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GARBHA SHARIR: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Harish Kumar*1 and Dr. Harpreet Kaur2

1
Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda), Dept. of Plastic Surgery, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS), New Delhi.
2
Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, Jalandhar.

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Harish Kumar

Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda), Dept. of Plastic Surgery, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Article Received on 04/07/2017 Article Revised on 25/07/2017 Article Accepted on 15/08/2017

ABSTRACT
Science is the result of curiosity of human being through which human being has studied, analyzed and come to the
results of various natural processes occurring in body. Today practically and scientifically the existence of
everything has been proved. Ayurveda, being a part of this science also needs a deep study and research for proving
all the facts established by Acharyas in ancient time. In Ayurvedic treatise, the matter related to the concept of
Garbha Sharir is systematically described in “Sharir Sthana”. Ayurvedic texts have very systematic description
of various facts responsible for better progeny. Acharya Charaka has described „Garbha’ as combination of three
factors, i.e. Shukra, Shonita and Jeeva (Atma) whereas Garbhashaya as Kshetra (field) for implantation, proper
growth and development of Garbha. In Ayurveda, which is based on an outcome of continuous efforts of thousands
of years, experience, experimentation and wisdom of ancient Acharyas, very minute, scientific and excellent
description of Bija i.e. Shukra, Shonita, Garbhavakranti, Garbhadhana is available. The term „Garbhavakranti’ in
Ayurveda, though analogically stands parallel to the embryology but is more comprehensive. In real senses it deals
with the process of fertilization and development of the fetus starting from their parental units, their union,
implantation, successive growth and finally the full term delivery. The embryology has been always a subject
of curiosity. How an organism develops from a single cell is quite intriguing. Embryology is the key that
helps to unlock such secrets as heredity, the determination of sex and organic evolution. It conceives a
comprehensive and rational explanation of the intricate arrangement of human anatomy. The concept of
Garbha Sharir mentioned in Ayurveda and in Modern science are quite similar in many point of views. The
variations and dissimilarities may be due to lack of continuity, time period passed, available equipment‟s and
research techniques.

KEYWORDS: Ayurveda, Garbha Sharir, Bija, Garbhavakranti, Garbhadhana.

INTRODUCTION Maintenance and protection of Swastha Sharir is

the main aim of Ayurvedic science.[1]
Human body creation was not a random accident of
nature. It is the work of cosmic intelligence of a
In Ayurvedic treatise, the matter related to the concept of
divine plane for definite higher purposes.
Garbha Sharir is systematically described. Specific
Occurrence of human body in proper shape, size
Sthana of the Samhitas where the whole
and weight is a wonder of nature.
development, embryology and genetics of the
organs is described is known as “Sharir Sthana”.
The embryology has been always a subject of
curiosity. How an organism develops from a single
Historical Aspect
cell is quite intriguing. Embryology is the key that
Vedas have the concept that mature age of woman
helps to unlock such secrets as heredity, the
including physical and psychological both are an
determination of sex and organic evolution. It
essential factor for a good progeny. The proper time of
conceives a comprehensive and rational explanation
insemination, the gradual and sequential stages of
of the intricate arrangement of human anatomy.
embryonic development have been minutely observed
and well described in ancient literature. In Vedic
As mentioned in Ayurveda, Swastha Sharir is
literature, the importance of heredity and environment
needed for reaching the Purusharatha Chatushtaya
has been also not left untouched as they could recognize
i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kaam and Moksha.
the intimate interaction between the developing embryo

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and the immediate environment which its body, organ It means Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Bija contribute in
and tissues experience. the formation of Garbha but afterwards different
organs develop in the Garbha with the help of
In Samhitas, the matter related to concept of Garbha different Bhavas. Characteristics of Shukra and
Sharir is systematically described. It has well recognized Shonita for good progeny should be as described below.
the paternal units taking parts in development of Garbha
more precisely. The terms employed for these embryonic Shukra: The male factor which is taking part in the
components and their stages of developments appear to formation of Garbha is called as Shukra. It is composed
be more appropriate and scientific, if viewed in the light of Vayu, Agni, Jala, Prithvi Mahabhuta. This Shukra is
of present advances. formed by the food substances having all the six Rasa.[7]

