Applied Science of Yagya For Health & Environment

Yagya-therapy is an ancient method of herbal/plant medicinal treatment derived from the. Vedic texts. In yagya natural herbal/plant products are processed in fire and medicinal vapors, gases and photo chemicals are released. It is basically an inhalation therapy that promises wider healing applications without any risk, of side effects or drug-resistance. It is cost effective and natural and provides added benefits of purifying the environment and balancing the Eco-system.

In view of the scriptural citations, recent scientific validation of yagya-therapy by clinical trials and pharmacokinetic analysis, and positive results of laboratory based and field studies on scope of yagya in environmental purification, yagya assumes significance in today's world where we are facing threatening challenges of ever-new viral infections, psychosomatic disorders, dreaded diseases like Cancer and AIDS and unabated air-water-soil pollutions. This book aims to introduce the readers to the ancient knowledge and modern research findings on yagya ('fire-ritual') with special focus on preventive and therapeutic applications for holistic healthcare.

Dr. Pranav Pandya's personality is a rare blend of spiritual insight combined with scientific expertise. A gold medalist in medicine (MD) from MGM medical college, Indore - Dr. Pranav Pandya, qualified for American (US) Medical Services in 1975. But inspired by his Guru, seer sage Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, he gave up the lucrative offer and stayed in India for altruistic cause.

He expanded the global Gayatri Pariwar with a following of nearly 100 million, founded by his Guru, in nearly 80 countries as its present head. In continuance of his efforts to disseminate teachings of Indian Culture in its true spirit, he has presented scientific aspect of Indian Culture to the parliament of world religions in 1993.

Dr. Pranav Pandya has the rare distinction of addressing joint session of House of Lords and House of Commons in UK in February 1992 in personal capacity.

Dr. Pranav Panda initiated path-breaking research studies on Ayurveda, Psychology and Yagyoapathi, as the director of Brahmavarchas Research Institute, Shantikunj, Haridwar. He also implemented unique synthesis of science and spirituality with successful study and research on therapeutic benefits of meditation and pranayama and other spiritual disciplines. He carried out deep study and research of Indian scriptures and (co)-authored several books on scientific spirituality, the origin and purpose of universe, higher dimensions of human existence, etc.

He established Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar in the year 2002. Under his guidance this unique institution is creating new milestones in the field of education, renaissance of Indian Culture, and holistic development of youths, and fulfilling the much needed requirement of amalgamation of textbook-information with true knowledge.

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