Tony Nader

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Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam
Dr. Tony Nader
Tony Nader, Leader of the World-Wide Transcendental Meditation Organization, Global Country of World Peace, and Successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Tony Nader in 2012
Born Tony Nader
Lebanon
Residence MERU, Vlodrop, the Netherlands
Nationality Lebanese
Alma mater American University of Beirut, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation Leader of the world-wide Transcendental Meditation organization, neurologist, scientist, author

Tony Abu Nader (Arabic: طوني أبو ناضر‎‎) is a Lebanese neuro-scientist, researcher,[1][2] university president, author and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. He has a medical degree in internal medicine, received his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked as a clinical and research fellow at a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

Nader worked with Deepak Chopra at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in Massachusetts[3] and in 1994, published his first book, Human physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic literature.[4] He is president of both Maharishi University of Management (Holland) and Maharishi Open University.[3]

In 2000, Nader received the title of First Sovereign Ruler of the conceptual country, Global Country of World Peace from Transcendental Meditation founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,[5][6] and in 2008, was named the Maharishi's successor.[7] Nader published his second book, Ramayan In Human Physiology in 2011.[8]

Education

Nader attended the American University of Beirut where he studied internal medicine and psychiatry, and received his master's degree,[9] and a medical degree in internal medicine and psychiatry,[10][11] He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the field of Brain and Cognitive Science[12][13] and became a visiting physician at their Clinical Research Center.[9] His post-doctoral work was as a Clinical and Research Fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.[5][14][15]

Career

Nader has conducted research in hormonal activity, neuro-chemistry, neuro-endocrinology, on the medical role of the neuro transmitter and on the relationship between age, behavior, diet, seasonal influences and mood.[9] Nader reports that his desire to have a complete understanding of the mind and body and its relationship to consciousness and the human physiology, led him to a "spiritual awakening" and the study of Vedic Science with the Maharishi.[1] Nader said he learned all about "the field of spiritual or non-physical, or non-material and how it expresses itself in the universe" from the Maharishi.[2] As a professor and director, Nader has conducted Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health programs and lectured in "more than 50 countries".[9]

In 1986 Nader was criticized for overstating his post graduate connections to MIT and implying that his research was sanctioned by his alma mater.[16] In 1987, Nader worked at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in Lancaster, Massachusetts[17]

In his 1994 book Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature, Nader postulated a one-to-one correlation of structure and function between 40 aspects of Vedic literature and 40 parts of human physiology.[18][19] He also said he discovered similarities between the astrological influence of the planets and parts of the human brain. This body of work is reported to have been "derived from" the Maharishi's ideas, and Nader's own training in brain physiology with ideas taken from a 1931 book called Vedic Gods as figures of Biology by Vasant G. Rele.[13] In May 1995, Nader was a keynote speaker at Maharishi University of Management and presented his "recent discovery of how Natural Law manages the physiology, and the application of this knowledge to prevent and eliminate problems."[20] The book has been described as an attempt at documenting the scientific basis of the Maharishi's "interpretation of Advaita Vedanta and thus the Vedas […] by relating neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to Vedic astrology and philosophy".[9]

According to a press release, Nader was recognized for his "scientific discovery" in 1998, when he was awarded his weight in gold by Maharishi Vedic University of Holland, "with the support of the Maharishi Global Development Fund". The gold was reportedly given to Nader as a scientific award to support his continued research.[5][21]

Nader performed the first research on Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology (MVVT), which aims "to enliven the inner intelligence of the body and restore proper functioning" through the use of Vedic sounds. Nader's studies were conducted in Berlin, Paris, and Valkenburg, testing the effectiveness of one session of MVVT in people with disorders that included arthritis, asthma and gastrointestinal disorders.[22]

A photograph of a two-story building. The roof is topped with a large cupola and three visible kalashes. Golden letters on the pediment say "CAPITAL OF THE GLOBAL COUNTRY OF WORLD PEACE". There is a circular driveway with a flagpole bearing the GCWP's sunburst flag. The building and drive are surrounded by a white picket fence, green lawn, and shrubbery.
Global Country of World Peace capital building in Maharishi Vedic City

During a four-day Vedic ceremony in October 2000, Nader was honored by Maharishi as Maharaja (great king) Adhiraj Rajaraam and given responsibility for the Global Country of World Peace, and in 2008, became the Maharishi's successor.[1][23] During these transitions, Nader was reportedly given various titles including "Vishwa Prashasak Raja Raam", "Adhi Raam", and "Raja Nader Raam".[24][25][26][27] In 2002, Nader was invited by the mayor of Maharishi Vedic City to take residence at The Mansion Hotel, which serves as the capital of the conceptual Global Country of World Peace.[28] In 2008, a spokesman said Nader would reign in silence and communicate through his governing council.[29]

