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In the preceding chapter, pre-conception factors associated with the human origin, and spiritual factors applicable to treatment in the form of ''naishthika'' and ''moksha'' were discussed. In ''atulyagotriya'', characteristics of a healthy conception, and genetic disorders associated with consanguinity have been described (CK, on CS.Sa.2/1-2).  
 
In the preceding chapter, pre-conception factors associated with the human origin, and spiritual factors applicable to treatment in the form of ''naishthika'' and ''moksha'' were discussed. In ''atulyagotriya'', characteristics of a healthy conception, and genetic disorders associated with consanguinity have been described (CK, on CS.Sa.2/1-2).  
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The word ''garbhadhirupa'' may be interpreted in a broader way to include the entire process of embryogenesis by which an embryo grows and develops into a healthy foetus. Here, garbha means the conjugation of śukra-śonita and jivātmā as described in the texts and roopa means full manifestation. The word, adi denotes the entire process from the conjugation to full manifestation.(2)
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The word ''garbhadhirupa'' may be interpreted in a broader way to include the entire process of embryogenesis by which an embryo grows and develops into a healthy foetus. Here, ''garbha'' means the conjugation of ''shukra-shonita'' and ''jivatma'' as described in the texts and ''roopa'' means full manifestation. The word, ''adi'' denotes the entire process from the conjugation to full manifestation.(2)
    
==== Pre-requisites for conception (Verse 3) ====
 
==== Pre-requisites for conception (Verse 3) ====