Charles F. Lutes,

born October 23, 1912, (89), of Scottsdale, Arizona, who ascended this life peacefully at home on December 7th, has reunited with Helen, his wife, who passed last May.

He is survived by his sister Catherine, niece Linda Sanders, and an extended family of thousands around the world who loved him dearly for his divine wisdom and inspiration. Charles F. Lutes, who was known simply as “Charlie” was a great spiritual leader who had the unique honor of being the right hand man to His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Charlie was in the first group of Initiates when Maharishi came to this country. He traveled around the world four times, alone with Maharishi in the beginning days, laying the organizational foundations of the Spiritual Regeneration Movement to introduce Transcendental Meditation to spiritually regenerate the world. He then served Maharishi selflessly for over 40 years lecturing about spirituality, and working with his wife, guiding people in their spiritual unfoldment.

He was a leader among leaders, a man of God, who touched many hearts. For those who knew him, he had the greatest spiritual mind in America. A plaque given to Charlie on his 77th birthday says it best,

“To Charlie with our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous and patient spiritual guidance. By revealing the highest wisdom and always being there for each one of us, you have become our mentor, father, brother and truest friend. Our path to enlightenment has become infinitely brighter by your illuminated presence. We lovingly salute the divinity in you and thank you for your inspiration, devotion and dedication.”

Charlie inspired countless thousands of meditators to be regular with their meditation by giving deep insight and spiritual knowledge of the effects and benefits of T.M.

Charlie had the unique ability to take complex spiritual knowledge and make it understandable and usable in everyday life for the benefit of all those who heard. He spoke from direct experience not hearsay.

Many ‘gifts’ were bestowed on Charlie by Maharishi during their years together. Years later these techniques would be included in what is now called the T.M. Sidhi Program.

Some of Charlie’s titles and positions were;

President of the Spiritual Regeneration Movement and the Students International Meditation Society. Original Trustee of Maharishi International University and Board Of Directors of Maharishi International University.

Charlie’s final message:

“Never doubt you have the highest wisdom on earth. You are the lights…Keep the lights burning.”

- Authored by Friends of Charlie Lutes

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