Better late.

 Scotland has honoured Maharishi Sushruta, revered as the 'Father of Surgery,' with the unveiling of a statue at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The tribute celebrates India’s rich medical heritage and centuries-old contributions to the field of surgery

Believed to have lived around 600 BCE, Sushruta authored the Sushruta Samhita, an ancient text detailing surgical procedures, medical instruments and techniques, including some of the earliest documented examples of reconstructive and plastic surgery. The statue was installed on the initiative of UK-based Indian-origin surgeon Prof. Chandra Cheruvu, marking a significant recognition of Sushruta’s enduring global legacy

🩺 BEFORE MODERN SURGERY, THERE WAS SUSHRUTA.

More than 2,600 years ago, in the sacred city of Varanasi, a physician and scholar laid the foundations of surgical science that continue to inspire the world today.

Maharishi Sushruta, revered as the "Father of Surgery," authored the Sushruta Samhita—one of humanity's oldest and most comprehensive medical texts.

His contributions were extraordinary:

 Over 300 surgical procedures

More than 120 surgical instruments

Early plastic and reconstructive surgery

Fracture treatment and trauma care

 Cataract surgery techniques

Medical ethics and patient care protocols

Today, his legacy has received global recognition.

A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta has been installed at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of the world's most respected surgical institutions.

This honour is more than a tribute to one individual.

It is recognition of a scientific tradition that flourished in ancient Bharat centuries before modern medicine emerged.

Knowledge knows no borders.

Great discoveries belong to all humanity.

And the story of Sushruta reminds us that the pursuit of science, healing, and innovation has deep roots in our civilization.

From the banks of the Ganga to the halls of Edinburgh...

The Father of Surgery continues to inspire generations.