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Garbha̅dha̅na Saṁska̅ra’ & ‘Garbha-Saṁska̅ra’ - Is a Science That Needs Deep Understanding in This Day and Age A complete guide on Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra The science of Vedic Family Planning A complete guide on Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra The science of Vedic Family Planning Bharat Chandra Dasa Mahavirya Dasa Centre for Traditional Education Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra, The Science of Vedic Family Planning © All Rights Reserved, 2015 First published in India: January 2015, 1000 copies ISBN: 978-81-926322-2-3 Published by CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL EDUCATION LIG 160, II Stage, KHB Colony, Kuvempunagar, Mysore- 570023 State - Karnataka, India Tel - 0821-2560898; Cell : +919036795100 / 9526302475. www.cteindia.org; www.cteindia.weebly.com [email protected] Sections of this book excerpted from the recorded conversations, lectures, books of His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktiveda̅nta Swa̅mi Prabhupa̅da are Copyright © of Bhaktivedanta Book Trust and Bhaktivedanta Archives. No part of this book may be reproduced or copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. Breach of this condition will result in appropriate legal action. Cover page design: Color creations, Guwahati Dedicated to His Divine Grace A .C. Bhaktiveda̅nta Swa̅mi Prabhupa̅da “It is to be concluded that while conceiving a child one’s mind must be very sober and devotional. For this purpose the Garbha̅dha̅na- saṁska̅ra is recommended in the Vedic scriptures. If the mind of the father is not sober, the semen discharged will not be very good. Thus the living entity, wrapped in the matter produced from the father and mother, will be demoniac like Hiraṇya̅kśa and Hiraṇyakaśipu. The conditions of conception are to be carefully studied. This is a very great science.” (Śrila Prabhupa̅da, Purport to Śrimad Bha̅gavatam, 3.16.35) MANGALA̅ CHARAṆA (INVOCATION) yasmin gṛhe pa̅ndu putra likhyate devaki vratam na tatra mṛta niṣkra̅ntir na garbha patanaṁ tatha̅ na ca vya̅dhi bhayaṁ tatra bhaved iti mataṁ mama na vaidhavyaṁ na daurbha̅gyaṁ na dambhaḥ kalaho gṛhe “O son of Pa̅ndu, in that house where discussions of My appearance from the womb of Devaki̅ takes place, and are kept in the form of a book, no son will be born dead, and there will be no fear of miscarriage, disease, or widowhood, as well as no misfortune, pride, or quarrel”. (Hari Bhakti Vila̅sa, 15.293-294) Reviews and Blessings Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra should not be mistaken to be an obscure, archaic Hindu ritual. It is a process that if widely adopted could literally change the course of history by bringing forth a population of sober humans, in contrast to the hordes of two-legged animals that are presently ravishing the earth. At the personal level, Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra is necessary for family happiness, and thus this book is essential for all young people, both those who are married and those who soon will be. Although written especially for followers of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktiveda̅nta Swa̅mi Prabhupa̅da, it is also suitable for all adherents of the ancient Vedic culture. Sripad Bhakti Vikasa Swami Even a casual observation of the world around us is sufficient to bring one to the conclusion that the world is in trouble. The real cause of the trouble, of course, is the human species. Herein lies the irony - the most evolved and intelligent species is responsible for the greatest damage to the world. The further irony is that the more ‘advanced’ we become as a civilization, the greater the damage we wreak on the world and on others around us. Clearly, mere economic, scientific and technological development is not the key to creating an ideal world of our dreams - a world of peace, joy, prosperity, harmony, love, forgiveness, trust, cooperation, beauty and environmental balance. There is something much deeper that is needed – and that is to spiritualize the very nature of the human species. There is no other way. That, however, is easier said than done. Given the current level of intense materialism everywhere due to the pervasive influence of the age of Kali, it is hard to bring people in general, to the spiritual path. What to speak of adulthood, by which time one is enormously corrupted by the materialism of the world, even children at a school-going age are not far behind, thanks to a plethora of factors, including electronic media and gadgetry. Wherein lies the scope for a fundamental transformation and spiritualization of the human species, if altering the consciousness of those who are already born, especially in this age, is such a difficult task? The answer lies in our Vedic scriptures - we must begin the task BEFORE BIRTH. Indeed, we must begin the task even BEFORE CONCEPTION of the child! That is the vision of the Vedas – a world-view that is so sublime and yet so staggering in its depth. The prospective parents prepare themselves to invite a suitably pious soul to come as their child. Once conception occurs, the responsibility of the parents is now to impart the right values, character, heath