24/12/2020
Swarnprashan - The Ayurvedic Immunization
सुवर्णप्राशन हि एतत मेधाग्निबलवर्धनम् ।
आयुष्यं मंगलमं पुण्यं वृष्यं ग्रहापहम् ॥
मासात् परममेधावी क्याधिभिर्न च धृष्यते ।
षडभिर्मासै: श्रुतधर: सुवर्णप्राशनाद् भवेत् ॥
-Kashyap Samhita
Acharya Kashyapa coined the term Swarnaprashana for administration of gold for immunomodulation as well as Physical, Mental & Intellectual Growth.
👶Medha Agni Bala Vardhanam (improvement of intellect, digestion, metabolism, immunity, and physical strength)
👶Ayushyam (promoting lifespan)
👶Mangalam (auspicious)
👶Punyam (righteous)
👶Vrushyam (aphrodisiac)
👶Varnyam (enhancement of color and complexion)
👶Grahapaham (protection from evil spirits and microorganisms).
👶If administered for 1 month, the baby will become Parama Medhavi (highly intelligent) and Vyadhibhir Na Cha Drusyate (will not be affected by any disease)
👶If administered for 6 months -the baby will become Srutadhara (will be able to remember the things, which are just heard) as mentioned in classics.
Swarprashan creates a competent & healthy children.
Swarn Prashan is generally recommended for children under 16 yrs.
Do not have food 30 minutes before & after Swarnprashan
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