This is a biography of a famous Ayurvedic physician and a social reformer of Amritsar, Punjab (1881-1907). He combined charity, healthcare and patriotism and practiced these values in his life. The author has narrated his multifarious activities in the field of social service. He builds his portrait as a legendary figure of his times. The description is full of diversions which distract the reader from the main subject of the book. The account is written in simple, fluent Punjabi prose.[edit]