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Regarding the resemblance of the child, as mentioned in this chapter, certain attributes or traits of the kid could resemble the person the mother is attracted to during conception. (CK on CS.Sa.2/25). Physical resemblance depends largely on factors such as the four sets of four ''mahabhutas'' (except ''akasha''), ''matrija'' (maternal), ''pitrija'' (paternal), ''aharaja''- from the mother’s nutrition prior to conception, and ''atmaja''- past deeds. Though all these factors are equally responsible, the resemblance depends on the predominance of either of the maternal and paternal factors (CK on CS.Sa.2/25). Factors responsible for behavioral and mental resemblances are also similar to those responsible for physical resemblance, with genetic factors (''jati'' )also counted in. (CK on CS.Sa.2/25,GD on CS.Sa.2/25).

Regarding the resemblance of the child, as mentioned in this chapter, certain attributes or traits of the kid could resemble the person the mother is attracted to during conception. (CK on CS.Sa.2/25). Physical resemblance depends largely on factors such as the four sets of four ''mahabhutas'' (except ''akasha''), ''matrija'' (maternal), ''pitrija'' (paternal), ''aharaja''- from the mother’s nutrition prior to conception, and ''atmaja''- past deeds. Though all these factors are equally responsible, the resemblance depends on the predominance of either of the maternal and paternal factors (CK on CS.Sa.2/25). Factors responsible for behavioral and mental resemblances are also similar to those responsible for physical resemblance, with genetic factors (''jati'' )also counted in. (CK on CS.Sa.2/25,GD on CS.Sa.2/25).

==== Effects of shukra dosha (Verse 30) ====

==== Effects of ''shukra dosha'' (Verse 30) ====

Apart from the factors already analyzed earlier in the Vidhi Vimarsha, śhukra-doṣha (CS.Su.28/18) and vitiated vāta (CS.Su.12/8) including vitiated vāta in śhukra (CS.Ci.28/34) are said to be responsible for congenital abnormalities. Any part of the seed, or bīja (bījabhāga), if defective, would result in a defective body part, indicating chromosomal or genetic defects (CS.Sa.3/17). Defects in indriyas are attributed to daiva, or fate, in the texts (CK.CS.Sa.3/17). Similarly, abnormalities in diet and behavior of women (CS.Sa.4/30), mental state of women (CS.Sa.2/25)) etc. influence the fetus. Bad deeds or sins (paapa) committed in the past life, vitiated vāta, non-fulfillment of dauhrida, and skepticism of parents are also responsible for teratogenicity (SS.Sa.2/50-52). Pregnancy before attaining 16 years of age, conception during first three days of menstrual cycle and bearing down in absence of labor pain are also responsible for abnormalities in the child (AS.Sa.1/5, KS.Sa.5/5). A woman not using proper rasas during ritukāla delivers abnormal child (BhS.Sa 5/4). The couple suffering from udāvarta, consuming unwholesome diet (BhS.Su.12/15-16), vitiation of ākāsha as well as daiva could also cause abnormalities in the child (BhS.Sa.3/15-16). (30)

Apart from the factors already analyzed earlier in the ''Vidhi Vimarsha'', ''shukra-dosha'' (CS.Su.28/18) and vitiated ''vata'' (CS.Su.12/8) including vitiated ''vata'' in ''shukra'' (CS.Ci.28/34) are said to be responsible for congenital abnormalities. Any part of the seed, or ''beeja'' (''beejabhaga''), if defective, would result in a defective body part, indicating chromosomal or genetic defects (CS.Sa.3/17). Defects in ''indriyas'' are attributed to ''daiva'', or fate, in the texts (CK.CS.Sa.3/17). Similarly, abnormalities in diet and behavior of women (CS.Sa.4/30), mental state of women (CS.Sa.2/25)) etc. influence the fetus. Bad deeds or sins (''paapa'') committed in the past life, vitiated ''vata'', non-fulfillment of ''dauhrida'', and skepticism of parents are also responsible for teratogenicity (SS.Sa.2/50-52).  

 

Pregnancy before attaining 16 years of age, conception during first three days of menstrual cycle and bearing down in absence of labor pain are also responsible for abnormalities in the child (AS.Sa.1/5, KS.Sa.5/5). A woman not using proper ''rasas'' during ''ritukala'' delivers abnormal child (BhS.Sa 5/4). The couple suffering from ''udavarta'', consuming unwholesome diet (BhS.Su.12/15-16), vitiation of ''akasha'' as well as ''daiva'' could also cause abnormalities in the child (BhS.Sa.3/15-16). (30)

==== Effect of past deeds (Verse 31-36) ====

==== Effect of past deeds (Verse 31-36) ====