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austerity, then the possibility of giving birth to an exceptional child becomes stronger Thus the three points mentioned above are interconnected. Based on deep contemplation on such dictums and contexts which are mentioned in the scriptures, the methodology of Arham Pregnancy has been prepared.
converted into profound and positive thoughts. It moves one from a state of desperation to one of hope, and from inauspicious to auspicious. It is as though the inner negativities are transformed into positive qualities.
Sadhana of Fatherhood
During pregnancy, the mother is committed to her child even more than to her own self. Hence it becomes the duty of her spouse to care for her and undertake the sadhana for her wellbeing. This is the sadhana of swastik-srivatsa.
The swastik and srivatsa which are two of the symbols of the Ashtamangal are joined to make the image of this sadhana. Swastik means that which is auspicious. When this image reaches one's consciousness, it protects one from inauspicious thoughts. Thus it brings balance and alignment in one's mental aura.
The srivatsa is considered as the symbol of the Tirthanakaras as it is engraved on their chest. By meditating on the srivatsa, one can see qualitative transformation. The inner violence and negative thoughts are
Sadhana of Swastik-Srivatsa
This sadhana is done by the husband for his wife. He undertakes this sadhana for the duration of pregnancy to support his wife. When the wife has surrendered all her energy and aura towards her child, the husband can take care of her mental equilibrium by doing this sadhana.
For doing the sadhana, the couple should sit in a comfortable posture in front of each other. The images of swastik-srivatsa are used in this sadhana along with the Namaskara Mantra.
The husband should first place the white card in front of him. Among the four dots of swastik, he must meditate on the centre of any one point. This focal point must be as tiny as possible. Keeping his sight fixed on that focal point, he must utter the Namaskara Mantra five times silently in his mind. Next he must rest his gaze upon
the centre of the wife's forehead and
