P.S. Varier himself had recognised the importance of bringing out authentic literature for the growth of Ayurveda. Such activity served essentially two purposes. The first is to strengthen Ayurvedic knowledge base by bringing out authentic texts. The target readers were professionals and students. His publication of Sanskrit classics Ashtangahridayam and Brihacchariram are examples of this aspect. Secondly, he tried to publish reliable reading material for the lay-public on health related topics. He wanted to teach the people about the do’s and dont’s of health care. In both these activities his prime aim was to strengthen Ayurveda and to propagate the Ayurvedic tradition.

The present Publications Department of Arya Vaidya Sala continues to follow the same path. The Kottakkal Ayurveda Series of books include major works in Sanskrit, English and Malayalam. Professionals and students find them useful as reference manuals. Popular Ayurveda Series includes many publications of health matters to provide useful information for the common reader. Aryavaidyan, an English quarterly being published by Arya Vaidya Sala, provides a platform for publication of research papers in subjects related to Ayurveda.  

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