This book has 41 chapters spread over five distinct parts, which expand and explain the evolution of Ayurvedic philosophy and its development. This book is intended to aid in the understanding of Ayurveda through a prism of current science and modern medical approach.The language used is simple and the presentation is lucid. All the shlokas from different Ayurvedic books are quoted and their meaning explained. This book is recommended for 1st Year MBBS and BAMS students. It will also help students trained in modern physics, chemistry and biology planning to attend Ayurvedic colleges, to understand the Ayurvedic knowledge system with confidence.