Rachel E. - Toulouse, France

In 1990, I had the great privilege to hear for the first time about Knowledge and Maharaji. When I heard him speak for the first time, everything he said was all right with me. I didn’t know if I was interested in Knowledge or not. I just knew that I had a beautiful time there.

During my daily life, I thought about Maharaji’s words. By listening to more videos, many questions were answered. I went through stages of pleasure, but also of confrontation. Even though I hadn’t received Knowledge yet, a deep work was happening within me. I realized that the way I was appreciating life was very limited. My fears, ideas, and education, all were enslaving me as if I were a puppet of society. All of a sudden, I had the feeling that help was given to me. Hope was growing. I had the strength to give it a chance in my life.

In December 1990, I had the opportunity to go to Rome to see him in person for the first time. His words went straight in my heart. After that, the need for Knowledge was very real to me. The day I was shown the techniques of Knowledge, was a wonderful day of inspiration, simplicity, and care.

When I went back home, apparently I was the same, but deep inside me I was savouring life as never before. It took me time to really let go and appreciate the experience within me. But I gave it a fair chance, and I am very thankful that I did.

— Rachel E.
Toulouse, France

Lilian W. - Ecuador

I heard about Maharaji and Knowledge for the first time thirty years ago in a small square in Sydney, Australia—quite far from my hometown in Ecuador. He was only a 13 or 14 year-old boy at that time, and I was 17. I couldn’t imagine what such a young boy could do for me, so I did not accept the invitation to hear more about him.

Nine years later, back in Ecuador, I heard about him again. At that time, I wanted so much something real in my life. I was feeling empty and sad. Listening to Maharaji started to fill my heart with hope, love, clarity, and joy. Learning the techniques of Knowledge has made an incredible difference in my life.

Sometimes I compare myself with people I know who are much more “successful” than I in many ways, and for some seconds I have thought, “What if somebody were to offer me all the things they have and more, but not to have met Maharaji and received his Knowledge?” And the answer is very clear: “No way! No thank you!” The possibility of not having Knowledge is not acceptable anymore. I know all those other things would be there, and I suppose I would enjoy them for a while, but inside I would be very empty.

What I have received and keep receiving from Maharaji and from his teachings are always so positive: love, courage, understanding, faith, strength, equilibrium, joy, hope, and company—all the best.

— Lilian W.
Ecuador