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== [[Sharira Sthana]] Chapter 3 ==

== [[Sharira Sthana]] Chapter 3 ==

Abstract

=== Abstract ===

The present chapter titled Khuddikam Garbhavakranti deals with six important factors that are responsible for embryogenesis: mother, father, aatmā (soul), sātmya (suitability), rasa (nutritive fluid), and sattva (mind). The chapter emphasizes upon the fact that none of these factors has the ability to produce an embryo independently, but a combination of all the six is essential for this process.  

 

Key words: Śaḍbhāva, Garbha, Mātṛja, Pitṛja, Sattvaja, Sātmyaja, Rasaja, Ātmaja, Embryogenesis, Influencing factors, Maternal inheritance

The present chapter titled [[Khuddika Garbhavakranti Sharira]] deals with six important factors that are responsible for embryogenesis: mother, father, ''atma'' (soul), ''satmya'' (suitability), ''rasa'' (nutritive fluid), and ''sattva'' (mind). The chapter emphasizes upon the fact that none of these factors has the ability to produce an embryo independently, but a combination of all the six is essential for this process.  

Introduction

 

'''Keywords''': ''Shadbhava, Garbha, Matrija, Pitrija, Sattvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja, Atmaja,'' Embryogenesis, Influencing factors, Maternal inheritance

 

=== Introduction ===

 

The previous chapter was on the union of male and female gametes resulting in the formation of embryo. The present chapter is a “minor” chapter on the formation of embryo, serving as a prologue to the “major” chapter on embryogenesis that follows this one (Mahatigarbhavakranti). In this chapter on embryogenesis, in the context of shārīra (human biology), the following topics have been dealt with: 1. factors responsible for the formation, growth and birth of the embryo; 2. the views of Lord Atreya and the sage Bharadvāja on this topic. 3. refutation on the conclusions (by Bharadvāja); and 4. a detailed exposition on the nature of the soul.

The previous chapter was on the union of male and female gametes resulting in the formation of embryo. The present chapter is a “minor” chapter on the formation of embryo, serving as a prologue to the “major” chapter on embryogenesis that follows this one (Mahatigarbhavakranti). In this chapter on embryogenesis, in the context of shārīra (human biology), the following topics have been dealt with: 1. factors responsible for the formation, growth and birth of the embryo; 2. the views of Lord Atreya and the sage Bharadvāja on this topic. 3. refutation on the conclusions (by Bharadvāja); and 4. a detailed exposition on the nature of the soul.

Adhyaya (Chapter)

Adhyaya (Chapter)