IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.155176 A COMPARATIVE EXPLORATION OF GARBHOPANISHAD IN THE PURVIEW OF THE BRIHATRAYEE: A REVIEW Pankaj Sharma Suhas Kumar Shetty * Sanyogeeta A Dixit Vaishnavi G Kulkarni Shedbale Susmita Devagonda 11 -0001 155 161 This review aims to explore the Garbhopanishad in the purview of Ayurvedic texts, particularly the Brihatrayee (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam), to provide a comparative analysis of various aspects of embryology and physiology. The Garbhopanishad, attributed to Maharishi Pippalada, discusses the formation, development, and functioning of the human body from conception through foetal growth to birth. It delves into the panchamahabhoota theory, describing the body__ampersandsign#39;s composition and functions based on the five elements and their interactions. The text also outlines the monthly growth stages of the foetus, the formation of bodily tissues, and the factors influencing sex determination and birth defects. Key findings include detailed descriptions of the physiological processes governing foetal development, the influence of maternal and paternal factors on the foetus, and the Ayurvedic interpretations of these processes as found in the Brihatrayee. This review highlights the unique monologue of the foetus regarding its previous lives and the philosophical implications of birth and rebirth. By examining each verse of the Garbhopanishad through the lens of Ayurvedic literature, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of ancient Indian embryological knowledge and its relevance to contemporary Ayurvedic practice. Ayurveda Brihatrayee Garbha Garbhopanishad Foetal development