(The Nadi Stuti Suktam) RV:10.75 [5-6] Rigveda is the earliest of the four vedas composed by the Arya Rishis. The bulk of Rigveda Samhita is accepted to have been composed between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE. It consists of 10 books- 10 mandalas. The 10th Mandala is the newest of all the 10 books. TheContinue reading “Rivers of Rigveda”
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A Zen Koan and a Therigatha
Therigatha are the earliest recorded stories of Buddhist Vikkuni, Koan is a story in Zen Buddhism of Japan. The Buddhist nun Ryonen was born in the 17th century in Japan. She was a poet and a ravishing beauty. Things changed and she became acutely aware of the impermanence of life. It was then that sheContinue reading “A Zen Koan and a Therigatha”
The Four Ashrams of a Doctor’s Life
What constitutes a Good Life ?Our scriptures divide our life into 4 stages: The four Ashrams. They are the Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprasth and Sanyas. Ancient Indians will complete their life cycle religiously in these four life stages. I have been fortunate enough to be born in Cuttack, the educational hub of this part of IndiaContinue reading “The Four Ashrams of a Doctor’s Life”
Covid-19: 2 Queries
1. Do we need a 4th dose against COVID-19 ? Most of the data around 4th dose is available for mRNA vaccine of Pfizer and Moderna. The new Bivalent mRNA vaccine is effective against both wild Covid virus and Omicron variant. Data regarding Covishield is rare and Covaxin is the rarest. These vaccines are preparedContinue reading “Covid-19: 2 Queries”
Base Edited Gene Therapy
Alyssa is the first patient in the world reported to have received a base-edited cell therapy and is currently Leukaemia free since that injection.
The world is waiting with bated breath for the success of this novel therapy.
Dr Ramakanta's Ideas 