Interview with Dr. Sarita Shrestha

Taken from Ayur Info 3rd Issue

Dr. Sarita Shrestha

Born in Pulchocwk, Lalitpur in Ashadh 2013 B.S., Dr. Sarita Shrestha, is a renowned name in Ayurveda. She has been involved in many organizations. She is the chair person of Devi Ma Kunja Hospital and SAMATA (Society of Awareness, Mutuality and Transformation). She is a visiting faculty of Mt. Madonna Institute, a College of Ayurveda, in California, USA. She is a life member of ADAN (Ayurveda Doctor Association, Nepal) and also WIST (Women in science and Technology). She is the first lady to complete M.D. (Ayurveda) in Nepal. Some time ago, this interview team of Ayur – Info had a chance to meet her; the theme is presented here upon.

Interview with Jonathan H. Edwards

Taken from Ayur Info 4th Issue

Jonathan Edwards. (Photo taken from his Facebook)

Jonathan (Jon) H. Edwards (25) is a Fulbright Research Scholar in Nepal staying from September ‘08 to July ‘09. He is investing his time to study Ayurveda. He grew up in New York City and Vermont and has visited Italy, France, India, and Thailand. He speaks and writes Nepali well, sings Nepalese songs playing Madal, Tabala, and Guitar. And he is currently learning Newari as well. He did his bachelors at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania (USA). Last year he completed the Ayurvedic Studies Program-I (ASP-I) at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico. The Institute is headed by Dr. Vasant Lad, a renowned Vaidya and teacher of incredible talent. In January, Ayur-Info team visited his residence in Kathmandu and had the conversation. The theme is presented hereupon.

Interview with Dr. Krishna Raj Parajuly

Taken from Ayur Info 2nd issue

Dr. Krishna Raj Parajuli (Photo Source: NAMC website)

The then Director of Dept. of Ayurveda, Nepal Government

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Interview with Prof. Dr. D. B. Roka

Taken from Ayur Info Magazine, 2067

Prof Dr. D. B. Roka

Born on 2016 B.S. Chaitra 8, to Dharma Kumari Roka and Tej Bahadur Roka, Dr. Dev Bahadur Roka is one of the prominent faces in field of Ayurveda in Nepal. Dr. Roka’s origin is in Arjunchaupari- Sangja. Best known for his academic excellence (excellent practice), simple and down to earth nature, Dr. Roka is now Chief of Ayurveda Campus, Kirtipur. He did his intermediate course at Ayurveda Campus Nardevi, BAMS in State Ayurveda College Lukhnow, and MD (Ayurveda) in Banarus Hindu University. He has got a long experience of health practice and teaching health in hospitals and colleges. His work experience includes health post of Sindhuli to Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj and BP Koirala Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur. On his time he had to struggle a lot to study due to unfriendly political situation of the country. Panchyat system withdrew his name from Colombo Plan Scholarship despite him being the top student. Indian Embassy supported him get educated in India.

Ayur-Info had an extensive talk on his personal life and issues of Ayurveda and health of these days. The synopsis goes this way:

Interview with Prof. Dr. D. L. Bharkher

This interview was published in Ayur Info first issue, May 2007.

Dr. Dhanik Lal Bharkher [BAMS, Government Ayurveda College, Patna; MD in Kaya Chikitsa, Vanaras Hindu University] started his service in health as well as education from 2034 B.S. He has been serving as Campus Chief of Ayurveda Campus, Kirtipur, for the second consecutive term.

Dr. Bharkher appreciates officer of Police for their support during a program. Dr. Rajeswor Aryal on the left.

[Ayur Info had had an interview with Dr. Bharkher a week ago. Its concise form is hereupon.]