Pushpamala 4: Life's Journey

(When the scene starts, all the Yoginis are conversing in small groups)

Mahalaxmi:

Hello there my dear ones. What are these?

Vama:

Mother Mahalaxmi , we have understood how the husband-and-wife should conduct themselves to reach the feet of the Lord. But the upbringing of children has an important place in the life of a mother and is an important

function. Is it not?

Mahalaxmi:

Very true… but this duty of the mother starts right from the time the baby is in her womb from 'Garbhupdesh' , initiating teaching to the fetus.

Vama:

'Garbh-Updesh', what does that mean? Who should give this, how should it be given, and when should it be given?

Mahalaxmi:

'Garbh-Updesh', is to be given by the mother and her

dear ones with a pure heart , as a form of blessing to the new developing fetus.

The pregnant mother may place the four fingers of her right hand on the stomach near the womb with a sacred thought that the vibrations of this teaching shall pass through the fingers to the embryo.

At the time of Garbh Updesh It is suitable to sit in a peaceful and holy place like the place of worship. One may offer flowers, incense and other offering as may be appropriate at that time. She may also place a glass of water or offerings of fruit and food in front of her while reciting these teachings . After the teaching has been recited, the mother should eat the food and drink the water with a conviction that the food is now sanctified by the above mantra and teachings, and when she eats the same, the blessings of the mantra and teaching shall reach the baby in her womb by means of nourishment.

If the Pregnant mother repeats this Garbh Updesh at convenient time , it will lead to wonderful results.

Song 1: Preaching to the fetus in mother's womb

|| Om, May the newly conceived soul be enlivened with divine life ||

Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih ||

(Recite this above mantra 11 times and then read the following)

Oh ! Newly embodied soul in the womb,

Thou art a sacred microcosm of Brahma, the Supreme Creator

Even while you are in your mother's womb

Be blessed by the gifts of mother nature || 1 ||

Thou are blessed with hands,

For performing good deeds

Lotus feet endowed on you,

To walk the righteous path || 2 ||

The eyes gift you,

A world vision of grace