The Academy has been organising one lecture every month in the evening of Second Saturday since May 2006. The lectures highlight a certain aspect of Indian Culture. The lectures are published at the end of the year in the Annual Publication of the Academy Prachya Vidya . By now the Academy has organised as many as one hundred seven lectures.

Next Lecture :

Date and Time: 9. 1.2016 at 6.00 P.M

Venue: Fakir Mohan Bhavan, VIP Area, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar

Topic: "Tradition of yoga in Bangkok with Special Reference to the Sculptures of Yogis in Wat Pho "

Speaker: Prof. Pratibha Manjari Ratha, Ex HOD, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.

Last Second Saturday lecture

Topic: “Charaka Samhita and Indian System of Medicine ”

Speaker: Dr. Ajit Kumar Naik

Date: 12.12.2015

Venue: Fakir Mohan Bhavan, VIP Area, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar

 

                       

AYOS organized lecture on “Charaka Samhita and Indian System of Medicine

      The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies organized a lecture on “Charaka Samhita and Indian System of Medicine” in the Fakir Mohan Bhavan in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. Dr. Ajit Kumar Nayak, Asst. Professor, OUAT was the speaker of the occasion. Renowned Sanskrit scholar Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya presided over the meeting.
          The meeting started with offering of flowers at the feet of Goddess Saraswati and chanting of Vedic Mangala Charana by Sri Narasimha Bharati. Sri Mihir Kumar Mishra, a member of AYOS extended hearty welcome to the guests and the audience. In his speech Dr. Ajit Kumar Nayak said medicines, according to Indian tradition were created before the creation of living beings. Ayurveda means the knowledge of leading one’s life properly. Dhanwantari is believed to be the god of Ayurveda. Charaka is a very famous name in Ayurveda. Charaka redacted the book named Agnivesa Tantra which was later known as Charaka Samhita. Charaka attaches importance on both food and regimen. Samana (alleviation) and Samsodhana (purification) are the two important methods of Ayurvedic treatment.
There was a question answer session after the speech in which many scholars participated and enriched the discussion. The discussion was mainly focused on the science of Nadis in Ayurvedic treatment.
In his presidential address Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya said Charaka traditionally is identified with Patanjali, the great doyen of Yoga. There is also difference of opinion about whether there was one Charka or a group of Ayurvedic Vaidyas were known as Charakas.
      Sri Mihir Kumar Mishra thanked the guests and the audience. At last the meeting ended with chanting of Santipatha by Dr. Narasimha Bharati.
 
        

