Brihaspati Dev Triguna
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Brihaspati Dev TrigunaBrihaspati Dev Triguna ( (Born in India, 1920) is a Vaidya or ayurvedic doctor and an expert in nadivigyan, the ayurvedic
technique of pulse diagnosis.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan
in 1992, followed by the Indian Government's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan
Award in 2003.
He was the personal physician for the President of India
.
Triguna has worked towards standardization of ayurvedic medicines, certifications at the ayurvedic medical colleges of India.
Triguna collaborated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
and other ayuvedic experts to develop Maharishi Ayurveda. His primary practice is in Sarai Kale Khan
behind Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, although he travels to many parts of the world, including Europe where he has opened Ayurveda clinics.
In 2003, Triguna received the second highest civilian award given by Government of India, the Padma Vibhushan
Award.
He is considered as the best known expert for Naadi Chikitsa.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
technique of pulse diagnosis.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
in 1992, followed by the Indian Government's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan...
Award in 2003.
Career
Triguna is president of the All-India Ayurvedic Congress and holds several government positions, including Director of the Central Council for Research on Ayurveda and chairman of the National Academy of Ayurveda.He was the personal physician for the President of India
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
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Triguna has worked towards standardization of ayurvedic medicines, certifications at the ayurvedic medical colleges of India.
Triguna collaborated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi , born Mahesh Prasad Varma , developed the Transcendental Meditation technique and was the leader and guru of the TM movement, characterised as a new religious movement and also as non-religious...
and other ayuvedic experts to develop Maharishi Ayurveda. His primary practice is in Sarai Kale Khan
Sarai Kale Khan
Sarai Kale Khan is a historic locality and a Gujjar village of Basista / Bosatta Gotra , migrated from Khanpur village situated in South Delhi in 16th - 17th Century . During past, it was known as Moocho waali Sarai because every male have had long moustaches, which was a symbol of manliness...
behind Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, although he travels to many parts of the world, including Europe where he has opened Ayurveda clinics.
In 2003, Triguna received the second highest civilian award given by Government of India, the Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan...
Award.
He is considered as the best known expert for Naadi Chikitsa.
External links
- Touching the Pulse to Create Balance and Health : an interview with Dr. Brihaspati Dev Triguna
- Ayurveda, Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna Research on Ayurveda in India and its practitioners