Ayurveda Nidan Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Pondicherry) I dedicate this thesis to

I dedicate this thesis to my parents who trained me from childhood in Hindu culture and to the people of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat who have spread this ancient science in their own states and other parts of the country

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in Sunday Schools or Daham pasal

and one in the Calcutta University Library

Ayurveda Nidan Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Pondicherry) I dedicate this thesis toProf. Dr. P. H. Kulkarni is well known Ayurvedic Physician, research Guide in Ayurveda, University of Poona, Director, Institute of Indian Medicine Ayurveda Academy, Editor of seen journals including Deerghayu International; author of twelve books related to ayurveda. Worked as president, Secretary, Treasurer of many Ayurvedic, Medical and Social Organizations at national and international level. Dr. Kulkarni have established Ayurvedic Centers in many