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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (ISSN: 2320 5091) (August - September, 2017) 1(6)

CONCEPT OF SHAD GARBHAKARA BHAVAS IN AYURVEDA

Darokar Shrikant Bhaurao

M.D. Sharir Rachana, Professor, Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, DeendayalNagar, Chikhli, Buldhana, ‘Kalptaru’ Girls Hostel, Cement Road, Chikhli, Buldhana, Maharashtra-443201, India

Email: [email protected]

Published online: September, 2017© International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, India 2017

ABSTRACTSince the advancement of science, world has progressed in every field. The field of anatomy also is not un-touched by this progress. Still the basic principles, established by Ayurvedic Scholars in the field of RachanaSharir stand true in the light of modern science also. Foundation of Ayurveda Science is based on the ancientphilosophies which are fundamental sciences of the ancient Indian think tank. Ancient scholars have enume-rated a number of factors, which together lay the physiological and physical make-up of an individual. Thecombination of these factors and the state of doshas in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum) at the time of con-ception determines the constitution of a person. Ayurvedic thinking supplies strong foundation to make anunderstanding of human constitution. There are the various factors responsible together which have an effecton constitutional, temperamental, psychological and spiritual make up of each individual. Shad garbhkarab-havas (factors) i.e. Matrija, pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja and Rasaja have the influence on the constitu-tion of the body. In this research paper how these Shad garbhakarabhavas (procreative factors) plays an im-portant role during the formation development of the foetus is described. The present Literary / conceptualstudy, thus, focus mainly on interpreting these observations on the basis of modern scientific knowledge. Theconsortium of all these six procreative factors is necessary for healthy offspring.

Keywords: Shukra, Artava, Shad Garbhkarabhavas, Matrija, Pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja

INTRODUCTION

As references available in our ancient texts, clearlypoint out that ancient scholars have the knowledgeof hereditary diseases and the impurities that arepresent in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum).

They also well acquainted with the fact that, in thefoetal formation and development, which bhava(part) is going to form from whichshadgarbhakarabhavas. They have described such

INTERNATIONALAYURVEDIC MEDICALJOURNAL

International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (ISSN: 2320 5091) (August - September, 2017) 1(6)

CONCEPT OF SHAD GARBHAKARA BHAVAS IN AYURVEDA

Darokar Shrikant Bhaurao

M.D. Sharir Rachana, Professor, Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, DeendayalNagar, Chikhli, Buldhana, ‘Kalptaru’ Girls Hostel, Cement Road, Chikhli, Buldhana, Maharashtra-443201, India

Email: [email protected]

Published online: September, 2017© International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, India 2017

ABSTRACTSince the advancement of science, world has progressed in every field. The field of anatomy also is not un-touched by this progress. Still the basic principles, established by Ayurvedic Scholars in the field of RachanaSharir stand true in the light of modern science also. Foundation of Ayurveda Science is based on the ancientphilosophies which are fundamental sciences of the ancient Indian think tank. Ancient scholars have enume-rated a number of factors, which together lay the physiological and physical make-up of an individual. Thecombination of these factors and the state of doshas in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum) at the time of con-ception determines the constitution of a person. Ayurvedic thinking supplies strong foundation to make anunderstanding of human constitution. There are the various factors responsible together which have an effecton constitutional, temperamental, psychological and spiritual make up of each individual. Shad garbhkarab-havas (factors) i.e. Matrija, pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja and Rasaja have the influence on the constitu-tion of the body. In this research paper how these Shad garbhakarabhavas (procreative factors) plays an im-portant role during the formation development of the foetus is described. The present Literary / conceptualstudy, thus, focus mainly on interpreting these observations on the basis of modern scientific knowledge. Theconsortium of all these six procreative factors is necessary for healthy offspring.

Keywords: Shukra, Artava, Shad Garbhkarabhavas, Matrija, Pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja

INTRODUCTION

As references available in our ancient texts, clearlypoint out that ancient scholars have the knowledgeof hereditary diseases and the impurities that arepresent in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum).

