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<p style="text-align:justify;">The term ‘garbha’ literally means fetus or embryo. In current medical terms, embryo is  the early stage of  development of a multicellular organism that begins just after fertilization. It continues through the formation of body structures, such as tissues and organs.<ref>Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryo#:~:text=An%20embryo%20is%20the%20early,such%20as%20tissues%20and%20organs. Cited on 08/01/2021 </ref> A fetus is unborn offspring that develops from embryo.<ref>Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetus Cited on 08/01/2021</ref>This article deals with description of embryogenesis, factors influencing its development in womb and prenatal life.   

The term ‘garbha’ literally means fetus or embryo. In current medical terms, embryo is  the early stage of  development of a multicellular organism that begins just after fertilization. It continues through the formation of body structures, such as tissues and organs.<ref>Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryo#:~:text=An%20embryo%20is%20the%20early,such%20as%20tissues%20and%20organs. Cited on 08/01/2021 </ref> A fetus is unborn offspring that develops from embryo.<ref>Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetus Cited on 08/01/2021</ref>This article deals with description of embryogenesis, factors influencing its development in womb and prenatal life.   

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==Etymology and derivation==

==Etymology and derivation==

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The word ‘garbha’ is derived from Sanskrit root “gru” by adding the suffix “bhan”.It means a fetus or embryo,a child,the belly,a hole, and hollow.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application.</ref>  

The word ‘garbha’ is derived from Sanskrit root “gru” by adding the suffix “bhan”.It means a fetus or embryo, a child, the belly, a hole, and hollow.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarkosha online application.</ref>  

It is synonymous to womb. Its root is also traced in ‘grabha’, which means to conceive, having in the interior, containing, filled with, inner apartment, sleeping room, interior chamber, adytum, sanctuary of a temple, and the inside, middle, or interior of anything.<ref>Available from https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/garbha cited on 21/12/2020 </ref>

It is synonymous to womb. Its root is also traced in ‘grabha’, which means to conceive, having in the interior, containing, filled with, inner apartment, sleeping room, interior chamber, adytum, sanctuary of a temple, and the inside, middle, or interior of anything.<ref>Available from https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/garbha cited on 21/12/2020 </ref>

==Definition==

==Definition==

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Garbha (embryo) is formed by union of sperm (shukra), ovum (shonita) and soul/conscious (jeeva or atma) in the womb (kukshi).[SAT-B.376]<ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref> [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/5]  

Garbha (embryo) is formed by union of sperm ([[shukra]]), ovum ([[shonita]]) and soul/conscious (jeeva or atma) in the womb (kukshi).[SAT-B.376]<ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref> [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/5]  

Apart from the mere combination of sperm and ovum, the role of soul and the influence of subtle elements of evolution (prakriti and vikara) are important in development of embryo. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 5/3]

Apart from the mere combination of sperm and ovum, the role of soul and the influence of subtle elements of evolution ([[prakriti]] and vikara) are important in development of embryo. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 5/3]

The development in prenatal life can be divided into two phases:  

The development in prenatal life can be divided into two phases:  

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The embryo is constituted of five great elements (mahabhuta) and consciousness (chetana). Hence, the holistic human being (purusha) is also known as ‘six elemental’ (shad dhatvatmaka purusha). [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/6]  

The embryo is constituted of five great elements (mahabhuta) and consciousness (chetana). Hence, the holistic human being (purusha) is also known as ‘six elemental’ (shad dhatvatmaka purusha). [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/6]  

The Purusha (microcosm) is developed from loka(macrocosm). The five fundamental elements are sources for various functions of holistic human being. All the five elements (mahabhuta) play respective roles during embryogenesis and foetal development. [Su Sa Sharira Sthana 5/3]  

The Purusha (microcosm) is developed from loka(macrocosm). The five fundamental elements are sources for various functions of holistic human being. All the five elements (mahabhuta) play respective roles during embryogenesis and foetal development. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 5/3]  

