DECODING GENETICS THROUGH THE AYURVEDIC LENS: A CONCEPTUAL AND TRANSLATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Ayurveda presents a comprehensive view of heredity, constitution, and disease susceptibility through concepts such as Beeja, Beejabhaga, Beejabhagavayava, and Prakriti.[1,2] While these ideas are frequently compared with modern genetic terminology, most discussions remain descriptive and result in high textual similarity with existing literature. The present paper proposes a conceptual and translational framework for understanding Ayurvedic genetics by interpreting classical principles through a systems-biology perspective.[3] Rather than equating Ayurvedic entities directly with genes or chromosomes, heredity is viewed as a multilevel interaction involving biological inheritance, environmental modulation, temporal factors, and psychosomatic influences.[4] This approach positions Prakriti as a stable yet modifiable constitutional phenotype shaped by genetic predisposition and epigenetic regulation.[5,6] By integrating classical references with contemporary concepts such as epigenetics, predictive medicine, and population variability, this article offers a novel interpretative model that enhances originality and translational relevance. Such a framework may contribute to the development of personalized, preventive, and integrative healthcare strategies.