Agnivesha

Agnivesha (Sanskrit: अग्निवेश, romanized: Agniveśa) is a legendary rishi (sage) in Hinduism, reputedly one of the earliest authors on Ayurveda (Indian alternative medicine).[1][2] He is described to have codified the knowledge of his preceptor, Atreya, and arranged it in the form of a treatise, named the Charaka Samhita.[3]

  1. ^ Dowson, John (1984) [1879]. A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology, and Religion, Geography, History. Calcutta: Rupa & Co. p. 8.
  2. ^ Lingham, Durgadas (Rodney) (3 November 2013). Exploring Mantric Ayurveda: Secrets and Insights of Mantra-Yoga and Healing. Lulu.com. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-304-59409-9.
  3. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (13 May 2021). "The Story of Agnivesha [Chapter 5]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 20 November 2022.