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Bhaisajya Bhushan Vaidyaratnam P M Varier

Arya Vaidya Sala
Vision

The primary and chief objectives of the Trust are to carry on forever the two institutions viz. the Arya Vaidya Sala and the Arya Vaidya Hospital on the lines enumerated by the founder Late Vaidyaratnam P S Varier in his WILL and with the object of enlarging and increasing their scope and utility. 

The work of the Arya Vaidya Sala consists of:

  1. Preparation of Ayurvedic Medicines.
  2. Sale of the same.
  3. Treatment of patients, receiving from them compensation according to their capacity and means.
  4. To conduct research into Aryavaidyam, with a view to make it more and more useful to the public.
The Journey

Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) is a 121 years old Charitable Trust engaged primarily in the practice and propagation of the Indian traditional health care system of Ayurveda. It was established at Kottakkal in 1902 by the illustrious visionary, Vaidyaratnam P S Varier. Started primarily as a village clinic, Arya Vaidya Sala has now grown into a multi-unit, multi-disciplinary and multi-crore organisation with significant presence in clinical service, medicine manufacture, drug distribution, research, education, medicinal plant cultivation and publication of books and journals.

There are four hospital facilities being run by AVS at Kottakkal (2 nos.), Delhi and Kochi where all the classical Panchakarma therapies and the reputed Kerala special therapies are made available to patients under modern hospital set-up. The main hospital at Kottakkal and Delhi have received NABH accreditation. Patients from every part of the world come and stay at these hospitals to receive palliation from grave conditions of illness. One of them at Kottakkal with 160 beds is a Charitable hospital where the medicine, therapy, accommodation and food are provided free of cost to deserving patients. Allopathic treatment is also available in parallel at the Charitable hospital.

AVS operates three GMP accredited drug manufacturing units at Kottakkal, Kanjikode and Nanjangud. The unit at Nanjangud in Karnataka is the latest one which is dedicated to the production of a series of new-generation formulations for addressing the aspirations of contemporary practitioners and consumers. More than 550 classical and proprietary formulations are manufactured at these units and they are made available to patients across the country through 26 Branch clinics and more than 1800 Authorised dealers and other retail outlets.

As part of its activities to strengthen the knowledge base of Ayurveda as well as to spread the message of Ayurvedic healing system, AVS is proactively engaged in research and educational efforts. The Centre for Medicinal Plants Research (CMPR), which was inaugurated in 2003 by the then President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, is now recognised by the Central Government as a Centre of Excellence, and it is affiliated to the Kannur University as a learning centre. Several collaborative research programmes are undertaken here jointly with ICMR, DBT, AYUSH, CCMB etc. Other research activities in progress at AVS pertain to areas of clinical research, process improvement and new drug development. Some of these programmes have been taken up in collaboration with national apex bodies like DST, DAE, IIT, MAHE, etc. AVS extends financial support to and joins in the management of VPSV Ayurveda College at Kottakkal, which is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences.

The Publications Department of AVS publishes a Quarterly Research Journal on Ayurveda – ‘Aryavaidyan’, apart from bringing out reference manuals and other texts in Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit and English. Holding of annual Ayurveda Seminars and other academic events also forms part of activities of AVS directed at propagating the authentic practice of Ayurveda.

AVS also has under its wings the 80 years old PSV Natyasangham which is recognised as a leading Kathakali Centre imparting training as well as staging performances.

AVS is managed and guided by a Board of Trustees. The nationally reputed Physician and Scholar, Dr. P K Warrier led the institution as the Managing Trustee, for sixty seven years. After his demise, Dr. P M Varier is the present Managing Trustee.