They also well acquainted with the fact that, in thefoetal formation and development, which bhava(part) is going to form from whichshadgarbhakarabhavas. They have described such

INTERNATIONALAYURVEDIC MEDICALJOURNAL

International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (ISSN: 2320 5091) (August - September, 2017) 1(6)

CONCEPT OF SHAD GARBHAKARA BHAVAS IN AYURVEDA

Darokar Shrikant Bhaurao

M.D. Sharir Rachana, Professor, Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, DeendayalNagar, Chikhli, Buldhana, ‘Kalptaru’ Girls Hostel, Cement Road, Chikhli, Buldhana, Maharashtra-443201, India

Email: [email protected]

Published online: September, 2017© International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, India 2017

ABSTRACTSince the advancement of science, world has progressed in every field. The field of anatomy also is not un-touched by this progress. Still the basic principles, established by Ayurvedic Scholars in the field of RachanaSharir stand true in the light of modern science also. Foundation of Ayurveda Science is based on the ancientphilosophies which are fundamental sciences of the ancient Indian think tank. Ancient scholars have enume-rated a number of factors, which together lay the physiological and physical make-up of an individual. Thecombination of these factors and the state of doshas in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum) at the time of con-ception determines the constitution of a person. Ayurvedic thinking supplies strong foundation to make anunderstanding of human constitution. There are the various factors responsible together which have an effecton constitutional, temperamental, psychological and spiritual make up of each individual. Shad garbhkarab-havas (factors) i.e. Matrija, pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja and Rasaja have the influence on the constitu-tion of the body. In this research paper how these Shad garbhakarabhavas (procreative factors) plays an im-portant role during the formation development of the foetus is described. The present Literary / conceptualstudy, thus, focus mainly on interpreting these observations on the basis of modern scientific knowledge. Theconsortium of all these six procreative factors is necessary for healthy offspring.

Keywords: Shukra, Artava, Shad Garbhkarabhavas, Matrija, Pitrija, Atmaja, Sattvaja, Satmyaja, Rasaja

INTRODUCTION

As references available in our ancient texts, clearlypoint out that ancient scholars have the knowledgeof hereditary diseases and the impurities that arepresent in Shukra (sperm) and Artava (ovum).

They also well acquainted with the fact that, in thefoetal formation and development, which bhava(part) is going to form from whichshadgarbhakarabhavas. They have described such

INTERNATIONALAYURVEDIC MEDICALJOURNAL

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a minute aspect of foetal development. BothAcharya Charaka and Sushruta described shadgarbharabhavas and formation of angapratyanga(different body parts) accordingly in sharirstha-na1.Resultantly punbija (sperm), Stribija (ovum)and garbhabija (zygote) is made up of (composedof) many beejabhaga (chromosomes) which arecapable to produce every angapratyanga2. In thisway Ayurvedic concept which was taught beforethousands of year by the acharyas with their di-vine knowledge are found to be true with the es-tablished modern concepts.In Ayurveda Acharya describes manas guna whichdetermines the human nature, also resembles withthe mother and father. Ayurveda, the ancient In-dian medical system has given importance on thisand postulated various measures to minimize therisks. These measures start well before conception.For meeting the objective of healthy progeny,Ayurveda Acharyas felt the importance of six pro-creative factors (shadgarbhkarabhavas) such asMatrija, Pitrija, Aatmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja andSattvaja3. Neither mother nor father, nor the at-mosphere in the uterus or food or the soul or themind can be sole causative factor for the formationof the foetus4. The Agglomeration of these procre-ative factors is must for healthy child. Healthymother, father, practice of a wholesome regimenand a healthy mind (psychological status of par-ents) play a important role in achieving a healthyoffspring, thus structuring a healthy family, societyand nation.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES1. To study and see how shad Garbhakara Bha-

vas influences foetal development.2. To study role of epigenetics in foetal growth.

