Every parent wishes for the best for their child. A healthy pregnancy is essential for the baby’s well-being after birth. Garbh sanskar has grown in popularity as a tool for the baby’s mental and physical development.
Garbh sanskar is a knowledge that dates back to ancient scriptures and is included in ayurveda. In Sanskrit, garbh refers to a developing fetus in the womb, and sanskar refers to mental education. As a result, garbh sanskar translates as the process of educating the mind of an unborn child.
It is widely held that a child’s mental and behavioural development begins in the womb and is influenced by the mother’s emotional state while carrying the baby.
The practise has been a part of Hindu tradition since time immemorial, as evidenced by stories of how garbh sanskar had a very positive effect on mythological characters such as Abhimanyu, Astabakra, and Prahlad who were enlightened while in their mother’s womb.
It may sound strange, but any mother will tell you that bonding with the baby begins as soon as one conceives. That’s why you see mothers talking to their baby bumps or making an effort to think positive thoughts or do things that will calm the baby. While most pregnant women do it for the feel-good factor, it also has more profound benefits.
Garbh sanskar entails not only prenatal care, but also beginning preparations at least a year before conception. Garbh sanskar covers pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, guiding parents until their child is about two years old
Garbh sanskar is mentioned in ancient Hindu Puranas and the Vedas. However, the practise is not limited to India. Different cultures around the world encourage nurturing the bond between the mother and the growing baby, which is analogous to the concept of “education in the womb.” Mothers in Western countries frequently listen to classical music by maestros such as Mozart in order to make their child ‘unbelievably smart.’