Modern Aspect Shukra Guna: Shukra is Shukla (white) in Varna,

The literal meaning of term “Embryo” in modern science Sphatika (crystal) like appearance, Madhura (sweet) in
signifies the developing ovum during the early months of taste, Madhu in Gandha, Snighda, Picchila, Sandra,
gestation and the branch of science popularly known as Guru in consistency and overall appearance like Taila
embryology. In its widest sense means the growth from and Kshoudra. Shukra possessing these characters, only
one cell stage to adult one, but the term frequently is called as Shuddha Shukra and capable to produce
restricted to mean the period of growth and development Garbha.[8,9]
before birth. The development of an organism is
characterized by a progressive alteration of form and Shukra Pramana: Quantity of the Shukra Dhatu is
proportions, both externally and internally. Ardha (½) Anjali in human body.[10]

Definition of Garbha Artava/Shonita/Raja: From Rasa (Dhatu), the Rakta

Acharya Charaka says that the Samyoga of Shukra, named as Raja is formed. Artava is Agneya, has
Shonita and Jeeva (Atma) inside the Kukshi is named as characteristics of Rakta, forms Garbha and is also
Garbha.[2] essential for life. The Artava becomes Vyakta in a female
body from the age of twelve years and persists up-to
Garbha is generated due to intermingling of fifty. Thus it is physiologically absent before twelve
Panchamahabhutas in each other‟s.[3] years and after fifty years.[11]

Acharya Sushruta states that a combined state of Rakta reaching Yoni (uterus) and coming out for three
„Shukra‟ and „Shonita‟ in the Garbhashaya, intermixed days in every month is called Artava. The blood
with the „Prakritis‟ (Mula-Prakriti along with its eight collected for whole month by both the Dhamanis
categories) and „Vikaras‟ (her sixteen modifications) and assuming slight black colour and specific colour or odour
ridden in by the Atma is called „Garbha‟.[4] is brought downwards to Yoni-mukha (vaginal orifice)
for excretion.[12]
Vriddha Vagbhata corroborating the views of Charaka
explains that due to effect of Raga (desires) etc. and Shuddha Artava: Artava should be unctuous, bright red
impelled by deeds of previous life the Mana propells in colour like Padma (red lotus) / Gunjaphala (abrus
Jeeva to come to the Kukshi (uterus) and formation of seed) / Laksha Rasa (lac juice) / Indragopa (cochneal) /
Garbha occurs.[5] Shasha Asrik (like rabbit‟s blood), and free from pain or
burning. This menstrual blood does not impart
The term „Garbhavakranti‟ in Ayurveda, though permanent stain on the cloth. The quantity is not very
analogically stands parallel to the embryology but is scanty or very excess.[13,14]
more comprehensive. In real sense it deals with the
process of fertilization and development of the fetus Artava Pramana: It is four Anjali (approximately four
starting from their parental units, their union ounces ).[15]
(fertilization), implantation, successive growth and
finally the full term delivery. It comprises of two words, Panchbhautikta of Garbha
i.e., the „Garbha’ and „Avakranti’, which literally gives The fusion of Shukra and Shonita (sperm and
an idea about descent of a dormant embodied life ovum) in the Kukshi (womb) mixed with Prakritis
principle. and its sixteen modifications known as Vikaras and
Aatma give rise to Garbha (an embryo). Acharya
Garbha Sambhav Samagri (factors essential for Sushruta has clearly stated the role of
formation of Garbha) ‘Panchamahabhutas’ and the self-consciousness in the
Four factors i.e., “Ritu” (menstrual period) “Kshetra” Garbha.[16]
(uterus) “Ambu” (Ahara Rasa) “Bija” (Shukra and 1. Vayu Bhuta divides this mass into Dosha, Dhatu,
Shonita) are the essential raw ingredients for the Mala, Anga and Pratyanga etc.
production of Garbha, provided Bija (Shukra and 2. Tejas Bhuta gives rise to the metabolism of the
Shonita) should be pure.[6] tissue.

