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| The word ''shukra'' referred here is described under the term ''beeja'' in the context of factors responsible for conception in different texts (CS.Su.11/23, SS.Sa.2/33, AS. Sa.1/68, KS.Sa.5/5). The author also uses ''aartava''(ovum) and ''shukra'' (sperm) interchangeably with the word ''beeja'' (Dal.SS.Sa.2/33). Similarly, healthy ''pum-beeja'' (quality sperm) is taken with ''shuddha shukra'' (AD, AH.Sa.1/8-9). Regarding the constituents and sources of ''shukra'', it is stated that all the four ''mahabhutas'' (i.e., all except ''akasha'') equally contribute in creating semen and the best qualities of these four constituents produce pure semen (CK on CS.Sa.2/4) otherwise it becomes abnormal (GD on CS.Sa.2/4). Though semen is ''panchabhautika'', ''akasha'' is not mentioned here since it does not have any kinetic property. Thus, ejaculated semen is said to be ''chatushpada''. However, ''akasha'' being all pervasive, it combines with semen in the uterus (where the semen finally becomes ''panchabhautika''). | | The word ''shukra'' referred here is described under the term ''beeja'' in the context of factors responsible for conception in different texts (CS.Su.11/23, SS.Sa.2/33, AS. Sa.1/68, KS.Sa.5/5). The author also uses ''aartava''(ovum) and ''shukra'' (sperm) interchangeably with the word ''beeja'' (Dal.SS.Sa.2/33). Similarly, healthy ''pum-beeja'' (quality sperm) is taken with ''shuddha shukra'' (AD, AH.Sa.1/8-9). Regarding the constituents and sources of ''shukra'', it is stated that all the four ''mahabhutas'' (i.e., all except ''akasha'') equally contribute in creating semen and the best qualities of these four constituents produce pure semen (CK on CS.Sa.2/4) otherwise it becomes abnormal (GD on CS.Sa.2/4). Though semen is ''panchabhautika'', ''akasha'' is not mentioned here since it does not have any kinetic property. Thus, ejaculated semen is said to be ''chatushpada''. However, ''akasha'' being all pervasive, it combines with semen in the uterus (where the semen finally becomes ''panchabhautika''). |
− | The semen createdfrom a six-rasa diet is said to be pure. Excessive use of madhura rasa promotes semen while amla etc destroys it (CK on CS.Sa.2/4).It is also found that if there is unvitiated śhukra, healthy śonita, healthy garbhaśaya, and observation of prescribed diets and specific lifestyles for both male and female partners, conception is definite (CS.Sa.8/17, Ci.30/125-26; AS.Ut.39/79; AH.Ut.34/61-62).The word sampad is related to all śukra, asr̥ga, ātma, āśaya and kāla. Unafflicted (adushta) śhukra, asr̥ga and āśaya, conjugation of soul with śhukra-śonita, having auspicious deeds, and normal season (i.e., no extremities in weather conditions etc.) are characteristics of ideal factors for a healthy conception. From the standpoint of kala, or time, The ideal time for delivery is ninth or tenth month of pregnancy (CK on C.S. Sha. 2/6 and C. S. Sha. 4/25 ) as up to this time the fetus gets well developed.
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− | It is said that due to its specific nature, the garbha descends for labour in its appropriate time (SS.Ni.8/7-8). Development of vairāgya (indifference) by foetus from its intrauterine stay (HS.6th sthana.1/23) and attainment of full maturity of the body (BhS.Sa.3/13) are also responsible for delivery of a mature foetus in proper time and with ease. (6) | + | The semen createdfrom a six-''rasa'' diet is said to be pure. Excessive use of ''madhura rasa'' promotes semen while ''amla'' etc. destroys it (CK on CS.Sa.2/4).It is also found that if there is unvitiated ''shukra'', healthy ''shonita'', healthy ''garbhashaya'', and observation of prescribed diets and specific lifestyles for both male and female partners, conception is definite (CS.Sa.8/17, Ci.30/125-26; AS.Ut.39/79; AH.Ut.34/61-62).The word ''sampad'' is related to all ''shukra, asriga, atma'', ''ashaya'' and ''kala''. Unafflicted (''adushta'') ''shukra'', ''asriga'' and ''ashaya'', conjugation of soul with ''shukra-shonita'', having auspicious deeds, and normal season (i.e., no extremities in weather conditions etc.) are characteristics of ideal factors for a healthy conception. From the standpoint of ''kala'', or time, the ideal time for delivery is ninth or tenth month of pregnancy (CK on C.S. Sha. 2/6 and C. S. Sha. 4/25 ) as up to this time the fetus gets well developed. |
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| + | It is said that due to its specific nature, the ''garbha'' descends for labor in its appropriate time (SS.Ni.8/7-8). Development of ''vairagya'' (indifference) by fetus from its intrauterine stay (HS.6th sthana.1/23) and attainment of full maturity of the body (BhS.Sa.3/13) are also responsible for delivery of a mature fetus in proper time and with ease. [6] |
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| ==== Factors affecting conception (Verse 7) ==== | | ==== Factors affecting conception (Verse 7) ==== |