The Lineage

1st Gen: Vaidyaratnam P S Varier (1890-1944)
2nd Gen: Aryavaidyan P Madhava Varier (1929-1953)
3rd Gen: Padmabhushan Dr. P K Warrier (1947-2021)
Present Gen
4th Gen: Dr. P M Varier

My inspiration
I am destined to take forward the great lineage of my family (Panniyampalli variyam). I have watched and observed the method of treatment chosen by my ancestors. Their learnings and experiences have been a great source of inspiration to me. The knowledge acquired by the physicians of Arya Vaidya Sala is not merely textbook-based, but it is also through the insight gained via keen observation, experience and a century long expertise.
My best memory
Visits of dignitaries like Sri V V Giri, Smt. Pratibha Patil (former Indian Presidents), former Srilankan President Smt. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, etc. for treatment purpose, former Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai as a courtesy visit, former Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu for the inauguration of the 150th Birth anniversary of Vaidyaratnam P S Varier – are some of the most memorable events in my career with AVS.
My dream
Global recognition of Ayurveda as a pure medical science. I personally feel that Ayurveda should be the first line option for treatment, incorporating all the virtues and technical aspects, which the system of Modern Medicine has achieved over centuries.
My Gurus
I would like to bow my head with utmost respect before Vaidyaratnam P S Varier, our founder, Aryavaidyan P Madhava Varier, the first Managing Trustee, Aryavaidyan S Varier and Dr. P S Varier – former Chief Physicians, Dr. P K Warrier, the longest serving Managing trustee and Medical Director who left for his heavenly abode recently, and at last but not least, my teachers in Ayurveda Colleges at Kottakkal and Thiruvananthapuram.
My goal
As the chief of a socially responsible organisation, I wish to gain the trust of the society, with a never-compromising stand on quality of medicines and health delivery. Arya Vaidya Sala has to maintain its position as the forerunner in the propagation of classical Ayurveda.
Message to Youngsters
Deep learning and scientific practice of Ayurveda in its purest form – This is the message I would like to propagate among the budding physicians. The young doctors must learn from the past masters, the importance of possessing faith and confidence in the intrinsic capabilities of Classical Ayurveda, at the same time try to widen the scope of Ayurveda, imbibing the modern trends of the medical world.

Bhaisajya Bhushan Dr. Karthik Pandit

S N Pandit Ayurvedic Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
Vision
We strive to empower the community of Ayurveda specialists or Vaidyas with the best up-to-date knowledge, quality medicine, techniques, application, and soft skills, so that they can run a successful clinical practice.
The Lineage

1st Gen: Subba Narasimha Pandit (1922-1947)
2nd Gen: Narasimhiah Pandit (1947-1960)
3rd Gen: S N Yoganarasamha Pandit
Present Gen
4th Gen: Dr. Karthik Pandit

My dream
Ayurveda, today, is in the golden age. The present day generation needs to empower the system to protect, grow and spread its essence globally and bring Ayurveda into the main fold of our health care system.
My Gurus

Dr C Srinivas Somayaji
Dr B V Holla
Dr. M Ramesh

My goal
To empower the system of Ayurveda to protect, grow and spread its essence globally and bring Ayurveda into the main fold of our health care system.
Message to Youngsters
Utmost faith in the Ayurveda principle.

Bhaisajya Bhushan Dr. T R Sasi Varier

K S Varier’s Ashtanga Ayurvedics (Pvt.) Ltd, Trichy
Vision
Having made Ashtanga, the dream of Aryavaidyan K S Varier, a reality, we wish to serve more and more people, continuing its humble cause.
The Journey

The legacy of Ashtanga’s Ayurvedic Heritage dates back to the 1820s as far as has been traced. The oldest known member was a Palace physician to the Rulers of Kodungallore Kovilakam (a small kingdom near Trichur in Kerala, India).  His name was Vaidyan Easwara Varier. He was an expert in Sanskrit, Astrology and Ayurveda. An unquestioned authority, he was very powerful and had a big say with the Rulers. His was considered the last word whenever anybody fell ill.  He passed away in the late 1800s when he had crossed the age of 90.  He was the grand uncle of our Founder, Aryavaidyan K S Varier.  