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3. Aap Bhuta keeps it in liquid state. Garbhavakranti comprises of two words, i.e., the
4. Prithvi Bhuta is embodied in the shape of its species. „Garbha‟ and „Avakranti‟, which literally gives an idea
5. Akasha Bhuta contributes to its growth and about descent of a dormant embodied life principle.
development.
Charaka says that when between a man of unvitiated
A fully developed Garbha with all its parts, such as the Shukra (semen) and a woman of unvitiated Yoni
hands, feet, tongue, nose, ear, buttocks etc. and the sense (vagina), Shonita (ovum) and Garbhashaya (uterus),
organs is called „Shariram‟. This is how the fetus mating takes place during the night time, and when,
develops. On putting lime light on monthly moreover, the spirit descends, by the agency of the mind
development and organogenesis in Ayurveda, into that union of the Shonita fertilized by Shukra formed
different Acharyas have different views. inside the Garbhashaya (womb), as a result Garbha is
formed. Due to constant use of congenial diet by the
Table 1: Showing Contribution of Five Mahabhuta to pregnant woman this Garbha grows normally and gets
the Garbha. delivered at appropriate time with all Indriyas (sensory
and motor organs), complete body parts, Bala (energy),
Shabda, Shrotendriye, Laghava,
Akasha Varna (complexion), Satva (endurance) and Samhanana
Sauksmya, Viveka, Srotasa, Chidras
(compactness) along with Matrija (maternal), Pitrija
Sparsha, Sparshanendriye, Chesta or (paternal), Atmaja, Satmyaja and Rasaja Bhavas
Vayu
Parispandana, Dhatu-vyuhana, Ucchwasa (physical and psychological components) having
Rupa, Chaksu-Indriye, Pakti, Ushma, constant association of Mana.[18]
Agni
Prakasha, Pitta, Teja
Rasa, Rasanendriye, Shaitya, Mardava, Sushruta opines that the Teja or heat generated at the
Aap
Sneha, Kleda, Asrik, Shukra, Mutra time of coitus activates Vayu, then the Shukra excreted
Gandha, Ghranendriye, Gaurava, due to the action of both Vayu and Teja reaches Yoni gets
Prithvi
Sthairya, Murti, Kesha, Asthi mixed up with Artava, thus formed Garbha (zygote) with
the union of Agni (Artava) and Soma (Shukra) stays in
Garbhotpaadak Bhava (Shata-Bhavatmka) Garbhashaya (uterus).[19]
Along with the above mentioned five factors
(Panchamahabhutas), another six more factors have The additional differentiating factors put forth by
been described by Acharyas. They are Matrija, Pitrija, Vagbhata are mainly „Panchakleshas’ (i.e. Avidhya,
Atmaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja and Satvaja Bhavas. Garbha Asmita, Raga, Dvesha and Abhinivesha), and
is formed and developed by the combination of these „Swakarmas‟(deeds of previous life). It can be briefly
Bhavas.[17] stated that the Garbha comes into existence inside the
Garbhashaya soon after union of Shukra and Shonita
Table 2: Showing Contribution of Shada Bhava to the governed by „Panchakleshas‟ and previous deeds of life
Garbha. and subsequently influenced by „Jeevatma‟ along with
ShadaParts derived from these Bhava the Mana.
Bhava([Link].3/31)
Mamsa, Shonita, Meda, Majja, Hridaya, The entire process of Garbhavakranti is controlled by
Matrija Satva and Vayu. First Vayu deposits Shukra in Yoni, then
Nabhi, Yakrit, Pliha, Antra, Guda etc.,
