Pregnant women and ladies praying for marriage:

Slokam 1:

Pregnant women praying for safe child birth and easy labour should chant this raksha stotram.

Hey sangara Shamarahara PramadhaadhiNaadhari Mannaadha shaamba sasisuda
HarithiriSulin sambo sugaprasava kiruthbavame dhayaalo
HeyMaadhaviVanesa Paalayamaam Namasthe

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Sloka 2:

Hamavath yuthare Paarchve shuradhaa naama yakshini
Dhasyaa Shmarana Maathrena visalyaa Garbinibavedhu

The Garbarakshambigai Sloka in Telugu:

Mantra for Easy Delivery

–  We thank Lavanya Kanuri  for the translation.

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Sloka 3:

Garbarakshambigai Sloka for Pregnancy – Month by month prayer for pregnant women.

This is a powerful stotram that can be chanted during pregnancy.  The first slokam should be chanted in the first month, the second slokam in the second month and so on.

Chant each slokam at least once every day, if time permits you can chant up to 108 times daily.

Slokam for the 1st month of pregnancy:

Aehyaehi Bhagavan Brahman, Praja-Karthaha Prajaapathae I

Pragrihneeshva Balim Sa-imam, saapathyam raksha Gharbineem II

Meaning: Lord Brahma creator of all persons, please accept this sacred offering and protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 2nd month of pregnancy:

Ashvinou Dheva Dhevaesow, Pragruhneedhan Balim Dhvimam I

Saapathyaam Garbineem sa-imam sa Rakshatham Poojayaanayaa II

Meaning: Oh Aswini Devas, who are the doctors of the Gods, please accept this sacred offering and worship and protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 3rd month of pregnancy:

Rudhrasha Aekaadhasha Broktha , Pragrahnanthu Balim Dhvimam I

Yakshamaagam Preethayae Vrutham, Nithyam Rakshandhu Garbineem II

Meaning: Oh the eleven Holy Rudras, we want to seek your mercy and blessing so please accept our offering which is made according to your wishes and please protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 4th month of pregnancy:

Aadhithyaa Dhvaadhasha Brokthaha, Pragrimneethvam Balim thvimam I

Yashmaakam Thejasaam Vridhyanithyam rakshatha garbineem II

Meaning: Oh the twelve Holy Sun Gods may your great luster increase because of our offerings. Please accept our offering protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 5th month of pregnancy:

Vinayaka Ganaadhyaksha, Shiva puthra Mahabala I

Pragrihneeshva Balim sa-imam, Saapathyam raksha garbineem II

Meaning: Oh Vinayaka, Oh Ganesa, Oh Son of Lord Shiva, Oh God who is very strong, Please accept this sacred offering, And protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 6th month of pregnancy:

Skandha Shanmuga devaesha puthra preethi vivardhana I

Pragrihneeshva Balim sa-imam, Saapathyam raksha garbineem II

Meaning: Oh Skanda, Oh God with six heads, Oh God who is the chief of Devas,
Oh God who increases the love for our sons, please accept this sacred offering,
and protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 7th month of pregnancy:

Prabhaasaha prabhavashyamaha prathyoushow maaruthoenalaha I

Druvodhara dharashaivavasavoeshtow prakeerthithaha I

Pragruhneethvam balim sa-imam, nithyam Rakshatha Garbineem II

Meaning: Oh Prabhasa, Oh Prabhava, Oh Syama, Of Prathyusha, Oh Marutha, Oh Anala, Oh Dhruva, Oh Dhuradhura, Who are the eight sacred Vasus, Please accept this sacred offering, and protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 8th month of pregnancy:

Pithurdevi pidhushraeshtae, bahu puthree mahaa bale I

Boodha sreshtae nisha vaasaenirvrithae shounagapriyae I

Pragrihneeshva Balim sa-imam, Saapathyam raksha garbineem II

Meaning:  Oh Goddess of my manes, Oh Goddess who is greater than my manes,
Oh Goddess who has all women as daughters, Oh Goddess who is very strong,
Oh Goddess who is greater than all beings, Oh Goddess who protects us at night,
Oh Goddess , who does not have any blemishes, Oh Goddess who was worshipped by Sounaka, Please accept this sacred offering, and protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

Slokam for the 9th month of pregnancy:

Raksha Raksha Mahadeva, Baktha-Anugraha karaga I

Pakshi Vaahana Govindha, Saapathyam raksha Garbineem II

Meaning:  Oh God who is greatest, who is pleased to protect his devotees and,
who showers blessing on his devotees, Oh Govinda, who rides on a bird, Please protect this lady who is in the family way from all dangers

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Sloka 4:

The instructions for the below-mentioned slokam are as follows:

Daily sit in front of a photo of Goddess with any small offering [Fruits, milk or any other food article] and recite as follows:
During the second month read the first two slokas 108 times daily;
During the third month read the first three slokas 108 times daily;
During the fourth month read the first four slokas 108 times daily;
During the fifth month read the first five slokas 108 times daily;
During the sixth month read the first six slokas 108 times daily;
During the seventh month read the first seven slokas 108 times daily;
During the eighth month read the first eight slokas 108 times daily;
During the ninth month read all the nine slokas 108 times daily;
It is believed that this would ensure safe delivery.

