CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF AVATARANA OF AATMA AND GARBHA

Concepts of Aatma and Garbha are intricate and exciting, which fascinated the Indian philosophers, who gave elaborate descriptions with varied opinions. Ayurveda uniquely defines Aatma and Garbha wherein, Aatma is an entity which are Anadi and Ananta solely responsible for all the lively activities of the Shareera, and Garbha, a conglomeration of Panchabhoutika entities (Shukra and Shonita with Chetana). The Avatarana or Avakranti of Aatma happens during Shukra and Shonita Samyoga to endure the Karmaphala and get liberated from the life-death cycle. This happens along with Saatvika, Rajasika and Tamasika bhavas under the influence of Vayu Mahabhuta. The event of Avatarana is fully under the control of Daiva and beyond appreciation with our perception. This study attempts to understand the concepts of Aatma and Garbha and their Avatarana as mentioned in the texts of Ayurveda.