On Dec 8, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Bhairitu wrote: > That's because there are mantras that can control many of the facets of > body functioning. You can influence your autonomic nervous system with > them. Once you have a quiet mind you can clearly note the effects of > any mantra and make recommendations. You will also be able to clearly > note the influences of foods, herbals substances as well as other > elements the environment. Someone looking at how TM is taught might > wonder if MMY got it from ayurvedic concepts though I would say the > concepts go throughout all of yoga and Indian philosophy.
He had cognized mantras, but also various herbal formulas and a system of acupuncture.