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title: "7 Bases Quotes By Maharishi Mahesh Yogi"
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> [I want to eliminate the basis of problems and basis of crime, and basis of terrorism.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/i-want-to-eliminate-the-basis-of-problems-and-basis-of-crime-and/)

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> [Consciousness is the basis of all life and the field of all possibilities. Its nature is to expand and unfold its full…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/consciousness-is-the-basis-of-all-life-and-the-field-of-all/)

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> [Be as delicate as possible. If communication accomplishes something on the gross but damages something on the level of feeling then it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/be-as-delicate-as-possible-if-communication-accomplishes-something-on-2/)

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> [Naturalness is the basis of effectiveness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/naturalness-is-the-basis-of-effectiveness/)

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> [Being is the basis of thinking, thinking is the basis of action, action is the basis of achievement and achievement is the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/being-is-the-basis-of-thinking-thinking-is-the-basis-of-action-action/)

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> [The process of education takes place in the field of consciousness; the prerequisite to complete education is therefore the full development of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-process-of-education-takes-place-in-the-field-of-consciousness/)

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> [Naturalness is the basis of effectiveness. If one poses to be something else, one loses the charm of naturalness. The result is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/naturalness-is-the-basis-of-effectiveness-if-one-poses-to-be/)

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## Other authors on Bases

## More by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

> [Nature supports right action.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/nature-supports-right-action/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [Adopt the standard of perfection, because it is a perfect universe.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/adopt-the-standard-of-perfection-because-it-is-a-perfect-universe/)

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> [The dignity of a woman's life is infinite, her status immeasurable, her capacity unbounded, her role divine...In the fast changing world of today her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-dignity-of-a-woman-s-life-is-infinite-her-status-immeasurable-her/)

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> [The golden gate to peace in life is the experience of bliss, and it is easy for everyone to acquire this great glory and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-golden-gate-to-peace-in-life-is-the-experience-of-bliss-and-it-is/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [In the process of evolution, the body lasts for some time and then will take other body and take other body and take other…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/in-the-process-of-evolution-the-body-lasts-for-some-time-and-then/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [The power of light is always bigger than the power of darkness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-power-of-light-is-always-bigger-than-the-power-of-darkness/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [The habit of quietly absorbing the shocks will be quite a great help to stabilize pure awareness. The technique is: Just feel not disturbed.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-habit-of-quietly-absorbing-the-shocks-will-be-quite-a-great-help/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [Established in Being, perform action.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/established-in-being-perform-action/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [America is the most creative country and the most powerful government in the world.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/america-is-the-most-creative-country-and-the-most-powerful-government/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [Meditation is the direct means of enjoying the greatest happiness and is the only means to quench the thirst for happiness on earth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/meditation-is-the-direct-means-of-enjoying-the-greatest-happiness-and/)

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> [The factor of time is very vital in life. Those who have accomplished great things in the world have been those who valued time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-factor-of-time-is-very-vital-in-life-those-who-have-accomplished/)

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> [The most effective teachers embody the teaching they give out.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/the-most-effective-teachers-embody-the-teaching-they-give-out/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [A new humanity will be born, fuller in conception and richer in experience and accomplishments in all fields. Joy of life will belong to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/a-new-humanity-will-be-born-fuller-in-conception-and-richer-in/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [God grants us the faculty to open ourselves to peace. If we don't then we are responsible if wars continue.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/god-grants-us-the-faculty-to-open-ourselves-to-peace-if-we-don-t-then/)

[Maharishi Mahesh Yogi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/)

> [See the job, do the job, stay out of the misery.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maharishi-mahesh-yogi/see-the-job-do-the-job-stay-out-of-the-misery/)

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