Bhava Shukra passes through the Trayavarta of Yoni, there it
soft parts are derived from mother.
Kesha, Shrmashru, Loma, Asthi, Nakha, gets absorbed by Vata and Vata facilitates its union with
Pitrija Danta, Sira, Snayu, Dhamani, Shukra Artava, thereby Shukra Shonita Sammurchana takes
Bhava and other Sthira Anga, Avayava are place. After this, Satva acts as an instrument and paves
derived from father. the way for descent of Atma into the Shukra Shonita
In Garbha Indriya-gyanam, Ayu, Sukha, Sammurchita mass.
Atmaja
Dukha Jnanam etc., features are derived
Bhava So that in formation of Garbha the role of Mana has
from Atma.
been recognised first, and subsequently the „Atma‟ gets
Viryam, Arogyam, Bala-Varna, Medha
Satmyaja entered to co-opt the attributes of Mana. The time while
are the features derived from Satmya by
Bhava imprinting upon the attributes of „Manas’, the „Atma’
the Garbha.
first creates the „Akasha‟ and then subsequently other
Upachaya (growth) of the body, Bala,
Rasaja „Bhutas‟ are created in their sequence of evolution.[20]
Varna, Sthiti, Hani (illhealth) are formed
Bhava
due to the Rasa in Garbha.
Garbha Vriddhikara Bhava[21]
Shuchi, Asthikyam, Shukla (cleanliness),
1. Shatbhava Sampat: Excellence of Matrija, Pitrija,
Satvaja Ruchi in Dharma (interest to follow
Satvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja, Atmaja Bhava.
Bhava Dharma), Mati (intelligence) are derived 2. Ahara, Vihara of mother: Dietary regimen prescribed
from Satva (Manas). for Garbhini.
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3. Upasneha and Upasweda: By diffusion and heat  Method of performing Putresti-yagya: Charaka
conduction. has described the detailed methods of Putresti-yagya
4. Kala Parinama: By time factor. for the fulfillment of desires of lady.[26]
5. Svabhava: By nature.  Garbha Masanumasika Vridhi: The first month to
ninth month of development of Garbha is described
The development of Garbha mainly depends upon the in classics in detail. The parturition takes place
inflation done by Vayu and nourishment supplied by either in the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth month
Rasa is the opinion Sushruta and Bhavamishra. Behind of conception; otherwise (pregnancy) should be
the umbilicus there is definitely the location of regarded as abnormal.
„Jyotisthana’ (the place of light or fire). The Vayu by its  Garbha Poshana: In Ayurveda, there is an adequate
blowing action excites or stimulates this fire, which in literature which throws light on supply of nutrition
turn performs development of body.[22] and gaseous exchange, from the stage of fertilized
egg to its full term delivery. Entire requirement
Garbhadhana Vidhi necessary for the development of Garbha is made by
Ayurveda believes that Ahara, Vihara, Mansika Stithi of ‘Rasa-dhatu’ according to Ayurveda. The role of
mother and father during the time of coitus influence the ‘Rasa-dhatu’, besides meeting the nutritional
qualities of Garbha. Hence to get a good progeny, requirement to a growing Garbha, has been also
mother and father have to follow specific Ahara and recognized in respect to contribute towards the
Vihara. These are described in following points: mother-health and formation of milk. Garbha
Poshana can be studied in two parts:
 Appropriate age for Garbha Dharana: Male at the
