Garbhadhan Sanskar: Sixteen Sanskars have special importance in Hindu religion, which help in making every aspect of life sacred and pure. The first and most important of these sanskars is the Garbhadhaan Sanskar, which is associated with the birth of a person. This sanskar is considered necessary for the best birth of a child and symbolizes the beginning of life.
The process of life begins with the conception ceremony. In Hindu scriptures it has been described as the basis of procreation and the main objective of household life. This sanskar imparts good qualities and values to the child and also protects the womb from natural defects. If this ritual is done at the right time, method and with positive thoughts, then the child is healthy, capable and excellent.
Garbhadhaan Sanskar means that at the time of birth of the child the parents should be in a pure and positive state physically, mentally and spiritually. In this, some rules and methods are followed so that the best qualities can be developed in the child.
It is advised to perform the Garbhadhaan Sanskar correctly as per the scriptures. For this the following procedure is followed:
Purity and purification: Before performing the rituals, men and women should pay attention to mental and physical purification. They should adopt a satvik diet and a balanced lifestyle.
Importance of season: The time after a woman's menstruation is considered best for conception.
Time Selection: According to the scriptures, the third hour of the night (12 to 3 am) is the most auspicious for conception. This ritual should not be performed during day time, evening or Brahma Muhurta.
Focus on Ideals: Before conceiving, if a woman wishes to have a child with any particular quality, then she should meditate on people with those qualities.
Sanskar Process: Before conception, a yagya or havan is performed, in which positive energy is transmitted by chanting mantras and worshiping. It makes the womb pure and safe.
Some special rules for the pregnancy ceremony have been mentioned in the scriptures:
This rites can be performed 5 days after menstruation and within 16 days.
Conception is prohibited on Chaturdashi, Ashtami, Purnima, Amavasya and festivals.
At the time of conception, parents should avoid mental disorders like anxiety, fear, anger etc.
Men and women should consume satvik diet.
The main objective of the pregnancy ceremony is to have a good and worthy child. This sanskar is important not only for the parents, but also for the society and the coming generations. Through rituals, the child born in the womb gets good values and excellent qualities.
In today's time, this ritual may not be given that much importance, but its scientific and spiritual importance is still relevant. Adopting the process of child birth with the right time, diet, thoughts and environment is beneficial not only from the religious point of view but also from the practical point of view.
