THE DAWN OF A NEW WORLD ORDER
OF PEACE, PROSPERITY, AND HAPPINESS

(23 December 2002) His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi offered his New Year’s gift to the world: The complete knowledge of Natural Law and the expert leadership that will create a new world order of peace, prosperity, and happiness for all mankind. And Maharishi introduced Dr John Hagelin, world-renowned quantum physicist, as the man most competent to lead America and the family of nations into this new era of world peace.

Maharishi’s announcement came during a recent global news conference. Maharishi’s next news conferences will be held on Wednesday, 25 December, and Thursday, 26 December. The news conferences will be broadcast live via satellite, Internet webcast, and teleconference call.

"We have in our possession the total knowledge of Natural Law, which, since time immemorial, has administered the infinite diversity of the universe with perfect order," Maharishi said.

"But more than that, we have the embodiment of that higher administrative intelligence in His Majesty Raja Nader Raam, the First Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace. And we have His Majesty Raja Raam’s enlightened Cabinet Ministers – in particular, Dr John Hagelin, Minister of Science and Technology; Dr Bevan Morris, Minister of Enlightenment; and Dr Benjamin Feldman, Minister of Finance – who are custodians of this knowledge and determined to apply what they know to create a better world, free from problems and suffering."

During Maharishi’s wide-ranging, two-hour question-and-answer session with media on all continents, a reporter from Boston asked Maharishi to comment on President Bush’s recent decision to build a missile defence system to safeguard the nation from attack. The efficacy of such a system has been debated in Congress for nearly 20 years. The current system is limited in scope and is as yet unproven, has already cost taxpayers $16 billion in the past two years alone, and will take another two years before construction is complete.

Maharishi said that he respected President Bush for offering his services to mankind based on what he knows – "and what he knows is how to smash down the enemy." However, Maharishi expressed concern about Bush’s limited knowledge – and amazement at Bush’s confidence in the future in light of the current precarious state of world affairs. "President Bush is making preparations now to save the country in two years, but what will he do to save the country every day between now and then? What is his answer to that question?"

Maharishi said that the most immediate and effective solution would be for Dr Hagelin to assume the role of US President. "America’s leadership must be changed at the top level – which is why Dr Hagelin should be President. Dr Hagelin is a practical man with a high level of intelligence who can apply the complete scientific knowledge of Natural Law to make America the new guiding light of peace for the family of nations."

Maharishi added that, alternatively, President Bush could remain in office but invite Dr Hagelin to be in charge of safety and security for the nation. "In either case, Dr Hagelin is the solution."

Maharishi also advised every other government to work with Dr Hagelin to safeguard their nations. "For the world to enjoy peace, every country – large and small – has to be at peace. Therefore, every nation should immediately employ peace-promoting groups of experts in Transcendental Meditation and Yogic Flying. These groups will enliven Total Natural Law and create coherence in world consciousness. Then every government will enjoy the prevention-oriented, problem-free Administration of Natural Law – the Will of God – and every nation will enjoy affluence and peace. This is the only way to create peace. Everything else is a trash or a fanciful dream."