age of 25 and female at the age of 16 are fully 1. Till the Organogenesis of Garbha: At the initial
mature, for conception of good progeny.[23] stage, when specific parts of Garbha are not
 Purvakarma: Before the coitus both wife and explicited, the Garbha obtains its subsistence by
husband have to undergo Shodhana like Sneha, Upasneha and Upasweda processes. Upasneha is
Sweda, Vamana, Virechana, Asthapana and unctuousness and Upasweda is moistness. The
Anuvasana basti. substances which are having more fluidity and thin
 Diet for Stri: Diet containing primarily more of in nature are absorbed by Upasweda process. In the
Masha and Taila is advocated. This kind of Ahara initial stages, Kapha is more predominant in
increases Pitta and helps in complete formation of Garbha. So, for the nourishment of Kapha, Kapha
Rajas. To make the woman Snigdha Phalaghrita / Vardhaka Ahara is essential. Guru, Snigdha, etc.
Mahakalyana Ghrita is advised. Ahara which improve Kapha in the body cannot
 Diet for Purusha: Diet containing Madhura Dravya pass through the small pores. So, for that another
and Madhura Dravya Siddha Ghritam, Kshiram and separate process “Upasneha” has been mentioned by
Shalyodana is advocated. Madhura Rasa Ahara Acharyas.
increases the quality of Shukra.
 Dress: Shweta Vastra and Pushpmala Dharana. 2. After the Organogenesis of Garbha: When body
 Time of conjugation: Couple desiring male parts become conspicuous, a part of nourishment is
progeny have to perform coitus on Yugma Dina i.e. obtained by Upasnehana permeating through Loma
8th, 10th and 12th days. For female child 9th and 11th Kupas and another part through Nabhi Nadi. Garbha
days that are Ayugma Dina are indicated. Good Nabhi-Nadi is attached one side with Garbhanabhi
Muhurta and Aparahna is advised for coitus.[24] and the other side with Apara (placenta). Apara is
 Method of conjugation: The man should go to the connected with the Matrihridaya through
bed by keeping his right leg (Dakshina Pada) first Syndamana Siras (pulsating vessels). From
while the woman with left leg. Then male partner Matrihridaya, through these Siras by the process of
should take wife by Soumya Vachana, Upachara Samplavana (inundation), Rasa enters into Apara,
and Chesta into mood. After feeling Maithuneccha, consequently to Nabhi Nadi and Garbha. ‘Rasa’ of
they have to indulge into coitus. During the time of the pregnant woman serves three purposes, viz.:
coitus both of them must be with Prasanna Chittata.  Matru-Pushti
 Posture of coitus: Uttana (posture lying with the  Garbha- Pushti
face upwards of female) is advised for coitus. It aids  Stana/Stanya Pushti
acceptance of Bija and Doshas are kept in
Samastithi.[25] Coming to the fetal nourishment, the Tiryak Rasavahinis
 Process of Garbhadhana: During the coitus after which start from mother attach to the Apara and the
Shukrachyuti (ejaculation), Vata carries Shukra nourishment passes to Garbha through the Nabhi
through Yoni and deposits it in Garbhashaya. This Nadi.[27]
Shukra unite with Shuddhartava and forms Garbha.
After the coitus Parisechana (sprinkling) should be Garbha Angotpatti / Anga-Pratyangotpatti
done with cold water at genital organ. The great „Punarvasu Atreya’ describes the manner in
which the Garbha is formed in the uterus of mother and

