References concerning birth control methods in Ancient Indian Classics: an exposition.

ABSTRACT

Reproduction is the basic phenomenon of Biological activity. Like other living beings man has a desire to reproduce. Unlike others he can control reproduction at his will. From early vedic periods belonging to several centuries prior to Christian era, we find references concerning methods of controlling the population over growth. Views of vedic sages, sexologists of ancient and medieval India regarding the birth control methods are expressed in this presentation.