O Dwij (twice-born* once birth and the second time as initiated by a teacher, let in the medical education itself)! Facing the east and in the presence of holy fire and the learned people take the oath that: During the period of study, I shall live a life of self-control, piety, and discipline. Submitting myself to my guru (teacher) with complete dedication, I shall act like a son/daughter for his/her welfare and happiness. My action shall be guarded, service oriented, and free from indiscipline and envy.
In my dealings, I shall be patient, obedient, humble, constantly contemplative and calm.
I shall devote my full efforts and ability toward the desired goal of my guru.
As a physician, in order to gain success and fame and earn money, I shall always use my knowledge for the welfare of living mankind.
I shall always be ready to help the patients, even when I am extremely busy and tired. I shall not harm any patient for the sake of money or selfish gain nor shall I entertain a desire for others’ women/men or wealth. Immorality should not figure even in my thoughts.
My dress ought to be decent, yet impressive and personality confidence inspiring. I shall always use sweet, pure, appropriate, pleasant, truthful, beneficial, and polite words, and using my past experience, I shall act keeping in mind the time and the place.
I shall constantly endeavor to accomplish the latest development of knowledge.
I (especially a male doctor) shall treat a woman only in the presence of her husband or a near relative.
When examining a patient, my discretion, attention, and senses should be concentrated on the cure of the disease. I shall not make propaganda about confidential matters regarding the patients and their families.
I shall not disclose the conditions of the dying patients as it might affect the patients or their relatives.
Though an authority (on my subject), I shall not display my knowledge (and skill) egoistically as by it even near ones may feel insulted.