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the mode of manifestation of its various body organs. being basic supporting structure or abode of various
Summing up the opinion God Dhanvantri explained that features (Oja, Mana, Atma, Buddhi etc.) the heart comes
all the body parts develop simultaneously, the logic that first is not correct

Table 3: Showing Prathama Angotpatti in Garbha.

Sr. No. First born body part Charaka Sharir 6/21 Sushruta Sharir 3/30
1. Not to be discussed Maricha Kashyap --
2. Shir (Head) Kumarashira Bharadwaja Shaunaka
3. Hridaya (Heart) Kamkayana Kritavirya
4. Nabhi (umbilicus) Bhadrakapya Parashara
5. Pakvashya and Guda (large intestine and anus) Bhadrashaunaka --
6. Pani-Pada (extremities) Badisha Markandeya
7. Indriyas Vaideha Janaka
8. Madhya-Sharir (trunk) -- Gautama
9. Chakshu (eyes) -- --
10. Sarvang-Pratyanga (all body parts together) Dhanvantri and Atreya-Punarvasu Dhanvantri

Table 4: Showing Angotpatti in Garbha from Dhatus.

Anga of Garbha Dhatu from which it develops ([Link]. 4/25-30)
Yakrit (liver) and Pliha (spleen) Rakta
Phuphus (lungs) Froth of the Rakta
Unduka Mala of the Rakta
Aantra (intestine), Guda (anus) Sara of Sleshma and Rakta getting metabolised by Pitta and followed by
and Basti (bladder) Vayu
Tongue Essence of the Kapha, Rakta and Mamsa
Srotasa (channels) Vayu associated with Ushma (Pitta) canalizes the Srotasa
Peshi (muscles), Sira (vessels), Vayu entering the Mamsa divides it into Peshi, incorporating oily (unctuous)
Snayu (tendons), Ashaya portion of Meda forms Sira and Snayu by Mridhu (mild) and Khara (strong)
(cavities/visceras) Paka respectively; Vayu by repeated actions forms the Ashayas.
Vrikkas (kidneys) Essence of Rakta and Meda.
Vrishan (testes) Essence of Mamsa-Rakta-Kapha and Meda.
Hridaya (heart) Essence of Rakta and Kapha.

Garbha Lingotpatti Pumsavana Karma: Pumsavana Karma (measures

According to Ayurveda Garbha Lingam or sex is the which help procreating a male progeny)/ Vedic hymns
contribution of Shukra Dhatu and Artava. It is the recited on this occasion mention Puman or Putra and
predominance of „Shukra’ and „Artava’ particularly at favour the birth of a son. However, Chakrapani, the
the time of „Shukra Artava Samyoga’ (time of commentator of Charaka Samhita, says that this
fertilization), which determines the sexuality according procedure is adopted for achieving progeny of desired
to Indian thoughts. Acharya Charaka and Sushruta both sex.[30]
have recognized the 3 different types of sexes, viz.,
„Puman’ (male), „Stri‟ (female) and ‘Napumsak’.[28,29] Garbha Varnotpatti
 Predominance of Shukra: Lead to the formation of a Ayurveda gives more stress to ‘Panchamahabhutas’ for
male child the production of diversity, colour and complexion of the
 Predominance of Artava: Leads to the formation of body as well as the cornea of eye. Mentioning the role of
female child individual ‘Mahabhuta’ Acharya Sushruta has stated that
 Equality in strength of Shukra and Artava: Leads to the ‘Tejo-Dhatu’ is the source of all colours. Different
the formation of a Napumsak. complexions arise on the basis of association of other
Mahabhutas with ‘Teja’.

Table 5: Showing the opinions of Acharyas regarding Varnotpatti.

Sr. No. Varna Charaka Sharir Sthana 8/15 Sushruta Sharir Sthana 2/37
1 Gaura (fair) Teja+Jala+Akasha Teja+Jala
2 Krishna (black) Prithvi+Vayu Teja+Prithvi
3 Shyama All Mahabhutas equal --
4 Gaura-Shyama -- Teja+Jala+Akasha
5 Krishna-Shyama -- Teja+Prithvi+Akasha

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Garbhashaya-Antar Garbha-Stithi the factors responsible for mal-development assists us in

The Garbha stays in Garbhashaya with all its body parts preventing, or treating such abnormalities. This
fully flexed, and facing towards the back of the mother. knowledge helps us understand many complicated facts
Charaka has mentioned the position of head as of adult anatomy. In this way the knowledge of
upwards.[31] embryology is essential for the study of Anatomy,
Pathology, Surgery, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. There is
Sushruta mentioned position of head in downwards thus need to explore and analyze these to have greater
direction in Garbhashaya.[32] Vriddha Vagbhata has understanding of the subject. In this light, this study
added the Garbha lies inside the Garbhashaya facing the would be able to further the knowledge of Garbha Sharir
mother‟s back, keeping both its hands on the forehead, and make it Yuganuroopa.
with its body contracted, and if it is male it‟s situation is
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Garbha Prakriti: The Prakriti is defined as the aspect
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
which is stable from birth to death and which is formed
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at the time of conception due to self-aggressiveness of
edition, 2010.
Shukra and Shonita.[37] This Prakriti consist of
7. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Vikararahita Doshas at the preliminary stage. This
Sthana 2/4, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
Prakriti is influenced by 4 factors when the Garbha is in
commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
the womb of mother. These factors are (1) Shukra
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Shonita Prakriti, (2) Kala Garbhashaya Prakriti (3)
edition, 2009.
Maturahara Vihara Prakriti (4) Mahabhuta Vikara
8. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-II
Prakriti.
Chikitsa Sthana 2/4/50, Edited with Charaka
Chandrika Hindi commentary by Dr. Brahmanand
CONCLUSION
Tripathi, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi,
Even though the Ayurvedic classics describe many Reprint edition, 2009.
aspects of Garbha like Garbha Vikas, Garbhadhana 9. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Vidhi, Garbha Vridhhikara Bhava, Garbha Poshan, Sthana 2/13, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika
Aanuvanshik Siddhant and Garbha Samskar etc. these Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
references have not been carefully understood and Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint
explored in context of present era. edition, 2010.
10. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Garbha Sharir helps us to understand why some children Sthana 7/15, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
are born with organs that are abnormal. Appreciation of commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,

