Review Article
INTRODUCTION
He is the son of Yejella Ragavaih and Yejella (Ayurvedic Veterinary College). He was the proprietor
Seshamma. Many of his publications suggest that he of Sahadeva Pashuvaidya Pharmacy, honorary member
belongs to the Angaluru village of Gudlavalleru Mandal of the Government of India’s Agricultural research
of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Further it seems livestock committee. (fig 1)
that he settled in Tenali of Guntur District, Andhra Vision and Mission
Pradesh. He was titled as Abhinavasahadeva,
Ayurvedapashuvaidyacharya and Vaidyakalavibhu- Works of Shri Ramulu Chaudary reflects his
shana. His date of birth was not written in any of his vision and mission. He extended his services in the field
publications. Details about his education are also not of veterinary Ayurvedic medicine in multidimensional
available. In the publications his degrees are mentioned ways with sincerity, dedication and clear goals. His
as A.V.L.M. & S; A.M.B. & B.S. Probably these are old intimacy and hard working nature got support for his
degrees on animal medicine. He was the founder of voluminous works from landlords, highly intellectual
Ayurveda Pashu Chikitsalaya (Ayurvedic Veterinary people, bureaucrats, doctors and legislators. The
Hospital), founder of Pashuvaidyagrnthmala, President prefaces of his publications by Prof Acharya N.G. Ranga
of Andhra Jatiya Pashu vaidya vidyapittha and principal M.L.A. Central Delhi and Sri Bejawada Ramachandra
of Andhra Jatiya Ayurveda Pashuvaidya Kalashala Reddy, the President Madras Legislative Council are an
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indication of his sincerity and dedication. His aim is to world in getting high qualitative and quantitative yields
take-up the Ayurvedic Veterinary medicine to the in animal husbandry and in agriculture. At the same
grassroots level and for that he has taken-up the time he believes all the western methods and diets of
publication of Ayurvedic veterinary books in easily animals are not suitable for the livestock of the Indian
understandable Telugu local language, established subcontinent. Revalidation of traditional methods and
service oriented Ayurvedic veterinary hospital, ran usage of Ayurvdic diets and medicines are considered
Andhrajatiya Pashuuvaidyakalashala named Ayurvedic as the best answer to minimize the expenditure on
Veterinary College, provided many proprietary treatments of various ailments of animals. He
medicines from Sahadeva Pashuvaidya pharmacy. He accentuated the need of the unity and considering the
trained many traditional Ayurvedic physicians, village as the unit to get high yield. He has given lot of
cattlemen, farmers in the field of Veterinary Ayurvedic suggestions, among them developing wastelands as
medicine and monitored the Ayurvedic veterinary grasslands for fodder of livestock, developing
hospitals run by them. His multi dimensional activities Ayurvedic veterinary hospital or getting training in the
propagated Ayurvedic veterinary medicine and field of veterinary Ayurvedic medicine by one of the
developed the scope of Ayurveda. Further this attracted villagers, protecting and developing local animals,
the common man towards an Ayurvedic system of arranging for cross mating of one area animals with
medicine. He also propagated the Ayurvedic system of other high quality animals, cultivating necessary herbs
medicine through his publications, pamphlets, by or procuring and keeping a stock of necessary herbs
conducting free camps, training camps etc. He used to etc. are some of the examples.
treat diseased animals of poor people at free of cost. He Brief Note on various published Books
has thorough knowledge of Ayurevedic medicine as
well as allopathic system of medicine. He believes the Total publications are written by Yejella
advantages in integrating both systems. He clearly Shriramulu chaudary in Telugu language and in Telugu
mentions that “thinking the system of medicine which script.
they studied is superior in all angles is not correct, 1. Pashuvaidyacintamani
every system of medicine is having strengths and
weaknesses and taking the strengths of each system is It was published and printed in 1928 by Sri
more beneficial for mankind”. He always tried to use Balasarasvati mudraksharashala, Bejavawada. Total
potential pharmacopeia of Ayurveda in treating all the book contains 194 pages. This text has descriptions of
possible diseases of animals. He believes these cattle and horse diseases. Total text is divided into four
medicines are more suitable, cheaper and easy to parts and explains about the common care to be taken
procure by the common man and more suitable for the while treating cattle, protecting measures according to
livestock of India. In the diseases where surgical seasonal changes, many treatments for diseases of
intervention is necessary there he always suggested the cattle and horses, cattle diseases local Telugu dialectic
role of allopathic surgeons in treating the ailments. He names and their allopathic equivalents etc. Many
criticized the blind faiths of people like slaughtering the internal medications, external pastes, ointments are
animals to control communicable diseases. He wisely explained with perfect doses of the each combination.
