Prayagraj, 14 May (HS): On the auspicious occasion of Buddha

Purnima, the grand statue unveiling ceremony of the trinity of medical science

- Bhagwan Dhanvantari, Acharya Sushrut and Acharya Charak - was held in the

premises of Motilal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj. This historic event was

organized to commemorate the foundation day of the college, in which tribute

was paid to the ancient medical tradition of India.

On

this occasion, former Head of Department, Department of Pediatrics, Prof. Rajiv

Sharan was present as the chief guest. He duly unveiled all the three statues

and offered prayers. In the program, Principal Prof. Vatsala Mishra welcomed

the chief guest by presenting a flower bouquet and expressed gratitude for his

arrival.

Triveni

of medical knowledge – an inspiring symbol: Program coordinator and

Pharmacology Department Head Prof. Rakesh Chandra Chaurasia said that this is

the only government medical college in Uttar Pradesh, where the statues of the

three greatest medical acharyas have been installed together. Just like the

Triveni of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati exists in Prayagraj, similarly this

campus has also become a symbol of the Triveni of medical knowledge.

Dhanvantri,

Sushruta and Charak – pillars of Indian medical tradition: The statue of Lord

Dhanvantri installed in the central garden of the college has four arms, which

hold Amrit Kalash, Ayurveda Shastra, herbs, conch and blessing mudra

respectively. Lord Dhanvantri, born from the churning of the ocean, is

considered the originator of Ayurveda. His birth anniversary is celebrated

every year as 'Dhanteras'.

The

statue of Acharya Sushrut, who is considered the father of plastic surgery in

the world, has also become the pride of the campus. He gave a new perspective

to the medical world by successfully reconstructing the organs of injured

soldiers during wars. In honor of his scholarship, his statues have been

installed in many prestigious institutions of the world.

The

third statue is of Acharya Charak, who is considered the father of Indian

medicine. He linked medical science with ethics and code of conduct. The

Charak oath propounded by him is given to every medical student

even today, so that they can perform their duties faithfully.

Three

gates - named after the three rivers of Prayag: Prof. Rakesh Chaurasia said

that in view of Maha Kumbh 2025, the three main gates of the medical college

have been named Ganga Dwar, Yamuna Dwar and Saraswati Dwar respectively. This

naming is also being seen as a symbol of environmental consciousness, cultural

pride and women's respect.

A

cultural and educational heritage: The installation of these trinity statues of

medicine is not just a religious or symbolic act but a source of inspiration

and value education for future doctors. This initiative gives Motilal Nehru

Medical College a unique identity across the country.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi