A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c17.22

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The *Kāśikāvṛtti* says that the carakas are the pupils of Vaiśampāyana, who is also known as Caraka; nine prominent ones among these carakas are enumerated. 77 The *Bhāgavatapurāṇa* relates that Vaiśampāyana had two pupils, named Adhvaryu and Caraka, who were known by the common name of Caraka. 78 The *Viṣṇupurāṇa* 79 and *Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa* 80 are also acquainted with the carakas as disciples of Vaiśampāyana.