Swarnaprashana
The word “ Swarnaprashana ” is a combination of two words – “Swarna” and “Prashana”. The term Swarna is a common word and refers to the noble metal Gold. Prashana refers to the act of eating / consuming / ingesting. Swarnaprashana hence refers to the act of consuming or ingesting gold in the prescribed dose and quantity in the suggested manner. This activity is also sometimes referred to as Swarna Bindu Prashana or Suvarna prashan . Swarnaprashana sanskar is one of the sixteen essential Sanskarsdescribed for children.
Swarna prashana which has been explained in the classical texts of Ayurveda is an activity carried out for enhancing the growth and development in young children. Gold or Swarna is considered as a one of those metals which have good benefits on the body when consumed internally. The knowledge & uses of Swarna Prashana is extensively explained in the texts of Ayurveda.
Benefits:
- Improves intelligence, digestive fire and physical power.
- Increases immunity and hence reduces frequent recurring infections and illnesses.
- Improves span of attention, concentration, memory.
- Enhances a child’s learning ability and grasping power.
- Reduces temper tantrums and other psycho somatic problems
- Detoxifies the body.
- Tone ups the skin.
- Good sense of hearing, speech & visual acuity.
- Improves the blood circulation.
- Stimulates the nervous system.
- Controls asthma and other allergic conditions.
- Helps to maintain a healthy mind and body.
Calendar:
- 01,28 January 2021 – Friday, Thursday
- 25 February 2021 – Thursday
- 24 March 2021 – Wednesday
- 20 April 2021 – Tuesday
- 18 May 2021 – Monday
- 14 June 2021 – Wednesday
- 11 July 2021 – Sunday
- 08 August 2021 – Sunday
- 04 September 2021 – Saturday
- 01,29 October 2021 – Friday, Friday
- 25 November 2021 – Thursday
- 22 December 2021 – Wednesday
