Harita was one of the pupils out of six of sage Atreya. He also has written Samhitā which is not available.
Different Harita in History[edit]
Sage Jabali had one student named Harita who was the author of Dharma and Smṛti books. If this Harita is the fellow student Agnivesa is not certain. There is reference about another Harita which one can know from the quotes of Vāgbhatta, hence he is from a later period.
Conclusion[edit]
Harita, the pupil of Atreya, is quoted in many famous medical works. He is frequently referred to as old Harita. He was a reputed authority acknowledged widely.
References[edit]
- The Caraka Samhita published by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society, Jamnagar, India