A Conceptual Analytic Study of Sex Determination or Ling Nirdharana in Ayurveda

Abstract

Abstract: All parents have long desired healthy, intelligent, and beautiful children, as reflected in concepts from classical texts like "Suputrakameeya." Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, provides simple methods to ensure the birth of a healthy child, beginning with partner selection and addressing factors related to fetal development, including fertilization and sex determination. It emphasizes the roles of Shukra (sperm) and Shonita (ovum) in conception, with the dominance of Shonita leading to female offspring and Shukra to male offspring. Similarly, modern science determines sex by the presence of X and Y chromosomes, with the Y chromosome playing a crucial role in male development. Hormones such as Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and testosterone influence the development of reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics. Both Ayurveda and contemporary science provide valuable insights into the genetic and biological aspects of human development