Brihaspati Dev Triguna (1920–2013) was a Vaidya or

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practitioner and an expert in

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(''Nadi vaidyam'' in Ayurvedic terms)''. He completed his formal ayurvedic studies under the guidance of Rajvaidya Pandit Gokul Chand ji in his Gurukul from Ludhiana. He was awarded the

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in 1992, followed by the Indian Government's second highest civilian award, the

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Award in 2003.

Career

Triguna was president of the All-India Ayurvedic Congress and held several government positions, including Director of the Central Council for Research on Ayurveda and chairman of the National Academy of Ayurveda. He was the personal physician for the

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. He worked towards standardization of Ayurvedic medicines, certifications at the Ayurvedic colleges of India. Triguna collaborated with

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (born Mahesh Prasad Varma, 12 January 1918

and other Ayurvedic experts to develop

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. His primary practice was in

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behind Delhi's

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, although he travelled to many parts of the world, including Europe where he opened Ayurveda clinics. His travel in the U.S. included giving talks on Ayurveda at medical schools such as

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, and

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. In 2003, Triguna received the second highest civilian award given by Government of India, the

Award. Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna died on 1 January 2013 at his home in Sarai Kale Khan, Nizamuddin New Delhi. His sons Narendra Triguna and Vaidya Devendra Triguna carry on his practice at the same location.

References

External links

Touching the Pulse to Create Balance and Health
: an interview with Dr. Brihaspati Dev Triguna
Ayurveda, Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna
Research on Ayurveda in India and its practitioners
A Tribute to Dr. Triguna
1920 births 2013 deaths Recipients of the Padma Vibhushan in medicine Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in medicine Ayurvedacharyas {{India-med-bio-stub