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ityagniveshakRute tantre carakapratisaMskRute shArIrasthAne~atulyagotrIyaM shArIraM nAmadvitIyo~adhyAyaH||2||
 
ityagniveshakRute tantre carakapratisaMskRute shArIrasthAne~atulyagotrIyaM shArIraM nAmadvitIyo~adhyAyaH||2||
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Thus ends the second chapter titled [[Atulyagotriya Sharira]] in [[Sharira Sthana]], composed by Agnivesha and redacted by Charaka.
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Thus ends the second chapter titled [[Atulyagotriya Sharira]] in [[Sharira Sthana]], composed by Agnivesha and redacted by Charak.
    
=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===
 
=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===
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*The prerequisites of a healthy conception includethe clan (''gotra'') of male, ovulatory period (''rajah-kshayante''), psychic component (''rahovisrishta''), posture during coitus (''mithuna'') and ''shukra''. The expectant couples have to be very conscious of these facts to achieve a healthy embryo.
 
*The prerequisites of a healthy conception includethe clan (''gotra'') of male, ovulatory period (''rajah-kshayante''), psychic component (''rahovisrishta''), posture during coitus (''mithuna'') and ''shukra''. The expectant couples have to be very conscious of these facts to achieve a healthy embryo.
 
*The word ''shukra'' denotes different components in both male and female. In a broad sense, it could mean the whole semen, sperm, ovum and sex hormones. Here it refers to sperm, also called ''sukshma-beeja'' (CK on CS.Sa.2/3).  
 
*The word ''shukra'' denotes different components in both male and female. In a broad sense, it could mean the whole semen, sperm, ovum and sex hormones. Here it refers to sperm, also called ''sukshma-beeja'' (CK on CS.Sa.2/3).  
*Consanguineous marriages have been practiced since long. Since such unions increase the chances of genetic disorders in the offspring, sages forbade it. Lord Atreya advised against consanguineous marriages, as indicated in [[Charaka Samhita]].
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*Consanguineous marriages have been practiced since long. Since such unions increase the chances of genetic disorders in the offspring, sages forbade it. Lord Atreya advised against consanguineous marriages, as indicated in [[Charak Samhita]].
 
*''Shukra'' has four ''mahabhuta'' before fertilization and fifth (''akasha'') joins after fertilization.
 
*''Shukra'' has four ''mahabhuta'' before fertilization and fifth (''akasha'') joins after fertilization.
 
*Requirement for normal healthy birth: ''Shukra'' (sperm), ''asrik'' (ovum), ''atma'' (soul), ''garbhayashaya sampat'' (healthy uterus), ''kalasampat'' (suitable time for conception),wholesome food and good antenatal care.
 
*Requirement for normal healthy birth: ''Shukra'' (sperm), ''asrik'' (ovum), ''atma'' (soul), ''garbhayashaya sampat'' (healthy uterus), ''kalasampat'' (suitable time for conception),wholesome food and good antenatal care.
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=== References ===
 
=== References ===
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#Agnivesha, Charaka Samhitā with ‘Āyurveda-Dipikā’ commentary by Chakrapānidatta, edited by Acharya J T, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 2000.
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#Agnivesha, Charak Samhitā with ‘Āyurveda-Dipikā’ commentary by Chakrapānidatta, edited by Acharya J T, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 2000.
#Sharma P V., editor, Charaka Samhitā (critical notes), Vol I-II, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi.
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#Sharma P V., editor, Charak Samhitā (critical notes), Vol I-II, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi.
 
#Sushruta Samhitā, edited by Acharya J T & N R, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi.
 
#Sushruta Samhitā, edited by Acharya J T & N R, Reprint edition, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi.
 
#Vriddha Vāgbhata, Ashtānga Samgraha with ‘Shashilekhā’ commentary by Indu, edited by Sharma S P,  1st edition, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi, 2006.
 
#Vriddha Vāgbhata, Ashtānga Samgraha with ‘Shashilekhā’ commentary by Indu, edited by Sharma S P,  1st edition, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi, 2006.