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BOOKS BY VAIDYAR

State and National Recogniton

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VISIT OF NATIONAL LEADERS

C. R. Kesavan Vaidyar, the Founder of S. N. Chandrika Educational Trust, used to invite eminent personalities of India to visit his educational institutions frequently. The students and teachers as well as the the public were very lucky as they could see and interact with the national leaders or literary celebrities.

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VAIDYAR AS A PUBLISHER

Kesavan Vaidyar is a publisher of eminence. Sri Vaidyar edited and published the “Vivekodayam”, a monthly devoted to literature and culture. “Vivekodayam”was ranked as one of the topmost literary magazines in Kerala. Unique characteristic of this magazine was that it published comprehensive special issues on great personalities in Kerala. Many enlightened people keep these issued as historical records. The magazine appeared regularly for 20 years.
He had been in the Editorial boards of many journals. He had been in the Director Board of the Nationalist dailies, “Deena Bandhu” and “Dina Prabha”. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Keerala Sahithya parishad, as organization of the writers of Kerala. Almost all well-known writers of Kerala are his close friends. He was also the Chairman of the Vivekodayam printing and publishing Co. (P) Ltd. which had published a few books pf outstanding literary value.

VAIDYAR AS A PHYSICIAN

Kesavan Vaidyar was an Ayurvedic physician of considerable repute. Sri. K. C. Manavikrama Raja, the zamorin of calicut awarded “Vaidyaratnam” (The jewel of physicians) to him on 17-9-1953. His certificate reads:-

“H.H. the zamorin of kozhikode

is glad to tell you that your treatment has given him immense relief and the zamorin is very much pleased with your capacity to treat aged partients like the zamorin:In recognition there of the zamorin is pleased to confer on you

the title of “Vaidyaratnam”.

He is a founder member of the Kerala Ayurveda Mandal, the only organization of the Ayurvedic physicians in the state. He has served as its Vice-President. He has presided over a number of annual conferences of the Mandal.

VAIDYAR AS A SOCIAL REFORMER

VAIDYAR THE GREAT SOCIAL REFORMER
Sri Kesavan Vaidyar was born when Kerala was witnessing a great social revolution and cultural renaissance under the inspiring leadership of Saint Sree Narayana Guru. Sree Narayana Guru’s compassion for the poor and the down trodden was boundless. He led a revolutionary movement against Caste system and every kind of discrimination between man and man. Sri Kesavaqn Vaidyar was instinctively attracted towards this movement. His first attempt was to enlighten the illiterate folk of his village. For this purpose, he founded Sree Narayan. Siva Sang ham in 1922, when he was just 19 years old. Soon aprayer hall was constructed with a view to disseminate the Guru’s message,” One Caste, One Religion, One god for Man”. A weaving Centre and a co-operative society also were founded for the welfare of the villagers. He worked as the secretary of all these institutions.
The S.N.D.P.Yogam, which is the first mass organization in Kerala, had been formed in 1903 and had two goals, one to push forward the renaissance movement started by Sree Narayana Guru and two, to bring forth the social emancipation of the untouchables. Kesavan became an active worker of this organization. A branch of the S.N.D.P.Yogam was opened in his village and Kesavan was elected as the Secretary. Soon he rose to the position of a member of the Board of Directors. He worked as an assistant to Sri. T. K. Madhavan, who gave the present shape and structure to S.N.D.P.Yogam. Finally Sri Kesavan was elevated to the highest position in the Yogam, namely its President, in 1966.
Kesavan Vaidyar was 20 years old when Vaikkam Satyagraha, the epic struggle against untouchability was launched under the auspices of the Indian National Congress. Mahatma Gandhi was the guiding star and K.P.Kesava menon, T.K.Madhavan, K.Kelappan and Mannath Padmanabhan were the front line leaders. Kesavan enrolled himself as a Satyagraha volunteer. Later when Sri. K. Kelappan began the Guruvayoor Satyagraha for temple entry, Kesavan went all the way from his village in Central Travancore to Guruvayoor to take part in the sathyagraha. He has taken active part in many other agitations and struggles for the eradication of untouchability. He has also served as a member of the Cochin state Harijan welfare committee.
National Movement.
His involvement in the Vaikkam Satyagraha, brought Kesavan in contact with the national movement. He was attracted by the Congress ideals, But there was not much political activity in the princely state of Travancore in those days. So Kesavan busied himself in the constructive programme of the Indian National Congress. His field of work widened after a lull of six years when he settled down in the princely state of Cochin. There in 1941, Praja Mandal came into existence and Kesavan become an active member. Praja Mandal was the counter part of the Indian National Congress. In the early forties two national calamities struck the state- one a cyclone and the other an epidemic of cholera. It was the Praja Mandal, not the Government, that organized effective relief work. And Kesavan was in the forefront in this work. He has served the organization as the Secretary of the Mukundapuram Taluk Committee. After the attainment of freedom, Praja Mandal merged with the Indian National Congress and Kesavan continued his work as a Congressman. He has been elected to the Trichur D.C.C. Gradually he lost interest in party politics. But he upholds the fundamental ideals of the national movement even now.

