Maharishi Jyotish: Connecting Past, Present, and Future
When we investigate the invisible mechanics of Nature, we find that everything in the universe is directly connected with everything else. Everything is constantly being influenced by everything else. No wave of the ocean is independent of any other.
—Maharishi, 1965
This unique course offers twelve exciting newly-released videos by Maharishi on Jyotish in the presence of renowned Jyotish pandits and Ayurvedic vaidyas. It also includes tutorials by current Maharishi Jyotish pandits on these topics. All videos have not been shown previously in any course or online. Please see the course description below for specific topics.
Course Leader Dr. Ann Crowell, DSCI, plus guest speakers: Tony Nader, MD, PhD, and Dr. Luis Alvarez.
Course Dates: Sundays, March 8 – May 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm US Central Time / 7:30 pm Central European Time. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and available to view online for one year.
Worldwide Times: 2:30 pm Eastern | 1:30 pm Central | 12:30 pm Mountain | 11:30 am Pacific | 8:30 am Hawaii | 6:30 pm UK | 7:30 pm Central Europe | 8:30 pm Eastern Europe | 9:30 pm MSK (US begins one hour earlier starting March 29 due to European Daylight Savings Time starting 3/29.)
Join us for the first Free Lesson on Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 PM US-CT; 7:30 PM Netherlands
Course Fee:
- $125 general tuition fee
- $75 discounted course fee for full-time students, full-time TM organization staff, and low-income retirees.
- Some countries might have a discounted course fee of $35 or $65. To find out about your country, please check the list in the sign-up form.
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Teachers and TM-Sidhas, plus TM-Meditators familiar with basic terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science. Also a basic understanding of the vocabulary and principles of the Kundali (birth chart) is available in 5 free lessons taught in the online seminar: Maharishi Vedic Astrology at a Glance. View the course here.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl will be added to the posted videos.
Course Description
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
We are excited to offer newly-remastered videos by Maharishi who brings out the knowledge of Jyotish in the presence of many eminent Jyotish Pandits and Ayurvedic Vaidyas.
Titles of the Newly-Released Maharishi Videos by the MERU Archives
- The Flow of Consciousness Connecting the Past, Present and Future, MERU, September 1998
- Jyotish is the Science of Measurement from the Field of Infinity, Parts 1, 2 & 3, New Delhi, November 1980
- The Resolution of the Exalted Guru to Transform the Trends of Time, Maastricht, Netherlands, January 1991
- Celebrating the Orderly Progression of Seasonal Cycles — Ritu, Switzerland 1982
- Vedic Celebrations and Cycles of Balance, Switzerland 1982
- Maharishi Jyotish and Maharishi Ayur Veda to Develop Totality, MERU 1991
- The Absolute Value of Time Is the Self-Referral State of Consciousness, Part One: What is a Day? MERU 1991
- The Absolute Value of Time Is the Self-Referral State of Consciousness, Part Two: The Individual Is the Embodiment of Time: Kala Purusha, MERU 1991
- The Absolute Value of Time Is the Self-Referral State of Consciousness, Part Three: Fully Awakened Intellect: Jyotish-Mati Pragya, MERU 1991
- The Absolute Value of Time Is the Self-Referral State of Consciousness, Part Four: The Supreme Value of Time: Unbounded Infinity together with Boundaries, MERU 1991
- Action Has Results, Rishikesh 1969
- The Seat of Jyotish, Seelisberg 1981
- Yogasthah Kuru Karmani and the Kundali, MERU 1991
- Maharishi Jyotish for Everyone: Integrating the Individual and the Universe, MERU 1991
Class sessions will include the following:
- Fascinating talks by Maharishi
- Maharishi Jyotish Pandits will teach about the formulas of Jyotish which were cognized by the great Vedic Seer, Parashara. These will include easy to follow tutorials on the Kundali (horoscope).
- Time for discussions and clarification during each class session.
Also, Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR has recorded several Q and A sessions on a variety of topics related to the Science of Time, including the Law of Karma, Free Will, Dharma and Destiny.
