Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: How Old Texts Describe Life Before Birth

Long before scientists started studying how babies grow in the womb, ancient texts from different religions had a lot to say about it. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have detailed descriptions of fetal development. These texts also talk about how to take care of pregnant women and why it's important to respect life from the very beginning. Modern science has made big strides in understanding how babies develop and what can go wrong. But there's still a big debate about when life actually starts. Some say it's at fertilization, others say it's at birth, and some even say it's after birth. Scientists, ethicists, philosophers, and theologians all have different opinions. Ancient texts like the Garbha Upanishads, Garbhāvakrāntisūtra, Tandulaveyāliya, Torah, Bible, and Quran describe how life begins and how it grows. These texts show how different cultures and religions understood life before birth. Comparing these old ideas with modern science helps us see how our understanding of life has changed over time. It's interesting to see how old texts and modern science can both teach us about life. These ancient ideas might not be as well-known as modern science, but they offer a different perspective on how life begins and grows.