Raman Krishna - Yoga & Medical Science FAQ

With humble pranams, I offer this work at the
Lotus Feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Dr Krishna Raman is a distinguished exponent of the science of Yoga. Being himself a brilliant product of training in Allopathic Medicine, he has brought out a very useful book on Yoga and Medical Science.

This book is a follow up of his earlier book on the practice of Yoga, physiological basis of different Asanas and the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology in relation to yogic practice. Study of the earlier book (A Matter of Health) will enable the reader to appreciate the material presented in this book.

This book is a comprehensive treatise- presented in the form of questions & answers, highlighting the role of Yoga in promoting positive health.

Of great value is the presentation of the influence of different Asanas on the structure and functioning of different bodily organs, blood flow through different regional arteries, veins etc.

The stamp of scientific proof of the benefit of yoga on individual organs e.g. heart, lungs, gallbladder, liver etc. and on the blood flow to the brain etc. has been painstakingly provided with ultrasound studies. The recording of the results of these studies should satisfy any discerning critic of the value of yogic practice.

Dr Krishna Raman has done great service in bringing to the attention of those concerned with Medical Education and Health Care and to the non-medical public the rich storehouse of health preserving and promoting science of Yoga, which also has a spiritual component in it.

6/10/03

Dr Krishna Raman is a student of mine since a long time, whose book Yoga and Medical science is of great worth not only for lovers of Yoga and for those who live in Yoga but also for scientists, research students and the Medical Fraternity.

His study on recording the Ultrasound changes of various Asanas is a revelation to the scientific world. Dr Krishna Raman has done such a yeoman service in presenting for the first time, the art and science of Yoga by recording what happens exactly, during the process of performance of Asanas whereas the results recorded so far have been pre and post practice.

Yoga as a science prescribes and describes the sequences as well as the methodology and right techniques to perform them to derive maximum health benefit and minimizing or totally eradicating the diseases that engulf man and saps his energy. Healing comes under art, Yoga as a healing art helps the therapists what to adopt and how to adapt as and when required; why sequential adjustments are necessary for quick relief and how they have to be adapted for adjustment.

This, when, why, where and how is essential, as health is a dynamic forward flow of lifes energy. The method is to increase the power of defensive energy that brings physical afflictions and mental sorrow. Whether the afflictions are physical or mental they are controlled, stabilized and then eradicated by yogic discipline. Yoga is such that it has the power to cure; and where cure is not possible, it helps to endure the affliction in calmness.

The physical actions of Yoga bring physiological changes. Dr Krishna Raman has presented in this book proofs of the same using modern equipment, showing the effect on Yoga as a better cleanser to life and living.

I am sure that his study and scientific presentations is an eye-opener for those who like to research further with this foundation as a base.

I wish that this research work on Yoga receives the credit that it deserves and I am proud of his scientific experiments on this ancient science of body and mind in modern terms.

I hope that Dr Krishna Raman does not remain content with this presentation but goes ahead in exploring the hidden values of Yoga.

14/9/2003
Pune, India.

Prof KV Thiruvengadam has had a distinguished academic record.. He was adjudged the best outgoing student of the University of Madras in the Faculty of Medicine in 1950 with the Rajah of Panagal Gold Medal and was awarded the Government Gold Medal for the best outgoing of the student of the Stanley Medical College. He obtained his M.D. Degree in 1955 from the same University.

Even after retirement in 1984, he has been teaching Postgraduates in Medicine in the Southern Railway Hospital and other institutions to date. He has undergone training in Chest Diseases under the Colombo Plan in Brompton Hospital, London and MRC Unit at Cardiff 1958-59. He has been recognized as a distinguished medical teacher by The Medical Council of India with the Dr BC Roy award for eminent medical teacher. He has been regent for International College of Chest Physicians for India and has been recognized with distinguished service awards by the Sri Ramachandra Medical College-Deemed university, in collaboration with the Harvard university, and by The Diabetic Association of India. The National Board of Examination has honoured him for his services, as a medical teacher in year 2000.The Indian Chest Society has given him the Distinguished Chest Physician award.

He has been on the Scientific Advisory Committee of ICMR, Indian Pharmacopoeia Committee, Board of Studies of The Dr MGR Medical University, SRMC Deemed University etc. As chief of the Medicinal Chemistry Research unit of the Madras Medical College, he and his colleagues have conducted studies on Indigenous medicines, especially Ayurvedic preparations. He has received the Danwanthri award by The International Ayurvedic Congress, 2000. He has been Chairman of a session on Antibiotics at Geneva in 1970 under the auspices of The International College of Chest Physicians. Apart from being an outstanding teacher he has been an eminent physician, in consultation practice in Internal Medicine, Chest diseases, Asthma and Allergy for nearly 45 years.