MARERIAL & METHODSClassical references on Ayurvedic literature andmodern medicine on subject of Embryology andGenetics were referred from Library of S. R. C.Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Chikhli, Dist. Buldhanaand internet related websites. This is purely lite-

rary research work and references collected werecritically analysed and presented.Role of HeridityCharaka described that there are six factors whichare unitely responsible for appropriate develop-ment of an embryo5. He also describes the reasonfor similarities between offsprings’ and parents’6.Heriditory factors are known as shadbhava samu-daya.1) Matrija –Maternal factors2) Pitrija –Paternal factors3) Atmaja –Atma (Soul)4) Satmyaja- (Wholesomeness)5) Rasaja-(Nutritional factors)6) Sattvaja- (Psych/Mind)Above six factors are collectively responsible forthe development of the embryo. Not single factorscan form and develop embryo properly. Followingbody parts or organs develop from respective bha-vas7.Matrija bhava: The first and foremost contributoris a mother. Without a mother a Garbha can notoriginate. Some of the tissues and organs orattributes of a Garbha predominantly come frommother they are called Matrija (Matru = mother,Ja = emerging from) Bhava (features). The fea-tures inherited from mother are - Skin, blood,muscle tissue, fat, umbilicus, heart, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, kidney, urinary bladder, stomach,duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, omen-tum, rectum, anal canal and anus.Pitrija bhava: The second contributor is a father.Without a father, Garbha will not come into exis-tence. The traits that are inherited from a fathercalled Pitrija (Pitru= father, Ja= emerging) Bhava(features) are - Hair, (kesha),mustache (shmashru),nails (nakha), Skin hair (Loma), axillaries, groinhair, teeth, blood vessels, ligament, tendon, semen.Atmaja bhava: The Third important factor is asoul (spirit) called as Chetana Dhatu or Atma. Anew life is the union of an ovum, a sperm, and asoul. The attributes of the soul that the foetus ac-quires are - to take birth in specific species, lifespan, knowledge of self, mind, control on actions

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of sensory organs, in and out movements of the airelements (vata), inspiration, preservation of know-ledge, unique appearance, distinctive voice, com-plexion, happiness and sorrow, desire and aver-sion, awareness, intelligence, memory, ego, enthu-siasm. These features are called as Atmaja (At-ma=Soul, ja-emerging from) Bhava.Satmyaja Bhava: For the proper development ofthe embryo, it should be provided by acceptable oragreeable factor through maternal diet. When allthe six procreative factors are present in concor-dance, then only a new life can come into exis-tence. When these factors combine under the mostfavorable conditions and environment, then only anew life can concede. Satmya is the use of suchthings which do not cause harm to the body eventhough they are different qualities of one’s ownconstitution. The optimal presence of all thesefactors defines the suitability for a new life and itis called Satmya for the Garbha. The satmyajafactor is responsible for awarding health, vigor,non greedy attitude, serenity, well being of all or-gans, quality in voice, skin and reproductive cells(sperm & ovum) and satisfaction in sexual activity.These characteristics imparted by the satmya to aGarbha are called Satmyaja Bhava. These bhavadecides the sustaining capacity and developmentof Garbha.Rasaja Bhava: The digested, absorbed and assimi-lated end product of the ingested food. The follow-ing bhavas (factors) are said to be influenced byrasa. So they are called rasaja bhava (factor).They are -Abhinirvritti of sharira (origin of shari-ra (body), Abhivriddhi (growth), Tripti (satisfac-tion), Pushti (Nourishment), Utsaha (enthusiasm),Sharira upachaya (physical structure, Sthiti(Maintenance), Bala (strength), Hani (Decay)Sattvaja Bhava: Mana defines following characte-ristics called Sattvaja Bhava in an individual - At-tachment, character, purity, aversion, awareness,memory, confusion, Sacrifice, jealousy, bravery,fear, rage, enthusiasm, fiery, rude or mild nature,profoundness, unsteadiness. All living things fallunder one of the three constitutions of mana name-

