About Acharya Ji
Acharya Balkrishna is a dynamic personality and is the Founder Secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust. He is managing the clusters of Patanjali units and sub-units by providing meaningful directions for better performance in coordination and liaison with the concerned heads of the units. He possesses all those qualities which makes him different from others, the most admirable is to listen patiently, talk less and work more in the interest of the general masses. Acharya Balkrishna is known to be a silent worker with a sober behaviour.
Educated in the Guru-Shishya Parampara at the Gurukul at Kalwa (Jind, Haryana) under the guidance of Late Acharya Shri Baldevji, he has never looked back. He is a great visionary, highly ascetic, energetic, diligent, simple, easy-going and a versatile personality with multi- dimensional skills, constantly engaged in the service of mankind from the core of his heart.
Books
Dr. Acharya Balkrishna Ji has Authored more than 250 books on Yoga, Ayurveda, Agriculture, Information Technology and edited more than 40 unpublished ancient Ayurveda Manuscripts. One of the scripture ‘Aushadh Darshan’ has sold more than 10 million copies and in addition, ‘The Science of Ayurveda’ has been published in 71 languages across globe.
Awards
A multi-faceted genius and personality with knowledge and experience in the Yog, Ayurved and administrative & managerial fields. His expertise & knowledge is admired by all in India and abroad. Acharya Ji decorated with prestigious awards for his exceptional level of knowledge, passion to work and service to mankind.
Degree of D. Litt
Honored with Degree of D. Litt in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda by Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on 31st March 2025.
Ayurveda Vidya Vibhuti
Honored with “Ayurveda Vidya Vibhuti” by Bhartiya Vidvat Parishad Evam Paryaya Shri Puttige Matha, Central Sanskrit University, Delhi during the All-India Oriental Conference (AIOC) held on 24 oct 2024, at Udupi, Karnataka.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa)
Honored with Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of Ayurveda, Yoga, Education, Healthcare and Environment Conservation by Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan on 09th December 2023.
Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.)
Honored with Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) by Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand on 17th June 2023.
Lokmanya Matrubhumi Pursakar
Honored with “Lokmanya Matrubhumi Pursakar” by Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-op Society on 19th Feb 2023 at Panaji, Goa for his contribution towards spread and promotion of India ancient tradition of Ayurveda across the world with research.
International Oration and Award
Honored with “International Oration and Award” by The International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) on 21st Jan 2023 for his contribution towards the promotion of Ayurveda.
Abhinav Sushruta Samman
Honored with “Abhinav Sushruta” by Central Sanskrit University on 15th Oct 2022 for his contribution towards preservation, promotion and health services rendered through Ayurveda.
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Stalwart Says
Acharya Balkrishna has brought a true revolution in the field of Ayurveda. He has devoted his life to Ayurveda.
Mr. Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
Acharya Balkrishna not only fought for the global acceptance of Ayurveda but pioneered its establishment through immense struggle.
Mr. Amit Shah
Minister of Home Affairs of India
Acharya ji's efforts to preserve and promote Indian culture and values are indeed commendable.
Mr. Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister of India
Acharya Balkrishna Ji has conducted extensive research across various fields, including agriculture, Ayurveda, organic farming & medicine.
Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Acharya ji has the divinity to make other people divine and spread health, ability and self-respect.
Swami Adheshanand Giri
Joona Peethadhishwar
He works silently, and his actions speak louder than words. He is like an iceberg melting silently.
Sadhavi Ritambhara
Knowledge comes naturally to him. He has accumulated knowledge from many lives, as the amount of knowledge that he possesses cannot be from one life.
Swami Muktanand
The pole that supports the flag of Ayurveda and yoga in the world, is Acharya Balkrishna.
