Composed over two thousand years ago, the Sushruta Samhita is one of the oldest Sanskrit texts on medicine and surgery. Traditionally credited to the sage Sushruta, it was compiled near ancient Varanasi around the sixth century BCE. The work serves as a practical guide to healing, detailing hundreds of surgical techniques, careful anatomical study, and the precise use of metal instruments. It covers wound care, bone setting, and advanced procedures like rhinoplasty and cataract extraction. Beyond surgery, it explores herbal remedies, nutrition, and the ethical duties of a physician. Written in clear Sanskrit verse, the Sushruta Samhita preserves ancient Indian medical wisdom while remaining strikingly relevant to modern healthcare.