disseminated the reasons of communicable/infectious Disease symptoms along with contemporary allopathic
diseases through small books, booklets and through his research outcomes; descriptions on bacteria, worms
speeches. Srirama choudary scholarly emphasized the and other microorganisms responsible for the diseases;
historical need of protection of livestock, especially the prognosis of the diseases etc. are explained in detail. 1
cattle. Prevention of diseases through hygiene is always 2. Vishanivarini
given priority and along with phenol, camphorated oil
This book was published by the author in
(Karpura taila), Alum lotion (sphatika drava),
1928. It is printed in Sri Balsarsvati press Bezawada. It
decoctions of various plant barks, healthy Indian cow’s
contains 57 pages. It is an exclusive Ayurvedic
urine, dung of a healthy cow etc. are also used. He
Veterinary book on toxicology. Various types of snake
encourages learning the latest developments in the
bites and multiple Ayurvedic internal and external
field of science, learning latest technologies and
treatments including various collyrium, errhine
utilizing them in the present scenario. Keeping this
treatments are described. Poisonous bites of various
primary motto he had given all the details of diseases in
other animals like dog, mouse, centipede, lizard,
simple understanding Telugu language. He had given
chameleon, spiders etc and their Ayurvedic treatments
detailed description of the etiology, pathogenenis,
are explained in detail.2
clinical findings, postmortem findings, prognosis,
preventive measures and Ayurvedic treatments. His 3. Pashunetrachikitsa
voracious reading habit is reflected in his description of This book was printed and published in 1929
statistical data on position of India in comparison with by Sri Balasarasvati mudraksharashala, Bejawada. It is
other countries in terms of agricultural land, livestock an exclusive book on cattle eye diseases which was
number, import and export, economic growth through written in 47 pages. In this text cattle eye diseases’
livestock, government support to farmers etc. He local Telugu dialectic names and their allopathic
always expressed his displeasure over not acquiring
enough technical knowledge to compete the western
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equivalents, etiology, clinical findings and various followed while milking, various animals milk and their
Ayurvedic treatments are explained.3 nutritional values etc. are described.7
4. Pashuvaidyavastugunadipika 8. Sharirashastramu
This book was published with the financial This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra granthalaya
help of Shri Rajayarlagadda Shivaramaprasada mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text contains 66
bahardaru in 1929. The book was printed in Andhra pages. It is a small book on Anatomy and physiology of
granthalaya mudraksharashala Bejawada. Total text body parts of Cattle. Various cattle body parts and their
contains 261 pages. The present text is an exclusive functions are described in Telugu language.8
book on drugs used in Cattle diseases. Various types of 9. Pashupariksha
fodders and their qualities are explained. Brief
introduction of anatomy and physiology of cattle body This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
parts is explained. Role of rest and hygiene in granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
preventing diseases, difference between Ayuvedic and contains 39 pages. It is an exclusive text on
Allopathic treatment are explained. Methods of examination of cattle. Various species of cattle and
examination of cattle, diagnostic tools of various their characteristic features are explained. Features of
diseases like examination of tongue, eyes, urine, stool auspicious cow, normal body parts and their
etc. are explained. Preparation of powders, decoctions characteristic features like normal breast size, shape
and other dosage forms of Ayurvedic medicine; various etc. features of auspicious ox, various whorls and their
measurements and their metric equivalents are effects etc. are explained in this text.9
explained. Detailed description of various Ayurvedic 10. Svasthavrittamu
single drugs, compound formulations and their
indications, brief notes on some allopathic drugs and This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
their indications are also explained.4 granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
contains 55 pages. The text is on the social preventive
5. Pashuvranachikitsa medicine of cattle. It describes the necessity of Hygienic
This book was printed in 1930 in Sri measures, providing a healthy diet, pure water,
Balasarasvati mudraksharashala Bejawada. Total text ventilation, proper exercise and rest, benefits of
contains 84 pages. It is an exclusive book on Cattle massage, benefits of building the cattle shed in fields,
wounds. In this text along with wounds and ulcers methods and measurements in construction of cattle
etiology, clinical findings and Ayurvedic treatments of shed, flooring of cattle house, cleaning of cattle house,
various skin diseases, swellings, poisonous animals and care according to seasonal variation, role of various
insect bites are also explained. Many external pastes, nutrients in the diet like proteins, carbohydrates etc.;
ointments and internal medications with perfect doses various vegetarian fodders and their role in prevention
of the each combination are explained.5 of diseases, diet of calves, diets according to nature of
work etc.10
6. Rakshasavaidyamu
11. Shastravaidyamu
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
granthalaya mudraksharashala Bejawada. Total text This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
contains 32 pages. Present text deals with methods to granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
