Significance of Garbhashrava
Garbhashrava is a term that encompasses various interpretations of miscarriage or abortion in both Purana and Ayurveda. Specifically, it refers to the expulsion of the fetus within the first four months of pregnancy. In Ayurveda, Garbhashrava signifies abnormal bleeding, risks to fetal health, and can indicate complications such as the expulsion of menstrual blood. Overall, it describes pregnancy loss due to various factors, primarily emphasizing the critical period before the fourth month of gestation.
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Hindu concept of 'Garbhashrava'
Garbhashrava in Hinduism refers to an abortion that occurs within the fourth month of conception, highlighting a specific timeframe and significance within the cultural and spiritual context surrounding pregnancy and its termination.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A term for an abortion occurring within the fourth month of conception.[1]