Cloning

[Anshuman Pandey]

On Wed, 19 Aug 1998, Prof P Kumar wrote:

> Does any one know of any concept similar to cloning as we know it from the
> recent modern scientific experiment in the Hindu mythological,
> philosophical or Vedic materials. Secondly, any views on this as to how
> Hindus would respond to such a concept? Your responses would be most
> valuable for me. Thanks in advance.

Although not directly related to cloning, a story which could be
considered along these lines is the birth of Va"si.s.tha and Agastya from
the infusion of Varu.na and Mitra's seed.

Regards,
Anshuman Pandey