Vamsha Shree Winners

Vamsha Shree Vaidya Ganjam Gayatri Devi

Charaka Ayurveda Asramam
Vision

To develop Charaka Ayurveda Asramam into a multi-specialty (Ashtanga Ayurveda Vaidyashala) hospital and research institute to train upcoming Ayurveda students into best future Vaidyas by giving them maximum practical exposure.

To minimize environmental pollution such as land, water & air, which is now a major root cause for several disease & ailments, especially life-threatening Carcinomas, by protecting nature and working on it with available organic and chemical free eco-friendly resources and
methods.

The Journey

After completing my BAMS in 1995 from Government Ayurveda Medical college, Guntur, I was strongly determined to start an Ayurveda Vaidya Shala. In 1975-1976, after lot of struggles, I could start one Ayurveda Vaidya Shala, in a small village in Andhra Pradesh. My confidence was boosted with this experience, and I decided to go for Post-graduation (MD in Kaya Chikitsa) from Government Ayurveda Medical college, Hyderabad (Osmania University). I completed my PG during 1977-1980 and again decided to start an Ayurveda Vaidya Shala in Hyderabad. I was struggling financially and hence asked help from other Ayurveda Vaidya colleagues, but none of them showed interest in practicing Ayurveda. 

I somehow arranged Rs.300 in those days and took a room for Rs.100 /month and started Charaka Ayurveda Clinic. Almost after 12 years, I decided to convert this clinic into an Asramam dedicated to serve all needy and poor, irrespective of their financial status. I continued to serve people in nearby slums, orphanages, old age home. by conducting Health Awareness programs on the basis of Swastha Vritta principles, promoting healthy lifestyle by following the 3 pillars of healthy living viz. Ahar, Nidra and Brahmacharya / Vyayam. This was done with an aim to create a disease-free community. While all this was in progress, I was also determined to protect the environment by promoting saving of water, usage of eco-friendly bags, use of cow based organic farming.

The Lineage

1 st Gen: Vaidya.Subramanyan (1910-1956)
2 nd Gen: Dr. Ravindran S (1980-2001)
Present Gen
3 rd Gen: Dr. R Suganthan (2009 till now)

My inspiration
Dr. Rajasekar MD (Kayachkitsa), CGHS, Padmashree Dr. Krishna Kumar Varrier. He used to advise me that Charaka will guide you at any time at any situation.
My best memory
During Covid times, we introduced a medicine called Swastha Kada and we treated patients with this Kashayam at Alwarpet Ethiraj Kalyana Mandapam.
My dream
I want my Ayurvedic medicine to reach to the whole world.
My Gurus
  • A G Ganapathy Adigal
  • Dr. Jayaprakash Narayanan
  • Padmashree Dr. Krishna Kumar Varrier
  • Dr. Rajasekar
Message to Youngsters
Listen, observe, wait and execute till you reach the goal.

Vamsha Shree Vaidya P Jayaprakash Narayanan

Aringnar Anna Hospital of Indian Medicine, Arumbakkam
Vision
Optimal health for all through Siddha system of medicines.
The Journey

I was posted as Scrutinizing Medical officer (1/C) for 7 years in Directorate of Indian Medicine. Nearly 1084 manuscripts of Siddha and Ayurveda were dumped in a room with least care. When I first entered that room, tears started flowing from my eyes seeing the pathetic condition of such valuable treasure of Indian medicine (manuscripts). The very next day I placed a photo of saint Agasthiyar in that manuscript room and started praying for his divine guidance. Something guided me prompting me to take up the digitization of the manuscripts.

I am purely a Clinical person, with no knowledge about digitization. I officially represented for manuscripts digitization to the Director of Indian Medicines. I received a reply stating that the department had no funds allotted for manuscripts. Except for my divine guru, there was no one else to encourage me for the digitization initiative. This was a very expensive affair involving lakhs of rupees. 

After a few months, by the grace of saint Agasthiyar, Tamil Virtual Academy, a Department of Tamil Nadu came forward to digitize all the 1084 manuscripts at the cost of Rs.3 Lakhs. The project was totally free on our side and was completed in 2 years. Now all the 1084 manuscripts have been digitized and stored in a small hard disk for future generations. Thanks to saint Agasthiyar for this great miracle.

The Lineage

Vaidhyar Saethu Pillai
Valangaipuzhi Pandidhar
Vaidhyar Dakshnamoorthy
Vaidhthiyar Pithchaiya Pillai
Maruthuva Gnanayer Pudhumai Vinayagam
Present Gen
Prof. Dr. P Jayaprakash Narayanan M.D. (Siddha)
Dr. J P Venthamarai Selvi M.D. (Siddha)

My best memory
After COVID 19 there is a great reception for Siddha and Ayurveda amongst the general public. It is high time to establish the treatment for Cancer and Fertility through Indian System of Medicine.
My dream
To establish a holistic Health care centre and a beach resort for Siddha which contains all 32 types of external and 32 types of internal Siddha treatment in it.
My Gurus
  • Prof. Dr. P.Jayaprakash Narayanan M.D. Siddha, Former Vice Principal, Govt. Siddha Medical
    College
  • Dr.Sowri Rajan, RMP
  • Dr. Nellai Nayakam
Message to Youngsters
Spirituality is the secret to successfully establish Siddha and Ayurveda Science. So start your career with individual discipline to be successful.