fall down cattle by the usage of ropes, sticks and other contains 83 pages. Present text has descriptions on
equipment for administering various medicines or to various types of bleeding cuts, wounds/ulcers; abscess,
advocate various treatment procedures. Further text tumors and their Ayurvedic and allopathic treatments
explains various cauterization techniques, various with sutures, plasters, oils, bandages, poultices, wicks,
types of cauterizations for the treatment of cattle lotions etc., Role of surgery in certain abscess, tumors
diseases and various types of enemas prescribed for and post operative Ayurvedic treatment is also
various cattle diseases.6 explained. Various fractures, dislocations, sprain etc.
their Ayurvedic and allopathic treatments are
7. Padiparishrama explained. Various cancerous conditions, diseases of
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra the tongue and their Ayurvedic and allopathic
granthalaya mudraksharashala Bejawada. Total text treatments are also explained.11
contains 98 pages. Development of animal husbandry 12. Bheshajakalpamu
in various countries, statistical data on livestock of
various countries and their export potentials are This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
explained in comparison with India. Statistical data on granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
livestock of different states of India, our lacunae, contains 36 pages. Present text has descriptions about
various methods of adulteration of cattle products Ayurvedic Dravyaguna and Bheshaja kalpana
which were practiced in India, necessity of research to principles. It describes mode of administering liquid
increase the outcome and income in rearing of cattle, medicines to cattle, using bamboo bottles, glass bottles,
various fodders of cattle, hygienic measures to be care to be taken while administering medicines in
contagious diseases, dosage according to age, mixing of
medicines, preparation of medicine, preparation and
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application of plasters, application of alkali, 17. Vatsabhrityamu
preparation of electuary, using snuffs and smokes, This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
using collyrium etc. It also contain descriptions on granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
Mishrakagana of Ayurvedic Dravyaguna explaining contains 60 pages. It is an exclusive Ayurvedic
about Panchakola, Triphala, Trikatu etc. combinations, Vetrinary book on the care of the calves. Initially
important/ useful parts of various plants, various importance and benefits of cattle husbandry,
Ayurvedic dosage forms etc.12 importance of cow’s milk, precautions in purchasing
13. Antuvyadhulu cows, determination of age by teeth and horns, advice
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra for not to sell the cows to the butcher; protection of calf
granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text by providing perfect ventilation and light, providing
contains 96 pages. The present text is an exclusive book good nourishment are explained. This text describes
on infectious diseases of Cattle and their Ayurvedic the examination of calf pulse, temperature, urine and
treatment. Mode of transmission of various causative stools. Etiologies, clinical findings of various calves’
organisms of infectious diseases, types of the diseases along with contemporary allopathic research
organisms, favoring conditions for spreading of those outcomes are explained. Many treatments for each
diseases, factors influencing the growth of bacteria, the common calf’s disease are explained. Cattle diseases
latent period of the disease, necessity of isolation of local Telugu dialectic names and allopathic equivalents
diseased, clinical findings, post-mortem symptoms, are explained. Many internal medications, external
preventive care and Ayurvedic treatment are pastes, ointments are explained with perfect doses of
described. Harm of blind beliefs is also explained. 13 each combination.17
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra
granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text
contains 62 pages. The present text is an exclusive book contains 55 pages. It is an exclusive Ayurvedic
on various Cattle diseases. Many treatments for each Veterinary book on toxicology. Origin of poison,
common cattle disease were explained. Cattle diseases properties of the poison, various types of herbal
local Telugu dialects and allopathic equivalents are also poisons, various animal poisons are described. Various
explained. Many internal medications, external pastes, methods of poisoning by the enemies through diet, air,
ointments with perfect doses of the each combination water, poison anointed needles; injecting fluids of
are explained. At the end of the book many single drugs infected animals, identification and treatment of these
which are useful in particular cattle diseases are also poisons are explained. The poisonous effect of eating
summarized.14 young Sorghum, leaves of Ricinus and their treatment;
seats of poison in various animals, insects, various
15. Pracina pashusanrakshana snakes, scorpion etc.; poison bites of various animals;
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra symptoms of poisonous animal bites and stage wise
granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text their Ayurvedic treatments are explained in detail.18
contains 82 pages. The Present text has historical 19. Nuru pashuvaidya mulikalu
descriptions on cattle protection in the prehistoric
period, in historic periods, Veda, Purana, Buddhistic This book was published by the author in
period, Quran, period of Chandragupta, in the ruling of 1943. It was printed in Lakshmi power press Tenali.
