Who among the following is the author of the Hastyayurveda ?

The Hastyayurveda, also known as Gajayurveda, is a specialized ancient Indian treatise on veterinary science specifically focused on the medical care, anatomy, and treatment of elephants [1]. The text is attributed to the sage Palakapya, who is believed to have composed it during the Gupta period or possibly earlier [1][2]. The work is structured as a discourse between King Romapada and Sage Palakapya and is divided into four sections: Maharogasthana (major diseases), Ksudrarogasthana (minor diseases), Salyasthana (surgery), and Uttarasthana (therapeutics) [2]. While other luminaries like Charaka and Sushruta focused on human medicine (Ayurveda), Palakapya's work remains the foundational text for elephant-lore and veterinary practices in ancient India [2]. It covers diverse topics including elephant behavior, surgical techniques like Basti therapy, and the capture of wild elephants [2].

Sources

1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 7: The Guptas > Medical Sciences > p. 101
2. [2] http://viduketha.nsf.gov.lk:8585/slsijn/Gajah-43-2015/Gajah-43-2015-36.pdf