When a woman is pregnant and the stipulated rituals are performed, it is customary to invoke the river which is close to where the rituals are performed. Sages would have done penance on the banks of rivers, and it is hoped that the auspiciousness which would have accrued to the place on account of this, will confer benefits on the unborn child. The mantras are supposed to be recited to the accompaniment of the veena, said V.S. Karunakarachariar. The idea is that the music will help the foetus absorb the mantras. The mantras speak of God being the Master of the Universe.

Can a mantra register in the mind of a child? There is evidence to show that it can, as seen in the story of Prahlada. The asura Hiranyakasipu is away and has left behind his pregnant wife Kayathu. Indra, the king of the celestials, taking advantage of the absence of Hiranyakasipu, abducts Kayathu. Narada, p... Read More  

Childless couples should chant the following mantras everyday a minimum of 108 times. You may also offer butter on betel leaf to Lord Krishna and Goddess Garbharakshambika. Only the couple should eat this butter as prasadam after chanting the mantras and offering pooja.

Garbharakshambika Mantra is specially for pregnant women, the prayer is for protecting the womb i.e., for safe pregnancy. Santana Gopala mantra is to be chanted by couples who seek progeny.Read More