Topics of the Talks by Maharishi Jyotishis
- Drishti: Transforming Influence of Grahas from Specific Distances in the Kundali
- Health Considerations: Detecting Imbalances in Mind and Body
- Three Gunas: Correlation of the Three Gunas and Grahas
- Doshas and Dashas: How Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Are Seen in the Cycles of Time to Improve Health and Environment
- Mahabhutas: Identifying the Five Elements of Nature within the Kundali
- Vimshottari Dasha system: Quantifying Karma via the Cycles of the Grahas
- Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas: The Five Major Combinations of Grahas
Maharishi Jyotish Principles to be covered in this course, include:
- Flow of Consciousness: Exploring the Invisible Mechanics of Nature
- The Science of Measurement: Derived from the Field of Infinity
- Destiny: Gaining Mastery over The Dynamics of Action and Reaction
- Samchit, Prarabdha, Kriyaman: The Management of the Three Phases of Karma
- Ritu: Living in Accord with the Seasonal Cycles of Nature
- Integrating with Maharishi Ayurveda to Nourish the Physiology of the Individual and the Cosmos
- Protecting Your Bliss: Balancing Past, Present and Future Values of Time
- Kal Purusha: Enlivening the Unified State of Time within You
- Maharishi Jyotish and Maharishi Yagya: The Mechanics of Nature’s Merciful Justice System
- Karma: The Role of Mind and Intellect in the Structure of Karma
- Transforming of the Trends of Time
Course Leader
Dr. Ann Crowell
Dr. Ann Crowell, DSCI, a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation® technique since 1973, worked with Maharishi at MERU, Holland, for many years. She has extensive knowledge of Maharishi Vedic ScienceSM, especially in the area of Maharishi Jyotish, and has produced many courses and knowledge series taught around the world – including three new online courses offered this year. A popular speaker, Dr. Crowell has inspired thousands of students from over 60 nations with her clear and enthusiastic presentations on the Maharishi Jyotish Program.
Dr. Crowell was a founding faculty of Maharishi Open University and with her husband, Raja Chris Crowell, oversees the Ministry of Religion and Culture, the administration of TM® programs in Kenya and Vietnam, as well as the Maharishi Jyotish and Maharishi Graha Shanti Yagya programs worldwide.
Reviews from Maharishi Jyotish Foundations Course
“Very very interesting. Makes you learn more about knowledge and wisdom and awareness, and fills your world with so many beautiful aspects of knowingness. Very joyful. Makes you forget about all the mess in the world for some time and makes you satisfied because of choosing the best way to help uplift yourself.” —NS
“The course was beautifully presented. Its outstanding feature was explaining Maharishi Jyotish in terms of its source in Pure Consciousness.” —RK
“Enlightened and enlightening.” —KD
“I would describe this course as highly enlightened.” —SL
“Exquisite course from all sides and perspectives. Enlightening. You have to take it and experience for yourselves.” —AC
“To a person quite familiar with Maharishi Vedic Science, I would say it is vital knowledge that all should have. To a beginning meditator I would say it might be a bit over your head. You might want to take the introductory 5 lesson course to get some understanding.” —ML
“I have waited so very many years for this course and I thank you for your kindness and care with each of us! It is the most important course offered!” —GC
“The Maharishi Jyotish course is very beautiful knowledge and well produced!!” —SM
“Thank you for the refreshing and deepening of the knowledge of Jyotish. These presentations are very clear and authentic and bring a rush of knowledge to the awareness. Very concentrated and integrated, very rich in detail, and yet simple and easy to assimilate.” —TP
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“Congratulations on your Jyotish course! I especially commend you for your deft handling of the many and quite varied questions.” —PD
“I loved the course. I felt joy, absorbing the profound wisdom and knowledge. Understanding Jyotish is like being given a blueprint of the mechanics of personal and global evolution so that we will understand the effect of past, present, and future actions.” —MM
“I am really enjoying the course so far and find the handouts really helpful now. I think the presentations and mix of Maharishi tapes and different speakers, etc., really make the course more interesting and breaks it up so that it is easier to follow.” —JG
“Well structured course and beautifully presented.” —VM
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you for such a wonderful course. This really shows your devotion to Maharishi’s Vedic knowledge and enthusiasm to share it with us.” —RB
