New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- As I entered the busy Bhavaprakasha Auditorium in Udupi, I felt excited about the sixth international conference, Kshamatvam-2026. The theme, "Translational Ayurveda in Autoimmune Disorders: Bridging Classical Knowledge with Global Healthcare," caught my attention because it focused on combining ancient wisdom with modern medical research. I realized how important these discussions could be for the future of healthcare, especially for autoimmune disorders, which are often hard to diagnose and treat.

From the start of the ceremony, it was clear this was not just another academic event. It brought together people interested in how Ayurveda, an ancient healing system, can work with modern science. I listened as Prof. (...