This wiki article says that the Chandogya Upanishad discusses the possible ways of biological origins of life.
What are these ways?
And, which Shloka talks about this?
asked May 13, 2016 at 16:25
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When I first read your question, I thought it's about evolution. But then from your answer it seems more like a comment made from general observance of nature. I was hoping to see the answer to "Where did the egg come from?" :)– Say No To CensorshipMay 13, 2016 at 17:08
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@sv. Hahaa, you want to go into the chicken-egg thing? :P Just kidding. It is a question about evolution, although we take it for granted. To come up with the idea that there can be only 3 ways life can originate biologically is a great thing in itself. Also, Yoga Vashishtha does talk about evolution at a large scale. Maybe, I will write about it, if I can find the Shloka again. :)– Amit SaxenaMay 13, 2016 at 17:12
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@sv. Found it! :)– Amit SaxenaMay 13, 2016 at 17:45
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The Chandogya Upansihada says that there are three possible biological origins of life.
This is mentioned in the Shloka 6.3.1:
तेषां खल्वेषां भूतानां त्रीण्येव बीजानी भवन्त्याण्डजं जीवजमुद्भिज्जमिति ।। ६ । ३ । १ ।।
Translation of the Shloka, as found in Chandogya Upanishad - Translated by Ganganath Jha:
Verily, of these Beings there are only three origins - Born from Egg, Born from Living Being, and Born from Roots.
The word Beejam can refer to roots, seeds, grains etc., essentially talking about the plant kingdom.
answered May 13, 2016 at 16:28