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edition, 2009. Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint edition, 2010.
11. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sutra 23. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sutra
Sthana 14/6-7, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sthana 35/15, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva
Sandipika Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Sandipika Hindi commentary by Kaviraja
Ambikadutta Shastri, Chaukhamba Surbharti Ambikadutta Shastri, Chaukhamba Surbharti
Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint edition, 2010. Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint edition, 2010.
12. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 24. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 3/8, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika Sthana 3/10, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2010. edition, 2010.
13. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 25. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 2/19, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika Sthana 8/6, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2010. edition, 2009.
14. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-II 26. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Chikitsa Sthana 30/226, Edited with Charaka Sthana 8/10-11, Edited with Charaka Chandrika
Chandrika Hindi commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Hindi commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Tripathi, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
Reprint edition, 2009. edition, 2009.
15. Srimad Vrddhavagbhata, Astanga Samgraha, Vol-I 27. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sharir Sthana 5/63, Edited with Indu Hindi Sthana 6/23, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
commentary by Vaidya Anant Damodara Aathvale, commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Sri mada Atreya Prakashan Nandnandana, Pune, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
Edition, 1980. edition, 2009.
16. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 28. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 5/3, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika Sthana 3/4, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2010. edition, 2010.
17. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 29. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 4/4, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi Sthana 2/12, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2009. edition, 2009.
18. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 30. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 3/3, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi Sthana 8/11, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2009. edition, 2009.
19. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 31. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 3/3, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika Sthana 6/22, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri, commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2010. edition, 2009.
20. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 32. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 4/8, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi Sthana 5/57, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika
commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint
edition, 2009. edition, 2010.
21. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 33. Srimad Vrddhavagbhata, Astanga Samgraha, Vol-I
Sthana 4/27, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi Sharir Sthana 2/16, Edited with Indu Hindi
commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, commentary by Vaidya Anant Damodara Aathvale,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakshan, Varanasi, Reprint Sri mada Atreya Prakashan Nandnandana, Pune,
edition, 2009. Edition, 1980.
22. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir 34. Acharya Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 4/57-58, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sthana 6/23, Edited with Charaka Chandrika Hindi
Sandipika Hindi commentary by Kaviraja commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi,

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35. Srimad Vrddhavagbhata, Astanga Samgraha, Vol-I
Sharir Sthana 2/17, Edited with Indu Hindi
commentary by Vaidya Anant Damodara Aathvale,
Sri mada Atreya Prakashan Nandnandana, Pune,
Edition, 1980.
36. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 2/56-57, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva
Sandipika Hindi commentary by Kaviraja
Ambikadutta Shastri, Chaukhamba Surbharti
Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint edition, 2010.
37. Maharasi Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita, Vol-I Sharir
Sthana 4/62, Edited with Ayurveda Tattva Sandipika
Hindi commentary by Kaviraja Ambikadutta Shastri,
Chaukhamba Surbharti Sansthan, Varanasi, Reprint
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