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A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Authors

Dr. Neha Bhanot , Dr. Purushottam Das Sharma , Dr. Deepa , Dr. Arif Khan Goran

Keywords

GARBHA SHARIR, AYURVEDA, EMBRYOLOGY, PANCHAMAHABHUTA, PRENATAL CARE

Abstract

Garbha Sharir, the Ayurvedic science of embryology, offers profound insights into human development by integrating spiritual philosophy with biological principles. Foundational texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Kashyapa Samhita describe the embryo as a union of Shukra (sperm), Artava (ovum), Atma (soul), and Panchamahabhuta, where each Mahabhuta plays a distinct role in shaping tissues and organs. Modern embryology, however, explains this journey through fertilization, cleavage, blastocyst formation, gastrulation, germ layer differentiation, and organogenesis at cellular and molecular levels. This paper undertakes a thematic review of classical Ayurvedic sources alongside contemporary embryological research to map these two worldviews. The findings reveal striking correlations--Akasha with cellular spaces and cavities, Vayu with movement and cleavage, Agni with metabolic and transformative processes, Jala with fluid balance and blastocyst formation, and Prithvi with structural stability of tissues. Moreover, Ayurveda's emphasis on Garbha Sanskar and maternal influence parallels modern studies on epigenetics, prenatal environment, and maternal psychology. By bridging Panchamahabhuta with modern embryogenesis, this study presents a holistic framework that not only deepens academic understanding but also highlights the relevance of Ayurveda in advancing interdisciplinary education, prenatal care, and integrative research.

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"A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT", IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (www.ijcrt.org), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.14, Issue 1, page no.f284-f290, January 2026, Available :https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2601656.pdf
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Bhanot, N., Das Sharma, P., Deepa, & Goran, A. K. (2026). A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(1), f284-f290. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656
MLA — 9th edition
Bhanot, Neha, et al. "A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 14, no. 1, 2026, pp. f284-f290, https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656.
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Bhanot, Neha, et al. "A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 14, no. 1 (2026): f284-f290. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656.
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Bhanot, N. et al. (2026) 'A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT', International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(1), pp. f284-f290. Available at: https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656
IEEE — numbered reference
N. Bhanot, P. Das Sharma, Deepa and A. K. Goran, "A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT," IJCRT, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. f284-f290, Jan. 2026.
Vancouver — biomedical
Bhanot N, Das Sharma P, Deepa, Goran AK. A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. IJCRT. 2026 Jan;14(1):f284-f290.
AMA — 11th edition
Bhanot N, Das Sharma P, Deepa, Goran AK. A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. IJCRT. 2026;14(1):f284-f290. Accessed at https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656
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@article{IJCRT2601656, author = {Neha Bhanot and Purushottam Das Sharma and Deepa and Arif Khan Goran}, title = {A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT}, journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {f284-f290}, year = {2026}, month = {January}, issn = {2320-2882}, url = {https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656} }
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TY - JOUR AU - Bhanot, Neha AU - Das Sharma, Purushottam AU - Deepa AU - Goran, Arif Khan TI - A CORRELATIVE STUDY OF PANCHAMAHABHUTA AND MODERN EMBRYOLOGY: MAPPING THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT T2 - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts JA - IJCRT VL - 14 IS - 1 PY - 2026 SN - 2320-2882 UR - https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2601656 SP - f284-f290 ER -

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