ly Sattvika, Rajasa & Tamasa. Even though allhuman beings possess qualities of all three consti-tutions, the qualities that are executed accordingly,a person is called Sattvik, Rajasik, and Tamasik.Role of Shadbhavas:Shadbhavas i.e. Matrija, Pitrija, Atmaja, Satmya-ja, Rasaja, and Sattvaja Bhavas are responsible forthe formation of Angapratyangas of Garbha i.e.organogenesis. These shadbhavas are not only re-sponsible for the structural growth of foetus butthey plays also important role in the developmentof psychological, spiritual and emotional factors.Therefore we can say that proper growth and de-velopment of Garbha is achieved from a combina-tion of proper shadbhavas. Each of these shadGarbhakara Bhavas is assigned with a certain or-ganogenesis, functional/ Psychological phenome-non, to develop in the forthcoming baby, during itsintrauterine life8. The cumulation of these procrea-tive factors is a must for healthy progeny. A lag onthe part of any of these procreative factors willlead to physical, functional or psychological de-fects, which can be contributed by the respectivefactor. One factor alone is not capable of produc-ing embryo. If mother and father are the sole re-sponsible elements (factors) of producing an emb-ryo, all those couple want of having children ofparticular sex according to their wish, no couplewill remain childless or with a progeny of un-wanted sex. Mother and father are not sole respon-sible elements of producing embryo, If that was soNo couple will remain childless9. Placenta forma-tion is not possible without mother10. If only Atmais considered to create another Atma, it could havepromoted to traject its good qualities to the speciesof its choice but it is not observed11. Embryo is notderived only from congenital, wholesome or ap-propriate diet. If it was so, then only those couplesconsuming suitable diet containing high quality ofrasa would have had progeny12.The satva, Svab-hav does not come from outside world; all the in-cidents of previous life would not have remainedunheard, unseen, unknown13. We can say that the

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mother, the father and Atma etc. factors are nottotally independent for all their functioning.

DISCUSSIONMatrija-Pitrija BhavasConcept of heredity has been thoroughly presentedin Aurvedic literature. Kula or Gotra of parents,the age of mother and father, health of reproduc-tive organs, time of conception, bija of mother,diet taken by the mother during pregnancy, drugstaken by the mother during pregnancy, diseases ofmother during pregnancy can affect the health andnormalcy of the foetus. In Atulyagotriya Adhyayait has been clearly mentioned that marriages in twosimilar Gotras should be avoided, otherwise con-genital deformities forms in the offspring. Mendelhas stated the law of inheritance by performingseveral experiments on the plants. He concludedthat inheritance depends upon several units, calledgenes. Different studies show significant impact onphenotype-genotype correlation. Autosomal traitsare related with a single gene on an autosome(non-sex chromosome). They are called as ‘domi-nant’ because a single copy coming from eitherparents-is enough to cause this trait to appear. Au-tosomal recessive trait is another pattern of inherit-ance in which disease, disorder have passed onthrough families14.X-linked genes are found on the sex X chromo-some. If the father has the abnormal X-linked geneand the mother is having two normal genes, alltheir daughters receive one abnormal gene and arenormal gene, making them carriers. Their sons willnot receive the abnormal gene because they willreceive the father’s Y-chromosome. However X-linked genes may be dominant or recessive types.The Y-linked traits are only passed on from fatherto son. Epigenetics is an exception to the abovetheory. We have long known that maternal nutri-tion profoundly impacts disease susceptibility intheir offsprings, but we never understood thecause-and –effect link. For the first time ever, wehave shown precisely how nutritional supplemen-tation to the mother can permanently alter gene

