Who among the following is the author of the Hastyayurveda ?

Who among the following is the author of the Hastyayurveda ?

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Palakapya

Vagbhata

Sushruta

Charaka

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The correct option is A, Palakapya.

Hastyayurveda is an ancient Sanskrit treatise focusing on the diseases and treatment of elephants. Traditional Indian veterinary literature attributes this work to a sage named Palakapya, who is said to have lived in the Anga kingdom.
The other options are incorrect:
– Vagbhata is known for his works on human medicine, Ashtanga Hridaya and Ashtanga Sangraha.
– Sushruta is famous for the Sushruta Samhita, a foundational text on surgery.
– Charaka is renowned for the Charaka Samhita, a key text on internal medicine (Ayurveda).
These three figures (Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata) are considered the “Great Trio” (Vriddha Trayi) of Ayurveda, focusing primarily on human health, whereas Palakapya is associated with veterinary science, specifically elephant medicine.

Veterinary science, particularly the care and treatment of elephants, was important in ancient India due to the elephants’ role in warfare, transport, and forestry. Texts like Hastyayurveda reflect a sophisticated understanding of animal anatomy, physiology, and pathology in that era.

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