The Kashyap Institute of Pediatric Superspecialities takes inspiration from Maharishi Kashyap, the father of Indian pediatrics in Ayurveda. His ancient wisdom guides the institute’s mission to provide holistic and compassionate child healthcare. The name reflects a legacy of excellence, not just a tribute.
Over 2,500 years ago, Maharishi Kashyap authored the Kashyap Samhita, a foundational Ayurvedic text on Kaumarabhritya—the science of child and maternal health. It includes insights on neonatal care, nutrition, immunization, and mental development, emphasizing care from infancy rather than just treatment.
Even today, with high infant and child mortality rates in India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, his vision remains vital. Maharishi Kashyap advocated for preventive, personalized care—reminding us that every child deserves dedicated and dignified medical attention.
The Kashyap Institute, based in Lucknow, brings this ancient vision into modern reality. It is a dedicated pediatric facility combining advanced technology with cultural sensitivity. Guided by expert super-specialists, the hospital is committed to ethical, empathetic, and excellent care, carrying forward Maharishi Kashyap’s sacred approach to nurturing life.
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Maharishi Kashyap, a revered sage of ancient India, is honored as the father of Indian pediatrics. His major Ayurvedic work, the Kashyap Samhita (or VriddhaJivakiya Tantra), is a foundational text on Kaumarabhritya—the science of child, maternal, and reproductive health. Composed around the 6th century BCE, it offers timeless insights into pediatric care.
The Kashyap Samhita follows a guru-shishya dialogue format, making complex teachings more accessible. It is organized into key sections like Sutrasthan (principles), Nidanasthan (diagnosis), Sharirasthan (anatomy), and Chikitsasthan (treatment), covering essential topics such as neonatal care, breastfeeding, childhood illnesses, nutrition, and mental-spiritual growth.
What distinguishes his work is the holistic and preventive approach he advocated. Maharishi Kashyap stressed balanced living, natural remedies, emotional well-being, and spiritual care. His text even addresses conditions like rickets and epilepsy with herbal and lifestyle-based treatments still respected in Ayurvedic medicine today.
Traditionally, the knowledge of Kashyap Samhita is believed to have divine origins, passed from Lord Brahma down to Kashyap through celestial sages. His disciple VriddhaJivaka compiled the teachings, later edited by Vatsya. Beyond medicine, Maharishi Kashyap, as one of the Saptarishis, shaped Vedic thought, ethics, and cosmology—blending science with spirituality in a lasting legacy.
Delivering excellence in pediatric care for over two decades. Compassionate, expert, and trusted healthcare for every child.
