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The following factors are responsible for enhancing strength:
The following factors are responsible for enhancing strength:
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1. Birth in a geographical region where people are naturally strong
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#Birth in a geographical region where people are naturally strong
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2. Birth in a race of strong people
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#Birth in a race of strong people
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3. Birth at a time when people naturally gain strength
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#Birth at a time when people naturally gain strength
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4. Favourable disposition of time
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5. Excellence of bija (sperm and ovum) and kshetra (uterus) qualities
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#Excellence of ''bija'' (sperm and ovum) and ''kshetra'' (uterus) qualities
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6. Excellence of ingested food
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7. Excellence of physique
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#Excellence of physique
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8. Excellence of satmya (adaptability to various factors responsible for the maintenance of the body)
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#Excellence of ''satmya'' (adaptability to various factors responsible for the maintenance of the body)
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9. Excellence of mind qualities
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10. Natural tendency
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11. Youth
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12. Exercise
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13. Cheerful nature [13]
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==== Factors responsible for transformation of food ====
==== Factors responsible for transformation of food ====