One of the most significant and valuable phases in a woman’s life is pregnancy, during which she inevitably experiences delight, joy, hope, and expectation.
However, pregnancy can also be a time of emotional turmoil. She goes through a roller coaster ride of hormonal changes that can lead to frequent mood swings, erratic emotional outbursts, stress, anxiety, depression, and so on. As a result, the baby is also affected quite quickly by what she thinks and does. For this reason, it is advisable for a pregnant woman to be cheerful, calm, and peaceful.
To avoid such problems, mantra chanting can prove extremely useful. The fetus developing in the womb benefits from its energy and harmony.
The mother’s voice is the most audible voice for the fetus. The pregnant woman’s mantra recitation soothes and uplifts the unborn child, much like a song of peace and love. The infant hears the mother’s voice when she chants during a yoga class and feels the calming energy she radiates. It serves as a resource for connection and reassurance.
In this article, we will look into the importance of mantra chanting during meditation and some beneficial mantras that can help you with your pregnancy.
Benefits of Mantra Chanting During Pregnancy
- Positive Effects on Body Systems: Chanting mantras during pregnancy positively impacts the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems. It helps lower stress, improves blood circulation, and enhances digestion.
- Quiet Moments for Connection: Mantra chanting allows a woman to create quiet moments in her busy schedule to connect with her child. This practice helps eliminate negativity and improves her psychological state
- Strengthening the Subtle Body: The vibrations from chanting mantras strengthen the subtle body, which in turn produces a strong physical body.
- Releasing Pleasant Hormones: Reciting mantras triggers the release of pleasant hormones such as serotonin and endorphin. These hormones improve the mother’s mood and overall psychological state.
- Positive Impact on the Fetus: The fetus mimics the mother’s emotional state and absorbs these happy hormones to maintain its joyful state. The close connection through the umbilical cord ensures the baby benefits from the mother’s positive emotional state.
- Uplifting the Spirit: Mantras help uplift the spirit, fostering a strong bond between the mother and child. The melodic sounds of the mantras positively affect the development of the brain’s central nervous system and improve hearing.
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6 Mantras to Chant During Pregnancy
OM or AUM
OM alone is a complete mantra.Â
The vibrations of the entire cosmos are contained in this sound.
The trinity’s names, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh/Shiva, are thought to be contained in the word “Om.” It symbolizes the three stages of human experience—sleep, awake, and dreaming—as well as the cycle of life, which includes birth, death, and reincarnation.
You can focus better and purify the unclean atmosphere around you owing to its chanting.
When chanted correctly during pregnancy, its potency reduces stress among prospective mothers. Lower stress leads to lower blood pressure, which supports healthy heart function. This will also lead to restful sleep for the mother.
Moreover, the baby is soothed by the mother’s meditative voice while she chants mantras.
Positive energy is formed around the expectant mother and the unborn child by the vibrations created by reciting Om.Â
The infant is surrounded by positive energy as a result, and the atmosphere surrounding it is made up of happiness and calm, all of which contribute to the baby’s healthy development.
When to chant
The Brahma Muhurta (between 4 and 6 am), noon, and sunset are the greatest times to chant because they are regarded as auspicious hours. If you are sitting for meditation, start by chanting for 3-5 minutes and gradually increase the time to 1 hour or longer. You can also chant OM at any other time of the day with a japa mala 21 or 108 times.
Gayatri Mantra
Meaning – Oh, creator of the universe. We meditate upon thy supreme splendor. May thy radiant power illuminate our intellects, destroy our ignorance and guide us in the direction of enlightenment by purifying our inner hearts.
The Gayatri Mantra is regarded as the original mantra. It inspires knowledge and tranquility in us. You can raise your unborn child to be smart with admirable traits and beautiful nature by reciting this mantra.
You plead to the eternal Sun to end all suffering and guide you on your path through life. To achieve a balanced physical, mental, and spiritual life for both you and your unborn child, you want wisdom and understanding.
Please note that Gayatri Mantra is considered to be the most powerful mantra. Since pregnancy is a delicate matter, you should first consult an expert regarding this. Moreover, if you are chanting this mantra, make sure you are pronouncing each word correctly. Incorrect pronunciation can give adverse effects.
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When to chant
The Brahma Muhurta, or early morning or sunrise, midday, or sunset, is the best time of day to chant the Gayatri Mantra, though you can do so at any time of day (the transition period).
recite the Gayatri Mantra at least three times each day.
It is best to practice pranayama before beginning the chant. You can prepare yourself by practicing alternate nostril breathing or nadi shodhana.
Krishan Gayatri
Meaning – Om, Let me meditate on the god whose belly was tied by a rope, Oh, consort of Rukhmani, give me higher intellect, And let God Krishna illuminate my mind.
During pregnancy, the mother becomes highly susceptible to negativity. Her thoughts, emotions as well as aura can be affected which can also be transferred to the growing baby in the womb. Thus, to increase our inner power, resilience, and strength, a pregnant woman can recite this mantra.Â
Daily recitation of the Krishna Mantra purges all types of negativity from the body and soul. By focusing on Lord Krishna, you will be able to break free from the grips of stress, failure, and depression. It will protect you and the baby from the evil or negative forces of the outside environment.
