VOL. : 108 JANUARY 2011 Vishvashanti Vrittant First of all wish to our readers A Happy, Healthy & prosperous New Year! Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust was founded by Parampoojya Prabhakar Keshav Sardeshmukh Maharaj in the year 1954 with the aim of propagating overseas, valuable ancient sciences, like the Vedas, Shastras & Puranas. Maharaj established the ‘Ayurved Hospital & Research Centre’ in 1985. This hospital conducts various projects like the Cancer Research Project, Fracture Project, AIDS Project, Panchakarma Project to name a few. Maharaj strongly felt the need for research in the field of cancer with the help of Ayurvedic Medicines. In 1994, Revered Shri Sardeshmukh Maharaj established the Cancer Research Project, with the help of Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, who was the head of Radio-oncology, at Bombay Hospital and Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh, a famous Ayurvedic physician. Dr. Shirish Kumthekar, well known onco- surgeon at Solapur, is also the co-ordinator of the project. This project is conducted at three centers Pune, Mumbai and Solapur. Now new branch is also started at Kolhapur. Recently “Integrated Cancer Treatment & Research Centre” is also started at rural area of Wagholi, where cancer patients are benefited with Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Oncosurgery, Oncopathology along with Ayurvedic treatment. The patients are treated by experts of respective field in affordable charges at this centre. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Wagholi & Atharva Ayurved Pharmaceuticals are also ventures of the Trust. The Trust is following the aims & objectives of Sardeshmukh Maharaj. The tree of Maharaj’s dreams is flourishing day by day, still got a long way to go. Bowing down to the humble personality of Parampoojya Sardeshmukh Maharaj, we put forth this issue of January, 2011. Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust 1 Vishvashanti Vrittant - January 2011 Inauguration of Cobalt Therapy Radiation Treatment Centre of INTEGRATED CANCER TREATMENT and RESEARCH CENTRE Wagholi, Nagar Road, Pune A new Cobalt Therapy Radiation Treatment Centre is inaugurated at Integrated Cancer Treatment & Research Centre Building at Wagholi, Pune. Cancer Research Project to evaluate the benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment was inspired and directed by Parampoojya Shri Prabhakar Keshav Sardeshmukh Maharaj in 1994. Cancer Research Project was started in 1994 by Prof. Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh with the coordination of Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, the well-known Radiation Oncologist from Mumbai & Dr. Shirish Kumthekar, well-known Oncosurgeon in Solapur. The project has helped more than 4000 cancer patients over the last many years. Research reports are being published annually. The research has documented that modern cancer treatments produce better results when supported by Ayurved, Yoga and other complimentary medical systems. Ayurvedic treatment is effective to improve immunity & quality of life of cancer patient & to minimize side-effects of Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy. The trust was fortunate to receive generous grants from Government of India - Departments of Atomic Energy and AYUSH (Traditional Ayurved Unani Siddha and Homeopathic Medical Sciences) recently to develop a modern Cancer centre to combine with Ayurved and other complimentary medical systems. Cobalt Radiotherapy Centre was inaugurated by Mrs. Shreelekha and Dr. Arvind Kulkarni on Tuesday, 28th December 2010 which offers Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy, combined with supportive Ayurvedic Treatments. Holy Pooja was performed in cobalt radiotherapy room for the benefit of Cancer patients. This new cobalt machine called ‘Bhabhatron - II’ has a high power radioactive cobalt isotope to treat Cancer by radiation treatments. The Radiotherapy wing is dedicated to the memory of Vaidya Laxmibai Kulkarni, who was ex-corporator of Pune Municipal Corporation and a renowned Ayurvedic Consultant in Pune 60 years ago. This cancer centre, giving full cancer treatments at affordable charges, will be of a great benefit for countless cancer patients who can avail safe and holistic treatments for cancer. Contact phone : 020- 64101726, 09545508890 Email : [email protected] Website : www.ayurved-for-cancer.org Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust 2 Vishvashanti Vrittant - January 2011 Glimpses of Inauguration Function Dr. Arvind Kulkarni & Mrs. Shreelekha Kulkarni performing Pooja Cobalt Radiotherapy Room Radiotherapy wing dedicated to memory of Vd. Laxmibai Kulkarni Dr. Pushkar Wagh performing pooja – X Ray Machine Tribute Dr. K. B. Grant founder of Ruby Hall Clinic passed away on 3rd January 2011 at the age of 91 years. Ruby Hall Clinic is the brainchild of Dr. K B Grant. He laid the foundation for Ruby Hall Clinic in September 1959 when he started a modest little medical clinic in the heart of Pune City. He completed his initial education in Pune and his medical studies in Bombay at the Grant Medical College and J. J. Hospital. Dr. Grant pursued further education in Boston, USA to learn the latest in diagnostic and therapeutic Cardiology of that time, under Dr. Paul D White, the father of modern cardiology. On his return to India, he set up the Cardiological unit at the B. J. Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune. p.t.o. Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust 3 Vishvashanti Vrittant - January 2011 In September 1959, Dr. Grant started the Ruby Hall Clinic with 4 beds. His vision and dedication has facilitated Ruby Hall Clinic’s multifold growth. His dynamic leadership, unstinted devotion and commitment has placed Ruby Hall Clinic as one of the premier healthcare institutions in the country and the world. He also had an opportunity for doing a lot of research work and publishing several papers in leading journals. After retirement from Sassoon General Hospitals, he worked as Professor Emeritus in Medicine and Cardiology. Later, he was also awarded the Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians and made Founder Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians. He imparted his profound knowledge to several students, some of whom are now top professionals in their own sphere. Dr. K. B. Grant was familiar with the work of Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust. He was also present as Chief Guest on the occasion of Third International Conference on ‘Ayurved for Cancer’ held in February 2007. We at Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust, Ayurved Hospital Research & Development, Ayurved College, Atharva Ayurved Pharmaceuticals & Sardeshmukh family acknowledge his work and pay our tributes. Tribute Mr. Prabhakar Panshikar, a famous Indian stage actor passed away on13th January 2011 from cardiac arrest. He was the owner of Natyasampada, the well-known Marathi drama production organization. He was a well known actor, producer who was honoured by various awards. His role as Lakhoba Lokhande in the drama “To Mi Navhech” is one of the most memorable roles presented so far on the Marathi stage. Mr. Panshikar was born into a family of Karhade Brahmin Sanskrit scholars in Phanswadi, Mumbai. The Panshikar family is originally from Goa, with their roots in the Panshi village in Pernem Taluka. Initially, Mr. Panshikar worked and acted under the guidance of veteran Marathi drama director M. G. Rangnekar. Mr. Rangnekar gave him his break in the play “To Mi Navhech” by offering him the main role in 1962. The show became so popular that it was subsequently translated into other Indian languages like Gujarati and Kannada. We at Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust, Ayurved Hospital Research & Development, Ayurved College, Atharva Ayurved Pharmaceuticals & Sardeshmukh family pay our tributes. Published by : Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust (for private circulation only) Editor : Prof. Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh Co-editor : Vd. Mrs. Vasanti Godse Committee members : Vd. Mrs. Swapna Kulkarni, Vd. Miss. Vineeta Deshmukh, Vd. Miss. Ranibala Nemade Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust 4 Vishvashanti Vrittant - January 2011.