This book tries to examine the different aspects of medical ethics in Ayurveda. Giving a brief account of modern medical ethics and socio-religious customs of Indian society, it elaborates on those ethics which moulds the personality of a disciple of Ayurveda into a great physician. It discusses at length the method of education, teacher-student relationship, social behaviour of disciples and practical training of surgical procedures on various models.

It also deals with the qualities of a physician or surgeon, as well as the special ethics of a Vaidya. The ethics of treatment find place in the discussion as well.