AYURYOG 2011

National Conference on
“The Opportunities and Challenges of Āyurveda
(including Siddha) and Yoga in the Present Milieu”

Organized by

Department of Sanskrit Studies

University of Hyderabad
in collaboration with

Wider Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES), Regd.

(14th India Conference of WAVES) &
Srimaharshi Research Institute of Vedic Technology
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION
Date: Jan 21st - Jan 23rd, 2011
Venue: University of Hyderabad,
Prof. C.R. Rao Road, Central University, Hyderabad - 500 046, A.P, India
Theme
Ayurveda and Yoga are gaining global acceptance as the holistic sciences of healing in the last few decades. This is
attributed to the fact, that the edifices of these holy sciences are based on axiomatic principles, which are highly classified,
rational, systematic and practical. Unfortunately, World Health Organization (WHO) continues to recognize Ayurveda as
an ‘Alternate system of medicine’. This has partly denied the Mother-of-Life Sciences – Ayurveda, its due glory.
Further, a critical assessment of Ayurvedic and Yogic applications in the present milieu, factors down to four alarming
issues, which if unchecked can bring disrepute to these holy sciences. They are:
1) Widely marketed medicinal preparations :
Though it is a pride that Ayurvedic formulations have high market value, it has resulted in over exploitation of herbs
and its consequent non-availability, lowering of raw material quality and environmental degradation.
2) Lower priority to the clinical potentialities of Ayurveda :
There are more than 7000 rare diseases listed, for which only symptomatic cure is provided by Modern medicine.
Ayurveda has the capability to manage any disease whether genetic, congenital, acquired, toxic or traumatic. But,
even good Ayurvedic practitioners are not giving due importance to clinical medicines and are attracted towards
medicine manufacture for mere sale. We need to begin with evidence based studies in the present day reductionist
approach to propagate the applicative wonders of Ayurveda.
3) Absence of appropriate Ayurvedic Research methodologies :
The present Ayurvedic research projects are aiming at discovering/treating diseases, which are contrary to the basic
principle of Ayurveda – ‘Treating the patient rather than the disease.’ The lack of lucid research methodologies
tailored to the principles of Ayurveda has further impeded the advancement of its research. This calls for an urgent
need to redefine & redesign the Ayurvedic research processes.
4) Yoga propagated for exercise rather than for spiritual enlightenment :
Ashtangayoga is an integral blend of nobility and excellence of existence. It is a divine tool for individual and social
reconstruction, deeply rooted in Sarva Bhauma Mahapradha.It is a panacea for all maladies of mankind. But, in the
present day Yoga is propagated as a mere exercise process. This is a disservice and sacrilege, to this noble system.
By worshipfully accepting the Vedic principles enshrined in Ayurveda & Yoga, and with due humility to any valuable
information, knowledge or technology from any discipline, compatible with the ancient wisdom, we, at University of
Hyderabad, embark on a noble attempt, and invite presentations from learned scholar and researchers, from institutions and
as individuals, to present their authenticated research papers in this novel direction of unearthing “The Relevance of
Ayurveda (including Siddha) and Yoga, and their contemporary Challenges”. We call upon all to derive courage from the
Vedic seers to express the truth and truth only!
This conference is a sequel to the earlier national conference on “Sanskrit Texts of Ayurveda and Yoga and their
profound Global significance” organized between 21st--22nd Mar 2010 at University of Hyderabad. The conference
encourages paper proposals on the below mentioned research areas:
Sessions include Accommodation
· The basic Sidhanta of Ayurveda (including The University of Hyderabad will provide local
