Cakrapani is the most famous commentator of Caraka Samhita. His commentary has been printed at many places. From the statements at the end of Ayurveda-dipikā, Cikitsā sangraha and Sivadasa, Cakrapani's father's name was Narayana[1] and his elder brother's name was Bhanudatta. Both his father and brother served the Gaudā King, Nayapāla[2].
Cakrapani's preceptor's name was Naradatta and he was a native of Bengal. Jayadeva says:
Cakrapani is reputed to be a resident of Birbhum district of Bengal. There is a temple dedicated to the deity known as Cakrapāṇiswara, built by Cakrapāṇi.
From the benedictory opening verses of Cakra-sangraha, we learn that several epithets like Vaidya, Mahāmahopadhyāya and Śivabhakta are christened to him. Besides his unrivaled commentary on Caraka three other works are ascribed to his pen.
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- Article based on The Caraka Samhita published by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society, Jamnagar, India