GARBHOPANISHAD

1. This Upanishad has two parts in it describing the growth of human embryo in the womb of the mother and also variety of parameters connected with human life.

2. The first part describes about pancha bhootha and gives excellent definition for the pruthvi (as solid materials) ap ( as fluid ) thejas ( which has energy /heat ) vaayu ( which flows as electrons/electricity/..) and aakaasa ( which exists as the finest particles – ions) .

3. Further descriptions goes to the six flavors (shad rasas) like, sweet /bitter/sour/saltish/ sour /pungent .

4. Then comes the composition of the body like blood, bones, muscles etc..

5. Further description about the colors and their impact on the body..

6. In the second chapter of the Garbhopanishad, the systematic growth of the embryo in the womb of the mother is narrated. In the first day the fertilization takes place as a continuation the a solid spherical shape is evolved as the embryo within 15 days.

7. The shape of the head and body evolves within 15^th day and within 60 days.

8. Within 3^rd month, the feet slowly separates and within 4^th month the intestine, stomach and other internal organs evolve. In the 5^th month eyes, nose, ears grow. And by the 8^th month full growth attains and then during the 9^th month the baby remains in meditation with all organs functioning steadily.

9. All the mental activities start during this period .

10 In the 10^th month the baby gets its birth with all qualities of human beings. Thus ends the Garbhopanishad.