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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.
