Sunday, June 7, 2009

Whether Surgery is mentioned in the Vedas?

There is reference in the Vedas about Surgery and Dentistry.

Surgery
The Asvins fixed an equine head on Dadhyac. -- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad ii-5-17


Dentistry
Dentistry is mentioned in the Vedas. -- Aitareya Brahmana iii-6-3, Aitareya Brahmana ii-1-5