Chapter 4.3: Minor Embryology (Khuddika Garbhavakranti Sharira / खुड्डिक गर्भावक्रान्ति शरीर)

The present chapter deals with six important factors responsible for embryogenesis: maternal, paternal, atma (soul), satmya(suitability), rasa (nutrient fluid), and sattva (mental strength). The chapter emphasizes upon the fact that none of these factors has the ability to produce an embryo independently, but a methodical combination of all the six is essential for this process. The chapter highlights the importance of acclimatization to surroundings and environmental conditions, positive mental

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan by Vagbhata

Sharira Sthana Chapter 3. Factors responsible for Embryogenesis The present chapter deals with six important factors responsible for embryogenesis: maternal, paternal, atma (soul), satmya(suitability), rasa (nutrient fluid), and sattva (mental strength). The chapter emphasizes upon the fact that none of these factors has the ability to produce an embryo independently, but a methodical combination of all the six is essential for this process. The chapter highlights the importance of acclimatization to surroundings and environmental conditions, positive mental strength and self-consciousness for pregnancy beyond mere union of maternal and paternal factors. Keywords: Shadbhava, Garbha, Matrija, Pitrija, Sattvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja, Atmaja, Embryogenesis, influencing factors, inheritance, maternal, paternal, mental, spiritual, fetus, chromosomes, DNA, Beeja, Beejabhaga Thus ends the third chapter on “the formation of embryo” in the context of Sharira of the Sharira Sthana of Agnivesha’s work redacted by Charak.