• Dr. Shraddha Vijay Adbalwar
• Dr. Pradnya R. Deshpande

Abstract: In Ayurveda, the science of genetics was in existence since the time of ancient Acharyas. The genetic entities such as chromosomes, genes, neucleotide sequence are referred to in our samhitas in different similar concepts. Acharya Charaka has described the whole genetics in three functional units in the form of Beej (Germinal cell), Beejbhag (Chromosome) & Beejbhagavyaa (Gene). Beej, Beejbhag & Beejbhagavayav are important terms described by Ayurveda to explain defects in sperm & ovum. Due to this deformity in the progeny occurs. Acharya Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhatta all have described many genetic deformities in Sharir sthana. He has explained that due to vikriti of beej, beejbhag & beejbhagavayav of the couple, there will be vikriti or vyapada in the child depending on gender. This vitiation is also responsible for hereditary / congenital diseases. All three Acharyas of our Brihattraye have brief descriptionabout formation of foetus, growth of foetus, foetal deformity, disorders of pregnancy, Adibalpravritta diseases, etc. This paper aims to compare this siddhant in ancient Ayurvedic texts to their possible comparative correlation to modern genetics.

Beej, Beejbhag, Beejbhagavayav, Genetics.

"A Conceptual Study of Beej, Beejbhag, Beejbhagavayav (Genetics) in Ayurveda.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.f438-f441, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410541.pdf

"A Conceptual Study of Beej, Beejbhag, Beejbhagavayav (Genetics) in Ayurveda.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppf438-f441, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410541.pdf