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According to Ayurveda any substance which is not visible can be precepted through inference. The disease run in family is manifested in child and abnormal organ is developed that leads to develop concept of Beeja, Beejabhaga and Beejabhaga Avayava and root of genetics is implanted. Brihatriya and Laghutriya is searched critically for evidence of genetic in classic and help of latest book of contemptory science. Acharya suggested that one should avoid consanguineous marriage (Atulya Gotriya) for prevention of many recessive genetic disorders. As age is increased quality of uterine health decreases hence late marriage are not appreciated even today era late marriage leads to many chromosomal disorders like down syndrome. Beeja, Beejabhaga and Beejabhaga Avayava can be understood as nucleus of sperm/ovum, Chromosome and gene respectively. As an example of various Ayurvedic disease are given which can now correlated with chromosomal and genetic disorder. Janma Prakruti which cannot be changed and Deha Prakriti which is changed over a period of time can be correlated with genotype and phenotype respectively. Many diseases given with name of Sahaj, Kulaj, Kulodbhava are clear indication towards hereditary diseases. All above fact suggest that ancient Acharya was very much aware about gene, chromosome and hereditary disorder but as this disorder are incurable primary description only available and its prevention aspect are strongly recommended.