Four types of knowledge have been described in our ancient texts.
Correspondingly, there are four types of people who seek these four types of
knowledge: What is it? What should be done with the information? How is it
done? Why should it be done?
Some people only want the information i.e. facts (“what is it”),
nothing more. The second group wants to know “what should be done” with
the information they have obtained. The third group wants to know “how”,
the technique or procedure of how something is done (upasana). Lastly, some
people seek answers to their questions; they ask “why” i.e. they look
for logic or reasoning for the information given.
These four aspects of knowledge or learning correspond to the four Vedas.
Rig Veda (it is the first Veda i.e. the first step to acquiring knowledge), Yajur
Veda (Karma kand), Sam Veda (Bhakti Marg or Upasana) and Atharva Veda (Gyana
Marg).
The Perfect Health Mela, the flagship annual event of Heart Care Foundation
of India (HCFI), is based on these Vedic principles of knowledge and learning.
The Mela creates awareness about different aspects of health, incorporating all
pathies under one roof, for people from all sections of society, all age groups
and all walks of life; hence, it caters to all the above-mentioned four types
of people.
Vedic knowledge has two components: Shruti and Smriti.
While Shruti is original knowledge (Vedas;
evidence-based), Smriti is interpretation or review
(Upanishads). People can get expert opinions at the Mela, or they can
display any original work, they would like to share with the community.
In ancient era, Vedic knowledge was imparted through verses or songs or
“geet” (Gita), folktales and short written plays (puranas) and epics. We have
been using low cost infotainment modules as education tools at the Mela, which
showcase various activities of the Mela across categories such as health
education seminars, check-ups, entertainment programs, lifestyle exhibitions,
lectures, workshops and competitions.
We also use one-line health “sutras” at the Mela to impart
knowledge. Sutra is a Sanskrit word, which literally means string or thread.
Sutra uses only few words to meaningfully express a truth. Every word in a
sutra has a meaning by itself. All Vedic knowledge is in the form of Sutras.
For example, a sutra to create awareness about child sexual abuse can be as
follows: “Child sexual abuse, evident or suspect, is a common, preventable,
punishable, acute medicolegal emergency.”
All these activities are based on Vedic knowledge.
This year, we have also included Modicare and Mohalla Clinics. Perfect
Health Mela will be a perfect and unique opportunity to understand these
concepts in affordable health care.
This year marks the Silver Jubilee of the Mela, which will be held from
24th to 28th October at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
I invite you all to the Silver Jubilee Perfect Health Mela.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
Vice President CMAAO
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of India
Immediate Past National President IMA
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