Maharishi Sushruta

All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) organized the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024 (15th July).

• Ancient physician from Kashi (Varanasi) known as the Father of Indian Medicine and Father of Surgery.

Key Contributions 

• Author of Sushruta Samhita (written in Sanskrit), one of the Great Trilogy of Ayurvedic Medicine (Others being  Charaka Samhita by Maharishi Charak and Astanga Hridaya by Vagabhata).
  • Covers extensively about pathology, anatomy, and surgical management, along with treatment of 12 varieties of fracture, 6 types of dislocation, skin grafting, rhinoplasty (technique used to reconstruct nose), etc. 
• Values: Courage, hard work, composure, proficiency, dedication.