There will be a significant positive effect of VM on the QOL of inmates of Tihar Jail.

VM will have a positive and significant effect on SWB of inmates.

Criminal propensity (CP) of inmates will decrease significantly after attending the VM course.

There will be significant difference in SWB and CP of experimental (Vipassana) group and control (non-Vipassana) group.

Male and female inmates will differ significantly in SWB and CP, as a result of VM.

In the famous "Time" magazine, the importance of meditation and yoga, an ancient Indian system, is highlighted that the ancient mind- and spirit-enhancing art is becoming increasingly popular and gaining medical legitimacy. It is a multi billion dollar business in US. In many Universities, it is accepted as subject and included in the syllabus. In the latest famous book "Inspire! What Great Leaders Do" written by Lance Secretan recently published by John Wiley and Sons, the benefit of meditation is elaborately described for good corporate governance. By practicing transcendental meditation, or TM, many people have got relief from back pain, neck pain, and depression. The mind calms and quiets. What thoughts you have during meditation become clearer, more focused. Anger, anxiety and worries give way to peace. In the world of exorbitant medical expenses, one can definitely make use of meditation. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Ravi Sankar are popularizing this. The Iyengar Yoga institute in US is famous.

In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna has inspired Arjuna to rise from his depression by preaching Gita in the battlefield and to rise from the depression to do his duties. In Holy Gita, we can see that being hidden by the cosmic overview of any institution beset with myriad problems, not the least of which is its lack of moral probity, there is a groundswell of educated people seeking answers to deeply personal but universally asked questions. Chie Executives are taking lessons from yoga, meditation and learning how to deal with human resources equations in an enlightened manner. Individuals from every walk of life can get ideas of how to be better human beings, more balanced and less stressed out.

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M. P. Bhattathiri has worked as Chief Technical Examiner to the Govt. of Kerala. He is now retired.