During his last days, to continue the legacy, he educated his nephew, Sri Krishna Varier, who later became the Palace physician. Krishna Varier was again an unquestioned authority with the Palace inmates and the public of Kodungallore. He had learnt Ayurveda, Astrology and Sanskrit from the very eminent Vaidyan Easwara Varier himself. He formulated many different medicines out of the vast experience gained. Sri Krishna Varier died at the age of 97 in 1983.  

Vaidyan Krishna Varier was the eldest brother of our Founder. Another brother Vaidyan Achutha Varier was also a Physician who studied Sanskrit, Astrology and Ayurveda. He also learnt Tharka and Vyakarana or Logic. He was more academic and also joined his brother Vaidyan Krishna Varier in Kodungallore. Towards the end of the tenure of Krishna Varier as Palace physician, the Rulers decided to abolish the post of the Palace physician. So Vaidyan Achutha Varier could not inherit the honour. He later turned to Sanskrit literature. He has written some unique works in Sanskrit, one of which has been selected as the text for Post Graduate students of Fine Arts in Kerala Kalamandalam.  

The third brother was Aryavaidyan K S Varier, our Founder. He was primarily educated in Sanskrit, Tharka, and Vyakarana. He also had the opportunity to learn from both the elder brothers. He later joined the Paatashala at Kottakkal under the Doyen of Ayurveda – Vaidyaratnam P S Varier of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Kerala, India. He completed his four and a half year course in Ayurveda in 1933 and came to Trichy in 1936 to establish Ashtanga Ayurveda Sala.  During the intermediate three years, he learnt Astrology too.

The Lineage

1st Gen: Punditharajan Thrikovil Ulthra Varier (1800’s)
2nd Gen: Vaidyan Easwara Varier (1820s to 1880s)
3rd Gen:
Vaidyan Krishna Varier
Panangattu Krishna Varrier (1880s to 1940s)
4th Gen: 
Arya Vaidyan K S Varier (1936 to 1988)
Vaidyan Achyutha Varrier (1940-1970)
Arya Vaidyan K V Rama Varier (1940-1995)
Arya Vaidyan T R R Varier (1951-1995)
Present Gen
5th Gen:
Dr. T V Narayanan (1971-Present)
Dr. T V Raman (1976-Present)
Dr. T S Madhavan Kutty (1977-Present)
Dr. Manoj Varier (1992-Present)
Dr. Manju Varier (1994-Present)
Dr. Veena Manoj (1993-Present)
Dr. T R Sasi Varier
Dr. Girish S Varier

My inspiration
My father had always taken me to the factory and the herbal garden right from the age of 5 years. The urge to show to the world, the greatness of this system infused with the thirst for knowledge keeps me entwined to the science of life.
My best memory
During the 1970s, the temple elephant of the Rockfort Temple, Trichy was diagnosed as having cancer and the veterinarians expressed their inability to treat the mammoth. The mahout was very unhappy and sought Aryavaidyan K S Varier for help as a last resort. K S Varier assessed the situation and prescribed certain medicines. All these medicines were then administered by him directly through food. He used to feed the mammoth daily for six months along with the medicines. To the surprise of all, the elephant lived a comfortable life for over 2 and half years and died thereafter due to some other problem.
My dream
A great responsibility rests on my shoulder today, of maintaining the high standards already set by my illustrious ancestors. I have to multiply the greatness in the coming years.
My Gurus

Dr.Prasanna N Rao, Principal, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Ashwini M J, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Amarnath H K, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Abhijith H N, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Deeraj B C, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Gururaj A Bhat, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Kavitha M B, Dept. of Swastha Vrutta, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Dr. Savitha H P, Dept. of Manasa Roga, S D M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan

My goal
To bring forth the awareness of health and living healthy without falling ill, through lifestyle and dietetics and not just by using medicine. Medicine should be the last option, awareness being the first step for this change to happen.
Message to Youngsters
Health need not be a struggle. We just need to start listening to our body. Ayurveda is the science of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Join the science to fight the crusade against illness through wellness.

