In Hinduism Punsvan sanskar is an important ritual. The inner significance of this sanskar is to ready a person for the society. By performing this sanskar good qualities are generated in the native which are equally important for the self and society. A good and responsible citizen enhances the growth and prosperity of a nation. So, punsvan sanskar has a special place in Vedic astrology.
Punsvan sanskar is celebrated after the 3 months of the impregnation of a woman. The reason of celebrating this sanskar after 3 months of the impregnation of a mother is because a child’s brain starts developing after 3 months of its creation. In punsvan sanskar foundation of the child’s virtue and principle are being laid.
Though the child is still in the mother’s womb this ritual is said to have huge impact on the nature of the child. For example, we all know that mythical character Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna learnt the how to break the Chakravyuha when he was in his mother’s womb.
Vedic astrology has auspicious muhurats for every occasion. It also suggests avoiding inauspicious muhurats. Similarly, there is a good muhurat for punsvan sanskar which should be followed by people to get positive results. Let’s discuss the determinants while considering muhurat of this sanskar.
Nakshtra
Astrologers say that Mrigashira, Pushya, Shravan, Moola, Hasta, Rohini, Uttrasadha, Punarwasu, Uttrabhadrapada and Uttraphalguni are auspicious nakshatra for punsvan sanskar. This ritual will give positive results if it is performed on an auspicious week day which has the combination of above stated nakshatras.
Tithi
Tithi is also an important factor in considering a muhurat. Astrologers say that pratipada, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th lunar days are very auspicious for punsvan sanskar.
Week day
According to Vedic astrology Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are auspicious for fixing the day of punsvan sanskar.
Ascendant
It is auspicious if there is a benefic planet on the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th Kendra house, 5th and 9th of trikon house, and malefic planet on the 3rd, 6th or 11th house of the muhurat kundli. ascendant of either of the signs like Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius or Aquarius or their navamsha are excellent in this Vedic ritual.