Garbha Raksha Stotram

[Prayer for safe delivery – To be recited by Pregnant Mothers*]
By Sage Sounaka
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Stanza 1:
Ehyehi Bhagawan Brahman,
Praja karthapraja pathe,
Pragruhsheeniva balim cha imam,
Aaapathyaam raksha garbhineem. 1

Meaning of stanza 1:

Please accept this sacred Offering, Lord Brahma,
Who creates people,
And who is the lord of the people,
And be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way,
From all dangers.

Stanza 2:

Aswini deva devesou,
Pragrhneethaam balim dwimam,
Saapathyaam Garbhineem cha imam,
Cha Rakshatham pooja yanaya. 2

Meaning of stanza 2:

Oh Aswini Devas,
Who are the doctors of Gods,
Please accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way.
Because of this worship offered to you.
From all dangers.

Stanza 3:

Rudraascha ekaadasa prokthaa,
Pragruhananthu balim dwimam,
Yushmaakam preethaye vrutham,
Nithyam rakshathu Garbineem. 3

Meaning of stanza 3:

Oh Holy Rudras who are eleven,
Please accept this sacred offering,
Which has been made as per your wish,
To get your mercy and blessing,
And be pleased to protect daily,
This lady who is in the family way.

Stanza 4:

Aadhithya dwadasa prokthaa,
Pragrahneethwam balim dwimam,
Yushmagam thejasaam vrudhya,
Nithyam rakshatha garbhineem. 4

Meaning of stanza 4:

Oh Holy Sun Gods who are twelve,
Please accept this offering,
So that your great luster increases,
Be pleased to accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect daily,
This lady who is in the family way.

Stanza 5:

Vinayaka Ganadhyaksha,
Shiva Puthra Maha Bala,
Pragrahneeshwa balim cha imam,
Sapathyam raksha garbhineem. 5

Meaning of stanza 5:

Oh Vinayaka, Oh Ganesa,
Oh Son of Lord Shiva,
Oh God who is very strong,
Please accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way.
From all dangers.

Stanza 6:

Skanda Shanmukha Devesa,
Puthra preethi vivardhana,
Pragrahneeshwa Balim cha imam,
Sapathyaam raksha Garbhineem. 6

Meaning of stanza 6:

Oh Skanda, Oh God with six heads,
Oh God who is the chief of devas,
Oh God who increases the love for our sons,
Please accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way,
From all dangers.

Stanza 7:

Prabhaasa, Prabhavassyama,
Prathyoosho maruth nala,
Druvoo dhura dhuraschaiva ,
Vasavoshtou prakeerthitha,
Pragrahnee thwam Balim cha imam,
Nithyam raksha garbhineem. 7

Meaning of stanza 7:

Oh Prabhasa, Oh Prabhava,
Oh Syama, Of Prathyusha,
Oh Marutha, Oh Anala,
Oh Dhruva, Oh Dhuradhura,
Who are the eight sacred Vasus,
Please accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect daily,
This lady who is in the family way.

Stanza 8:

Pithur devi, Pithusreshte,
Bahu puthri, maha bale,
Bhootha sreshte Nisa vase,
Nirvruthe, sounaka priye,
Pragrahneeshwa balim cha imam,
Sapathyam raksha garbhineem. 8

Meaning of stanza 8:

Oh Goddess of my manes,
Oh Goddess who is greater than my manes,
Oh Goddess who has all women as daughters,
Oh Goddess who is very strong,
Oh Goddess who is greater than all beings,
Oh Goddess who protects us at night,
Oh Goddess, who does not have any blemishes,
Oh Goddess who was worshipped by Sounaka,
Please accept this sacred offering,
And be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way,
From all dangers.

Stanza 9:
Raksha Raksha Mahadeva,
Baktha anugraha Karaka,
Pakshi vahana Govinda,
Sapathyam raksha Garbhineem. 9

Meaning of stanza 9:

Oh God who is greatest,
Be pleased to protect and protect,
Oh God who showers blessing on his devotees,
Oh Govinda, who rides on a bird,
Be pleased to protect,
This lady who is in the family way,
From all dangers.

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Oil Prasadam for Pregnancy

The priests at Garbarakshambigai Temple strongly recommend applying castor oil prasadam on your abdomen to ensure a safe pregnancy and easy delivery. f you would like to receive the prasadam from the temple then we perform the puja on your behalf and get you the prasadam.


Sharing the Slokas

Chanting these slokas has several physical and mental benefits. Kindly share these slokas to help spread the name and fame of Garbarakshambigai Amman and reach out to thousands of women.

It is my aim to reach out to as many women as possible and I pray that you should be richly blessed when you help share these slokas.