Nader published his second book, called Ramayan In Human Physiology in 2011, documenting the correlation between the characters, relationships, locations, and events of the Valmiki Ramayan with the structures and functions of human physiology.[1][2][8][30] Nader says that his study does not conclude that the Ramayana belongs to any one religion or race or belief system. Rather, the Ramayana is the story of Natural Law and how it unfolds in every individual and the universe.[1] In 2012, Nader was the keynote speaker on a tour of 10 cities in North American, entitled "A New Paradigm: Veda, Consciousness, the Ramayana, and the Self". His presentation in Chicago to 650 Indian Americans received a standing ovation.[1] During the tour, Nader gave presentations on “Embodying Totality” and “Introductory Seminar on the Ramayan in Human Physiology".[2]

Publications

  • Nader, Tony (1994) and (2000) Maharishi Vedic University, Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature (ISBN 9788175230170)[4]
  • Nader, Tony (1995) Maharishi Vedic University Press, La découverte du Veda et de la littérature védique dans la physiologie humaine: la science moderne et la science védique ancienne découvrent les fondements de l'immortalité[31]
  • Nader, Tony (2011) Maharishi Press LTD, Ramayana in Human Physiology[8]
  • Nader, Tony (2012) Maharishi University of Management Press, Consciousness Is Primary, Illuminating the Leading Edge of Knowledge[32]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ulall, Surendra (May 4, 2012) India Post IOWA scholars give scientific exposition of Ramayana India Post, retrieved May 25, 2012 "Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., neuroscientist and researcher." Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "India_Post" defined multiple times with different content
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Luhar, Monica (April 4, 2012) New Paradigm Tour: ‘Veda, Consciousness, The Ramayana, and the Self’ IndiaWest, retrieved May 25, 2012"Neuro scientist and researcher, Tony Nader"
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  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 World Cat retrieved April 2, 2012
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  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Ramayan in Human Physiology MUM Press, retrieved April 2, 2012
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Durst-Andersen, Per and Lange, Elsebeth F. (2010) Copenhagen Business School Press, Mentality and Thought: North, South, East and West page 69
  10. ↑ Nader, Tony (1994) Maharishi Vedic University, Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature, "Professor Nader received his MD degree from the American University of Beirut where he also studied internal medicine and psychiatry" page 1
  11. ↑ Williams, Patrick Gresham Spiritual Recovery Manual: Vedic Knowledge and Yogic Techniques for "Dr. Nader is an M.D. with a Ph.D. from MIT", page 230
  12. ↑ N. Begum,(June 1, 2012) News India Times, Hundreds Attend Program to Promote Vedic Learning, retrieved June 2, 2012
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Smith, Frederick and Wujastyk, Dagmar (2008) State University of New York Press, Albany, Modern and Global Ayurveda: Pluralism and Paradigms, "Tony Nader an M.D. who also received a Ph.D. in neuroscience from MIT" page 14
  14. ↑ Chopra, Deepak (1987) Harper & Row, Creating Health: How to Wake Up the Body’s Intelligence, "Tony Nader, M.D., neuroscientist, Harvard Medical School and MIT" page 212
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  16. ↑ Brink, Susan (October 2, 1991 [1] Journal charges doc with interest conflict.Boston Herald, page 9 The journal also found that others connected with the business, including Dr. Tony Nader, overstated their ties to prestigious institutions, such as Harvard, MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital. Nader was asked in a 1986 letter by Dr. Richard Wurtman of MIT not to imply that Nader's "low-grade kind of investigation" is sanctioned by MIT."
  17. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found."After morning treatment, have a final consultation with Chopra's associate, Dr. Nader."
  18. ↑ Raval, Indravan B. (2001) "Non-Traditional Interpretation of 'Anarthaka Hi Mantrah' Journal of the Oriental Institute, Vol. 50, Nos. 1-4, Sept,-June 2001-2001 Issue, pp. 17-22
  19. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  20. ↑ (1995) The Economist, volume 335, Issues 1713-7916, "Keynote speaker Tony Nader, MD, Ph.D., will present his recent discovery of how Natural Law manages the physiology, and the application of this knowledge to prevent and eliminate problems in all areas of management."
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  24. ↑ Pradhan, Sharat (February 11, 2008) Allahabad: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi cremated Rediff India Abroad, retrieved April 2, 2012
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  27. ↑ (February 12, 2008) Maharishi's ashes immersed in Sangam, Times of India, New Delhi, "the disciples of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Sunday formally 'crowned' Tony Nader of Lebanon as his successor. Nader will now be called Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam"
  28. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  29. ↑ (February 11, 2008) "20,000 followers throng Allahabad for Mahesh Yogi's funeral", The Hindustan Times, New Delhi
  30. ↑ Nader, Tony (2011) Maharishi Press LTD MUM press retrieved March 29, 2012
  31. ↑ Google Books search retrieved April 2, 2012
  32. ↑ Nader, Tony (2014) Consciousness Is Primary, MUM Press

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