− | Shruta (listening or being a listener) has been mentioned as the first and foremost quality of a physician, implying that it is critical for an aspiring practitioners to listen attentively to the teacher, and understanding the exact meaning of the topic being taught. In ancient India, knowledge passed down from generation to generation by oral tradition. Therefore this quality is specifically termed as shruta ( knowledge acquired by listening). Paryavadatatvam means divine knowledge acquired from authentic guru (mentors) and passed down from generation to generation in the purest form, without a shade of misunderstanding. Dakṣyaṁ means skillfulness or dexterity, ever-alertness and also sincerity. Shaucham indicates clarity and cleanliness of thoughts, mind and body to get or receive the maximum understanding of a subject. | + | ''Shruta'' (listening or being a listener) has been mentioned as the first and foremost quality of a physician, implying that it is critical for an aspiring practitioners to listen attentively to the teacher, and understanding the exact meaning of the topic being taught. In ancient India, knowledge passed down from generation to generation by oral tradition. Therefore this quality is specifically termed as ''shruta'' ( knowledge acquired by listening). ''Paryavadatatvam'' means divine knowledge acquired from authentic ''guru'' (mentors) and passed down from generation to generation in the purest form, without a shade of misunderstanding. ''Dakshyam'' means skillfulness or dexterity, ever-alertness and also sincerity. ''Shaucham'' indicates clarity and cleanliness of thoughts, mind and body to get or receive the maximum understanding of a subject. |
− | Today, the qualities of an ideal physician include possession of relevant knowledge, professionalism, strong credentials, good reputation, sincerity, empathy, responsiveness, humility, strong communication skills, timeliness/punctuality, and thoroughness. All these qualities are addressed in Shrute paryavadatatvam, bahusho drruṣhṭakarmata, dakshyam and Shaucham. [6] | + | Today, the qualities of an ideal physician include possession of relevant knowledge, professionalism, strong credentials, good reputation, sincerity, empathy, responsiveness, humility, strong communication skills, timeliness/punctuality, and thoroughness. All these qualities are addressed in ''Shrute paryavadatatvam, bahusho drrushtakarmata,'' ''dakshyam'' and ''Shaucham.'' [6] |