Article: EXPLORING KAAM PURUSHARTH IN PERSPECTIVE OF SUPRAJA NIRMITTI: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.156207

Pages: 132-138

Author: Aarti Devi *, Manisha K. Dawre

Abstract: The conventional, old Indian medical science system is called Ayurveda which means “knowledge of life." Ayurveda prescribed some regimens and Rituals prior to pregnancy. These regimens promised to support the multistate well-being of the fetus from the state of gametes and also it helps in improving re vital capacity of Dosha, Dhatu, and Agni, Manas, Buddhi, Atma. "Garbh Sambhav Samagri" that is Rutu (fertile time, Kshetra (uterus), Ambu (Ahara Rasa, and Beeja (Shukra, Shonit)," are necessary elements required for conception. These four are important for development of Supraja (healthy progeny). Our Acharya were aware of the significance of getting married and having children at the appropriate age. Acharya Charka has mentioned about the value of having children because every species needs a healthy progeny to carry forward his/her lineage. The couple is regarded as fortunate, well-known, prosperous, who possess qualities like bahushakha i.e multiple and healthy progenies, that will lead to healthy society and compared to a tree with many branches, flowers, and fruits and is seen as beneficial to society. Now days, infertility is a global health issue affecting millions of people as body is being impacted in many ways by career-focused lives, poor lifestyles etc. Causes of infertility and complications during pregnancy summarized under the headings of Garbh Sambhava Samagri. For the benefit of society and nation, the study of normal and abnormal features of “Garbh Sambh Samagri is necessary to get rid of from infertility.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu, Beeja, Garbha, Kaam Purusharth, infertility