expression in her offspring without altering thegene themselves. First, epigenetics erased the con-viction that genetic blueprints are written in indeli-ble ink. Suddenly, science had to take into accountthe notion that a given set of genes is not immuta-ble set of blueprints or instructions. The exactsame set of genes can produce different outcomesdepending on which genes have undergone methy-lation and which have not. There was a whole newlayer to consider a set of reactions that acted out-side and above the genetic code, changing its re-sults without changing the code it-self15.Malnutrition in the mother affects foetalgrowth and can possibly cause foetal malforma-tion. It is extremely important for expecting moth-ers to maintain a sufficient level of vit. D in theirblood during the gestation period to reduce the riskof delayed brain development and other mentalailments in newborn babies16.Atmaja Bhava:Ayurveda is using four primary factors i.e. Mother,father, soul and nutrition. Every factor is made upof four elements Earth, water, fire, air. The soulthat enters at the time of fertilization plays a cru-cial role in the physical and mental nature of thechild a couple will create. In spite of same family,birth time, nutrition; people differs in their lifespan, psychometaphysical aspects. Why do sameintial pathological features produce different dis-eases in different people, why do they occur quick-ly in some whereas in others there is a long latentperiod. Such unexplained, indigenous or idiopathicfactors are due to the atmaja bhava. The effect ofwhat is done during the previous life is known asdaiva17.The mental state during the time period ofconception and during the pregnancy impact thenature of the soul that incarnates into the womb.Modern epigenetic research would say that stressmeasured by cortisol levels impacts gene expres-sion in the early stage of embryogenesis. The prac-tice given by charaka is for the mother to visualizethe desired child and eat, dress and live in the waythat represents the culture wanted in the nature ofthe child18. This lifestyle supports the visualization

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and is aimed at attracting soul desired by the par-ents. The thoughts and desires arising from thepast karmas of the parents attract a soul of likenature. During the early stages of human develop-ment, material ambitious and an egotistical natureare justified because atma (deeds of previous life)drive us onwards and upwards.Sattvaja Bhava:Only the human being has the possibility of livingconscious, wide awake, controlled life. Humanbeing possesses instinct and intelligence. All thesethings may not happen without the presence ofManasa (psyche). According to research done byprof. Michel Bett, working at Cambridge universi-ty, one cannot claim that the psyche of the foetustotally a derivative of one chromosome or genebecause, Psyche of the foetus depends upon thegenetic derivatives, gestation derivatives and envi-ronmental derivatives. Dauhrida Avastha of Garb-hini is a very candid manifestation of the sattvajabhava. Ayurvedic scholars clearly mentioned thatsuppression of desires of Dauhridini may influ-ence the psychology of both the mother and foe-tus19. Ayurveda scholars have regarded Sattva as alinking and integrative force of the various deter-minants, which are related with the developmentof human organism and its personality20.Sattvawith its association with soul at the time of unionof sperm ovum, is considered as an essential factorfor the development of embryo. Thus we can saythat the Sattva of the foetus is moulded by threefactors1. Sattva of parents - Genetic derivatives.2. Garbhini Uparjita Karma- Gestation deriva-

tives.3. Janmantara Vishesha Abhyasa- Environmen-

tal derivatives.Foetus in the womb is believed to be able to rec-ognize love, happiness, sadness and Stress. Apregnant woman’s thoughts have a physical con-nection to her unborn child. Everything the preg-nant mother feels and thinks is communicatedthrough neurohormones to her unborn child, just assurely as are alcohol and nicotine21. A pregnant