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“Thank you, Dr. Ann and Raja Chris, for this wonderful Maharishi Jyotish Course. I appreciate the depth and richness of each session and webinar.” —AC
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“This is definitely the most coherent Jyotish course I’ve taken here (and there have been many at MIU over the years going way back — although I never did the more detailed one that was offered years ago). You are absolutely the best!!!!” —RS
“I am very happy with the Jyotish course.” —RH
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“This course delivered so much more than was promised! I absolutely loved it. It was just the right length and easy to access.” —HL
“Thank you for this wonderful course and for the kind and considerate way all the questions are attended to.” —AD
“Wonderful! All blessings to Maharishi.” —MK
“I have enrolled in your online Jyotish course and am enjoying the beautiful knowledge.” —VM
“I am so very much enjoying the course, its materials and presentation.” —JB
“Thank you so much for your Jyotish class! I’m getting a great deal out of it.” —DC
“Thanks for sharing your wonderful knowledge and wisdom in the Maharishi Jyotish course.” —MB
“I’m taking the Jyotish course online. Learning a lot. And enjoying.” —AG
“Well structured, with relevant tapes by Maharishi, Raja Raam, and Vedic Pandits. Useful reviews of lecture points. Excellent Zoom tutorials that introduced significant new knowledge. Friendly facilitators. I gained a better understanding of Maharishi Jyotish, despite familiarity from 30 years of involvement with TM. My recent use of Maharishi Jyotish consultations and yagyas was more useful and effective as a result of the course.” —Anon
“I was completely new to Jyotish and found the course to be crystal clear in explanation of the who, how, and why of this fascinating Vedic science. The chosen tapes were very special, the questions were answered with such precision and clarity. I was actually shocked that I had not heard more about it before, as it is a critical part of the gift that Maharishi brought to us. It has opened to me new avenues of understanding to explore and new levels of learning to undertake. Very grateful for this offering.” —LB
“The knowledge contained in the course has helped increase my understanding of Jyotish and its intimate relation to me. Shedding light that it is all me and the dynamism of my actions and reactions. But most important, is gives me the tools to avert some negative karma or reaction coming to me, as well as improve my life through Graha Shanti.” —AC
FAQ
Who can take this course?
All practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation technique are warmly invited to take this course. No matter whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student of Maharishi’s Vedic Science and Technology, you will enjoy this holistic approach to the practical discipline of Maharishi Jyotish.
Since this course includes a fair amount of Vedic terminology, if you are not already familiar with the terminology, then you are encouraged to take Maharishi Vedic Astrology at a Glance before taking this course, although it is not a requirement.
What will I come away with?
The main purpose of this course is to understand more completely the foundation of Jyotish as a universal flow of consciousness which connects all space and time: past, present and future. Also to give you an understanding of how the Science and Technology of Prediction can help us to live our life in harmony with the cycles of Nature as described by the Vedic discipline of Maharishi Jyotish. In practical terms, what this means is that you’ll understand more deeply how the information encoded in your birth chart can be used to manage your life for greater fulfillment and good fortune.
Will I become a Maharishi Jyotish Consultant after taking this course?
No, this is not a course to qualify you to become a Maharishi Jyotish Consultant or to give consultations to others. However, the benefits of this knowledge of the relationship between past, present, and future actions is designed to give you greater mastery over your own life.
How long are the videos available to view?
The course videos and the Zoom session recordings will be available to view for one year.
Where can I contact the organizer of this event with any questions?
Please email the Office of Continuing Education at ce@miu.edu. Or you can call 641-919-0045 during office hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Central Time).
What is the refund policy?
We offer full refunds to anyone who requests them before starting the third class.
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