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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 94 · Garbharaksha and Payohinatva: past deeds
गर्भरक्षा-पयोहीनत्व — कर्मविपाकः
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 rice, parched grain, sesame cake, cloth, gold and a pot full of water.
Classical view, not medical advice.
अनेन मंत्रेण
With this mantra: "Ashvins, lords of the gods, accept this offering. With this worship, protect this pregnant woman and her child."
क्षीरान्नलाजाश्वेतध्वजहिरण्यवस्त्रगंधादिभिरेकाद शरुद्रेभ्यो जलाशये तृतीयमासगर्भरक्षायै बलिं दद्यात्
In the third month, a bali (offering to spirits) is given to the eleven Rudras. It is given at a place of water, for the protection of the baby. It…
अनेनमंत्रेण
With this mantra: "The eleven Rudras, as they are named, may accept this offering. For your pleasure it is made. Always protect this pregnant woman."