Vagbhata biography for kids
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Acharya Vagbhata &#; Scientist, Doctor and Advisor of Ayurveda; Author of Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita
Abstract
Ayurveda was established in the 2nd century BC. There are many acharyas who worked for ayurveda, in which the main Brihat Trayi (The trinity of the ayurvedic knowledge) are Acharya Charaka, Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhata. Ancient ayurvedic scholars state that Acharya Charaka was a mahapandit and was very knowledgeable but the acharya Vagbhata explained the treatise in simple words. Acharya Vagbhata mentioned that both treatises are for the common man, to maintain their health and happiness. In this we will be discussing Acharya Vagbhata and his works.
Introduction
Acharya Vagbhata is also known as Sututra. He is the writer of the famous ayurvedic texts which are Ashtanga Hrudaya and Astanga Sangraha. There are about sutras written by him where he explains how to maintain your health and Manages diseases. Acharya Vagbhata is known for his impressive poetry and a
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Ayurveda
Before the the Vedas were written down, they were passed down orally and were known as “Shruti” or heard knowledge and prior to that, they were “Smriti “ or remembered knowledge. Entire communities lived on patronage from wealthy clans, their sole purpose was to recall and recite entire books. This was a sacred duty and God and good karma was tied to this work.
The Vedas are classified into four major Vedas, each holding several sub-Vedas.
Ayurveda is a sub-Veda of Atharva Veda, the fourth and last Veda which outlines and describes all practical matters concerning a long successful prosperous life as a human.
(Ayurveda is also mentioned in the Rig Veda.)
The verses that make up the Ayurvedic texts were compiled as poetry and prose by ancient research scientists who minutely observed nature, the environment, living beings, natural behaviors of plants and animals, experimented with their hypothesis, and came to evidence-based conclusions.
This knowledge filtered d
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In ancient India Maharishi Vagbhata, the physician was celebrated as the author of the Astangasangraha also known as Astanga Hrdaya which was known for the best researchers. Considered as one of the most important guides in Ayurvedic medicine a Scientist, Writer, and Doctor.
Early Life and Birth
Maharishi Vagbhata the physician was born in Sindh, Pakistan in AD. At the bank of the river, Indus Vagbhata was born near a district and was a brahmin as Sinhgupta his father was a Vedic Brahmin. For a long time Buddhism influenced him as in his childhood he was taught bygd a Buddhist teacher Avalokita.
Works of Maharishi Vagbhata
In the career of Maharishi Vagbhata the physician who wrote two important texts of his life which were in the field of Ayurveda “Ashtanga Hridaya Sahinata” and “Ashtanga Sangraha”. These texts of Vagbhata which were very useful at that time also and now as well people from Vaid still respect him and all of his texts are still been taught to the students who are