This book Astanga Hrdaya is first of its kind in the history of Ayurvedic literature which has been presented with a maximum number of illustrations for better understanding the subject matter by the freshly joined students of Ayurveda. As a teacher of this concerned subject for the past 15 yrs the author has identified the necessity of proper study material in English language to cater to the needs of the 1st year BAMS students. Keeping this in view the author has made an attempt to incorporate the translation of the text along with the related matter compiled from other compendiums in the form of notes. It is hoped that teachers, students, PG scholars and general Ayurvedic practitioners will find this a very useful book.