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Mundaram
Trivarnikaachar. In the Jain temple, in front of the Vedic altar, on wooden platforms, the couple should be seated after being adorned with ornaments. || 56 || In front of them, a swastika should be drawn with sandalwood and rice. A beautiful kalash should be placed in front, as before, with the recitation of mantras. || 57 || The Arhant, Siddha, and Acharya should be worshipped with great devotion, with various lamps, incense, offerings, fruits, and other eight substances. || 58 || After offering the full oblation to the Yaksha, Yakshi, and other deities, the householder Acharya, holding the auspicious kalash in his hand, should sprinkle the pregnant woman with auspicious invocations. || 59 || After reciting the peace mantra, he should dismiss all the deities. || 60 ||
Then, the pregnant woman should touch her abdomen with fragrant water. She should wear a Kalikund or other talisman around her neck for the protection of the fetus. || 61 || The householder should please auspicious and virtuous women with food, clothes, etc., and create joy among all the people of his caste. || 62 ||
Mantra: Om Kantham Vh:p: Asi Aau Sa Gobhakam Pramoden Parirakshat Swaha.
After the homa, the husband should recite this mantra, sprinkle fragrant water, and touch the abdomen of his pregnant wife.
Meaning: After the homa is completed, the husband should recite this mantra, sprinkle fragrant water, and touch the abdomen of his pregnant wife.
Pumsavana: For the nourishment of the fetus, the ritual called Pumsavana should be performed in the fifth month by those who desire prosperity. || 63 ||