2020-01-31 Fri

Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhle was a skilled teacher, far-sighted visionary and eminent Ayurveda physician. He emphasized the need for quality Post Graduate education and research in Ayurveda. He was also one of the early votaries of integrative medical system.

He was born on 19th April 1903 at Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He completed his primary and secondary school education at Kolhapur and then changed the base to Mumbai for further studies. He completed the degree ‘Ayurveda Visharada’ of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth in 1928. An active participant of many socialist and independence movements and campaigns, he suffered imprisonment many times. He was active participants of Quit Indian Movement.

His ideas to increase the potency of regularly used drugs are familiar as Ekaushadhi Prayoga. His teachings continue to serve as guiding light for generations of Ayurveda professionals even after so many decades. He has written books on ‘Dosha dhatu mala vidnyana’, ‘Vikruti vidnyana’; which are renowned for their new insights in Ayurveda.

To honor him India Postal Department has issued a commemorative postage stamp in the series of ‘Master Healers of AYUSH’. A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) stamp depicting Bhaskar Vishwanath Gokhale. In the background are a microscope, herbs and a herb grinding bowl/pestle.

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