terrible results in the world created by the fragmented approaches of physics and chemistry and other sciences. However, the Science of Consciousness will make modern science complete and will transform this world of problems and conflict into a peaceful, harmonious family of nations," Maharishi said.

Maharishi’s comments came during his weekly global news conference held on Wednesday, 4 December 2002. The news conference was broadcast live via satellite, Internet webcast, and teleconference call. Maharishi’s next news conferences will be held on Wednesday, 11 December, and Thursday, 12 December. (Please see page 3 for details.)

Maharishi said that this new science of Total Natural Law provides the knowledge and technologies to enliven in the individual and society the deepest level of Nature’s functioning – the Unified Field of Natural Law – so that everyone develops their cosmic creative potential and every nation enjoys affluence and peace.

"The Science of Consciousness reveals that the seat of the Unified Field of Natural Law is within you, within me, and within all of existence, everywhere," Maharishi said. "It’s the same one field of unity that administers the infinite diversity of the universe with perfect order. This field of Total Natural Law, which is described today in the language of science, is the same field of Divine Intelligence that has been the eternal song of every religion throughout the ages," Maharishi said.

Maharishi said that the way to enliven Total Natural Law is through Transcendental Meditation, a simple, scientifically proven technique, which provides the direct experience of the Unified Field in the fourth major state of consciousness, Transcendental Consciousness, and develops the full potential of the brain.

Maharishi also said that Transcendental Meditation is the key to preventing war and creating peace. "The world will be peaceful only when individuals are peaceful – only when individuals are using their full brain and enjoying their cosmic creative potential in daily life. There is no other way."

Maharishi then introduced His Majesty Raja Raam, First Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace, as the great scientist whose research into human physiology has revealed that every physical structure in the universe, including the human body, is nothing other than the expression of consciousness. His discovery has proven the supremacy of consciousness over matter.

Maharishi announced that His Majesty Raja Raam will soon offer the total knowledge of Natural Law to make education ideal for every individual and to make administration ideal for every nation – without disturbing any existing government.

"We are creating a different world – a world of enlightenment where everyone will enjoy Unity Consciousness," Maharishi said. "Soon the Administration of Natural Law will be the guiding light of world politics and world economy. Soon the administration of every nation will be prevention-oriented and problem-free."