Adi Shakti Mantra
Meaning – I bow to the primal power, I bow to the all-encompassing power and energy, I bow to that which God creates, I bow to the creative power of the kundalini, the divine mother power.
Adi Shakti is the “Primal Power”, Sarab Shakti is “All Power”, and Prithum Bhagawati is “which creates through God”.
The Adi Shakti mantra is frequently recited by women whenever they need extra encouragement since shakti is the holy feminine energy. This mantra is said to aid in body detoxification and relaxation.
Your intellectual force is strengthened by reciting the Adi Shakti mantra. It helps you during pregnancy and in preparing for childbirth. You can connect to the greatest essence of motherhood by repeatedly chanting this mantra.
It removes worries and satisfies wishes when chanted.
Ramcharitmanas Chaupai
Meaning – May he who is the ocean of happiness and the end of sorrow, who is the lamp of King Dasharatha’s house, have mercy on me. You are the protector of the powerless and eradicator of the obstacles. As the Vedas claim, evade any harm that may fall on my path.
By reciting this mantra, you summon Lord Ram and ask him to remove all complications from your pregnancy. Asking him to protect your child from any harm and to help you during your nine-month journey.
Maa Durga Mantra
Meaning – You are the doer of every auspicious as well as inauspicious thing, Shive (Consort of Lord Shiv) you give all the things. I want your refuge Gauri, and so I greet you.
By reciting the aforementioned mantra, you call upon Goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Maa Durga. She guards us all and is the mother of three universes. Regular recitation of this mantra provides wisdom and strength. You can respectfully entrust the Goddess with the task of protecting your kid, knowing that she will help you overcome any challenges.
Mantras for Each Month of PregnancyÂ
While the above mantras can be performed throughout your pregnancy, some mantras are chanted keeping in mind the planetary alignment in each month.
These mantras are the beej mantra of each planet.
Month 1 – Venus
A pregnant woman should revere Venus throughout this one month as the sperm is still a mixture of semen and ova. The pregnancy may end if the mother’s Venus is weak. The mantra Om Su Sukray Namah should be chanted during the 1st month. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days from conception or 16,000 times.
Month 2 – Mars
The planet Mars is in charge of the second month of pregnancy. This affects how a newborn’s bones and blood are formed. The fetus will grow from the size of a poppy seed to that of a kidney bean during this month, including growing organ tissues.Â
The mantra Om Bho Bhomay Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 10,000 times.
Month 3 – Jupiter
The third month marks the onset of protruding hands, legs, etc. During this month, the embryo’s sex can also be determined. Planet Jupiter is the ruler of this month. It is referred to be the “life giver” and is vital for prosperity and progress.
The mantra Om Brah Brahspatay Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 17,000 times.
Month 4 – Sun
The body begins to build bones in the fourth month of pregnancy. The presence of bones in a newborn is a sign of strength and sturdiness. Under the authority of the Sun God, strength and sturdiness are abundant. The development of the soul and the virtue of righteousness both benefit from the sun.
The mantra Om Gharri Suryai Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 7000 times.
Month 5 – Moon
This is widely regarded as the lunar month. Your baby will be born with a strong and well-balanced emotional quotient if your moon is strong. The fetus inside the womb starts to develop blood in the fifth month. Moon is the most important of all things in liquid form, and blood is a liquid. Blood circulation falls under the purview of the Moon.
The mantra Om So Somai Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 11,000 times.
Month 6 – Saturn
The child’s nails and fine hair begin to grow during the sixth month. Lord Saturn is the ruler of this month. Lord Saturn is said to be responsible for things like hair, nails, and superficial hair. This is a significant month since your baby’s nervous system will develop according to the planets this month.
The mantra Om Sa Sanachrai Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 23,000 times.
Month 7 – Mercury
The seventh month is when the fetus first develops intelligence, consciousness, and feelings of both comfort and pain. You must make sure to enhance your Mercury if you want a child who is bright, clever, and mentally active.
The mantra Om Bu Budhai Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 9,000 times.
Month 8 – Swami Lagnesh
The eighth month has been recognized as being mastered by Swami Lagnesh himself. The Lagna Lord, also known as the Lagnesha, is the Lord of the Rashi. The Lagnesha’s location indicates the subject’s intended focus.
Your family god also owns this month. Therefore, all that is required of you is prayer and worship of your family deity. During this month, a pregnant woman has to completely rest.
Month 9 – Moon
This is your last month of pregnancy and the Moon’s month. The fetus is active and completely functional inside the womb. The fetus kicks and stretches while visible feet are evident on the mother’s belly. The mantra Om So Somai Namah should be chanted. This mantra should be chanted within 40 days or 11,000 times.
Conclusion
The foundation of our Vedic Indian society and culture are the mantras. They have long given people peace and tranquility while serving as protection from the stresses of the outside world. Chanting mantras during pregnancy can prove beneficial to the expectant mother and the unborn child. The physical and mental connection between mother and child allows both to benefit from the mantras.
