A beautifully illustrated artwork featuring a Sanskrit verse emphasizing the essential qualities of a doctor—knowledge, practice, cleanliness, and alertness.
Source: अष्टाङ्गहृदयम् 1.1.27
Mantra
दक्षस्तीर्थात्तशास्त्रार्थो दृष्टकर्मा शुचिर्भिषक् ।
Transliteration:
dakṣastīrthāttaśāstrārtho dṛṣṭakarmā śucirbhiṣak ।
Hindi Translation:
सतर्कता, विस्तृत ज्ञान, व्यावहारिक अनुभव (और) स्वच्छता (यह वैद्य के गुण है)।
English Translation:
Being alert, having detailed knowledge, having practical experience (and) cleanliness (are the qualities of) a doctor.
