The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies (AYOS), Bhubaneswar released a book Maharsi Charaka here on Sunday. The book is a joint publication of the AYOS and the Central Council of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Government of India. It is a compilation of 33 research articles and is edited by AYOS Director Dr Indulata Das.
The book was released by former bureaucrat S Sundar Rajan in the presence of the other guests former State Election Commissioner Sanjib Chandra Hota and State Director of AYUSH Dhiren Kumar Pattnaik.
The function began with lighting of lamp and floral offering to lord Patanjali, who is traditionally identified as Charaka. Mihir Kumar Mishra delivered the welcome address. Dr Indulata Das elaborated the motive of bringing out such a book.
The guests praised the endeavour of the AYOS in promoting the culture of India. They also expressed their wish to see many more such books being published by it.The individual writers were introduced and copies of the book presented to them with honour.