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Ayurveda speaks of ‘Suprajanana’ which means thoughtful, deliberate efforts taken to ensure genesis of a human being with superior mental, physical & spiritual attributes.  

Ayurveda speaks of ‘Suprajanana’ which means thoughtful, deliberate efforts taken to ensure genesis of a human being with superior mental, physical & spiritual attributes.  

Suprajanana Samskara (Samskrit : ) refers to the Samskara (process of modulation and modification of attributes of) on fetus, its birth process and the regimen to be followed by a pregnant  woman during pregnancy.  

Suprajanana Samskara (Samskrit : ) refers to the Samskara (process of modulation and modification of attributes) of fetus, its birth process and the regimen to be followed by a pregnant  woman during pregnancy.  

The influence of diet, psyche and other routines of mother on the fetus has been talked since ages. Ayurveda describes simple methods to procure a healthy offspring and the planning of which starts from the selection of partner. These methods are popularized as ‘garbha samskaras’  

The influence of diet, psyche and other routines of mother on the fetus has been talked since ages. Ayurveda describes simple methods to procure a healthy offspring and the planning of which starts from the selection of partner. These methods are popularized as ‘Garbha samskaras’.

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Garbha sanskara/ Suprajanana/ Monthly regimen for healthy pregnancy                       

Garbha sanskara/ Suprajanana/ Monthly regimen for healthy pregnancy                       

Ayurveda elaborates the process of beginning of a new life in great depth. The new entity ‘jiva’ inherits the attributes from mother, father, from the past life karma and from the diet and the daily regimen that the mother follows during the pregnancy .   

Ayurveda elaborates the process of beginning of a new life in great depth. According to Ayurveda, any individual is a union of Sharira (Body), Manas (Mind) and Life energy (widely recognized as soul). Thus, during the birth of a new individual, genesis and union of all these factors must take place. Although the Sharira (physical body) of an individual develops due to union of male and female gametes, an individual is born only after entry of the new entity called ‘jiva’ in it. This 'Jiva' represents life energy. It is only after entry of life energy or Jiva in fetus, that the life begins and known as 'Garbha'. {{Citation needed}} 

 

This 'Jiva' inherits attributes from mother, father, from the past life karma and from the diet and the daily regimen that the mother follows during the pregnancy .{{Citation needed}}  

The term ''‘Shreyasi praja’'' is used in this context.   

The term ''‘Shreyasi praja’'' is used in this context.   

== Samskara ==

== Samskara ==

Sanskara refers to the process of modulation or modification of the attributes, in order to reduce the harmful attributes and enhance the useful attributes . 16 samskaras (Enlist)  

Sanskara refers to the process of modulation or modification of the attributes, in order to reduce the harmful characteristics and enhance the useful attributes .

 

In Sanatana dharma 16 samskaras have been described which are conducted on an individual at various stages in life throughout  the life in this world. {{Citation needed}}(Enlist)  

The journey of sanskara starts from the pre-conception phase.   

The journey of sanskara starts from the pre-conception phase.   

== Suprajanana Hetu ==

== Suprajanana Hetu ==

The purpose of garbhasanskara, commonly described as “Garbhini paricharya” is as follows

In ancient Ayurveda texts, this particular Samskara is described mainly for obtaining safe and fruitful pregnancy in following ways

* Anupaghata – A regimen that prevents miscarriages and ensures a full term pregnancy

* Anupaghata – to prevent miscarriages and ensure a full term pregnancy

* Paripoornatvay- A regimen that ensures complete optimum physical  growth & mental development of the foetus

* Paripoornatvay- to ensure complete optimum physical  growth & mental development of the foetus

* Sukhaprasavay- A regimen that facilitates the labour  

* Sukhaprasavay- to facilitates safe and uncomplicated labor  

 

‘’ tasyam anupaghatay paripurnatvay sukhaprasavay ch” (A. sangraha Sharir teeka)

Thus, the aim is to promote the health of a mother as well as baby throughout the period of pregnancy, parturition and post partum phase.  

== The principle of Garbhasanskara ==

== The principle of Garbhasanskara ==

“ Garbhasaman yogakshema hi…. (A.Sangraha sha 2/58 )

“ Garbhasaman yogakshema hi…. (A.Sangraha sha 2/58 )

The welfare of the foetus is so well connected with that of the pregnant lady that she always should follow desired congenial (Satmya) diet, proper behavior and avoid the factors which can harm the foetus.  

From the viewpoint of Ayurveda, the welfare of the foetus is very well connected with that of the pregnant lady. Thus, she always should follow desired congenial (Satmya) diet, proper behavior and avoid the factors which can harm the foetus in order to achieve safe pregnancy & motherhood.  

The regimen is designed as per the month wise growth and development of the foetus; to maintain the continuous supply of the required raw material for building of the body and to avoid the possible harmful effects on the mother and the baby.  

On this basis, Ayurveda acharyas have put forward a regimen to be followed by a pregnant woman, which is designed considering month wise growth and development of the foetus accepted by Ayurveda. It is believed that, such regimen effectively maintains the continuous supply of the essential key elements for building body architecture and to avoid the complications and adversities during pregnancy and delivery.  

== Factors essential for Suprajana- ==

== Factors essential for Suprajana- ==

“ dhruvam chaturnam sannidhyat garbha syat vidhipoorvak:|  

“ dhruvam chaturnam sannidhyat garbha syat vidhipoorvak:|  

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|1.    Milk and butter (20 gm)

|1.    Milk and unsalted butter (20 gm)

2.    Cooked shashtik rice with curd

2.    Cooked shashtik rice with curd

# Excessive guru, ushna, teekshna, rooksha food

# Excessive guru, ushna, teekshna, rooksha food

# Avoid meat & alcohol (A. San.sha. 2/60-62)

# Avoid meat & alcohol (A. San.sha. 2/60-62)

The pregnant lady has to be protected from the above mentined factors to ensure proper mental & physical growth of the Garbha. Since the welfare (Yogakshema) & contraindications of the mother & the garbha are identical, the pregnant lady should use desired congenial diet & stipulated daily regimen, & should avoid factors which may harm garbha .  (A.Sangraha Sha.2/58)

The pregnant lady has to be protected from the above mentioned factors to ensure proper mental & physical growth of the Garbha. Since the welfare (Yogakshema) & contraindications of the mother & the garbha are identical, the pregnant lady should use desired congenial diet & stipulated daily regimen, & should avoid factors which may harm garbha .  (A.Sangraha Sha.2/58)

  Cha.Sha.2/25

 

  Cha.Sha.4/5

  Cha. Sha. 2/35 Chakrapanidatta teeka

Cha.Sha.2/25

  Cha. Vi. 1/21/2

 

  Su.Sha 2/33

Cha.Sha.4/5

  Ka. Sha. 5/3&7

 

  A. San.sha. 2/60-62

Cha. Sha. 2/35 Chakrapanidatta teeka

 

Cha. Vi. 1/21/2  

 

Su.Sha 2/33

 

Ka. Sha. 5/3&7

 

A. San.sha. 2/60-62