Abstract

CONCEPT OF ANUVANSHIKTA IN VIEW OF MODERN GENETICS

*Dr. S. D. Rokade

Abstract

Science of Genetics in Ayurveda may appear a new topic but ancient Ayurvedic scholars like Charaka and Sushruta understood very well, the principles of heredity and nature of traits or characters. Though the present understanding of human genetics owes much to the work of Gregor Mendel but the first scientific theme on genetics had been emphasized in ancient Indian literatures. An outstanding contribution of Ayurved on genetics is being described on the following heads i.e. concept of basic unit of genetics like Beeja, Beejabhag and Beejabhagavayav. Hereditary and congenital types of diseases are classified by Sushruta. Ayurveda mentioned different diseases like Sthaulya(obesity), Klaibya(impotence), Prameha (diabetes) etc. The article focuses on the various literary concept and clinical applications of genetics in Ayurveda and the correlation with the modern concept of genetics.

Keywords: Genetics, Beej, Beejbhaga, Beejbhagavyava, Genetic disorders.