woman’s thoughts are the precursor for the neuro-hormones. When pregnant mother is anxious,stressed, or in a fearful state, the stress hormonesreleased into her bloodstream cross through theplacenta to the body. Stress activates the unbornchild’s endocrine system and influences foetalbrain development.Satmyaja Bhava:Circulation of the uterine fluid, the chemical diver-sity and their interaction create a certain environ-ment able to support embryo development. Satmya(habituation) is the use of such things which do notcause harm to the body even though they are oppo-site of one’s own constitution, habitat, time, caste,season, disease, exercise, water, day sleeps, tasteand the like22.Kalasatmya: According to Acharyas, differenttypes of Kala (time) can be interpreted as age ofparents and time of copulation. Predominance ofdoshas in body is existent according to age of par-ents e.g. in old age, Predominant dosha is vata, inmiddle age predominant dosha is pitta and inchildhood age predominant dosha is kapha23.Thesedoshas affecting whole body also affect shukra(sperm), shonita (ovum) and therefore the foetusengendered in different ages of same parents havedifferent constitutions as said by Acharya Gangad-hara.Time of copulation: Copulation is indicated only inanindya kala for attainment of a child of healthystate. So improper time, season, age of conception,all these periodic factors can influence the healthof the foetus by creating a mutogenic or epigeneticinfluence probably24.Deshasatmya: The early environment of a devel-oping child can influence to its genome by epige-netic means. Tribal groups of India have their pe-culiar genetic makeup. They serve as a uniquegene pool, which has evolved in the natural settingover thousands of years. Therefore they have spe-cial health problems and genetic abnormalities likesickle cell anaemia25.Intrauterine environment isalso of great importance as far as foetal growth isconcern.

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Rasaja Bhavas:Nutrition is the major intrauterine environmentalfactor that alters expression of the foetal genomeand may have lifelong consequences. Embryo getsnutrition from trophoblast, endometrium and pla-centa respectively. A Garbha is called Rasaja(born of the finest form of digested food calledrasa). The function of rasa is seen after the forma-tion of a Garbha. The Rasaja Bhava (Emergingfrom rasa) or the characteristics apparent in aGarbha are growth and development of the bodyand tissues, a constant supply of energy, nourish-ment, respiration etc. Poor maternal nutritionalstatus has been related to adverse birth outcomes.Understanding the relation between maternal nutri-tion and birth outcomes may provide a basis fordeveloping nutritional interventions that will im-prove birth outcomes and long term quality of lifeand reduce mortality, morbidity and health carecost. Alterations in foetal nutrition and endocrinestatus may result in developmental adaptations thatpermanently change the structure, physiology andmetabolism of the offspring, thereby predisposingindividuals to metabolic, endocrine and cardiovas-cular diseases in adult life26.There is emerging evi-dence that the dietary habits of parents, especiallywoman in the earliest stages of pregnancy, mayhave an impact on the metabolism of their child-ren. In other words, if you are trying to get preg-nant, you really should think twice before you bitethat big mac-once for your own waistline and oncefor your potential childs27.

CONCLUSIONShadgarbhakarabhavas play significant role to-wards the development of normal foetus. Thehealthy progeny may also be achieved by follow-ing the rules of Ayurveda. Ayurveda Scholarswere very much aware about the six procreativefactors (Shadgarbhakarabhavas) such as Matrija(maternal), Pitrija (paternal), Atmaja (Soul), Rasa-ja (Nutritional), Satmyaja (wholesomeness) andSattvaja (Psych/Mind), the consortium of theseprocreative factors is necessary thing for healthy

offspring. Health of mother and father (good codeof conduct), Practice of wholesome regimen and ahealthy mind (psychological status of parents) playa significant role in achieving a healthy offspring.Each procreative factor is allocated a certain func-tion of organogenesis, functional/ psychologicalphenomenon to develop in the future baby. A lagon the part of any of these six procreative factorsmay lead to structural, psychological defects. Pre-conception counseling can play a major role notonly in achieving the goal of a healthy progeny,but also in preventing congenital and genetic dis-orders. The Ayurveda suggest that the prevalenceof congenital disorders controlled by various ap-proaches like; shadgarbhakarabhavas which playvital role towards the development of normal foe-tus. Epigenetic studies also prove the effect of pos-itive (satvik) and negative (tamsik) intrauterineenvironment on the foetus. Physical and Spiritualwell being of the foetus is dependent on the posi-tive intrauterine environment.

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