A Complete Guide on Garbhadhana-Samskara- The Science of Vedic Family Planning

DETAILS : 

• Author: Bharat Chandra Dasa, Mahavirya Dasa
  
• Publisher: ‎ Centre For Traditional Education
  
• Edition: 2021
  
• ISBN: 9788194029212
  
• Language: ‎ English
  
• Hardcover: ‎ 332 pages
  
• Weight: 550 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Complete Guide on Garbhadhana-Samskara: The Science of Vedic Family Planning, co-authored by the dedicated Vedic scholars and practitioners Bharat Chandra Dasa and Mahavirya Dasa, is an extraordinary, highly practical guidebook. Published under the aegis of the Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture and Education (VOICE) and circulating extensively within international spiritual communities (such as ISKCON), this book serves as a definitive operational manual for couples seeking to consciously welcome high-consciousness, virtuous children into the world.

The primary objective of the volume is to revive Garbhadhana Samskara—the first and most foundational of the sixteen traditional sacraments (Shodasha Samskaras) outlined in the ancient Vedic Grihya Sutras. The authors present this not as an obsolete medieval ritual, but as a sophisticated, sacred science of eugenics and conscious conception. The book meticulously guides couples through the physical, mental, and spiritual preparations required before conception, breaking the process down into highly structured modules:

• The Metaphysics of Conception: Explores how the psychological state, lifestyle, and consciousness of the parents at the exact moment of union act as a magnetic force, drawing a soul with corresponding karmic traits (Samskaras) into the womb.
• Astrological & Timing Dynamics: Details the complex rules for selecting auspicious days and hours (Muhurta), while warning against forbidden lunar days (Tithis), eclipses, and unfavorable planetary configurations.
• Purificatory and Dietary Regimens: Outlines traditional Ayurvedic detoxification diets, herbal requirements, and lifestyle routines to optimize the health of the reproductive elements (Shukra and Artava).
• Ritualistic Protocols (The Samskara): Provides step-by-step instructions for the execution of the sacred fire ceremony (Yajna), specific scriptural readings, and the chanting of purification mantras designed to insulate the family unit from negative subtle energies.

By translating esoteric Sanskrit texts into highly readable, accessible English prose, the authors offer a profound alternative to modern, purely mechanistic approaches to family planning, elevating pregnancy into a deliberate act of yoga and societal service.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bharat Chandra Dasa and Mahavirya Dasa are prominent spiritual teachers, authors, and lifestyle counselors within the contemporary Vedic family education movement. With decades of rigorous training in monastic ashrams, traditional Sanskrit texts, and community building, they specialize in translating complex ancient codebooks into highly structured, actionable manuals for modern urban householders.

The authors' writing style is defined by an absolute balance of strict scriptural authority and compassionate, practical logic. Free from ambiguous mysticism, their books—including highly rated resources on traditional child-rearing and Vedic community living—are standard reference texts used globally by pre-marital counselors and families seeking a value-driven lifestyle.