Sarartha Darshini has a rich history, with its roots dating back to the Vedic period. The text is believed to have been written during the 16th century, a time when Ayurveda was experiencing a resurgence in India. The author, Vāgavadhū, was a prominent scholar and practitioner of Ayurveda who sought to provide a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the subject.

(the Lila-Canto ), he also wrote commentaries for other cantos and the Bhagavad Gita .