This article is about the modern Maharishi concept. See Vedanga for the historical six disciplines of Vedic science.

Maharishi Vedic science is a term used by of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi adherents for modern attempts to systematize ancient scientific thought to be found in early Indian scriptures, especially the Vedas. The term is not to be confused with actual traditions preserved from Vedic or early Vedic times, known as Vedanga.

Adherents of Maharishi Vedic science describe it as the science of self (atmavidya). Veda means knowledge; and Vedic science asserts that there are two kinds of knowledge: lower or outer, and higher or inner. Further, the Vedic system asserts that one needs traditional modes of reasoning to obtain outer knowledge. But to obtain inner knowledge, special study, discipline and practice is recommended.

See also

• Maharishi Vedic Medicine
• Traditional Chinese medicine
• Vedic science
• Hinduism