Concept:
• Garbhaja Bhavas are the essential factors that contribute to the formation and development of the fetus.
• There are six factors: Matrija (Maternal), Pitrija (Paternal), Atmaja (Soul), Rasaja (Nutritional), Satvaja (Psychic), and Satmyaja (Wholesomeness).
Step 1: Defining Rasaja Bhava
Rasaja Bhava refers to the traits and developments that depend on the nutrition (Rasa) provided by the mother to the fetus via the placenta.
It represents the "nurture" aspect of fetal growth after the initial genetic blueprint is set.
Step 2: Listing the attributes
According to Charaka Sharira Sthana, the following qualities are derived from Rasaja Bhava:
• Abhinirvritti: Manifestation of the body.
• Abhivriddhi: Growth.
• Tripti: Satisfaction/Satiety.
• Bala: Strength/Vitality.
• Varna: Complexion.
• Sthiti: Maintenance of life.
• Upachaya: Accumulation of tissues/Physical development.
Step 3: Differentiating from others
• Matrija: Soft organs like heart, liver, spleen.
• Pitrija: Hard structures like bones, hair, teeth, nails.
• Atmaja: Longevity, sensory perceptions, desire.
Since "Upachaya, Bala, and Varna" are all dependent on metabolic nourishment, they belong to Rasaja Bhava.