Abstract

AN ANALYTICAL EXPLORATION OF THE CONCEPT OF SHUKRA BAHULYAT PUMAN AS DESCRIBED IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Vijendra Pratap Singh*, Dr. Dileep Singh, Dr. Sushil Dwivedi

Abstract

Since ancient times, parents have aspired to have healthy, intelligent, and attractive children, a desire reflected in classical Ayurvedic concepts such as Suputrakamiya. Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian medicine, outlines simple and systematic approaches to promote the birth of a healthy child, beginning with appropriate partner selection and extending to factors influencing fetal development, including fertilization. It highlights the importance of Shukra (sperm) and Shonita (ovum) in conception, stating that predominance of Shonita results in female offspring, whereas dominance of Shukra leads to male offspring. In parallel, modern science explains sex determination through the presence of X and Y chromosomes, with the Y chromosome being decisive for male differentiation. Hormonal factors such as Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) and testosterone further regulate the development of reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics. Thus, both Ayurveda and contemporary science offer significant perspectives on the genetic and biological mechanisms underlying human development.

Keywords: Shukra, Shonita, Puman, Stri.