Sanskrit Shlokas & Pregnancy - Is there a Connection?

• For example, Vira Rasa Sanskar shloka imparts courage

• Rig and Sama Veda mantras promote mental and physical development of the foetus

• Yajur Veda mantras stimulates the sensory development of the child

Following are the slokas and mantras that you can recite to your baby while he / she is still in the womb:

1. Gayatri Mantra: For courage, enlightenment, and sharp intellect

"Om Bhur Bhuva Suvaha

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat"

Meaning:

The sun light illumines all the three worlds - Bhu log, Bhuvar log and Suvar Log. Let that light kindle and illumine my intellect too.

2. Manojvam: Pray to Lord Hanuman for strength and will power

“Manojavam maruta tulya vegam,

jitendriyam buddhi mataam varishtham

vaataatmajam vaanara yooth mukhyam,

shree raama dootam sharnam prapadye.”

Meaning:

I take Refuge in Sri Hanuman who is swift as mind and fast as wind. The master of the senses and honoured for his excellent intelligence, learning and wisdom. The son of the wind god and chief among the monkeys…to that messenger of Sri Rama, I take refuge.

3. Saraswati Mantra: Pray to goddess Saraswati for knowledge and wisdom

“Saraswati Mahabhage Vidye Kamalalochane

Vishwaroope Vishaalaakshi Vidyam dehi namosthute”

Meaning:

Salutation to the Goddess for bestowing upon me the best of knowledge and the ease of learning.

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