Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF BEEJ, BEEJBHAG, AND BEEJBHAGAVAYAVA

*Dr. Singeyyodun and Dr. Shalini Singha

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Abstract

Ayurveda represents the ancient art of healing that has been practiced in India for countless centuries. Acharya Sushrutahas categorized diseases like Kushta, Arsha are Adi- balpravritta refers to sets of conditions that are attributed to inherent abnormalities in either the Shukra or Shonita, which constitute the fundamental elements of existence. Hereditary and congenital types, such as Sthaulya, Klaibya, Prameha that are arise from genetic anomalies.[1] In Ayurveda, the concept of “Beej, Beejbhag, and Beejbhagavayavaare intergral to understanding the principles of Genetics and Heredity, if get vitiated then are considered responsible for Hereditary/ Congenital diseases. The concept of Genetics was in existence since the time of Ancient Acharya. In Ayurveda, these terms have been used for centuries to describe the essence of life and the transmission of traits from one generation to another. They knew the fundamentals of Genetics i.e the factor determining the sex of a child and Genetics defects.

Keywords: Beej, Beejbhaga, Beejbhagavayava, Genetics, Hereditary.