Acharya Balkrishna Ji Maharaj is a distinguished figure in the field of Ayurvedic Science, serving as a prominent source of inspiration for Traditional Medicinal Practitioners globally. Over the past two decades, he has played a pivotal role in the identification, authentication, and establishment of indigenous medicine at both the national and international levels. Acharya Ji’s commitment to holistic health is exemplified by his successful treatment of over 1.5 million patients with chronic and non-communicable diseases. Furthermore, he has mobilised a network of more than 1500 traditional doctors providing free primary healthcare to over 7 million patients annually, while 1 million volunteers deliver free Yoga sessions to an impressive 50 million individuals daily. In his pursuit of advancing health solutions, Acharya Ji guides research initiatives focused on developing and enhancing preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions through Indigenous Medicine Systems such as Yoga and Ayurved. His extensive literary contributions include authoring over 150 books, 170 research articles, holding approximately 41 patents rights, and editing 18 previously unpublished ancient manuscripts. Notable among his literary works is ‘Aushadh Darshan,’ which has achieved significant market success, selling over 10 million copies. Additionally, ‘The Science of Ayurveda’ has been published in 71 languages globally, disseminating Ayurvedic knowledge comprehensively. Acharya Ji’s dedication to strengthening the world’s traditional medicine system is evident in the ‘World Herbal Encyclopedia,’ a multivolume compendium detailing 60,000 medicinal plant species and featuring the world’s largest collection of medical plant paintings.

His commitment to biodiversity conservation is reflected in ongoing initiatives, including the establishment of herbal gardens, herbariums, and the ambitious project ‘World Botanical Dictionary.’ Simultaneously, he contributes to ‘Wealth of Food Crops’ and leads efforts in the identification of rare herbs, along with conducting vegetation surveys across India. Acharya Ji’s impactful research on Ayurveda and Yoga has earned him international recognition, placing him among the top 2% of global scientists, as per studies conducted by Stanford University, USA, and Elsevier, Europe. To propagate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, he founded Patanjali Ayurved College and University of Patanjali, dedicated to advancing education and research in ancient Indian knowledge systems. Beyond his academic pursuits, Acharya Ji actively drives agricultural transformation through the ‘Patanjali Farmer Samridhi Programme,’ benefiting countless farmers. His generous personality is also reflected through the actions like helping the nation in emergency needs like Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, providing free shelter, food and education to orphan children and free OPD services at Patanjali Yogpeeth. With his humanitarian attitude, Acharya Ji continues his phenomenal journey making breaking world records, earning prestigious awards, and uplifting humanity through advancements in medicine, lifestyle improvement, sustainable agriculture, and the preservation of nature’s gifts through literature and a holistic living approach.