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=== Defects in conception due to non passage of ''shukra'' (Verse 19-20) ===

=== Defects in conception due to non passage of ''shukra'' (Verse 19-20) ===

Among other disorders mentioned in this chapter, ''pavanendriya'' is a condition in which ''pavana'' (air) is ejaculated during coitus (CK on CS.Sa.2/18). In fact, it may be ‘devoid of semen’, and hence incapable to fertilize the ovum. ''Shandha'' is also an affliction where there is absence of semen (SS.Sa.2/44). (18)

Among other disorders mentioned in this chapter, ''pavanendriya'' is a condition in which ''pavana'' (air) is ejaculated during coitus. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 2/18] In fact, it may be ‘devoid of semen’, and hence incapable to fertilize the ovum. ''Shandha'' is also an affliction where there is absence of semen. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/44] (18)

''Samskaravaha'' is a condition in which ''shukra'' flows out after blockings in the channels (''shukrashaya dwara'') are cleared using therapeutic procedures (''basti, vajikarana'' etc.). ''Asekya, saugandhika, kumbhika'' and ''irshaka'' described by Sushruta (SS. Sa.2/44) could also be administered to help ejaculation of śhukra (CK on CS.Sa.2/19).

''Samskaravaha'' is a condition in which ''shukra'' flows out after blockings in the channels (''shukrashaya dwara'') are cleared using therapeutic procedures (''basti, vajikarana'' etc.). ''Asekya, saugandhika, kumbhika'' and ''irshaka'' described by Sushruta [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/44] could also be administered to help ejaculation of śhukra. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]2/19]

''Mandavega'' (sluggish desire), ''alpa- beeja'' (diminished seed), ''abala'' (devoid of inherent strength- ''nisargabala rahita''), ''aharsha'' (lack of passion) and ''kleeba'' (''dushtabeeja''; damaged genetic portion)- lead to ''stree- shanda'' or ''pum-shanda'', conditions that cause problems in conception and afflict female or male partners respectively (CK on CS.Sa.2/19). These are also referred, respectively, as ''stree-shandha'' and ''nara-shandha'' in other texts (SS.Sa.2/42-43). (19)

''Mandavega'' (sluggish desire), ''alpa- beeja'' (diminished seed), ''abala'' (devoid of inherent strength- ''nisargabala rahita''), ''aharsha'' (lack of passion) and ''kleeba'' (''dushtabeeja''; damaged genetic portion)- lead to ''stree- shanda'' or ''pum-shanda'', conditions that cause problems in conception and afflict female or male partners respectively. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 2/19] These are also referred, respectively, as ''stree-shandha'' and ''nara-shandha'' in other texts. [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 2/42-43] (19)

=== Signs and symptoms in pregnancy indicating the sex of the child (Verse 25) ===

=== Signs and symptoms in pregnancy indicating the sex of the child (Verse 25) ===