(July 20, 2004) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi pledged this week to fulfill the aspiration of the wise throughout the ages to create invincibility for every nation and permanent peace in the world. The only requirement, Maharishi declared, is for four people from every city in every country to step forward with the desire to free their nation from problems.

“I have the knowledge of total Natural Law to create invincibility for every nation,” Maharishi said. “I invite four people from every city to come forward with the desire to establish peace, prosperity, and happiness in their motherland. Through these people, I will raise their nation above the reach of problems and build a mansion of permanent peace in the world.”

Maharishi emphasized the four people could be educated or uneducated, wealthy or poor—and it does not matter whether or not they practice his Transcendental Meditation technique. Already, nearly 1,000 people from cities throughout the world have stepped forward to become “Founders of World Peace”—with more coming forward every day.

Maharishi delivered his historic call during the final session of the second week of the global Parliament of World Peace held on July 16. Maharishi addressed leaders of society—businessmen, lawyers, doctors, educators, etc.—who are convening in countries on all continents for the Parliamentary sessions. Maharishi spoke live via global videoconference and Internet webcast from the Capital of the Global Country of World Peace in Meru, Holland.

Maharishi will answer questions on his program to create “Founders of World Peace” and raise every nation to invincibility during his next news conferences on July 21 and 22.

Maharishi’s approach will support all governments

Maharishi described his approach to invincibility as “simple, natural, and authentic” because it is based on the very nature of life—total Natural Law. Maharishi said that his approach will bring support to all governments. “Our desire is for the administration to be so successful that the people will never want to change the government. We offer as an example of ideal administration the administration of total Natural Law, which eternally governs the infinite diversity of the universe with perfect order. Now every government has the opportunity to take a step with us and establish its administration on the ground of total Natural Law, where harmony, happiness, and evolution belong to everyone,” Maharishi said.

Maharishi emphasized that his offer is not a matter of “take it or leave it” for a government. “The skill of a doctor is to give the medicine to the patient even if he cannot swallow it. We are skilled in awakening invincibility for any government—even if the leaders’ thinking is dilapidated and helpless. Every nation is a dear member of our world family, so we have to give the knowledge to the government one way or another.”

The time for talking is over—now is the time for action

However, Maharishi cautioned, the time for talking about peace is over—now is the time for action. “The destructive forces have their agents everywhere to bribe government ministers to buy arms and missiles,” Maharishi said. “In every country, the government is killing people and putting them in jail. The time for such inhuman administration should be over. I just want one resolution from four people in every city—that they desire to raise their nation above problems—and the rest will be taken care of by total Natural Law, which is omnipresent, omniscient, and almighty.”

The family of nations will enjoy prosperity and peace—
and the supreme level of consciousness

Maharishi acknowledged that in today’s problem-ridden world, some people may find his offer unbelievable. “When it is dark outside, any discussion about the bright noonday sun does not have much meaning. But with the blessings of the Vedic tradition of masters—and with four Founders of World Peace in every city—we are going to ignite the light of enlightenment in one nation after another. And very soon the family of nations will rise to enjoy invincibility and permanent peace and the supreme level of consciousness—Unity Consciousness—now and for all generations to come,” Maharishi said.