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=== Defects in conception due to non passage of ''shukra'' (Verse 19-20) === | === Defects in conception due to non passage of ''shukra'' (Verse 19-20) === | ||
Among other disorders mentioned in this chapter, ''pavanendriya'' is a condition in which ''pavana'' (air) is ejaculated during coitus | Among other disorders mentioned in this chapter, ''pavanendriya'' is a condition in which ''pavana'' (air) is ejaculated during coitus. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 2/18] In fact, it may be ‘devoid of semen’, and hence incapable to fertilize the ovum. ''Shandha'' is also an affliction where there is absence of semen. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/44] (18) | ||
''Samskaravaha'' is a condition in which ''shukra'' flows out after blockings in the channels (''shukrashaya dwara'') are cleared using therapeutic procedures (''basti, vajikarana'' etc.). ''Asekya, saugandhika, kumbhika'' and ''irshaka'' described by Sushruta | ''Samskaravaha'' is a condition in which ''shukra'' flows out after blockings in the channels (''shukrashaya dwara'') are cleared using therapeutic procedures (''basti, vajikarana'' etc.). ''Asekya, saugandhika, kumbhika'' and ''irshaka'' described by Sushruta [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/44] could also be administered to help ejaculation of śhukra. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]2/19] | ||
''Mandavega'' (sluggish desire), ''alpa- beeja'' (diminished seed), ''abala'' (devoid of inherent strength- ''nisargabala rahita''), ''aharsha'' (lack of passion) and ''kleeba'' (''dushtabeeja''; damaged genetic portion)- lead to ''stree- shanda'' or ''pum-shanda'', conditions that cause problems in conception and afflict female or male partners respectively | ''Mandavega'' (sluggish desire), ''alpa- beeja'' (diminished seed), ''abala'' (devoid of inherent strength- ''nisargabala rahita''), ''aharsha'' (lack of passion) and ''kleeba'' (''dushtabeeja''; damaged genetic portion)- lead to ''stree- shanda'' or ''pum-shanda'', conditions that cause problems in conception and afflict female or male partners respectively. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 2/19] These are also referred, respectively, as ''stree-shandha'' and ''nara-shandha'' in other texts. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/42-43] (19) | ||
=== Signs and symptoms in pregnancy indicating the sex of the child (Verse 25) === | === Signs and symptoms in pregnancy indicating the sex of the child (Verse 25) === | ||