The central theme at Maharishi European Research University is research into the field of consciousness. The University was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who has completely restored the thousands of years-old, scattered Vedic Literature into a complete science; bringing to light its full potential. Through this revival of Vedic Science with its various disciplines such as Ayur-Veda (science of health), Sthapatya Veda (Vedic architecture), Gandharva Veda (Indian classical music), Jyotish (Vedic astrology) etc., he has made a unique and practical contribution to the holistic improvement of all areas of society.