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one is vigilant during these first moments, then the later tasks will become very easy. A strong foundation is necessary for a strong building. If a mistake occurs in the very beginning, then the future is likely to be full of errors.
is resting. She wakes him up and tells him about her dreams. The description of Mother Trishla in this verse inspires a feeling of reverence. By comparing her walk with that of a swan, the writer of the Agama offers a powerful analogy to those women who are pregnant.
The Role of the Father
The being's arrival in the womb is important not just for the mother, but also for the father. As soon as the mother experiences the arrival of the being in her womb, she must convey the good news to her spouse. Even if he is busy or in deep sleep, she should make sure that there is no delay in sharing the news with him.
The Kalpa Sutra (verse 49) contains an enchanting description of the time when Mother Trishla saw the 14 dreams. Thinking about the dreams, she gets up from the bed. In a slow unhurried pace, she visits the chamber where King Siddhartha
At this time, the father of the child in the womb must felicitate his wife with these words - "Heartiest Congratulations! You words « will give birth to a child who will be the sun of our lineage, the flag of our family and who will touch the zenith of our lineage! Its arrival will bring you health and happiness." What we need to remember is that these joyous words are not heard by the mother alone! They also reach the soul who has just arrived as their child. When such warm wishes and overwhelming happiness reach the being in the womb, then life begins with joyous auspiciousness.
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