Sri Krishnadevaraya, in the period of Britishers, etc. 15 Total text contains 50 pages. Present text has
descriptions of some important Ayurvedic herbs.
16. Pashurogavignanamu Morphological characters of each herb, important
This book was printed in 1937 in Andhra Ayurvedic actions, useful parts, mode of use, dosage
granthalaya mudraksharashala, Bejawada. Total text and indications of each herb in cattle diseases are
contains 47 pages. The present text is an exclusive book explained.19
on Roganidana and Rogavignana. Ayurvedic principles 20. Ashvapariksha
of examination of cattle, qualities of true Ayurvedic
veterinary doctor, requirements of Ayurvedic This book was published by the author in
veterinary doctor, difference between Ayurvedic and 1943. It was printed in Lakshmi power press Tenali.
western medicine, from time to time changes in disease Total text contains 60 pages. It is an exclusive text on
manifestation, etiopathogenesis of various diseases, examination of Horses. Historical evidences on texts of
role of vital force in treating diseases, history taking Shalihotra, brief introduction on ancient treatises on
and diagnosis of the disease, method of examination horse diseases are described. Tabular description on
through Ayurvedic principles like examination of deciding the normal date of delivery of horses, its diet,
tongue, face, urine, stools etc. and examination by air, water, massage, rest, riding timings, various species
modern diagnostic tools like thermometer, stethoscope of horses (based on their places like Kashmir, Bahlika,
etc. are described.16 Panchala etc.) and their characteristic features,
measurements of good horse are described. Estimation
of age by examining the horse, various whorls
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mentioned in Shalihotra, description of horses in examination of horses, etiology & clinical findings in
Hayalilavati, Garudapurana, Asvanidana, Parasara various diseases, Ayurvedic treatment of various horse
samhita etc. ancient texts are explained in this text.20 diseases is explained. Illustrations of plants used and
21. Prathamikapashuchikitsa various anatomical structures are explained. Horse
diseases local Telugu dialects and allopathic
This book was published by the author in equivalents are also explained. Many internal
1943. It was printed in Lakshmi power press Tenali. medications, external pastes, ointments are explained
Total text contains more than 69 pages (available book with perfect doses of the each combination. It is a
is incomplete). Present text starts with statistical famous book in Andhra Pradesh.23
analysis of livestock in various states of India.
Government support in animal husbandry, principles to Novelty in the Publications
be followed in cattle rearing, historical description on He has written these Ayurvedic veterinary
the protection of cattle, anatomical descriptions of books in a systematic way starting from basic branches
cattle body parts, measuring the age of cattle, of medicine till the treatments. He had tried to explain
protection of cattle as per seasons, making cattle the complex branches of the medical system to the
suitable for the administration of medicines, method of simple Telugu language. He had written a complete
administering medicines are explained. Further some guide on Ayurvedic veterinary medicine and also
important Ayurvedic herbs, their morphological separate books/ booklets on different facets of the
characters, important Ayurvedic actions, useful parts, Ayurvedic veterinary medicine. Studying the complete
mode of use, dosage and indications in various cattle guide on Ayurvedic veterinary medicine leaves an
diseases are also explained.21 impression that he had referred many books and done
22. Anubhava pashuvaidya cintamani lots of research to present these texts.