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Sushruta Samhita, as the name suggests is a Samhita (Compendium or a treatise) written by Acharya Sushruta. This Samhita is regarded as one of the most authentic and standard texts referred for obtaining the knowledge of Ayurveda. It is thus included in बृहत्रयी। Brihatrayee (the greater triology) in Ayurveda. Although it contains discourses on all 8 branches of Ayurveda i.e  अष्टाङग आयुर्वेदः । Ashtanga Ayurveda, the main focus of this treatise is on Shalyatantram commonly referred as Surgery. Therefore Sushruta Samhita is also popular as a textbook of Surgery in Ayurveda. Sushruta Samhita is of great historical importance because it contains adhyaya on historically unique topics like surgical training, Surgical instruments and numerous surgical procedures that are practiced, redeveloped in modern world.  [[File:Sushruta as surgeon.PNG|thumb|700x700px|Acharya Sushruta performing surgery]]

Sushruta Samhita, as the name suggests is a Samhita (Compendium or a treatise) written by Acharya Sushruta. This Samhita is regarded as one of the most authentic and standard texts referred for obtaining the knowledge of Ayurveda. It is thus included in बृहत्रयी। Brihatrayee (the greater triology) in Ayurveda. Although it contains discourses on all 8 branches of Ayurveda i.e  अष्टाङग आयुर्वेदः । Ashtanga Ayurveda, the main focus of this treatise is on Shalyatantram commonly referred as Surgery. Therefore Sushruta Samhita is also popular as a textbook of Surgery in Ayurveda. Sushruta Samhita is of great historical importance because it contains adhyaya on historically unique topics like surgical training, Surgical instruments and numerous surgical procedures that are practiced, redeveloped in modern world.  [[File:Sushruta as surgeon.PNG|thumb|700x700px|

 

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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Sushrut Samhita discusses the methods and measures to cure the ailments of diseased individual and preserve the health of a healthy individual. The entire text is scripted in Samskrit Language. It is primarily divided in 2 parts. 1st part is composed of 5 Sthanas and the second part is a separate volume with 1 Sthana added to original Samhita and is called as 'Uttaratantram'. Shalya and Shaarira are the 2 such aspects in Ayurveda that are best covered an elaboraated in Sushruta Samhita. Therefore Sushruta Samhita is said to be the best compendium to study Shaareer.

Sushrut Samhita discusses the methods and measures to cure the ailments of diseased individual and preserve the health of a healthy individual. The entire text is scripted in Samskrit Language. It is primarily divided in 2 parts. 1st part is composed of 5 Sthanas and the second part is a separate volume with 1 Sthana added to original Samhita and is called as 'Uttaratantram'. Shalya and Shaarira are the 2 such aspects in Ayurveda that are best covered an elaboraated in Sushruta Samhita. Therefore Sushruta Samhita is said to be the best compendium to study Shaareer.