A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c26.s17.87

v1.c26.s17.87

The introductory verses of the *Āyurvedarasāyana* declare that this work was written in order to enable man to acquire a healthy body, which is essential for the observance of fasts and vows and the performance of the ceremonies laid down in the *Caturvargacintāmaṇi*. The same verses mention his intention to elucidate differences between the *Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya* and *Aṣṭāṅgasaṃgraha*, as well as dissentient views expounded in other treatises. Hemādri adds that his comments will be based on the opinions of Caraka, Hārīta, Suśruta, and other authorities, on the commentaries on the *Carakasaṃhitā* by Haricandra and others, and on the commentaries by Jaijjaṭa and others on the *Suśrutasaṃhitā*.