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From: linda@cc.brunel.ac.uk (Linda Birmingham)
Newsgroups: sci.misc
Subject: Re: Transedental Meditation....
Message-ID: <384@Terra.cc.brunel.ac.uk>
Date: 25 Apr 88 11:37:36 GMT
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Reply-To: linda@me.brunel.ac.uk (Linda Birmingham)
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
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Keywords: TM.... Miraculous... Hokey?....

>In my opionion, for what it's worth, TM is harmless at worst and a useful
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>relaxation technique at best.  I wouldn't spend $400 on it.  Your mileage
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>may vary.
I went to a lecture given by a physician and yoga expert who said much the same
thing.
But....I am sure many people knowledgable in this area would totally
disagree with the statement.

I remember a quote " Of course it matters what you chant ! If you want
to become a banana -  chant banana !"

I believe that the TM people may supply a meaningful mantra initially BUT
that mantra will not suit you for the rest of your life.

Linda.--