107 LECTURES ORGANISED BY AYOS TILL DATE

1. Dharmasastram by Prof. Brajakishor Swain, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (27.5.2006)
2. Aesthetic Excellence of Gitagovinda by Prof. R.N. Panda, Prof, Dept. of Sans. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (10.6.2006)
3. Bharatiya Samskriti par Sankat aur Uska Samadhan by Jagadguru Sankaracharya Sri Sri Nischalananda Saraswati, Govardhana Pitha, Puri (8.7.2006)
4. Vedic Literature: An Overview by Dr. Pratibha Manjari Ratha, Reader, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University , Bhubaneswar (12.8.2006)
5. Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Right by Dr. Taradatt, IAS,Commissioner cum Secretary, Dept. of SC, ST and OBC, Govt. of Orissa (9.9.2006)
6. Crisis in Indian Culture by Sri Divyasimha Mishra, Advocate, High Court, Orissa  (14.10.2006)
7. Introduction to Yoga-1 (Metaphysical Concepts) by Dr. Indulata Das, Director AYOS, Bhubaneswar (11.11.2006)
8. Introduction to Yoga-2 (Chittavrittinirodh) by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (10.12.2006)
9. Introduction to Yoga-3 (Yogasiddhi) by Dr. Indulata Das Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (13.1.2007)
10. Srimad Bhagavatam by Dr. Pramoda Chandra Mishra, Reader, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (10.2.2007)
11.  Purana Literature: A Discussion by Prof. G.K.Dash, Prof. Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (10.3.2007)
12.  Contribution of Viswanatha Kaviraja by Dr. Pramod Ranjan Ray, Retd. Reader, Sanskrit, Sailabala Women's College, Cuttack (12.5. 2007)
13. The Science of Kundalini by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (9.6.2007)
14. Mahakavi Kalidasa by Dr. Pramoda Chandra Mishra, Reader, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrti University, Puri (14.7.2007)
15.  Yama and Niyama by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (11.8.2007)
16.  Crime and Punishment according to Dharma Sastra by Prof. B.K.Swain, Sri jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (8.9.2007)                                            
17. Framework of Tantra by Dr. Harmohan Mishra, Reader Sailabala Women's College, Cuttack (13.10.2007)
18. Orissa's Cultural Link with South by Dr. S.Sundar Rajan, IAS (Retd.)-10.11.2007
19.  The Four Purusarthas by Prof. A.C.Sadangi, Ex. V.C. Sri jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (8.12.2007)
20.  Vedic Vision of Wealth by Dr. Pratibha Manjari Ratha, Reader, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (12.1.2008)
21. Sankhya Philosophy: An Overview by Dr. Subash Chandra Dash, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (9.2.2008)
22.  Concept of Trinity by Sri Sanjib Chandra Hota, IAS, State Election Commissioner, Orissa, (8.3.2008)
23.  Impact of Rama Story on the Thai Way of Life by Prof. Radhamadhav Dash, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (10.5.2008)
24. Nada Yoga by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS (14.6.2008)
25. A Study of  Tribal History and Culture by Prof. Narayana Rao, Ex. Professor,  Berhampur University, Berhampur (12.7.2008)
26. Kautilya's Approach to Public Administration by Prof. Prafulla Kumar Mishra, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (9.8.2008)
27. Sixtyfour Art forms in Indian Tradition by Prof. Raghunath Panda, Prof. Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (13.9.2008)
28. Deeper Mysteries of the Breathes (Swara Yoga) by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (11.10.2008)
29. Globalisation and Tribal Culture by Prof. K.K. Mahanty, Ex. Director, SC.ST.RTI, Bhubaneswar (8.11.2008)
30. Mahakavi Bhasa by Dr. Pramoda Chandra Mishra, Reader, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (13.12.2008)
