Sunderkand For Reading And Chanting
Amatista Sheeley
Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday said that pregnant women should start chanting the 'Sunderkand' and start reading epics like the Ramayana to ensure the mental and physical well-being of their babies.
In the 'Garbha Sanskar' program, initiated by Samvardhinee Nyas, the doctors associated with the organisation provide expectant mothers with a blend of "scientific and traditional" prescriptions to give birth to babies who are expected to turn out as "sanskari and deshbhakt" (culturally rooted and patriotic), as per the information.
According to sources, the prescriptions by the doctors include activities like reading religious texts like the Bhagavad Gita, chanting Sanskrit mantras, and practicing yoga. It is designed to be followed from pre-conception to delivery and even up to the baby's second year. The program also offers guidance to the family members of expectant mothers.
During the virtual launch event, Soundararajan commended the efforts of Samvardhinee Nyas in developing the 'Garbha Sanskar' program and expressed her belief that this "scientific and holistic approach" to pregnancy would yield positive results.
Soundararajan, who also serves as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, highlighted that while the scientific approach focuses on preventing complications during pregnancy, a holistic approach can contribute to the birth of healthy and sound babies.
She further stated that practicing yoga during pregnancy promotes the physical and mental well-being of both the expectant mother and the baby, ultimately aiding in a normal delivery. Soundararajan also emphasised the importance of motherhood and the 'Garbha Sanskar' program.
Leena Gahane, co-head of the intellectual wing of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, expressed her appreciation for the launch of the 'Garbha Sanskar' module on the occasion of the 350th death anniversary of Jijabai ji, who is also known as Rajmata - Shivaji Maharaj's mother.
To oversee the program's implementation, an eight-member central team comprising ayurvedic, homeopathy, and allopathy doctors, as well as a subject expert, has been formed, she added. Published By: Ashmita SahaPublished On: Jun 12, 2023--- ENDS ---READ Discriminated for being a woman: Telangana Governor attacks KCR govt
In a recent announcement, Telangana governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan, who is not only a gynecologist but also a fetal therapist, emphasized the significance of spiritual practices during pregnancy. She suggested that pregnant women should engage in chanting the 'Sunderkand' and reading revered epics like the Ramayana to foster the development of mentally and physically healthy babies. Governor Soundararajan made these remarks while launching the 'Garbha Sanskar' program, initiated by an RSS-linked body.
The 'Garbha Sanskar' program, developed by Samvardhinee Nyas, aims to provide expectant mothers with a combination of "scientific and traditional" approaches to ensure the birth of "sanskari and deshbhakt" (cultured and patriotic) babies. Medical professionals associated with the organization will offer a comprehensive package of recommendations, incorporating religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Sanskrit mantras, and the practice of yoga. This program is designed to begin from the pre-conception stage and continue until the child reaches two years of age. Furthermore, the family members of expectant mothers will also receive guidance and support throughout the program, as outlined in the 'Garbha Sanskar' module.
Samvardhinee Nyas, an affiliate of the Rashtra Sevika Sangh, a women's organization that runs parallel to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), spearheads this program. During the virtual launch event, Governor Soundararajan commended the efforts of Samvardhinee Nyas in developing the 'Garbha Sanskar' module. She expressed her belief that the implementation of this "scientific and holistic approach" towards pregnancy would yield positive outcomes.
She further mentioned the cultural practices observed in villages, where expectant mothers often read the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other epics, including the Sunderkandam of Kamba Ramayana, particularly in Tamil Nadu. Governor Soundararajan highlighted the benefits of chanting the "Sunderkand" during pregnancy, stating that it would have a positive impact on the well-being of the unborn babies.
The "Sunderkand" is a significant chapter in the Hindu epic, "Ramayana," narrating the heroic adventures of Lord Hanuman, showcasing his selflessness, strength, and devotion to Lord Rama. Governor Soundararajan, also serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, stressed that while the scientific approach to pregnancy aims to prevent complications, a holistic approach can help pregnant women give birth to healthy and vibrant babies. She emphasized the importance of practicing yoga during pregnancy, as it promotes the physical and mental well-being of both the expectant mother and the baby in the womb, ultimately aiding in a normal delivery. The governor underscored the significance of motherhood and the 'Garbha Sanskar' program in nurturing future generations.
