The objective of taking up this project is that the core concepts of the compendium should reach to every Ayurvedic student. According to CCIM Syllabus Caraka Samhita has been divided into 2 parts viz. Parvardha and Uttarardha. Parvardha consist Siarasthana, Niddnasthana, Vimanasthana, Sarfrasthana and Indriyasthana; whereas Uttarardha consists the remaining sections such as Cikitsasthana, Kalpasthana and Siddhisthdna. We have planned to complete the entire project into 4 volumes. The first volume is Satrasthana and completed successfully within the stipulated time. The second volume contains Niddnasthana to Indriyasthana. The third volume consists Cikitsasthana and the 4th volume contains Kalpasthana and Siddhisthdna and will be published shortly. Salient features of the 1st Volume: In this book the original Sanskrit text of Cakrapani commentary has also being composed and then translated sentence wise into English in a systematic manner for better understanding by all the readers. This book is having the unique feature of presentation of nearly 700 illustrations and tables wherever necessary for easy remembrance of subject. The Nyayas (maxims) mentioned by the commentator have been explained in detail in the text box separately to highlight their importance in understanding various concepts for the benefit of P.G. Scholars. This book is also supplemented with the following Annexure Important essay questions and short notes. Important Slokas to be learnt by heart. Alphabetical index of herbs along with their botanical names. Glimpses of Caraka Samhita Satrasthana Rare pictures of Charekh Danda About the Author: DR. R. VIDYANATH has born on 4th Feb. 1961 at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Joined as Medical Officer in the Dept. of AYUSH during the year 1986 and served in different capacities as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Professor and Principal-in- Charge. Currently working as Professor & H. O.D., P. G. Dept. of Ayurveda Samhita, Alva's Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri, and Karnataka. He has obtained PG Degree from Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar and Ph.D. from Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. He has authored so far 22 books viz. Practical Guide on Panchakarma, Siddhasara Samhita, A Hand Book of History of Ayurveda, Ashtanga Hridaya (Sutrasthana), Ayurvediya Rasa Sastra, Sahasrayogam, Rajamartanda, Simple Remedies for Common Maladies, Panchakarma, A Handbook of Ashtanga Sangraha, A Hand Book of Ayurvedic Terminology, Illustrated Padartha Vignan Evam Ayurveda Ithihas, Chakradatta (Illustrated), Rajamartanda, Sarangadhara Samhita, Salakya Tantra, Drugs Useful in Pancakarma Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Siddhayoga Sangraha (Based on Vangasena), Ayurveda Mulika Yogamala (Telugu). He is the recipient of the Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher Award 2013, Global Role Model Teacher Award 2015 and Vaidya Shri Award 2018. He has published 49 Scientific Papers and attended nearly 87 National and International conferences in the capacity of Paper Presenter, Guest Speaker, Organizing Secretary, Adjudicator and Chairperson.