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=== Abstract ===

=== Abstract ===

In Charaka Samhita, Mahatigarbhavakranti chapter has the description of garbha (embryo and/or fetus) in regards to the origin, definition its composition, consecutive development in the womb, factors for growth, destruction and hindering of the birth. Six factors responsible for the formation of garbha and sources of respective organs have been described in detail. Sequential growth and development of fetus has been explained systematically in the womb from first month to tenth month of gestation. Detailed description of garbhopaghatkarbhava (factors inhibiting growth of fetus) and significance of dauhrida (connection of two hearts and its manifestations, mother and fetus) has been made clear. Causes of the birth of genetically disordered fetus like putipraja (premature), varta (Female hypogonadism, chromosomalaneuploidy) and trinaputrika (male hypogonadism, chromosomal aneuploidy) have been discussed. This chapter also includes the description of classification of sharira (body) and manasa (mind). Further types of mind based on predominance of sattva, rajas and tamas have been sub-classified into 16 types under three major categories viz. sattvika, rajasika and tamasika with their distinguishing features. At the end of chapter, it is mentioned that knowledge of auspicious and inauspicious eight factors for the fetus makes a capable physician.

In [[Charaka Samhita]], this chapter focuses on ''garbha'' (embryo and/or fetus) in regards to the origin, definition its composition, consecutive development in the womb, factors for growth, destruction and hindering of the birth. Six factors responsible for the formation of ''garbha'' and sources of respective organs have been described in detail. Sequential growth and development of fetus has been explained systematically in the womb from first month to tenth month of gestation. Detailed description of ''garbhopaghatkarbhava'' (factors inhibiting growth of fetus) and significance of ''dauhrida'' (connection of two hearts and its manifestations, mother and fetus) has been made clear. Causes of the birth of genetically disordered fetus like ''putipraja'' (premature), ''varta'' (Female hypogonadism, chromosomalaneuploidy) and ''trinaputrika'' (male hypogonadism, chromosomal aneuploidy) have been discussed. This chapter also includes the description of classification of ''sharira'' (body) and ''manasa'' (mind). Further types of mind based on predominance of ''sattva, rajas'' and ''tamas'' have been sub-classified into 16 types under three major categories viz. ''sattvika, rajasika'' and ''tamasika'' with their distinguishing features. At the end of chapter, it is mentioned that knowledge of auspicious and inauspicious eight factors for the fetus makes a capable physician.

'''Keywords''': Garbha poshana (Nourishment of fetus), garbha Bhavas (Factors for fetal development), prakriti (basic body constitution), development of fetus, genetic and chromosomal deformities, manas prakriti (psychic traits).  

'''Keywords''': Garbha poshana (Nourishment of fetus), garbha Bhavas (Factors for fetal development), prakriti (basic body constitution), development of fetus, genetic and chromosomal deformities, manas prakriti (psychic traits).

=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===