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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 94 · Garbharaksha and Payohinatva: past deeds
गर्भरक्षा-पयोहीनत्व — कर्मविपाकः
अथ षष्ठे मासे पायसघृतशर्करालाजाहरिद्रान्नविशिष्टं पूर्ववदनेन मंत्रेण प्रभातसमये नदीतीरे गर्भरक्षायै स्कंदाय बलिं दद्यात् ।
Next, in the sixth month, a bali (offering to spirits) is given to Skanda. It is given at dawn on a river bank, for the protection of the baby. It is made as before, with: milk rice, ghee, sugar, parched grain and turmeric rice. It is given with this mantra.
Classical view, not medical advice.
अनेन मंत्रेण
With this mantra: "Skanda of the six faces, lord of the gods, who makes the joy of children grow, accept this offering. Protect this pregnant woman…
अथ सप्तमे मासिपायसलाजाशर्कराघृतसहितं हरिद्राध्वजसर्वालंकारभूषितं बलिं रक्तवस्त्रद्वयवेष्टितशरीरो नदीतीरे अष्टवसुभ्यो दद्यात्
Next, in the seventh month, a bali (offering to spirits) is given to the eight Vasus on a river bank. It is made with milk rice, parched grain…
प्रभासः प्रभवः श्यामः प्रत्यूषो मारुतोनलः ।
"Prabhasa, Prabhava, Shyama, Pratyusha, Maruta, Anala, Dhruva and Dharadhara: these are called the eight Vasus. Accept this offering. Always protect…