History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c21.1

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Hindus believe the existence of Indian Medicine to be of divine origin. Lord Brahmā, the first member of god triad (*Trideva*), was the profounder of Ayurveda, the science of life. There is vivid description of Ayurveda in *Ṛgveda* and *Atharvaveda*. Divodās Dhanvantari was the direct disciple of Indra and he preached his scientific knowledge pertaining to surgery to his disciples, particularly addressed to Suśruta. In classical age, ancient surgery was considered the most important and significant branch of Ayurveda. In the mythical of Ayurveda itself, ancient surgery was accorded the first place and headed amongst the eight divisions of Ayurveda.