Editspeak
August 2024
Caring for the mother
Dear Reader,
The lead story for the August issue is on the wisdom and ancient practice of Garbh Sanskar.
There is hardly a household that does not want to welcome its progeny and see its family tree grow. However, there are many instances of the expectant mother not being treated properly by her in-laws during her pregnancy. Many complain about being made to work hard, denied foods they craved for and even proper rest after delivery as prescribed by the doctor.
A pregnancy mired with pain, sadness and negative thoughts is bound to affect the unborn foetus which absorbs every feeling being experienced by the mother. Such babies may come to the world with a weak immune system, a proclivity for fear, negative thoughts as well as low resilience against the vicissitude of life.
Therefore it is of utmost importance that all families are made aware of the sacred process of Garbh Sanskar. In my opinion not only should the pregnant woman be exposed to the Vedic mantras meant to protect and aid the foetus in its growth, even other family members should prepare for the momentous occasion by creating a spiritual environment, participating in the sacred process and elevating themselves mentally as well as spiritually for the holistic well-being of every one in the family.
We have another fascinating article on the octogenarian Mrs Usha Desai who has made it a mission to familiarise people with the variety of trees, flora and fauna they are surrounded with, but know very little about. Its our good fortune that we have such nature lovers living amidst us, who work tirelessly to foster a sense of care and kinship in human beings for nature.
Another thought-provoking article is on the idea of telepathy. I have seen that verbal communication often does not yield the desired result as the conscious mind creates perception related barriers. But if we can learn to communicate our feelings and thoughts telepathically we can achieve greater harmony in relationships. In ancient times people relied
on this technique heavily. However, care must be taken to not abuse this ability for personal gains once we have learned it.
Enjoy these and many other interesting articles in the August issue and do not forget to write back.
