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Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale
Commemorative Stamps Issued by India Post in 2019
Personal life
Born19 April 1903
NationalityIndian
OccupationGuru, Freedom Fighter, Reformer, Member of Parliament and activist
Religious life
ReligionHinduism

Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale, a.k.a. Vaidya Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale, (19 April 1903 - 12 January 1962), popularly called "Mama Gokhaleji", was an Indian Ayurvedic physician, skilled Ayrvedic teacher, freedom fighter, and philosopher.[1][2][3][4]

Life

Bhaskar Vishwananth Gokhale was born on 19 April 1903 in Kolhapur (Maharashtra). His father, Vishwanath Gokhale,[5] was a judge, and Gokhale was the youngest of his siblings. His mother, Parvati Gokhale,[5] died at an early age. After finishing schooling in Kolhapur, Gokhale moved to Mumbai for further studies. He enrolled in the National Medical College, which supported the Non-cooperation movement against the British Raj. When the college withdrew its support to the Indian independence movement, he left the college in support of the movement. For this, he was imprisoned three times, in 1924, 1928, and 1932. In 1924, Gokhale joined Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya in Pune.[6] In 1928, he became Ayurveda Visharada, completed his postgraduate work and later was the first to earn the degree of "Ayurveda Parangata" in 1937. In 1942, he participated in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned for 2 years.[7] Afterward, he married Taramati Gokhale.[5]

After the death of Vaidya Purushottam Shastri Nanal, Gokhale worked as the chief physician of Tarachand Ramnath Hospital in Pune. In 1946, he became the principal of Tilak Ayurveda Vidyalaya. He wrote three books, two of which (Dosha Dhatu Mala Vidnyana and Vikruti Vidnyana) give insights into Ayurveda. His other book, Chikitsapradeep, is a reference book for Ayurvedic students.[8][9] He has made significant contributions to the field of postgraduate education in Ayurveda. He was also the head of Tilak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Seth Tarachand Ramnath Hospital for over 20 years. In 1956, Gokhale became the first principal of the Postgraduate Institute at Jamnagar[10].

In 1960, the Maharashtra government inducted him as President of the State Board and Chairman of the State Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicine.[11][1]

Contribution to Ayurveda

  • His vision of creating Ayurveda Scientists, often mentioned in his books and articles. His idea constitutes advances of the educational system into Ayurvedic studies without compromising shastric standards. He envisioned scientific use and development of formulations that were not available in traditional Ayurveda books and increasing potency of routinely used drugs. He has introduced the use of Kajjali (black sulphide of mercury) [12] in different formulations.
  • Practically demonstrated the use of Parpaties (flake-like preparation consisting of Parada, Gandhaka (sulphur) and other drugs)[13] n various Annavaha Strotovikrutis (Diseases of Gastrointestinal tract).[1]
  • Ekaushadhi Prayoga, an experiment in which Gokhale identified the efficacy of a single drug which made the therapy more accurate. This encouraged further research in pharmacology.[2]
  • His students have written about Gokhale in their book called Ayurved Bhaskar.[14] The book discusses special cases he treated, the logic behind his treatment, his conclusions, his experiences and his teaching skills.
  • In a small book written in Marathi, Ayurved Mhamaje kay? ("What Do You Mean by Ayurveda?"), Gokhale discussed the origin and purpose of Ayurveda as a health science, the causes for deterioration of Ayurveda, and the means required for its renaissance. He also emphasized the quality of postgraduate education and research in Ayurveda[2] and advised his students to learn about recent advances in biomedical science. Gokhale was a hard critic of colleges with substandard educational quality.[1]
  • Formulations such as Sukshma Triphala and Kutaja Parpati, which are now well-known and are routinely used by many vaidyas.[1]
  • Contributions to Ayurveda Rasashala [15] transformed the institute to an internationally reputed Ayurveda pharmacy.[1]
  • Strong principles for the betterment of Ayurvedic education, including his refusal of governmental grants that forced rules on the institute and integration.[1]
  • Physicians of modern system of medicine sought his second opinion and referred patients to him for Ayurvedic treatment.[1]
  • Many articles, including Rognidana Paddhati ("Methodology for Ayurvedic Diagnosis") and Ayurveda and Samprapti ("Ayurveda and Etiopathogenesis of Diseases").[1]
  • Created emphasis on Panchakarma Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Techniques to eliminate toxic elements) in treatment, as Shamana Chikitsa alone is not always useful in complicated conditions. Gokhale insisted on the proper analysis of factors such as Dosha, Dushya, Strotasa, Rugnabala, Vyadhibala, et al., which played a crucial role in determining the use of Shodhana Chikitsa. The Panchakarma department at Jamnagar, which Ghokale established, is now internationally recognized.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Deshpande, Sachin Hari (2012). "Vaidya Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale: A great visionary". Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 3 (2): 102–104. doi:10.4103/0975-9476.96531. ISSN 0975-9476. PMC 3371554. PMID 22707868.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)
  2. ^ a b c India Post (2020-10-23). "Master Healers of Ayush". http://postagestamps.gov.in. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Reed, Sir Stanley (1962). The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett, Coleman.
  4. ^ "आयुर्वेद विशेषज्ञों से रूबरू करा रहे डाक टिकट, जानिए किन्हें मिली है स्टाम्प पर जगह". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  5. ^ a b c myheritage.com https://www.myheritage.com/names/bhaskar_gokhale. Retrieved 2020-10-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ Deshpande, S. (2012). "Vaidya Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale: A great visionary". Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 3 (2): 102. doi:10.4103/0975-9476.96531. PMC 3371554. PMID 22707868. S2CID 27089887.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)
  7. ^ "भारत के वो गुमनाम 12 आयुष विशेषज्ञ, जिन्हें अब मिला सम्मान". thetruepicture.org. 2020-10-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "चिकित्साप्रदीपम् - Chikitsa Pradeepam : विश्वनाथ गोखले - Vishvanath Gokhle | Sanskrit Book PDF Download | Read Online |". ePustakalay Sanskrit. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  9. ^ Sharma, Priya Vrat (1998). Flowers in health and disease. Caukhambhā Viśvabhāratī.
  10. ^ Sharma, Priya Vrat (1975). Āyurveda kā vaijñānika itihāsa (in Hindi). Caukhambā Oriyanṭāliyā.
  11. ^ State), Bombay (India (1960). Bombay Government Gazette.
  12. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2016-06-13). "Kajjali, Kajjalī: 5 definitions". wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  13. ^ Sud, Sushant (2020-10-21). "researchgate". researchgate.net. Retrieved 2020-10-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Saxsena, Dr Om Prakash. Ayurved Bhaskar By Bhasha Bavan.
  15. ^ "Ayurveda Rasashala : index". ayurvedarasashala.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.