Research on this concept may provide more insights in treatment of disorders of respective body components. For example, the sound vibrations can have effect on functions of [[akasha mahabhuta]]. This can be helpful in promotion of good prenatal health. Some researches on effect of music therapy on fetal development are in progress. A complete program for prenatal health and wellness called ‘garbha samskara’ is regularly advised and conducted in various institutions of India.<ref>Available from http://www.nia.nic.in/pdf/Program_Garbhasanskar_Antenatal_Program_2020_Batch_V_VI.pdf cited on 08/01/2021 </ref>

Research on this concept may provide more insights in treatment of disorders of respective body components. For example, the sound vibrations can have effect on functions of [[akasha mahabhuta]]. This can be helpful in promotion of good prenatal health. Some researches on effect of music therapy on fetal development are in progress. A complete program for prenatal health and wellness called ‘garbha samskara’ is regularly advised and conducted in various institutions of India.<ref>Available from http://www.nia.nic.in/pdf/Program_Garbhasanskar_Antenatal_Program_2020_Batch_V_VI.pdf cited on 08/01/2021 </ref>

|[[Prithvi]] ||Compact structure and integrity (samhanana) of cells ||smell(gandha),olfactory organs(ghranendriya),heaviness(gaurava),stability(sthairya),stiffness or structure of body(murti),hairs(kesha),bones([[asthi]]),patience(dhairya),nails (nakha)

|[[Prithvi]] ||Compact structure and integrity (samhanana) of cells ||smell(gandha),olfactory organs(ghranendriya),heaviness(gaurava),stability(sthairya),stiffness or structure of body(murti),hairs(kesha),bones([[asthi]]),patience(dhairya),nails (nakha)

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*[Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12], [ A.S. Sharira Sthana 5/9-13]

 

[A.Hr.Sharira Sthana 3/3-4],[K.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3 / 4]

^*[Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12], [ A.S. Sharira Sthana 5/9-13], [A.Hr.Sharira Sthana 3/3-4], [K.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3 / 4]

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== Role of shad bhava (six sources of origin) of garbha ==

== Role of shad bhava (six sources of origin) of garbha ==

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|fat ([[meda]])|| body-hair (loma)||critical analysis (vijnana)||purity (shaucha)||strength or energy (bala)||complexion (varna)

|fat ([[meda]])|| body-hair (loma)||critical analysis (vijnana)||purity (shaucha)||strength or energy (bala)||complexion (varna)

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|bone marrow ([[majja]])||bones(asthi)||longevity (ayu)||enemity (dwesha)||normal complexion (varna)||health (sthiti)

|bone marrow ([[majja]])||bones(asthi)||longevity ([[ayu]])||hatred (dwesha)||normal complexion (varna)||health (sthiti)

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|heart (hrudaya)||nails (nakha)||happiness and sorrow (sukha -dukha)||memory (smriti)||intellect (medha)||unhealthy state (hani)

|heart (hrudaya)||nails (nakha)||happiness and sorrow (sukha -dukha)||memory (smriti)||intellect (medha)||unhealthy state (hani)

|rectum (purishadhana)||--||intellect (buddhi)||sharpness (taikshnya)|| high quality of ojas||--

|rectum (purishadhana)||--||intellect (buddhi)||sharpness (taikshnya)|| high quality of ojas||--

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|stomach (amashaya)|| --||power of retention (dhriti)||softness (mardava)||life span (ayu)||--

|stomach (amashaya)|| --||power of retention (dhriti)||softness (mardava)||life span ([[ayu]])||--

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|small intestine (pakwashaya)||--||memory (smriti)||seriousness (gambhirya)||--||--

|small intestine (pakwashaya)||--||memory (smriti)||seriousness (gambhirya)||--||--

[[ Purusha Vichaya Sharira]]

[[ Purusha Vichaya Sharira]]

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