ππ±The Concept of Garbha Samskar: Nurturing the Unborn with Wisdom and Careππ±
Introduction "Garbha Samskar" is an ancient Indian practice rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda and Vedic traditions, which emphasizes educating and nurturing the baby in the womb. The term "Garbha" means fetus or womb, and "Samskar" means refinement or conditioning. Thus, Garbha Samskar refers to the process of imparting spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development to the unborn child, starting from conception. this concept has regained popularity due to growing scientific evidence showing that a fetus can respond to external stimuli, including sound, emotions, and the mother's thoughts and environment. Historical and Scriptural Background The roots of Garbha Samskar are found in ancient scriptures like the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. These texts emphasize the importance of the pre-conception period, the consciousness of the parents, ...