and spiritual impressions to the child in the womb. These impressions are called ‘saṁska̅ras’. The science of attracting a noble soul & further imparting positive & favourable impressions to it - ‘Garbha̅dha̅na saṁska̅ra’ & ‘Garbha-saṁska̅ra’ - is a science that needs deep understanding in this day and age. It could that one ‘game-changer’ that could significantly alter the fate of the world for the good. Unfortunately, there is scarce, if any, understanding of this subtle science amongst the people of the world. But then, fortunately, the Vedic scriptures contain a wealth of information in this regard that could potentially revolutionize the world. And that information is still available, though scattered in various literatures. The authors have done yeoman service by painstakingly and methodically compiling information about various aspects of Garbha̅dha̅na saṁska̅ra, keeping firmly in mind the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktiveda̅nta Swa̅mi Prabhupa̅da . I am sure this compilation will be of great value to not only for those young couples who wish to bring forth a child in this world, but also to all who are concerned about the fate of the world at large. My congratulations and gratitude to the authors. Sripad Bhakti Rasamrita Swami In today’s modern world, people are more concerned about the pedigree of their dogs, cats and horses but give no thought to how their own children are conceived. This book on Garbha̅dha̅na saṁska̅ra fills a lacuna providing and gathering into one volume much needed knowledge for the creation of highly evolved progeny who will be a benefit to their own family and society as a whole. Sri Shyamasundara Dasa ACBSP, Jyotish Acarya With great pleasure I congratulate the authors for completion of this long expected work about the sacred science of Garbha̅dha̅na-saṁska̅ra. We learn from Vedic literature about ṛṇa-traya – the three religious debts of all humankind. To repay those debts we should try to please with sincere service, the following: (1) The Supreme Lord – (who is the creator and maintainer of everything) by devotional service unto Him; (2) The sages or ṛṣis – (who are the founders of sciences, arts and philosophies) by leading a spiritual life and by preaching about it; (3) The forefathers or pitṛs – (who are the ancestors of our own family) by producing good progeny. The last one among the above mentioned duties has a great importance. According to individual’s karma almost everybody is engaged in work of producing children. But if we do it with appropriate knowledge and attitude, we may expect really great results, pious and spiritual credits which will support us both in this life and in life after death. Here is one classical reference. As described in Maha̅bha̅rata, Maha̅ra̅ja Pa̅nḍu while associating with renounced sages at Hima̅laya wanted to follow them on the path of mystic yoga to instantly depart from this mortal world. However, wise sages warned him that without fulfilling his duty of producing good progeny, he cannot really accent to the divine realm. In this way Pa̅nḍu understood his essential personal duty and he arranged for the birth of such heroic and devotee sons as Pa̅nḍavas. Thus, significant part of his life’s mission was perfectly fulfilled and Pa̅nḍu’s endeavor became the great service to God and human civilization. Thanks to the authors for nicely presenting one of the most confidential Vedic wisdoms! It seems that such a detailed description about the practice of getting good progeny is available for the first time in English language. Thus the most wonderful service is done for entire humanity! Sri Gadadhara Pandit Dasa (BVKS) Prologue Oṁ Śri Surabhya̅i namaḥ! Oṁ Śri Gurave namaḥ! In Vedic texts, there are descriptions of The Garbha Ocean. People in general refer to it as Hindu mythology, but for Vaisṇavas, followers of Lord Vishṇu, it is authentic Vedic Cosmology. The Garbha Ocean is said to be the origin of life for all planets and subsequently for all living entities who make their appearance among eight million four hundred thousand different species. Salt water fills half of each universe and lying on a giant soft serpent bed within that humongous ocean an incredible personality named Garbhodakaśa̅yi Viṣṇu “creates” the first living entity in that particular universe. Stemming from his navel through an umbilical cord, that first created living entity, Lord Brahma̅, sits on a lotus flower atop a colossal mountain of gold called Mount Meru and after meditating for 1000 celestial years he in turn creates all other living entities that populate initially the higher planetary systems and gradually all the middle and lower planetary systems that make up each and every universe. Somewhat incredible is it not? That same umbilical cord that unites Garbhodakaśa̅yi Viṣṇu to the first created living entity, Lord Brahma̅, also exists in two forms within all of us, one gross that becomes visible at the time of birth (but no one remembers because that umbilical cord that united the embryo in the mother’s womb is cut within a few minutes after birth) and one subtle that unites the gross and subtle body and remains until we finally leave our body or die.
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