31. Swami Vivekananda and His Vision of Samartha Bharata by Sri Manas Ranjan Mishra, Secretary, The New Age Science College, Bhubaneswar (10.1.2009)
32. Gayatri: The Prayer for Light by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (14.2.2009)
33. Specific Oriya Words in Vedas by Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya, IPS, DIG, Cuttack (14.3.2009)
34. Gitagovindam-1 by Dr. Pramod Chandra Mishra, Reader, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (9.5.2009)
35. Gitagovindam-2 by Dr. Pramod Chandra Mishra, Reader, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri (13.6.2009)
36. Tradition of Sanskrit Poets by Prof. Prafulla Kumar Mishra, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (11.7.2009)
37. The Mystery of Om by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (8.8.2009)
38. The Konarka Temple by Prof. Narayana Rao, Ex. Professor,  Berhampur University, Berhampur (12.9.2009)
39. The cultural life of selective tribes of Orissa by Prof. A.B.Ota, IAS, Joint Secy, Dept. of SC.ST. OBC (10.10.2009)
40. Yogic Management of Menopausal Health Problems in Women by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS, Bhubaneswar (14.11.2009)
41. Tradition of Sakti Cult in Tribal Religious Dome by Sri Trilochana Sahu, Research Officer, SC ST RTI (12.12.2009)
42. Human Predicament and Rationalist Vision of Life by Sri Dhaneswar Sahu, Ex- HOD, Dept. of Philosophy, BJB College, Bhubaneswar (9.1.2010)
43. Mahima Dharma by Dr. Uddhava Charana Nayak Eminent Writer and Researcher (13.2.2010)
44. Introduction to Puranic Chronology  by Sri Dhanus Dhari Mishra, Director (Retd.) Central Mining Research Institute, Dhanbad (13.3.2010)
45. Ruling Dynasties of Upper Harappan Period  by Sri Dhanus Dhari Mishra, Director, (Retd.) Central Mining Research Institute, Dhanbad (8.5.2010)
46. Teachings of Rigveda  by Sri Priyavrata Dash, Eminent Vedic Scholar and writer on Vedic Literature (12.6.2010)
47. Samanta Chandrasekhar's Perception of Lord Jagannatha by Dr. Rajkishor Mishra, Eminent Scholar and Writer (10.7.2010)
48. The Cult of Lord Jagannatha and Its Universal Dimensions by Sri Sanjib Chandra Hota, IAS (Retd.) Former State Election Commissioner, Orissa (14.8.2010)
49. Sanskrit Poetics and Aristotle's Poetics in Sanskrit by Prof. A.C.Sukla, Prof. in English (Retd.) Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar (11.9.2010)
50. Was there a Race Called Arya by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies, Bhubaneswar (9.10.2010)
51. Buddha, the Light of Asia  by Prof. Narayana Rao, President Itihasa Sankalana Samiti (13.11.2010)
52. Total Surrender in the Indian Spiritual Tradition by Sri Sanjiv Chandra Hota, Former State Election Commissioner, Odisha (11.12.2010)
53. Geo-Symbology of Lord Jagannatha by Prof. S.N. Tripathy, Retd. Professor of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (8.1.2011)
54. Tension Free Mind in Indian Perspective by Prof. Dukhishyam Pattnaik, Former Deputy Director, Dept. of Culture, Bhubaneswar (12.2.2011)
55. Workplace Stress Management: Ayurvedic Point of View  by Dr. MV Acharya, Asst. Director, National Research Institute of Ayurvedic Drug Development, Bhubaneswar (12.3.2011)
56. Bhakti and Santha Tradition of India by Sri Rajkishor Mishra, Former Secy Orissa Sahitya Academy (14.5. 2011)
57. Vedic Education with Focus on Rigveda by Prof. V.B.Sastri, former Principal, Radhanath Training College, Cuttack (11.6.2011)
58. Life and Philosophy of Swami Sivananda Saraswati by Swami Sivachidananda Saraswati (9.7.2011)
59. Dignity of Women and Indian Traditiona by Dr. Indulata Das, Director, AYOS (13.8.2011)
60. Guru-Sisya Paramapara of India and its reflection at Bangkok, by Prof. Pratibha Manjari Ratha, Dept. of Sanskrit, Utkal University (10.9.2011)