Leena Gahane, co-head of the intellectual wing of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, also expressed her appreciation for the launch of the 'Garbha Sanskar' module on the 350th death anniversary of Jijabai ji. She expressed her hopes that the implementation of the program would contribute to raising a generation with qualities akin to Shivaji Maharaj, the revered founder of the Maratha Empire. Jijabai, often referred to as Rajmata, was the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
According to a senior functionary of the Samvardhinee Nyas, the 'Garbha Sanskar' program will be rolled out nationwide through the involvement of doctors associated with the organization. The country has been divided into five regions, each of which will have a team of ten doctors responsible for implementing the program. Initially, each doctor will handle 20 cases of pregnancy within their respective regions. To ensure effective guidance and supervision, an eight-member central team comprising ayurvedic, homeopathy, and allopathy doctors, as well as a subject expert, has been assembled.
With the launch of the 'Garbha Sanskar' program, pregnant women in Telangana and across the country are now provided with a unique blend of scientific knowledge and traditional practices, empowering them to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being for themselves and their unborn children.
The RSS-affiliated body said it will launch a 'Garbha Sanskar' campaign for pregnant women to encourage them to read religious texts like Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana, chant Sanskrit mantras, and practice yoga so that "sanskari and deshbhakt" babies are born.
"The programme has been developed with a holistic and scientific approach towards pregnancy, right from the conception to delivery to ensures babies learn sanskar (culture and values) in womb. The process will continue till they attain the age of two," a Samvardhinee Nyas functionary told PTI.
The program will be implemented across the country by doctors associated with the Samvardhinee Nyas wing of Rashtra Sevika Sangh, a women's organization of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Pregnant women and their families will be advised about various aspects of having a 'sanskari' child including taking healthy food, and providing good surroundings and atmosphere, the Nyas functionary told PTI.
"For this, we have divided the country into five regions and each will have a team of 10 doctors who will implement the programme. Each of these doctors will start by taking up 20 cases of pregnancy in their respective regions," the Samvardhinee Nyas functionary told PTI.
The organization has formed an eight-member central team for the implementation of the Garbha Sanskar program. The team comprises ayurvedic, homeopathy, and allopathy doctors and a "subject expert".
"Every child taking birth, be it a boy or a girl, should come with good sanskar, good thoughts and be a deshbhakt (patriot). Our future generations should come to this world and grow up with a sense of service, values and culture, respect for women," another senior functionary of the Nyas said. Under the program, the Nyas functionary said, the pregnant women will be encouraged to chant some mantras in Sanskrit and read the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and other religious scriptures.
"Chanting of Sanskrit mantras and the reading of the Bhagavad Gita by parents can have a profound impact on the development and growth of the babies' brain in the womb which will continue after their birth. Positive vibrations reach to the baby in womb with chanting of Sanskrit shlokas," she told PTI.
Under the program, parents will be guided to have communication with the baby in the womb, she said
"After four months in the womb, the baby starts listening. It has been proven by science. So parents will talk to the baby in the womb at a certain time, tell the baby about family members, Bharat, the state they live in and stories of India's great personalities," she added.
Pregnant women will also be provided with lessons on yoga so that they have "a normal delivery", she added.
The ritual of Garbha Sanskar holds great significance in Hindu culture, as it encompasses various practices and beliefs aimed at nurturing the overall well-being of the unborn child and the expectant mother. Garbha Sanskar, which translates to "womb culture" or "womb education," is a profound ritual that focuses on creating a positive and nurturing environment for the developing fetus.
The Garbha Sanskar ritual begins even before conception, emphasizing the importance of preparing both the mind and body of the couple who are planning to conceive. It is believed that the thoughts, emotions, and lifestyle choices of the parents during this pre-conception period can have a profound impact on the physical, mental, and spiritual development of the child.
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