The editor's statement

The editor, Vardhamān Pārśvanāth Śāstrī, explains under a series of sub-headings why and how he edited the work: the neglect of Jain medical literature, Seṭh Rāvjī Sakhārām Dośī's role, the four manuscripts used, the special character and authority of Jain medical works, and what the Kalyāṇakāraka teaches about the origin of Ayurveda, the physician, the student, the purpose of the science, health and the duties of physician and patient; it goes on to the authors of Jain medical works.