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Utility of Garbhadhana Sanskara with Ayurvedic Point of View W.S.R Review Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 UTILITY OF GARBHADHANA SANSKARA WITH AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW W.S.R. PRECONCEPTIONAL CARE - A REVIEW STUDY Hetal P Baraiya1, Shilpa B Donga2, Kashyap Chauhan3 1MS (Ayu), PhD Scholar, Lecturer, Department of Streeroga & Prasootitantra, Shri Gu- labkunverba Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India 2MD, PhD (Ayu), Associate Prof. Dept. of Streeroga & Prasootitantra, 3M.D. (Ayu), PhD Scholar, Dept. of Basic Principle, I.P.G.T. and R.A Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India ABSTRACT Pre-conceptional education is a part of cultural way of life in Indian tradition. It is necessary that the education of child’s excellence begins from pre-conception and continues all through the life. Garbha is affected by the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of both mother and father. The aim of the present study is to make arrangements to maintain the expected level of psycho- physical & spiritual health of associate woman & man with the help of Garbhadhana Sanskara. The process which can give capability or accomplishment is called Sanskara. The main aim of Gabhadhana Sanskara is to purify Atma and Deha of male and female before conception. As Garbhadhana Sanskara is the logic process, it removes the Doshas of Kshetra i.e. reproductive system of female and male and also of Mana. Thus de- sired couple are prepared for copulation. Keywords: Garbhadhana, Pre-conceptional, Sanskara INTRODUCTION According to Maharshi Vyasa- spiritual well-being of both mother and Garbhadhana Sanskara is one of the six- father. teen Sanskaras described in our Shastras. ‘ : : Garbhadhana Sanskara is the logic pro- [1] cess which removes the Doshas of Kshetra ‘ .The process which can i.e. reproductive system of female and give capability or accomplishment is male. With reference to this objective, the called Sanskara. The main aim of Smriti Sangrah states: Gabhadhana Sanskara is to purify Atma and Deha of male and female before con- ception. As per Acharya Charaka Pre- ‘ ’.[2] Mainly conceptional education is a part of cultural there are three main aims of Sanskara i.e. way of life in Indian tradition. It is neces- Doshamarjana, Atishayadhana, Hinaan- sary that the education of child’s excel- gapurti. Sanskara is the scientifically co- lence begins from pre-conception and con- ordinating process of these three works. To tinues all through the life. Garbha is af- remove vitiated Doshas from natural form fected by the physical, psychological and of objects is called Doshamarjana. To in- Hetal P Baraiya et al: Utility Of Garbhadhana Sanskara With Ayurvedic Point Of View W.S.R. Preconceptional Care - A Review Study sert more useful characters in natural form Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita; of objects according to Desha and Kala is Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta, Adhijanana called Atishayadhana and to correct any Shashtra etc. deformity of natural object is called 2. Various publications, text books of Hinaangapur- Garbhadhana Sanskara, research pa- ti.[3] pers, proceedings of seminars will also be considered to collect the literary [4] The word material. Garbhavakranti means the union of 3. All the compiled literary materials will Shukra and Shonita with Atma Prakriti be critically analyzed and rearranged and Vikara along with development of the of present study. full term foetus. : Importance of Garbhadhana Sanskara: [6] Couple can invite divine souls to take birth : |[5] When a man hav- ऋतुकाले as transition phase is going on. Spiritually ing healthy sperm which copulates with a during this time all the divine souls are woman, having healthy reproductive sys- keen to take birth. Divine souls come with tem. Here Shukra means Dhaturupa good learning to perform good acts in this Shukra present in male reproductive organ world. Hence are constantly looking for is excreted, in the form of Bija (sperm). the right parents, perfect environment Due to constant intake of healthy diet and where they are groomed in such a manner to follow proper lifestyle by man and so that they can continue with their noble woman, Shukra and Shonita grows nor- work which may be purpose of re-birth. mally and ejects at appropriate time with Therefore, the couple has to increase the all healthy Beejabhaga and Beejabhaga good Karmic level to such an extent that Avayavas which are responsible for ma- the divine soul chooses it to be its parents. gestical and healthy child. Ideally preparation for conception should Aims and objectives start 3-4 months prior conception as per To make arrangements to maintain the Garbhadhana Sanskara. We believe that expected level of psycho- physical and pregnancy should be by choice and not by spiritual health of associate woman and chance, so should be carefully planned and man. managed as per the principles of The main aim of Gabhadhana San- Garbhadhana Sanskara as we have a skara is to purify Atma and Deha of