Glimpses of Eugenics in Ayurveda WSR to Preconceptional and Antenatal Remedies

Authors

  • Yogita Shrivas1 , Sujata Shamkuwar2 , Rekha Shinde3 , Arpita Jaiswal4

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12592

Keywords:

Eugenics, Ayurveda, planned pregnancy.

Abstract

Every parent wish to have a good progeny. Improvement is basic human nature. Hence eugenics emerged in
20th century as a movement in many countries which had its own pros and cons with serious ethical concerns.
Though conception is a natural and physiological phenomenon, Ayurveda advocates that conception should
not be accidental, rather it must be planned. The planning includes preparation of body as well as mind.
To fulfil the wish of getting a good progeny Ayurveda texts mention a detailed framework to be followed.
It includes pre-conceptional preparation to be executed by the couple and anti-natal care of pregnant lady.
This is uniform and open to all aspirant parents without any selective bias. It is purely aimed at achieving
a healthy and intelligent future generation irrespective of any race, cast and creed. The unbiased holistic
approach of Ayurveda brings out positive aspect of eugenics to the society

Author Biography

  • Yogita Shrivas1 , Sujata Shamkuwar2 , Rekha Shinde3 , Arpita Jaiswal4

    1
    Professor, Dept of Kaumarbhritya, DMAMCHRC, Wanadongri, Nagpur, 2Assistant Professor, Dept of Stri rogaPrasutitantra, GAAC, Jabalpur, 3Assistant Professor, Dept of Kaumarbhritya, DMAMCHRC, Wanadongri, Nagpur,
    4Professor Dept. of OBGY, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Scieences,
    Sawangi, Wardha

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Glimpses of Eugenics in Ayurveda WSR to Preconceptional and Antenatal Remedies. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 6326-6330. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12592