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VAIDYAR AS AN EDUCATIONALIST

EDUCATION

Kesavan Vaidyar’s contribution in the field of Education is tremendous. Besides helping a number of educational institutions through liberal donations, he himself runs two High Schools, three Primary schools, one Teachers Training school and a Higher Secondary school for Science. For many years he had been a member of the Board of Trustees of Sree Narayna Trust, Quilon, which manages 16 colleges, two poly Technics, half a dozen High schools and Industrial Training Centers, He has been the Chairman of the Development Committee of the Christ college, Irinjalakuda managed by the Christian church.
Sri Kesavan Vaidyar has established two charitable Trusts, one for the advancement of Education and the other for the alleviation of suffering due to disease.
S. N. Chandrika Educational Trust for the advancement of Education .
Sree Narayana Chandrika Trust, works in the field of Health.
S. N. Chandrika Educational Trust runs a number of educational institutions and student’s hostels.
1. S. N. TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUE, IRINJALAKUDA
2. S. N. L. P. SCHOOL IRINJALAKUDA
4. S. N. U. P. SCHOOL IRINJALAKUDA
5. S. N. HIGH SCHOOL IRINJALAKUDA
6. S. N. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL IRINJALAKUDA
7. S. N. PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL IRINJALAKUDA
8. S. N. T. T. I. HOSTEL (FOR LADIES )
9. S. N. T. T. I. HOSTEL (FOR GENTS)
10. MATHA MAITHRI NILAYAM
It also runs a well-equipped public Library.
( S. N. PUBLIC LIBRARY & READING ROOM IRINJALAKUDA)
The Library is acclaimed as one of the best Libraries in the Kerala state. Another Public Library was constructed at Ramappuram, and it was opened by Sri. K. Karunakaran the then Hon’ble chief minister of Kerala in 1984. A new library in the name of Dr. Palpu is under constructed at Aruvippuram. An amount of Rs.3 Lakhs was donated to the Dharma Sangham Trust in 1988 for this purpose.
The Educational Trust has also distributed thousands of Rupees by way of scholarship to the poor irrespective of Caste, Religion or creed.

HEALTH

The other Trust, Sree Narayana Chandrika Trust, works in the field of Health. It runs a 160 - beded Hospital (LAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MAPRANAM) for allopathic treatment in a village with all modern equipments. This hospital was inaugurated by the president of India, Sri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi on 25th April, 1978. The Trust is running a Nursing school recognized by the Government. The hospital is growing. A Yoga Centre is attached to the Hospital. The Kerala Chapter of the Madras institute of Magneto Biology is an additional speciality of the Hospital.
The Lal Memorial Institute for continuing Medical Education, functioning under the auspices of the Hospital is doing great service to the practicing doctors in the district. The discussion and workshops conduced by the Institute are being attended by many doctors. Scientists and Doctors of international repute serve as resource persons in these workshops and discussion.

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VAIDYAR AS AN INDUSTRIALIST

Pioneer in Ayurvedic Medicinal Soap

Kesavan Vaidyar can be considered as a pioneer in the field of Ayurvedic Toilet Soap. His “Chandrika soap” is based on unique formula he has evolved. His attempt at integrating the wisdom of ancient sages of India with modern scientific knowledge was a great success. Chandrika A PIOyurvedic soap has become very popular in India and abroad.

