MOTHER NATURE AND AYURVEDA

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“Ayurveda, as the Indian system of medicine accepted worldwide, is the first formed medical science. Hence it deserves the title, ‘MOTHER OF ALL MEDICAL SYSTEMS’. Ancient ayurvedic preacher Charaka describes the origin of Ayurveda as follows:
‘A human being, even with longevity, faces restrains in fulfilling moral deeds (purushaartha) such as meditation, fasting, learning, celibacy etc. As a solution to this, the Maharishis (enlightened saints), out of their ardency towards the living beings, held a congregate at the Himalayan mountain valley. Prominent saints among them were Angirass, Jamadagni, Vasishta, Aatreya, Bharadwaaja and many more. Discussions and collective meditations made them realize, that medical education, in its absolute form has not been commenced on the earth. Even though the creator, Brahma, has devised it, it has been confined among the Gods in heaven. Brahma instructed it to DakshaPrajapati, he in turn passed the knowledge to AshwiniKumaras, and from them Lord Indra studied it. So the only way to bring it to earth is to acquire it from Lord Indra. So the congregate unanimously bestowed this mission on MaharshiBharadwaaja, as he was found the most suitable’.
He approached Lord Indra and took ample time to comprehend Ayurveda. After that, he reached earth and elucidated other saints. Later the altruistic saint, PunarvasuAathreya preached the holy Ayurveda to six disciples, namely Agnivesha, Bhela, Jatukarna, Parasara, Haariita and Kshaarapani. Each of these disciples wrote their own treatise on Ayurveda called Samhitas. Through these Samhitas, medicine passionate individuals, learned Ayurveda and taught Ayurveda to those who preferred longevity so as to fulfillPursharthas. This was the early precedent of Ayurvedic education.
Taking into account the fact that the above said narration was adopted because of the religious beliefs of a particular period, we can conclude that, Ayurveda is definitely the first medical system in the world i.e. “Mother of all Medical Systems’’. Even many historians acknowledge it. Contrary to primitive physicians who were ignorant of body anatomy, herbal actions and usages, Ayurveda became a learning subject in the renowned ancient Indian universities such as Takshasila and Kasi. This was followed by higher studies in its eight branches (Ashtaanga), leading to their historic treatises. At present every state in India has Ayurvedic colleges offering and advancing, graduate, post graduate and PhD courses under the medical university. Foreign invasion, paved the way for introduction of other medical systems in India, and in the process of ruination of India, Ayurveda was also engulfed. From such a destructive era, Ayurveda has risen up and emerged currently as a relevant medical system, spreading its roots all around the globe.
The outstanding fundamentality of Ayurveda is it’s nature akin principles. Man and nature are not dissimilar: one is a part of the other. Hence for health protection and treatment, it’s important to use materials from the nature itself, as both are made up of the same fundamental building factors, only the quantitative ratio difference matters. It’s not only plants, animals and minerals that are advised in Ayurveda for treatment usages!, Then, what else?. Wind, rain, rivers, mountains, lands, seasons, sun, moon, stars all these have been explained for the purpose by ayurvedic scholars. These findings in an abridged form, incorporated with necessary modern science, is being presented by Dr.Jyothilal, in this book. We are confident that the subject matter in this book will amaze you and will incite your curiosity.”

About the Author

“Dr.K.Jyothilal is the second son of the well-known K.KunjuramanVaidyar of Kollam, Perinadu, Kerala. KunjuramanVaidyar was the firstrank holder of Vaidyakalanidhipareeksha and was awarded ‘Srimoolamthirunaal gold medal’. He was appointed as Lecturer in Ayurveda College, Trivandrum. Then he joined for Ayurvedacharya course. After successfully completing the Ayurvedacharya exam Sri. Kunjuramanvaidyar left his job and started ‘Pourasthya pharmacy’ and dedicated in clinical practices in Ayurveda. He is also an eminent Ayurvedic scholar and a renowned writer. ‘Aadhunikarogabhaishajyam’ and ‘Sundarikalsumangalikal’ were his two famous books.
Dr.K.Jyothilal acquired BAM degree from Government Ayurveda College Trivandrum in 1977. He worked as Assistant Production Manager in Pharmaceutical Corporation (Oushadhi) for five years. He was appointed as tutor in 1983 at Ayurveda College Trivandrum. In 1995, he took postgraduate degree (MD–Ay) in Swasthavritha from Kerala University. He is the first government college teacher in India to do PG in swasthavritham. Subsequently he was appointed as Reader, professor and finally the head of the department. He retired from government service on 30th April 2008. He has also taught in Trippunithura and Kannur Government Ayurveda colleges and after retirement some aided and private colleges. He has guided more than 75 Postgraduate Thesis.
While serving the post of General Secretary and State President of ‘Akhila Kerala Government Ayurveda College AdhyapakaSanghatana’, he pioneered in introducing department system, equal parity for Ayurveda college teachers as that of Medical college, agitation against patent misuse etc. His effort in establishing Ayurveda medical education directorate and formulating special rules have led to the development of Ayurvedic educational field. He has also worked in various organisations like Kerala ShastraSahityaParishad, Sanghavedi and worked as Convenor of Kerala state Literacy Mission of Trivandrum Corporation. He has also served as the member of Kerala university UG board of studies, PG board of studies, faculty member, academic council member, and, he was the chief examiner in Swasthavritha PG under Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka. At present he is a member in the Research Advisory Committee of Kerala University of Health Sciences. He was also a member of Banaras Hindu University faculty of swasthavritha department, syllabus formation committee of central counsel of Indian medicine; patron of association of specialists in preventive medicine in Ayurveda. Now he is the President of Senior Faculties and Researchers Association (ASFAR), Kerala. He has published numerous articles in several periodicals.
His elder brother is Dr. P.K. Mohanlal, who was the first Ayurveda Medical Education Director of Kerala. Dr.Sreekumary M.Sc.(Ng) Ph.D. who was the Principal at Govt. College of Nursing, Alappuzha is his wife. Dr. S. Thusharalal (MD.Ay) and Dr. J. Kishorelal MBBS, DNB (General Surgery) M.Ch.(Cardiothorasic surgery) are his offsprings. Son-in-law is BimalM.Tech. and grandsons Rishivardhan and Rishibhooshan, Dhishanlal and Dheekshithlal. Daughter-in-law Dr.Dinu MBBS, MD (Pulmonary medicine).
Immunization modern and Ayurveda is the first English book of Dr.Jyothilal and we believe because of its novelty in presentation of the subject, this work will be widely accepted and will pay way for more discussions in future. He is the author of ‘Immunization AdhunikavumAyurvedavum’ (Malayalam) published by Sevasadanam Publishers and ‘PrakruthiyumAyurvedavum’ (Malayalam) published by Chintha Publishers, Trivandrum. ‘ArogyakaramayaJeevithasaily’ published by Kerala Bhasha Institute.
In 2011, Government of Kerala honoured him by giving ‘Dhanwanthari award’ considering his contributions in Ayurvedic field. His book ‘Immunization-AadhunikavumAyurvedavum’ got the best Science Literature Award for indepth studies from Kerala Science Technology and Environment Committee in 2011.”

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