june 2003 vsv - Ayurved for Cancer 03.pdfVishvashanti Vrittant - JUNE 2003 VOL. : XVII JUNE 2003 Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust 1 Memories of Maharaj -A Multifaceted Personality

Vishvashanti Vrittant - JUNE 2003

VOL. : XVII JUNE 2003

1Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust

Memories of Maharaj -A Multifaceted Personality

Maharaj and his sons, who were all well trained in Ayurveda,

Music and other Indian sciences, were always eager to help me

learn more about Ayurveda and other Indian Cultural treasures.

Maharaj, although outwardly a common looking man in typical

Maharashtrian dress of white dhoti, black cap and bluish coat,

was a spiritual giant. He devoted his life and all his energy to

advance the cause of Indian Philosophy, Ayurveda, Classical

Music and other Indian Arts. We used to frequently meet, in

Bombay or in Pune and discuss about Ayurveda. We always

found Maharaj a cheerful person with energetic smile on his

face. His cheerfulness was infectious, which would uplift

anyone who came into his company. Maharaj was fond of

cooking and took great pleasure in cooking various tasty

dishes himself for the guests and visitors. We secretly looked

forward to the end of our medical sessions at Wagholi, expecting a very special and tasty meal served with

love by Maharaj himself. Sometimes, I used to go to Wagholi alone with Maharaj to have undisturbed and

important discussions about Ayurveda. Maharaj, himself a genius at Nadi?Pariksha, was a passionate

advocate of Ayurveda. He also took me many times to his Master's? Mali Maharaj Samadhi shrine in Pune. I

always will have fond and affectionate memories of Shri Sardeshmukh Maharaj. Although Maharaj took

samadhi in 1996, I always feel Maharaj is present nearby and blessing us spiritually, especially whenever I

visit the Vishvashanti Dham at Wagholi. True to the meaning of these words, I am sure it will be the center for

Universal Peace in future. Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, M.D.

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Vasantika Vamana Camp

Along with the change of season, the status of the level of the doshas

also changes. The increased doshas can saturate in the body and

further cause illness. Ayurveda advocates the use of Panchakarma

procedures to systematically expel these doshas thus helping to

maintain the balance between the three doshas. During summer, there

is an elevation in the levels of the Kapha dosha. An upward expelation

(emesis) of this dosha is advised. With the help of the medicinal

decoctions, milk, saline water etc. the elevated kapha dosha is emitted

from the body.

Ayurved Hospital and Research Centre conducted by Bharatiya

Sanskriti Darshan Trust, Anuj Nagar Wagholi, Pune had organised a "Summer Emesis Camp" between

the 20/2/2003 ? 20/4/2003. Patients suffering from Chronic Cold, Cough, Asthama, Acidity, Skin

Diseases etc. were advised this treatment. Besides, the healthy too

followed the procedure, for maintenance of health. Some patients

registered in the Cancer Research Project conducted by the same trust

were also advised this procedure. Under the able guidance of Dr. S. P.

Sardeshmukh, Director of the Ayurved Hospital and College, patients

found good relief from their complaints. Following the Vamana (Emesis)

procedure, the patients were advised a diet regime which would help to

maintain the benefits. Patients found good relief from skin ailments,

improved appetite, better digestion, relief from symptoms of acidity, etc.

Students of the Ayurved College, Wagholi also participated in this

venture.

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Guest Lecture on 'Avruta Vata' by Dr. Nitin Kamatld Age careIn the successful series of guest lectures in Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust's Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya

Wagholi, Pune, the lecture on 'Avruta Vata' was delivered by Dr. Nitin Karnat on 3rd April 2003. Dr. Nitin

Kamat is presently working as professor and Head of Kayachikitsa dept. at Sion Ayurveda College,

Mumbai.

He, in his lecture taught the basic concept of 'Avruta Vata' and clinically how to diagnose the Avruta Vata.

The lecture got a good response. Audience were benefited by this knowledgeable lecture.

