Synopsis Madhavanidanam of Sri Madhavakara with Madhukosa Commentary of Vijayaraksita and Srikanthadatta Part-I (1-32 chapters) is translated into English by Dr. P. Himasagara Chandra Murthy a reputed academician in the field of Ayurveda. The subject is presented in all clarity and simplicity to make this work understandable and adoptable to the English-knowing zealots of Ayurveda in particular. The text, as such, is louded for bringing together, vast subject of Ayurvedic diagnostics and presenting in a lucid manner. This translation will take it to the universal level making the work more worthy and useful to the medical field. In fact the expensive diagnostic aspect can be avoided effectively by following the principles laid down in this text. The addition of Sanskrit-English glossary adds to the utility of this work making it a monumental one. The students, researchers and practitioners will find this as a must for their ready reference at every step.