Acharya Sushruta – Father Of Surgery & Author Of Sushruta Samhita Abstract Rigveda and Atharvaveda, the earliest and ancient documents (1500 years BC) have various references on disease and aspects of health. Acharya Sushruta wrote the Sushruta samhita, which is an epitome in the field of ayurveda and as an instruction manual for the holistic healing of the patients. Susruta was an ancient Indian surgeon and the author of the book Susruta Samhita. Susruta samhita is a well known book