Abstract

Dr. Kaushal Kumar*, Dr. Sakshi, Dr. Aarti Alankar Rajhans and Dr. Subhash Upadhyay

ABSTRACT

Since the advancement of science, world has progressed in every field. The field of anatomy also is not untouched by this progress. Still the basic principles, established by Ayurvedic Scholars in the field of Rachana Sharir stand true in the light of modern science also. Foundation of Ayurveda Science is based on the ancient philosophies which are fundamental sciences of the ancient Indian think tank. Ancient scholars have enumerated a number of factors, which together lay the physiological and physical make-up of an individual. The combination of these factors and the state of doshas in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum) at the time of conception determines the constitution of a person. Ayurvedic thinking supplies strong foundation to make an understanding of human constitution. There are the various factors responsible together which have an effect on constitutional, temperamental, psychological and spiritual make up of each individual. Shad garbhkarabhavas (factors) i.e. Matrija, pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja and Rasaja have the influence on the constitution of the body. In this research paper how these Shad garbhakarabhavas (procreative factors) plays an important role during the formation development of the foetus is described. The present Literary / conceptual study, thus, focus mainly on interpreting these observations on the basis of modern scientific knowledge. The consortium of all these six procreative factors is necessary for healthy offspring.