Invocation and the origin of Ayurveda

The opening verse honours Ṛṣabhanātha (Vṛṣabha), the first Tīrthaṅkara, whose footstool is worshipped by the gem-light of the crowns of the lords of gods and men, who conquered the karmic enemies and is the selfless friend of the three worlds. The commentary adds that he was the first in this land of Bharata to teach the path to liberation.