Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 94 · Garbharaksha and Payohinatva: past deeds
गर्भरक्षा-पयोहीनत्व — कर्मविपाकः
अनेन मंत्रेणअश्विनौ देवदेवेशौ प्रगृह्णीतं बलिं त्विमम् ॥सापत्यां गर्भिणीं चेमां रक्षतं पूजयानया ।
With this mantra: "Ashvins, lords of the gods, accept this offering. With this worship, protect this pregnant woman and her child."
Classical view, not medical advice.
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."
अथ चतुर्थमासि गर्भरक्षायै रक्तान्नध्वजगंधपुष्पवस्त्रहिरण्यादिभिः पूर्ववत् द्वादशादित्येभ्यो बलिं दद्यात्
Next, in the fourth month, a bali (offering to spirits) goes to the twelve Adityas. It is given as before, for the protection of the baby. It is…