AYUSH University Hosts National Seminar Blending Bhagavad Gita Wisdom With Modern Health Challenges
Gita’s Relevance in Today’s Stress-Driven Lifestyle
In a rare convergence of ancient philosophy and contemporary healthcare, Shri Krishna AYUSH University hosted a national seminar exploring how the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita can help address the physical, emotional, and psychological health issues of modern society.
The seminar — titled “Bhagavad Gita Paradigm: A Holistic Approach to Health Challenges” — brought together medical professionals, AYUSH scholars, surgeons, spiritual teachers, and students from across India.
A Dialogue Between Ancient Insight and Modern Healing
Delivering the keynote address, Ved Prakash Mishra, Pro-Chancellor of DMIHER, Nagpur, said that the root of many human conflicts and health imbalances lies in ego, confusion, and the inability to detach from the constant “I, me, mine” mindset.
“The Gita reminds us that mental steadiness is the foundation of physical health. Without inner clarity, no medicine can fully heal,” he said.
Gita’s Relevance in Today’s Stress-Driven Lifestyle
Renowned Gita scholar Gyananand drew parallels between Arjuna’s inner turmoil on the battlefield and the emotional battles people face today — anxiety, stress, doubt, and instability.
He noted that the Gita’s teachings offer timeless tools to regain balance:
“When the mind is steady, the body follows. The Gita’s wisdom is not ancient — it is eternal.”
Medical Perspective: Mind, Body and Emotions Are One
Senior Surgeon Dr. B.B. Agrawal from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital highlighted the increasing recognition in modern medicine of what AYUSH systems have emphasized for centuries — that mental and emotional stability significantly impact physical recovery.
“Whether it’s Ayurveda, yoga or modern surgery — the patient’s mental equilibrium plays a decisive role in healing.”
AYUSH University’s Vision
Vice-Chancellor Vaidya Kartar Singh Dhiman said the seminar was designed to build bridges between classical Indian wisdom and health sciences.
He explained that the aim was not to spiritualize medicine, but to broaden the understanding of health:
“Holistic health means treating the person, not just the disease. The Gita offers that holistic framework.”
Strong Participation Across India
The seminar drew hundreds of participants from AYUSH institutes across the country, signalling growing interest in integrative approaches to healthcare. Students found the event especially inspiring, many noting that it expanded their understanding of how philosophy can influence medical practice.
A Step Toward Integrative Future
Experts believe that seminars like this could strengthen India’s leadership in integrative healthcare — uniting ancient knowledge with modern methods. As stress, lifestyle disorders and mental-health concerns rise nationwide, the Gita’s message of balance and inner harmony may find an even more important role.