The Remembrance day of

Late Guruvarya Vaidaraj Bindumadhav KattiOn 4th April 2003, the remembrance day of late Guruvarya Vaidyaraj Bindumadhav Katti was organised at

Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust's Ayurved College, Wagholi, Pune. On this occasion, the guest lecture

of renowned Ayurveda Practitioner Vaidya Santosh Nevpurkar was arranged. In his speech, Vaidya

Santosh Nevpurkar recalled the memories of Guruvarya Katti sir, regarding his emphasis on clinical

diagnosis, importance of examination of stools, use of Pachana and Shodhana therapies etc. Then

Vaidya Nevpurkar delivered his lecture on 'Majja Basti' and his successful treatment in nine cases of

Myloblastoma with the Basti of Dashamooladi Asthimajjasneha. The patients with very less hemoglobin

value and living by receiving blood transfusion repeatedly are now living normally after this Majja Basti

therapy. All the students & teaching staff were encouraged by his marvelous clinical presentation. On this

occasion, an essay competition was also arranged. Essay submitted on Vishaddo Rogavardhananam' by

Miss Shilpa Kavade (3rd year B.A.M.S. Student) won the first prize.

Manoj Kocheta (2003) was awarded 'Guruvarya Bindumadhav Katti award' for his excellence in

KayaChikitsa subject in 3r, year B.A.M.S.

Importance of Basti Chikitsa in Vata DoshaPanchakarma treatment suggests Basti procedure as the prime and most beneficial procedure for the

vata dosha.

Although, all the three doshas are responsible for the maintenance of the body, the vata plays a prime

roll. Among the five Panchakarma procedures described, the basti is on precedence. Ayurved thus

describes basti as 50% of the treatment procedure. Many difficult and chronic ailments are relieved by

the basti treatment. The word basti means the bladder in Sanskrit. In ancient times the bladder of

sheep, goats were used for the treatment. Medicines filled in the bladder or basti are inserted in the

rectum through the anus.

Basti procedure is used for treatment and also to maintain the body equilibrium. The body feels lighter,

relieves constipation, flatulence. Co?ordination between various systems of the body is enhanced.

Thus basti is a procedure useful to the patients as well as the healthy.

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Gavati ChahaLatin name :

Rasa : Katu- Tikta (Pungent, Bitter)

Veerya : Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka : Katu (Pungent)

Guna : Laghu (Easy to

digest),Ruksha (Dry)

Doshaghnata : Kapha Shamaka

Some useful Remedies of Lemon Grass:

A)Local / External Application

• Oil, prepared from Gavati Chaha helps to relieve

pain in the joints.

• Boil Gavati Chaha leaves in water. Inhale the

steam coming from this water. This steam relieves cold

and nasal congestion.

B)Internal Uses

• In the rainy season, people often suffer from cold

and fever. In such a condition tea prepared from Gavati

Chaha + a pinch of Sunthi (Dry ginger) + one small

piece of Dalchini is useful.

• In urine disorders, the decoction of Gavati

Chaha is beneficial.

Andropogon citratus

Rutucharya

(Seasonal Regimen)

It is said that "Prevention is better than cure" To

maintain the physical health of the person, one

should follow the Daily Regimen and Seasonal

Regimen, Rutucharya. Ayurveda tells us all the

measures how to prevent diseases by following

the seasonal regimen i.e. Rutucharya.In Sanskrit, Rutu denotes season, Charya

means the Regimen to be followed in a

particular season. The climatic changes, which

occur in that particular season, shows both

beneficial and harmful effects on theliving creatures. To prevent the body from the

harmful effects of that particular season, typical

seasonal regimen is mentioned in Ayurveda. By

following this regimen, we can prevent the

diseases, which occur as a result of climatic

changes in that particular season. There are six

seasons mentioned in Ayurveda. They are• Shishira (Mid January to Mid March)• Vasant (Mid March to Mid May)• Grishma (Mid May to Mid July)• Varsha (Mid July to Mid September)• Sharad (Mid September to Mid

November)• Hemant (Mid November to Mid January)