Ayurved Shiromani Acharya Balkrishna ji
Acharya Balkrishna Ji was born to Smt. Sumitra Devi and Shri Jay Vallabh. He completed his early education under the guidance of Acharya Shri Baldev Ji at Gurukul, Kalwa. A great saint of the spiritual tradition of Yoga & Ayurveda, he is a flagbearer of the ancient healing & lifestyle traditions of India. He has increased the acceptance of Ayurveda in the modern world. Acharya Ji is a source of inspiration for traditional medicine practitioners. He works for the identification, authentication, conservation, and establishment of indigenous medicines at the national and international level.
As the Co-Founder & General Secretary of Divya Yog Mandir (Trust), Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust), Patanjali Gramodhyog Trust, and Patanjali Research Foundation, he leads efforts in reviving ancient wisdom for comprehensive human welfare. His entrepreneurial ventures as Chairman of Patanjali Foods Limited and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Limited, along with overseeing Patanjali Food and Herbal Park and Divya Pharmacy, have propelled Ayurveda into a global business phenomenon with a massive following. Additionally, his pivotal roles as Vice Chancellor of the University of Patanjali, Chairman of Acharyakulam, General Secretary of Bhartiya Shiksha Board and Patanjali Ayurved College & Hospital underscore his commitment to advancing education and healthcare innovation.
As the Co-Founder & General Secretary of Divya Yog Mandir (Trust), Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust), Patanjali Gramodhyog Trust, and Patanjali Research Foundation, he leads efforts in reviving ancient wisdom for comprehensive human welfare. His entrepreneurial ventures as Chairman of Patanjali Foods Limited and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Limited, along with overseeing Patanjali Food and Herbal Park and Divya Pharmacy, have propelled Ayurveda into a global business phenomenon with a massive following. Additionally, his pivotal roles as Vice Chancellor of the University of Patanjali, Chairman of Acharyakulam, General Secretary of Bhartiya Shiksha Board and Patanjali Ayurved College & Hospital underscore his commitment to advancing education and healthcare innovation.
As the Co-Founder & General Secretary of Divya Yog Mandir (Trust), Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust), Patanjali Gramodhyog Trust, and Patanjali Research Foundation, he leads efforts in reviving ancient wisdom for comprehensive human welfare. His entrepreneurial ventures as Chairman of Patanjali Foods Limited and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Limited, along with overseeing Patanjali Food and Herbal Park and Divya Pharmacy, have propelled Ayurveda into a global business phenomenon with a massive following. Additionally, his pivotal roles as Vice Chancellor of the University of Patanjali, Chairman of Acharyakulam, General Secretary of Bhartiya Shiksha Board and Patanjali Ayurved College & Hospital underscore his commitment to advancing education and healthcare innovation.
With a passion for plants from an early age, Acharya Ji is a renowned and respected herbal expert. He explored ‘sanjeevni’, ‘somlata’, ‘swarnakshiri’, ‘swarnadraka’ and ‘Astavarg plants’.
He has taken many initiatives for Biodiversity conservation, presently working for the establishment of Patanjali herbal garden & herbarium, working on the compilation of a unique multi-voluminous ‘World Herbal Encyclopaedia’, containing the descriptions of ~50,000 medicinal plant species with the largest collection of plant paintings. This is being done to strengthen traditional medicine systems of the world.
Acharya Ji is working to find innovative solutions to solve key health problems, bridging knowledge gaps and strengthening the health system. He is guiding research work to create and improve preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for various diseases through Yoga & Ayurveda.
He has published more than 360 research articles in national and international journals and received around 20 patents and authored more than 200 books on Yoga, Ayurveda, agriculture, herbal medicine, information technology and edited more than 40 unpublished ancient Ayurveda manuscripts. One of the scriptures ‘Aushadh Darshan’ has sold more than 10 million copies and in addition, ‘The Science of Ayurveda’ has been published in 71 languages across globe.
With the vision of ensuring universal health for the last two decades, Acharya Ji has effectively treated more than 1.5 million patients with several persistent, chronic, and non-communicable diseases. Presently, more than 735 Ayurveda Vaidya are providing free primary healthcare to more than 7 million patients annually, while 1 million volunteers are providing free Yoga classes to 50 million people daily.
Driven by a vision of universalisation of education, Acharya Ji has established free, high-quality educational institutions, including Ayurved College and University, with the aim of enabling every child to unleash their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.
He is helping to drive agricultural transformation through organic practices, ensure inclusive transformation i.e. increase agricultural productivity, increase farmer income, as well as equitable consumption of a safe, affordable, and nutritious diet, year-round.
As a prominent figure in the field of Ayurveda and holistic living, he recognizes the profound significance of cows in various aspects of life, including cultural, ecological, and economic. He has spearheaded research and development initiatives aimed at harnessing the medicinal benefits of cow urine, dung, milk, and other by-products. Through his work, he has sought to promote the use of these natural remedies for treating a wide range of ailments and promoting overall well-being. Also, he emphasizes the need for humane practices that prioritize the welfare of cows, including providing them with proper nutrition, shelter, and healthcare.
He fulfills a crucial humanitarian function in Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, helping people and the government regarding immediate needs and co-led early recovery requirements during the 2004 tsunami, 2008 Bihar floods, 2013 Uttarakhand disaster, 2015 Nepal earthquake, 2017 Assam floods, and 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
A multi-faceted genius, Acharya Ji’s knowledge and expertise in administration and management is admired in India and abroad by one and all. Magazines such as India Today (Nov 2009) and Outlook (Jan 2010) acknowledge him as being among the ‘Ten Versatile and Dynamic Young Men of India’. He has been honoured with D.Litt. (Yoga) (Honoris Causa) by S-VYASA and the faculty of management by APS University, Rewa. The United Nations Sustainable Development Group awards renowned people from across the world in the health sector. He has been honoured with the ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. He is ‘The Most Followed Entrepreneur’ on Indian social media with more than 7 million followers across social media platforms. Additionally, in a study published by Standford University, USA, and Elsevier, Europe; Acharya Ji has been recognized among the top 2% of the scientists globally for his research on Ayurveda and Yoga. Additionally, Acharya Ji has been decorated with prestigious awards such a ‘Ayurveda Expert’, ‘Manav Ratan’, ‘Bharat Gaurav’, ‘Indian of the Year’, ‘Bheeshma Pusakar’, ‘Lokmanya Tilak’, and ‘Transformational Business Leader’ for his exceptional knowledge, passion, and service to mankind.
Apart from being the CEO of a billionaire firm and India’s Third-Youngest Billionaire, he is also the father to many orphans. Despite his huge social media following across various sites, he is completely immersed in his service to humanity. The horizon of his life remains untouched and unmatched so far.