In the beginning, Chandrika was used mainly to treat skin diseases. Not only Ayurvedic physicians, but also Doctors practicing modern medicine, prescribe Chandrika for a number of skin ailments. All those who used Chandrika found it wonderfully efficacious and they spread the news. The demand for the soap grew steadily. In the meanshile, Sri Vidyar continued his experiments and research and Chandrika become a cosmetic soap for daily use with great medicinal values.
As an industry, Chandrika had a very humble beginning. In the soap factory , S. V. PRODUCTS, Sri Kesavan Vaidyar and his wife were the only workers. Later their two children joined them. Together they did all the work form manufacturing to selling by hawking. In 1944, Chandrika won a Merit Certificate in a All- India Industrial Exhibition.

Since then chandrika soap has participated in many exhibition. Since then chandrika soap has participated in many exhibitions all over India and won several gold Medal Certificates. Now Chandrika is being manufactured at seven cemtresnmely, Irinjalakuda and Ernakulam in Kerala State, podannur and coimbatore in Tamilnadu, Bangalore and My sore in Karnataka and Thirupathi in A.P. There is a net work of stockists throughout India and in foreign countries. Chandrika soap is being exported to 19 foreign countries, including Germany, United Kingdom and the U.S.A. It has received state Awards for creditable export performance in 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82 and National Merit Certificate in 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 . Chandrika won the Second Award for 1984-85 and the First Award for 1985-86 in the SSI Sector. The soap is winning one award or the other every year.

A noteworthy aspect of Chandrika is that it is purely a hand-made soap. It does not use electric power or large scale machinery. It is an eloquent vindication of the Gandhian principles of khadi and village industries.

Sri Kesavan Vaidyar is also a good model for enlightened employers. The employees enjoy many benefits in addition to those which are legally due to them. Eminent people like Sri. V. V. Giri, Sri panampilly Govinda Menon, Sri. K. P. S. Menon, Sri. N. N. Vanchoo (while he was the Governor of Gujarath) have visited the factory and recorded their appreciation of the labour welfare schemes.

Chandrika is not a mere industrial concern. It is a social institution. A major portion of the profit from Chandrika soap goes for social work.
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VAIDYAR AS A WRITER

Kesavan Vaidyar is a writer of eminence. In his early days he used to compose poems. His book on “Accidents and first Aid”, written in fluent Malayalam verse is very popular and has run into seven editions by now. It has been commended by great Ayurvedic physicians and practitioners of modern medicine. His articles on social and cultural problems appear in periodicals, souvenirs and special publications. His other books are:-
1. Accidents and first Aid
2. PRATHAUSHADHVIDHIYUM PRATHAMACHIKITHSAYUM
3. “Sreenarayana Chinthakal”
(3 editions) a collcection of articles on the life, message and philosophyof Sreenarayana Guru.
4. “Visha Chikitsa”
a monograph on the treatment of reptile poison.
5. “From Palpu to Mundasserry “
(2 editions) lucid pen-pictures of great social reformants of this century in Kerala
6. “Vicharadarpanam”
A collection of articles on diverse topics.
7. “Gurucharanangalil”,
A collection of essays on Sree Narayana Guru.
8. “T.K.Madhavan and Sree Narayana Guru”-
A study on the social revolutionary movement in the first quarter of Twentieth century
9. “Sree Narayana Guru - in his own words”- a classified collection of Guru’s important sayings.
10. Sree Narayana Guru and Sahodaran Ayyappan.
Besudes. he has also compiled and edited the following books:
(1) Sree Narayana Guru- A symposium
(2) Swami Dharma Theertha –An autobiography of one of the great disciple of sree Narayana Guru
(3) Sahodaran Ayyappan- Memories and Studies
VAIDYAR AS A PUBLISHER
Sri Vaidyar edited and published the “Vivekodayam”, a monthly devoted to literature and culture. “Vivekodayam”was ranked as one of the topmost literary magazines in Kerala. Unique characteristic of this magazine was that it published comprehensive special issues on great personalities in Kerala. Many enlightened people keep these issued as historical records. The magazine appeared regularly for 20 years.
He had been in the Editorial boards of many journals. He had been in the Director Board of the Nationalist dailies, “Deena Bandhu” and “Dina Prabha”. He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Keerala Sahithya parishad, as organization of the writers of Kerala. Almost all well-known writers of Kerala are his close friends. He was also the Chairman of the Vivekodayam printing and publishing Co. (P) Ltd. which had published a few books pf outstanding literary value.