Current Context: Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the statues of Acharya Charaka and Sage Susruta at the premises of Raj Bhavan, Goa, honoring their monumental contributions to ancient Indian medicine.

About Acharya Charaka:

Contributions:

• Father of Medicine: Recognized as one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda.
• Charaka Samhita: Authored this foundational text, focusing on internal medicine, diagnostics, and the principles of Ayurveda.

Historical Significance:

• Era: Believed to have lived during the 2nd century CE.
• Legacy: His work laid the foundation for systematic study and practice of medicine in ancient India.

About Sage Susruta:

Contributions:

• Father of Surgery: Pioneered surgical techniques and procedures.
• Susruta Samhita: Authored this seminal text detailing surgical methods, instruments, and case studies.

Historical Significance:

• Era: Estimated to have lived around the 6th century BCE.
• Legacy: Introduced over 120 surgical instruments and described numerous surgical procedures, including plastic and cataract surgeries.