61. Health Consciousness and Contribution of Ayurveda with Special Reference to Bronchial Asthma by Dr. M.V. Acharya, National Researh Institute of Ayurvedic Drug Development (8.10.2011)
62. Discovery of Vedic Saraswati in Relation to Chronology of Vedic Tradition by Dr. Nagendra Nath Pradhan (12.11.2011)
63. Ancient Indian Polity-1 (Education and Ruler ) by Dr. Indulata Das (10.12.2011)
64. (Buddha, Buddhism and Buddhist Way of Education) by Prof. V.B.Sastri, former Principal, Radhanath Training College, Cuttack (14.1.2012)
65. (Gitagovinda and Jayadeva’s Concept of Dasavatara) by Prof. Siddheswara Jena, Retd.Principal, N.C.College, Jajpur (11.2.2012)
66.  (Bhagavadgita’s Concept of Yajna) by Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya, IPS (10.3.2012)
67. Jainism and Indian Tradition by  Prof. V.B. Sastri (12.5. 2012)
68. Marriage as a Sacrament and Its Relevance in the Modern Age by Sri R.K.Misha (9.6.2012)
69.  Does and Don’s About Food: An Ayurvedic View by Dr. Ambika Prasad Nayak (14.7.2012)
70. Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural: A Discussion : by Prof. V.B.Sastri (11.8.2012)
71. Opposition to Vikramaditya’s History : by Sri Anun Kumar Upadhyay (8.9.2012)
72.  Dance Movement Therapy with Special Reference to Oddissi :  by Dr. Viswajit Dash (13.10.2012)
73. Social Philosophy of Kautilya : by Prof. V.B.Sastri (10.11.2012)
74. Sristi Tattva and Concept of Time: Sri R.K.Mishra (8.12. 2012)
75. Swami Viveknanda : A Cosmopolitan Monk with National Fervour: Sri R.K.Mishra (12.1. 2013)
76. Sankhya Philosophy :  by Dr. Indulata Das (9.2.2013)
77.  Meat Eating and the Sastras: by Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya
78. Yogic Practices in the Grihyasutras: Prof. Sulok Sundar Mohanti (11.5.2013)
79. Science of Nadis: A Discussion: by Dr. Indulata Das (8.6.2013)
80.  The Concept of Saptarsi; A Discussion; by Sri R.K.Mishra (13.7.2013)
81.  Science Behind Yoga by Dr. Arpita (10.8.2013)
82. Manu and Manava Dharmasastra by Prof. V.B.Sastri (14.9.2013)
83. The Message of Chandi Saptasati by Sri R.K.Mishra (12.10.2013)
84. Dhanvantari: the Founder of Indian Medical Science by Dr. Indulata Das (9.11.2013)
85. Odisha: the Erstwhile Centre of Mankind by Sri Bhanu Padma (14.12.2014)
86. Kamasutra of Vatsyayana by Prof. V.B.Sastri (11.1.2014)
87. Samudra Manthan: A Discussion by Sri Arun Kr. Upadhyaya (8.2.2014)
88. Universal Appeal of Ramayana by Sri Sanjiv Chandra Hota (8.3.2014)
89. Philosophical Implications of Kalikasa’s Literature by Gauranga Charan Nayak (10.5.2014)
90.  Ancient Indin Culture and Education by V.B. Sastri (10.6.2014)
91. Geography and Mathematics in Puranas by Arun Upadhyaya (12.7.14)
92.  Mahabharata War and the Advent of Kali Era by Prof. Nagendra Nath Pradhan (9.8.2014)
93.  Yogic Perspectives in Kalidasa’s Literature by Prof. G.C.Nayak (13.9.2014)
94. Food and Eating Habit: Indian Concept by Dr. Indulata Das (11.10.2014)
95.  The Doctrine of Sankarachaya: by Sri Santosh Kumar Mohanty (8.11.2014)
96. AIDS and Indian Culture: by Dr. Indulata Das (13.12.2014)
97. Meditation and Science: by Dr. Ajit Nayak (10.1.2015)
98.  Panini and His Legacy-1: Prof. Radhamadhav Dash (14.2.2015)
99.  Panini and His Legacy-2: by Prof. Radhamadhav Dash (14.3.2015)
100. Draupadi: the Iron Lady: by Dr. Indulata Das (9.5.2015)
101. Cow and its Reverence in India: by Dr. Ajit Kumar Naik (13.6.2015)
102. Oriental Art of Achieving Success: Eng. B.C. Padhi (11.7.2015)
103. Lord Jagannath and Navakalevara: (8.8.2015)
104. Status of Sarathi in Ancient Indian Society by Dr. Indulata Das (12.9.2015)
105. Feminine Identity in Puranas: by Dr. Pratima Sadangi (10.10.2015)
106. Research Methods on Vedic Literature by Sri Arun Kumar Upadhyaya (14.11.2015)
107. Charaka Samhita and Indian System of Medicine by Dr. Ajit Kumar Naik (12.12.2015)

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