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**Trivarnika Achar.**
251. After bathing the child and dressing him in clothes and ornaments, place him on a cloth in a good muhurta (auspicious time) in Padmasana posture. The method of sitting in Padmasana is as follows: the child's face should be towards the east, the left leg should be below and the right leg above, and the hands should be placed on the upper part of the legs. After seating him in this way, perform his aarti and let the learned Brahmins give their blessings. On that day, feed all the guests with love. "Sampoojya Shreejinbhoomikumarann Panch Poojayet" is also a text, which means that one should worship the five Kumar Balbrahmacharin Jinas. ||131-135||
**Mantra:** Om Him Aham Asi A U Sa Balakamupveshayami Swaha. By chanting this mantra, seat the child.
**Annaprashan Kriya.**
And on the seventh month, on a good day and auspicious star, the father should feed the child food for his growth. ||136||
The worship of the Jina in the Jina temple should be done with great pomp and splendor. ||137||
Then, facing the east, the father or mother should place the child in their left lap, facing the south. ||138||
Feed the child kheer (rice pudding) mixed with sugar and ghee, curd and sweets. ||139||
The first feeding of food to the child is called Annaprashan. On the seventh month, on a good star and auspicious day, the father should perform this ritual for the growth of the child. First, he should worship the Jina in the Jina temple with great pomp and splendor. Then, he should prepare pure food at home. After that, the mother or father should sit facing the south, and place the child in their left lap, facing the east, and feed him kheer mixed with ghee and sugar, curd and sweets. Then, feed all the relatives. ||136-139||
**Mantra:** Om Namo'hate Bhagavate Bhuktishaktimadayakaya Balakam Bhojayami Pushtishtushticharogyam Bhavatu Bhavatu Iviim Kshviim Swaha. By chanting this mantra, feed the child food.
**Padanyas Kriya (Gaman Vidhi)**
Then, on the ninth month, the father should make the child walk. On a good day and auspicious star, the father should perform the worship and homa in the Jina temple as before. He should then dress the child in fine clothes and ornaments. ||140-141||