The Lord, who is the master of all, the very time of time, the death of death, and the supreme beyond all that is supreme, is the boundless treasury of compassion. This Lord graciously grants the desired boons to all, being the sovereign of all wishes. Having spoken these profound truths, the Personification of Time fell silent, O Shaunaka. Then, a Brahmin addressed the gathering, saying, “What doubts remain in your heart? Ask freely, O auspicious maiden.” Hearing these gentle words, the virtuous Malavati was filled with delight. She spoke respectfully, “All the various causes are explained in the Vedas, but from which disease, difficult to restrain and bringing misfortune, does not arise? Whatever is asked or inquired, whether known or unknown, finds its root there.” Upon hearing Malavati’s thoughtful inquiry, Janardana, who had taken the form of a Brahmin, responded with wisdom. He said, “The seed of the Veda and its limbs is the Lord Himself, Shri Krishna. It is He who created the four Vedas, the very abode of all auspiciousness. Prajapati, beholding the Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva Vedas, then established a fifth Veda, which the Lord entrusted to Bhaskara.” Bhaskara, in turn, imparted this knowledge to his disciples as the Ayurveda, his own divine compilation. The names of these learned disciples and the treatises they composed are renowned. Among them are Dhanvantari, the servant of heaven; the King of Kashi; the Ashvini twins; Jabala, Jajali, Paila, Karatha, and also the sage Agastya. Each sage composed a unique treatise: ‘The True Science of Therapy’ is a delightful compilation; Divodasa authored ‘The Mirror of Therapy’; the Ashvini twins created ‘The Essence of Therapy,’ which dispels fatigue; Sahadeva wrote ‘The Crusher of the Ocean of Diseases’; the venerable Cyavana composed ‘The Bestower of Life’; the son of Chandra wrote ‘The Essence of All’; Jabala presented ‘The Essence of Treatises’; Paila offered ‘Diagnosis’; and Karatha produced the supreme treatise ‘The Support of All.’ These sixteen treatises are recognized as the seeds of the science of therapy. The ocean of Ayurveda was churned with the mantra of knowledge, and from this great churning, the divine Bhaskara Samhita was composed, after all these treatises were seen in their proper order. Within these teachings lies the true understanding of disease and the mastery over pain. One who knows Ayurveda and applies therapies with accuracy is indeed a true knower. At the root of all diseases is fever—difficult to restrain, dreadful in nature. This fever is described as terrible: three-footed, three-headed, six-armed, and possessing nine eyes. The origin of this fever is low digestive fire, which itself arises from three causes: wind, bile, and phlegm. From these, many diseases manifest—Pandu, Kamala, Kushtha, Shotha, Plīha, and Shulaka; disorders of urination, abdominal tumors, diseases born of blood impurities; Bhramari, tridoshic disorders, and the severe disease known as Vishuchi. These maladies are called the daughters of Death, and old age is their maiden. Yet, such afflictions do not approach one who knows the proper means and is self-controlled. The wise maintain health through washing the eyes, regular exercise, and oil massage below the feet. In spring, they walk about and limit their exposure to fire, maintaining balance and well-being. Thus, the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and Ayurveda, handed down through noble sages, reveals both the origin of disease and the path to health for those who seek knowledge and self-mastery.