About the Author
A servant and a great saint of the spiritual tradition of Yoga & Ayurveda in India, Acarya Balakrisna Ji is involved in renovation, propagation and re- establishment of Ayurveda. Acarya Ji is an authentic representative of saintly tradition, in whom the knowledge of Maharsi Caraka, Suśruta, Dhanvantari and all other saints of ayurvedika tradition is intimately compounded. Acarya Balakrisna Ji is a great scholar, who without any government aid published 41 research papers in several National, and International journals and magazines of repute. Acarya Balakrisna has received innumerous titles like "Vanausadhipandita". "Sujñänashri", etc. for his contributions in the field of Yoga & Ayurveda. Famous magazines like "India Today" (Nov 2009) and "Outlook" (Jan 2010) count him among the top ten most versatile and dynamic young men of India.
He has authored many books on Yoga & Ayurveda and has edited many scriptures from unpublished Ayurvedic manuscripts. A famous scripture on Ayurvedika treatment 'Auşada Darśana', whose more than 6 million copies have been sold, is also a unique creation by him. With the mettle of Acarya Ji, the first dimension of his dream project of the names of the medicinal plants of the
entire world in the form of the world's biggest web portal as "www.worldherbalglossary.com" and a book named "Glossary of World Herbal Plants" is going to be published shortly. As well as his dream work "World Herbal Encyclopedia" and "World Yoga Encyclopedia" is under publication.
Acharya Ji famous Television program on several channels has revived the interest in using plants for medicinal purposes and also the interest in Ayurveda, globally. He is a great visionary, highly ascetic, energetic, diligent, simple easy-going and a versatile personality with multi-dimensional skills, thus is constantly engaged in the service of mankind. World's largest food processing unit, 'Patanjali Food & Herbal Park' is the result of his innovative vision. He is the inspiration & chief brain behind the construction of huge and highly modernized 'Divya Pharmacy' and 'Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd.' Formation of 'Patanjali Bio- Research Institute (PBRI)' aiming for the conservation of Nature and Environment and development of organic farming for pollution-free sail, is also the research-oriented and farmer friendly skills of his personality.
He is an associate of Swami Ramadeva Ji, who is one among himself and the chief architect of all the organizations under 'Patanjali Yogapitha (Trust)' and 'Divya Yoga Mandira (Trust). Establishment of world-class, well-organized, well-equipped Hospitals, Yoga Bhavana, Laboratories and other huge infrastructures are example of his visionary power and initiative. Besides, he is the founder of Patanjali University', 'Patanjali Ayurveda College', 'Acaryakulam Educational Institute' and 'Vaidika Gurukulam.
Acarya Ji is one of the renowned and pioneer Indian in the field of Ayurveda and a source of inspiration for all.
Preface
The current period is a time of great change in the world scenario. There is a surge of change and transformation everywhere. A new conciousness is emerging: be it in the field of religion, philosophy, culture, spirituality, politics or economy. A volcano of revolution is also upsurging. In this significant period of change, every individual is getting geared up, awakened and revoluntionalised for human welfare. Patanjali Yogapitha is determined to provide a great splendour, glory to every individual, to become a stong citizen in this period of self, national and Era revolution.
The tradition of our rşis and munis has been continuous on this earth since the beginning of creation. Our ancestors were great rsis, seers, scientists, philosophers and krantadarīs (far-sighted visionaries). Their living had the virtues of hardwork, simplicity, discipline and restrain. Their lives were full of sacrifices; they devoted themselves without any attachment in spreading the perennial knowledge and science, and surrendered themselves completely in the protection of Dharma, moral precepts and noble persons. They adopted austerity and with the spirit of universal well-being illuminated the path of fellow countrymen by propelling themselves on the path of great actions and by enriching their own speech.' (1. Yasyam pûrve bhütakrta rṣayo ga udänreuh Sapta satrena vedhaso yajñena tapasa saha (Atharvaveda-12.1.39))
Our ancestral rşi, munis, yogis, ācāryas, saints and tapasvis are torch-bearers of this grand old culture. The thoughts and experiences of the rșis have been providing motivation and guidance to humanity since the beginning of creation.
Valuable heritages such as Yoga, spirituality, Ayurveda and philosophy which originated in the caves of Himalayas are the priceless treasures of our rși-munis. The entire world is getting attracted and is thirsty for such a significant cultural heritage. A person residing in the remotest part of the world or society or nation is eager and anxious to take shelter in this richheritage of ours.
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