Bhaisajya Bhushan Dr. Uma Shankar Sharma

Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd., Kasganj
Vision
In today’s era, when health is one of the major concerns we at Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd., have ventured into providing total health care solutions with our vast range of products. Our vision is to spread the Natural Essence of Ayurveda all over the globe and establish ourselves as the best player in the field.
The Journey

Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd. began its wellness journey 87 years ago in 1935 under the able guidance of Vaidyaraj Shri Krishan Lal Sharma. The company came into existence with the aim to provide genuine quality Ayurvedic medicines to the people of India at a very reasonable cost.

In 1935, the company was founded as Shri Krishna Bhaishajya Bhawan, which was further renamed Uma Ayurved Bhawan in 1983. It has in turn further undergone a transformation and huge expansion as Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd. Today, Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd. is known for its efficacious, standard and safe products under the sagacious leadership of our revered Managing Director, Mr. Uma Shankar Sharma.

Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd. is currently certified with ISO 9001:2008 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). We are also a respected member of ADMA (Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturer’s Association). The manufacturing facility has a huge spread over 80,000 sq. feet catering almost all classical dosage-forms like Guti-vati, Rasayog, Swarnayog, Choorna, Swaras, Kwath, Avaleha, Taila, Ghrita, Asav-Arishta, Bhasma, Pishti, Kupipakva Rasayan, Parpati, Lepa, Manjan, Satva, Ark, etc.

In order to obtain fresh, Rasa-Veerya-Sampann raw material for production, Uma Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd. grows herbs in self-owned farms spreading over 30,000+ sq. feet. The medicinal plants like Tulsi, Kumari (Aloe vera), Kadali (Banana), Amla, Dhattur, Makoy, Bhringaraj, Ikshu (Sugarcane), Nimbu (Lemon), Giloy, Neem, and many more are cultivated organically in these farms.

Apart from manufacturing standard quality Ayurvedic medicines, we have a strong distribution network in Indian as well as overseas markets. We manufacture more than 350 classical (Shastrokta) and proprietary Ayurvedic medicines. Our consistent efforts to standardize the manufacturing methodologies ensure product-to-product and batch-to-batch consistency. Of course, it came as no surprise that today we are considered one of the leading Ayurvedic Manufacturers, suppliers and exporters.

The Lineage

1st Gen: Vaidya Krsihna Lal Sharma (1930’s)
Present Gen
2nd Gen: 
Dr. Umashankar Sharma (1974-till now)
Amalendu Sharma (2002-till now)

My inspiration
Ayurveda is not a treatment or medication for disease. It translates to knowledge of life. Disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person’s consciousness. Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.
My dream
Ayurveda assists individuals to take control of their own health and increase self-reliance and re-establishes our connection to the environment. Treating any aspect of health begins with taking into account the whole of who we are – body, mind, and spirit. Everyone should practice this knowledge of life.
My goal
Ayurveda is not limited to medicine or therapy; instead it implies a holistic approach to life and living in harmony with nature. Minor disturbances in the mind tend to be deeply influential, with the potential to compromise the quality of our lives, and to cause any number of diseases – physical and otherwise. The Ayurvedic approach to treat any single aspect of our health begins with taking into account the whole of who we are – body, mind, and spirit.
Message to Youngsters
All should have knowledge of life along with the knowledge of one’s subjects and professional degrees. Knowledge of life helps you to face the cut throat competition in a positive way. Knowledge of life gives you all knowledge of daily activities, food habits and discipline in personal, social and religious life. The four basic goals of human life are Kama (pleasure), Artha (prosperity), Dharma (service), and Moksha (liberation). Knowledge of life gives direction to achieve these basic goals.