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@article{192945,
        author = {Dr Shaikh Shakeel Ahmed and Dr. Veena A. Patil},
        title = {A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF EMBRYOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN AYURVEDA, THE GITA, BIBLE, QURAN-HADITHS, AND MODERN SCIENCE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3379-3382},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192945},
        abstract = {The development of human life from conception to birth has intrigued scholars, saints, and scientists for centuries. While modern embryology explains this process with precise anatomical and physiological stages, ancient spiritual and philosophical texts also present surprisingly detailed accounts of prenatal development. This review article aims to explore and compare the stages of embryogenesis as described in Ayurvedic literature—particularly from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Garbhopanishad—with references found in the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, Quran and associated Hadiths, and modern medical science. Ayurveda provides a holistic view of embryological development, emphasizing the role of Shukra, Shonita, Atma, Kala, and Garbhashaya in fetal formation and differentiation. In the Bhagavad Gita, metaphorical references touch upon the soul's journey into the body, aligning symbolically with early embryonic stages. The Bible offers poetic yet meaningful descriptions of prenatal life, especially in Psalms and the Book of Job. The Quran and Hadiths contain explicit references to embryological stages, such as alaqah (clot), mudghah (chewed-like substance), and nutfah (drop), which resonate intriguingly with modern developmental biology. This interdisciplinary comparative analysis seeks to highlight the convergence and divergence of traditional wisdom and contemporary science. By doing so, it opens a dialogue between ancient philosophical understanding and evidence-based science, enriching the broader narrative of human development. The review also underlines the philosophical, spiritual, and scientific significance of understanding embryogenesis from diverse perspectives, and promotes integrative thinking across medical, theological, and philosophical domains.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, Embryology, Garbha Sharira, Bhagavad Gita, Bible, Quran, Hadith, Nutfah, Modern Science, Comparative Study, Garbhopanishad, Ancient Texts, Fetal Development, Religious Embryology},
        month = {February},
        }