complete control during this development male and female before conception. phase of foetus. Before conceive it’s im- To give birth to a well cultured, virtu- portant for a woman that she has to follow ous, majestic, vigorous, healthy, beau- fertility enhancing diet and herbs with her tiful and extremely intelligent child. partner three months before planning The child has to be unique, unrivalled, pregnancy. Once the body is nourished by noble, extremely talented and enriched a healthy diet and lifestyle, general tonics with all the good human qualities. and fertility enhancing herbs can be taken. MATERIALS AND MATHODS These herbs can also help offset the effects 1. Literary information about the study of stress in today’s busy lifestyles. Ayur- will be compiled from Ayurveda texts- vedic herbs are highly rejuvenating herb 2530 www.iamj.in IAMJ: Volume 3; Issue 8; August- 2015 Hetal P Baraiya et al: Utility Of Garbhadhana Sanskara With Ayurvedic Point Of View W.S.R. Preconceptional Care - A Review Study that both promotes semen production and ovulation period. Perfect ovulation time is strengthens the uterus. It has long been needed to achieve fertilization. Mid alter- used in India to promote immunity, nate days for coitus is advised from 10th to strength and fertility. 18th according to modern science is also Specific acts for achieving conception as reflects Ayurvedic concepts. Acharya preconceptional acts [7]: Kashyap described different days for coi- The specific acts done to achieve concep- tus in different casts which reflects differ- tion are successful only in those couples ent menstrual cycles of each cast according who possess pure or healthy Shukra to their activities, foods and atmosphere (sperms), Artava (ovum) and Garbhashaya around. (uterus). Following references are shown At the mentioned marriage- that Ayurvedic Samhitas have very won- able age and age for conception in Sam- derful concept of pre-conceptional act. hitas, male and female are fully mature. Proper age for marriage and first con- Since both partners are full of valour and ception [8],[9],[10] vigour at that age, the born child also pos- Atulyagotra for marriage[11] sesses these qualities. Chances of neural Contraindicated conditions of women tube defects in the foetus of a girl less than for coitus and their effects[12],[13] sixteen and increasing incidence of Rajahsvala Charya (mode of living Down’s syndrome in first pregnancy after during menstruation) [14],[15],[16] thirty years onwards age of woman are Ritukala[17],[18],[19],[20] noted. Mentioned contraindications for Putriya Vidhi[21] or Pu- coitus might have been given because treshtiYagya[22],[23] those all can cause congenital anomalies in Mantra Prayoga[24] foetus. Marriage in Atulya Gotra is also Normal and abnormal postures for coi- one of the scientific references from Ayur- tus and their effects[25],[26] veda. It prevents the hereditary diseases Factors essential for conception[27],[28] from forbear.Normal and abnormal pos- Mode of living during menstruation i.e. tures for coitus described in Samhitas indi- Rajahsvalacharya is described in our cate the normal and abnormal locations of Samhitas reflects the social customs of that all three Doshas. In abnormal postures period. These restrictions might help in chances of conception become very less. avoiding hard labour at least for those Factors essential for conception are proper three days when the lady is physically and functioning Vayu, normal psychology, psychologically in some changed status. healthy and properly functioning female According to modern science, proliferative reproductive system, well prepared uterus, phase restart from the first day of menstru- healthy sperms and ovum which can be ation and new ovum is going to mature achieved by Garbhadhana Sanskara. during this period. With these restriction After menstruation, the coitus is also restricted which can prevent couple is being purified by Panchakarma lady from vaginal and cervical infection, i.e. Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, as during menstruation defence vaginal Virechana, Asthapana and Anuvasana flora is also washed out. Basti. After that the man should use Ghrita Ritukala described by and milk medicated with the drugs of Acharyas give the total information of Madhura Varga and woman should con- 2531 www.iamj.in IAMJ: Volume 3; Issue 8; August- 2015 Hetal P Baraiya et al: Utility Of Garbhadhana Sanskara With Ayurvedic Point Of View W.S.R. Preconceptional Care - A Review Study sume oil and Masha. And till ovulation efit future offspring, but also present cou- period they should maintain celibacy. It is ples. Making sure each of they are as bal- observed in some Ayurvedic research anced as possible before conceiving. works that after Panchakarma procedure Key differentiating qualities using princi- chances of ovulation is more. The females ples of Garbhadhana Sanskara are: who were suffering from anovulation for Purification of mind, body and soul of many years get good results in ovulation couple. after this Panchakarma procedure.
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