Vrikshayurveda

Introduction

Vrikshayurveda treats agriculture as a living science in which soil, water, climate, microbes, animals, and humans form a single conscious web. Classical Indian texts describe agricultural marvels such as off-season fruiting, dwarfing of trees, and inducing seedless varieties. All of this was achieved through natural methods, centuries before modern horticulture imagined them.

Reintegrating these practices addresses two urgent challenges of our time: reversing chemical degradation of land and producing nutrient-rich food without fossil-fuel inputs. Through foundational scriptures such as Surapala’s Vrikshayurveda and the Mahābhārata dialogues, participants will explore how Tridoṣa theory, Vaiseṣika elemental concepts, and cow-based bio-stimulants offer a holistic framework for sustainable farming.

Course Objectives.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain core concepts including the definition of Vrikshayurveda, Vaiseṣika ontology, and the Bhṛgu–Bharadvāja dialogue on plant sentience

• Prepare and apply classical inputs such as Kunapajala, Pañcagavya, and Agnihotra ash for soil health, nutrition, and pest control

• Diagnose soil and crop disorders using Tridoṣa-based indicators and design appropriate natural remedies

• Design a natural farm centered on indigenous cows, with live mulches, green manures, and biodiversity planting

• Promote conservation ethics and show how chemical-free farming supports climate stability, water security, and public health

Course Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Apply Ayurvedic principles to everyday agricultural practice

• Create and use natural fertilisers and soil conditioners

• Identify and manage pests using traditional, non-chemical approaches

• Enhance farm productivity and ecological resilience

• Lead by example in promoting eco-conscious farming

Course Syllabus

Foundations of Vrikshayurveda
Definition, historical texts, Vaiseṣika elements, cyclical worldview

Plant Metaphysics & Tridoṣa
Vāta-Pitta-Kapha in crops; diagnosing imbalances

Bio-Formulations I: Kunapajala
Theory, preparation, field application

Bio-Formulations II: Tridoṣa Remedies & Agnihotra
Fire-based microbiome enrichment and pest deterrence

Soil Health & Nutrient Management
Living-soil philosophy, indigenous cow systems, microbial density

Natural Fertility Improvement
Green manures, live mulches, nitrogen-fixing guilds

Farm Design & Establishment
Layouts, water harvesting, vetiver earth-engineering, drip vs. root moisturisation

Maintenance, Monitoring & Sustainability
Seasonal routines, biodiversity enhancement, record-keeping

Reading List

• Vrikshayurveda Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary

• Vrikshayurveda by Surapala

• Kashyapiyakrishisukti

• Krishi Parashar

• Vishwavallabha

• Krishi Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary (Hindi)

• Gau Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary (Hindi)

Course Features

• Live Interactive Sessions
  Engage in real-time lectures with faculty and participate in live Q&A discussions

• Flexible Learning
  Access recorded sessions and course materials anytime, at your convenience

• Certificate of Completion
  Receive a certificate upon successful completion of course requirements

*Important Enrollment Notice: This course requires a minimum of 15 registrations to commence. If the required number is not met, enrolled participants will be notified promptly and given the option of a full refund or transfer to an alternative course.