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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 94 · Garbharaksha and Payohinatva: past deeds
गर्भरक्षा-पयोहीनत्व — कर्मविपाकः
पायसघृतश्वेतवस्त्रचंदनच्छत्रांगुलीयककवचरत्नगर्भगंधपुष्पधूपदीपहिरण्यसहितपूर्णकुंभेन बलिं क्षिपेत् । शुद्धात्मा बलिहर्ता । तस्मै दक्षि णांच दद्यात् ।
The bali (offering to spirits) is laid out with a full kalasha (water pot). With it go milk rice, ghee, white cloth, sandal paste, an umbrella, a ring and armour. A jewel goes inside the pot. Scent, flowers, incense, a lamp and gold go with it too. The one who carries the offering must be pure in mind. He should be given a dakshina (fee to the priest).
Classical view, not medical advice.
अनेन मंत्रेण
With this mantra: "Come, come, revered Brahma, maker of beings, lord of beings. Accept this offering. Protect this pregnant woman together with her…
द्वितीयमासे गर्भरक्षायै अश्विभ्यांबलिं दद्यात् । पायसदध्यन्नलाजातिलपिण्याकवस्त्रहिरण्यजलपूर्णकुंभादिभिरलंकृत्याश्विभ्यां बलिं दद्यात् ।
In the second month, for the protection of the baby, a bali (offering to spirits) is given to the Ashvins. It is decorated with: milk rice, curd…
अनेन मंत्रेण
With this mantra: "Ashvins, lords of the gods, accept this offering. With this worship, protect this pregnant woman and her child."