GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -It is said to have been written by the great Sage Vagbhata, and is chronologically placed after the publication of the Charaka Samhita and the Susruta Samhita. Vagbhata is praised equally for the refined style in which he presented his work.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arunadatta who wrote the famous ‘Sarvanga Sundara’ commentary on Ashtanga Hridaya, was the son of Mrigankadatta and a multi-farious scholar having vast knowledge of several branches of ancient learnings. It is said that he was a native of Bengal and lived in the early period of 13th century, earlier to Hemadri.

Detailed explanation-3: -Other attributed works. Numerous other medical works are attributed to Vāgbhaṭa, but it is almost certain that none of them are by the author of the Ah. the Rasaratnasamuccaya, an iatrochemical work, is credited to Vāgbhaṭa, though this must be a much later author with the same name.

Detailed explanation-4: -Around 5th century AD, Vagbhatta compiled a treatise named Ashtanga sangraha. It combines both the above treatises, explaining all the 8 parts of Ayurveda including, Kaya chikitsa (internal medicine) and Shalya tantra (surgery).

Detailed explanation-5: -Vagbhata. the celebrated author of the Astatigasatigraha and IIstatigahrdaya. is one of the ancient luminaries of the Indian system of medicine. Vagbhata was the son of Sirhhagupta. He was named after his grandfather who was a great physician.