Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that a healthy society can be built not only through medical science but also through environmental purity. He emphasised that unless our water, air and land are pollution-free, the outcomes of any medical treatment cannot be sustainable. He urged students and medical professionals to make cleanliness, plantation and water conservation a lifelong commitment alongside their medical practice.
CM Dr. Yadav was addressing the Dhanvantari Puja program held on the occasion of Dhanteras at Mansarovar Medical College, Gadia-Bilkisganj, Sehore district. He said that just as life originated from water, the protection of life and the foundation of good health are also linked to water. Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ‘Samudra Manthan’ and conveyed a message of health, longevity and energy through the nectar of immortality.
CM said that Lord Dhanvantari is considered the first Ayurvedacharya, who showed humanity the path to a healthy and long life. He noted that Dhanteras is not merely a festival for worshipping wealth but also inspires us to maintain the purity of body, mind and soul.
CM Mohan Yadav said that allopathic medicine, Ayurveda and modern medical science complement each other rather than compete. While allopathy provides quick relief, Ayurveda treats diseases at their root. He stated that Lord Dhanvantari’s message is not limited to medicines but conveys that “Health is the true wealth of life.”
He said Ayurveda teaches that by following a proper diet, daily routine, and living in harmony with nature, diseases can be naturally avoided. He noted that the teachings of Lord Dhanvantari remain as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.
CM Dr. Yadav further stated that research between Ayurveda and modern medicine is being encouraged so that the strengths of both systems can be effectively used for the benefit of society. He said that the Dhanteras festival reminds us that the true wealth lies in the balance of body, mind and nature.
The event was attended by Revenue Minister Karansingh Verma, MLA Sudesh Rai, District President Naresh Mewada, Member of the Backward Classes Commission Sitaram Yadav, Sunny Mahajan, Chancellor of Mansarovar College . Manjula Tiwari, Gaurav Tiwari, along with other elected representatives, doctors, and students.
