Book Title: Arham Pregnancy
Author(s): Pravin Rishi Upadhyay, Pratibha Jain
Publisher: Anand Tirth Kendriya Foundation

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________________ 888 "In the beginning, I found it difficult to make this mudra. Both the ring fingers would not remain straight. Then one day Gurudev asked - If you cannot even maintain a beautiful mudra by joining your fingers, then how will you maintain your relationships?' His words had a powerful impact upon me. Now I am able to see the positive and powerful effect of this mudra in my relationships and in my life." - Participant, Samyak Drishti Sadhana Camp, 2012 for at least twelve minutes. If it is done for forty-eight minutes, the results will be exemplary. The doors of auspiciousness will open and the doors of inauspiciousness will close. Inculcating Cultural Values It is ideal for a pregnant woman to be interested in listening to and learning classical music. Learning a musical instrument at this time will help to develop the left brain of the baby which is connected to intuition and the arts. It enhances creativity. The mother should develop her literary and cultural interests. These changes will have a positive impact on her baby. Even though watching television should be avoided, listening to melodious and inspiring music is much recommended 888 125 The Process of Birth The goal of Arham Garbhasadhana is one of 'aaroggam aaroyam prasooti, which means a process of birth which is free of disease and tears, and blessed with purpose and abundance. When a soul enters a womb, it embarks on a new journey. Henceforth, every moment of its life is one of growth and evolution. The duration of a normal pregnancy lasts for 9 months and 9 days, after which the being attains an independent existence and personality. Once this period is over, the being comes out of the mother's womb into another space. When the physical body of the being in the womb has developed fully, then a joint and co-operative effort on part of the mother and the child begins a new

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