Siddha) and its present relevance
hospitality (boarding/lodging). No TA/DA will be
· The principles which are to be adopted in clinical
decision making in Ayurveda and Siddha given to delegates from organizers.
· Importance of Tantrayukthis in Research Programme committee:
methodology Dr. Amba Kulkarni, Head, Sanskrit Dept., University
· Challenges before ayurvedic practitioners – How to of Hyderabad
successfully address? Dr. JSRA Prasad, Assi. Prof, Sanskrit Dept.,
· A glace of important texts of Yoga University of Hyderabad, Chairman
· Present day so called Yogic practice and its ill Dr. R. Raghavan, Director, InFoARTT, Kerala
effects on health & disease - A critical & scientific Prof. K. Seshagirirao, Dept. of Plant Sciences,
evaluation, based on research University of Hyderabad
· Yoga and personality development Dr. A. B. Sudhakara Shastry, Chairman, SRIVT
· Occupational Hazards of Information Technology – Dr. V. Rama Sastry, Retd. Prof., Govt. Ayurvedic
evaluation and remedial measures
College, Hyderabad
· Vedic Botany and Ethnobotany – Medicinal and
Clinical Potentiality
Prof. Ram Karan Sharma, President, WAVES India
· A Scientific Approach to Rasasastra & Former VC, Skt Universities
Prof. Dr. Lallan Prasad, Vice-president, WAVES &
Panel Discussion Former Prof., Delhi University
‘The new direction for Ayurvedic (including Siddha) Prof. Bhu Dev Sharma, Former/Founder President,
and Yogic research – Present to the Future’ WAVES, USA
Dr. Shashi Tiwari, General Secretary, WAVES &
Best Research Paper Award
Faculty, Delhi University
The best research paper will be awarded Rs.10,000/-
Instructions for paper submission Conference Conveners
Interested scholars and researchers are requested to submit
their abstracts or/and full papers (preferably in English or
Dr. SHASHI TIWARI Dr. AMBA KULKARNI
Sanskrit), in electronic format strictly according to the General Secretary, WAVES Head, Dept. of
methodology of tantrayukthis. The time allowed for each (Faculty, Sanskrit, Delhi Uni.) Sanskrit Studies
paper is 30 minutes including discussion. Best paper(s) will 54 Saakshara Apartments Uni. of Hyderabad,
be given more time. A-3 Paschim Vihar, Prof CR Rao Road, (PO)
The abstracts should not exceed 250 words, typed in New Delhi – 110063 Hyderabad - 500 046, AP
Microsoft Word (any version prior to 2007). Further details Ph: 09810690322 (M); 09440893578 (M)
are (Number in braces is line number) shashit_98@yahoo.com ambapradeep@gmail.com
(1) Title “Times New Roman, 17 pt, Centered, Normal case” Dr. A.B. SUDHAKARA SASTRY
(2) Blank line
(3) Full Name, starting with First Name, “Times New
Chairman, SRIVT, 170,
Roman, Centered, 15 pt, All Caps”, Old Airport Road, Secunderabad - 500 011, AP
(4) Blank Line Ph: 09493936388 (M); sastryji@gmail.com
(5) Designation & address, Email Id & Text of Abstract
“Times New Roman, Centered, 14 pt, Normal case”
Conference secretariat
Please submit abstract and other information
Selected presenters should mandatory submit full papers, not
exceeding 2500 words, on or before the last date in the same
through email to:
format as the Abstract except that Line (5). Dr. (Ms.) Aparna Dhir;
Deadlines Asst. Secretary, WAVES;
Last Date for abstracts: September 30, 2010 Email- dhir.aparna@gmail.com
Last Date for full paper submission: October 30, 2010 With Copy to: Dr. Shashi Tiwari ; General Secretary,
Selected presenters will be notified through e-mail/ WAVES; Email- shashit_98@yahoo.com
snail-mail by Nov 30th 2010.
Please direct all correspondence to WAVES office:
Registration
Dr. Shashi Tiwari, Conference-Coordinator,
Early registration Fee: - Rs. 500/- (By December 15, 2010)
54 Saakshara Apartments,
Registration fee after December 15, 2010: - Rs 600/-
A-3 Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110063
Please register early, send your registration fee through
a Bank-draft in favour of: ‘Wider Association for WAVES WEBSITE – www.waves-india.com
Vedic Studies’ payable at Delhi to - Dr. Shashi *******
Tiwari (address below).