suvarnprshan

a 🌿 Suvarnaprashan Sanskar – સુવર્ણપ્રાશન સંસ્કાર An Ayurvedic Immunization for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Well-being શિશુના ત્રિવિધ વિકાસ માટે આયુર્વેદિક સંસ્કાર ________________________________________ 📅 Pushya Nakshatra Dates – પુષ્ય નક્ષત્ર તિથિઓ (2025) Pushya Nakshatra is the most auspicious constellation for administering Suvarnaprashan. Below are the dates and times (IST): Month Start Time (IST) End Time (IST) January 21 Jan – 03:17 AM 22 Jan – 05:25 AM February 17 Feb – 11:18 AM 18 Feb – 01:30 PM March 16 Mar – 07:16 PM 17 Mar – 09:09 PM April 13 Apr – 03:07 AM 14 Apr – 05:03 AM May 10 May – 10:56 AM 11 May – 12:47 PM June 7 Jun – 06:56 PM 8 Jun – 08:39 PM July 5 Jul – 02:53 AM 6 Jul – 04:21 AM August 1 Aug – 11:00 AM 2 Aug – 12:10 PM August 28 Aug – 06:17 PM 29 Aug – 07:12 PM September 25 Sep – 01:33 AM 26 Sep – 02:13 AM October 22 Oct – 09:10 AM 23 Oct – 09:41 AM November 18 Nov – 05:17 PM 19 Nov – 05:47 PM December 16 Dec – 01:33 AM 17 Dec – 01:50 AM Preferred time: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or early morning, on an empty stomach. ________________________________________ 📖 Classical Reference – શાસ્ત્રીય સંદર્ભ "Suvarṇaprāśanaṃ hi etat medhāgni bala vardhanam | Āyuṣyaṃ maṅgalaṃ puṇyaṃ vṛṣyaṃ varṇyaṃ grahāpaham || Māsāt paramamedhāvī vyādhirbhir na ca dharṣitaḥ | Ṣaḍbhir māsair bhavet samyak suvarṇaprāśanaṃ śubham ||" – Kāśyapa Saṃhitā, Uttara Tantra 18/4-6 Meaning: • Suvarnaprashan enhances intellect (medha), digestive fire (agni), and physical strength (bala). • It grants longevity (āyuṣya), auspiciousness (maṅgala), and virtue (puṇya). • It is rejuvenating (vṛṣya), complexion-enhancing (varṇya), and protective from evil planetary effects (grahāpaham). • With one month of administration, a child becomes very intelligent. • With six months of regular administration, a child becomes resistant to diseases. ________________________________________ 🌟 Benefits of Suvarnaprashan – લાભો (with explanation) Benefit Area Description (English) વર્ણન (Gujarati) Intellect (Medha) Boosts cognitive skills, focus, memory retention. બાળકની બુદ્ધિ, શીખવાની ક્ષમતા અને સ્મૃતિ સુધારે છે. Immunity (Vyadhi Kshamatva) Builds long-term resistance to common illnesses. સર્દી, ઉધરસ, તાવ જેવી બિમારીઓ સામે રક્ષણ આપે છે. Digestive Strength (Agni Bala) Enhances digestion and metabolic fire. પાચન શક્તિ અને ભૂખમાં વધારો કરે છે. Growth & Vitality (Bala) Promotes physical growth, stamina, and vitality. શારીરિક બળ અને ઊર્જામાં વધારો થાય છે. Speech Clarity (Vagvikas) Supports language and speech development. બોલવાની ક્ષમતા સુધરે છે. Skin Glow (Varna) Improves complexion and radiance of skin. ચહેરાની કાંતિ અને સુંદરતા વધે છે. Protection from Planetary Influences (Grahapaham) Reduces effects of environmental and unseen forces. ગ્રહ દોષ અને બુરા પ્રભાવથી રક્ષણ આપે છે. ________________________________________ 🔬 Ingredients and Preparation – બનેવાની વિધિ પ્રમુખ ઘટકો (Main Ingredients): 1. Suvarna Bhasma (સુવર્ણ ભસ્મ) – Purified gold ash (1–10 mg) 2. Ghṛita (ઘી) – Cow ghee (preferably medicated) 3. Madhu (મધ) – Pure honey (Sahapana Dravya) 4. Medhya Rasayan (મેધ્ય દ્રવ્યો) – Optional additions like: o Vacha (Acorus calamus) o Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) o Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Construction Method – બનાવવાની વિધિ: • Take Suvarna Bhasma as per age (1–10 mg). • Mix with equal parts of ghee and honey in a clean vessel. • Optionally add powdered medhya herbs in small quantity. • Stir well to make a smooth paste. • Administer early morning on empty stomach, ideally in Brahma Muhurta. Tips: • Use gold spoon or rub with ring finger on child’s palate. • Always use shuddha (purified) and authentic Suvarna Bhasma. ________________________________________ 🧒🏻 Dosage According to Age – ઉંમર પ્રમાણે માત્રા ઉંમર (Age) સુવર્ણ ભસ્મ (Dose) આપવાની પદ્ધતિ (Frequency) 0–1 વર્ષ 1–2 mg દર મહિને/દરરોજ 1–5 વર્ષ 2–5 mg દર મહિને/દરરોજ 5–16 વર્ષ 5–10 mg દર મહિને/દરરોજ Only under expert Ayurvedic supervision. ________________________________________ When to Avoid – ક્યારે આપશો નહિ? • તાવ, શરદી, ઉલટી, દસ્ત જેવી તાત્કાલિક તકલીફે આપવાનું ટાળો. • બાળકને કોઈ જ્વલંત સંક્રમણ હોય ત્યારે રાહ જુઓ. ________________________________________ 📌 Frequently Asked Questions – સામાન્ય પ્રશ્નો Q1: Can it be given daily? ➡️ Yes. In small doses, it can be given daily like Rasayana. Monthly Pushya Nakshatra dose is preferred for general well-being. Q2: How long should Suvarnaprashan be continued? ➡️ Ideally up to 16 years. A minimum of 6 months ensures strong immunity. Q3: Can it be given after food? ➡️ Preferably empty stomach. If not possible, give after light food only.