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Suvarnaprashan

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SUVARNPRASHAN - AN AYURVEDA VACCINATION
                                                            
-Dr Vivek Singh . MD.Ayu.

 Today’s children are going to be the future of tomorrow is what the sayings are. A wealthy country is that which have healthy future. So as to make the future healthy, Suvarnprashan is one such thing which is told by our ancient acharyas. Especially in kashayap samhita which is unfortunately available in parts the samhita begins with the chapter lehana adhaya (chapter). In lehana adhyaya (chapter) Acharya kashayapa  states that,

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Suvarnprashana develops medha (mental ability), agni(digestive power), aayu vardhana (prolonged life span), it is also mangal kara ( brings in good virtues in child, positive attitude in life , optimism, power to overcome mental and physical hardships, good fate), vrushya (attractive nature and personality), varnya (tones skin colour), grahabadha nashaka (voids away asoociated evils).
If suvarnprashan is done regularly for 1 month the child becomes extremely intelligent and remains unaffected by any infective disease, if taken for 6 months regularly then child will be a “shrutdhara” which means excellent grasping.
Suvarnprashana samskara is also included in the 16 Jaatkarma sanskara (which are the rituals to be done from birth till death of a being) described. There are 16 essential rituals described by some acharya and suvarnprashana is included in it.
There is reference in shusruta samhita regarding Suvarn prashan that,
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A newborn child should be given honey and ghruta not in same quantity along with gold bhasma, lehana with anamika finger should be done.
Acharya vagbhata have stated a quote that,


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Acharya vagbhata have described the suvarnprashan in a different way stating that Aendri, bhramhi, shankhphuspi, vacha paste should be made and be mixed with honey and ghruta and with gold it should be prayed by the acharya and should be stored in ashvath patram (Ficus Religiosa leaf) and should be given to the child in a “harenu” (a seed of nirgundi ie Vitux Nigendo) quantity. Which helps the child to develops medha (intellect), increase Vitality (aayu vardhana), and balvardhana (Strength) .
BENEFITS OF SUVARNPRASHAN:-
  • Suvarnprashana increases immunity power and develops resistance against common infections, thus prevents the children infections falling very frequently.
  • Regular doses of suvarnprashan helps the child’s intellect, grasping power, sharpness analysis power, memory recalling in a unique manner.
  • Improves digestive power and reduces the digestion related complaints.
  • It gaurds the child from allergies.
  • It helps the child to attain the physical and mental developmental milestones.
  • It protects the children from ailments occurring during teething phase.

PROPERTIES OF SUVARNA:-

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The properties of the shodit suvarna(gold) bhasma is that according to Ras Taringini the rasa of suvarna is madhura. It is vrushya, hrudya (cardiotonic), netrya (good for eyes) and the param medhya (the best mental tonic). It is used as a rasayana, for punsavan and and in vishasevan (in poisioning). It also tones the skin colours.
Many allopathy pediatricians say that there is a toxic effect of the suvarn bhasma on the body of the children so it should not be given. In a experimental study of a mice model according to Mitra en tal 2002, it was observed that acute oral administration of suvarn bhasma showed no mortality in mice, (upto 1 ml/ 20 g body weight of suvarn bhasma suspension containing 01 mg of drug). More ever chronic administration of suvarn bhasma also showed no toxicity as judged by SGOT, SGPT, serum creatinine and serum urea level and histological studies
Pharmacological reviews of suvarn bhasma revels that it has immunomodlity, free radical scavenging activity, analgesic activity and antistress activity.
COMPOSITION OF SUVARNPRASHAN DRUG:-
  • Bhramhi ghruta
  • Honey (madhu)
  • Suvarn bhasma (shodhit)
AGE:-
Suvarn prashan can be given from birth to 16 years of age.


TIME OF ADMINISTRATION:-
     On the auspicious day of pushya nakshatra which happens to come after every 27 days. It can also be given on a daily basis.
Pushya nakshatra dates in 2017-2018
  1. November 10, 2017 7:31 PM on November 9 to 5:57 PM on November 10.
  2. December 7, 2017 from 3:27 AM on December 7 to 1:57 AM on December 8
  3. January 3, 2018, Wednesday from 8:49 AM on January 3 to 6:07 AM on January 4, 2018
  4. January 31, 2018, Wednesday from 8:18 PM on January 30 to 5:36 PM on January 31, 2018
  5. February 27, 2018, Tuesday from 6:00 AM on February 27 to 3:51 AM on February 28, 2018
  6. March 27, 2018, Tuesday from 12:55 PM on March 26 to 11:28 AM on March 27, 2018
  7. April 23, 2018, Monday from 6:18 PM on April 22 to 5:03 PM on April 23, 2018
  8. May 20, 2018, Sunday from 12:25 AM on May 20 to 10:45 PM on May 20, 2018
  9. June 17, 2018, Sunday from 8:43 AM on June 16 to 6:20 AM on June 17, 2018
  10. July 14, 2018, Saturday from 6:58 PM on July 13 to 4:07 PM on July 14, 2018
  11. August 10, 2018, Friday from 5:44 AM on August 10 to 2:54 AM on August 11, 2018
  12. September 7, 2018, Friday from 3:14 PM on September 6 to 12:56 PM on September 7, 2018
    (Guru Pushya Amrut yog from 3:14 PM on Sept 6 to before sunrise on September 7)
  13. October 4, 2018, Thursday from 10:24 PM on October 3 to 8:49 PM on October 4, 2018 (Guru Pushya Amrut yog from sunrise to 8:49 PM October 4) 
  14. October 31, 2018, Wednesday from 3:51 AM on October 31 to 2:34 AM on November 1, 2018 (Diwali Pushya Nakshatra)
  15. November 28, 2018, Wednesday from 9:50 AM on November 27 to 8:09 AM on November 28, 2018
  16. December 25, 2018, Tuesday from 6:22 PM on December 24 to 3:55 PM on December 25, 2018.
Why on Pushya Nakshatra ?
     Pushya nakshatra has a great importance in ayurvedic medical science. It is considered as a very auspicious day and it is considered that the medicine given on this day is very effective in terms of action. It is yet to be proved the logic behind it. But on gross probably the body on this day is in better position to absorb the drugs for its optimum benefits and the drugs used are more potent then the usual. So for maximum benefits in increasing the immunity and intelligence which is prime concern of many parents, it is being practiced on this auspicious day.
DURATION OF SUVARNPRASHAN:-
        Suvarnprashan should be given atleast once a month for 18- 24 months.

DOSAGE :-
AGEON PUSHYA NAKSHATRAON DAILY BASIS
0 to 2 months2 drops1 drop
2 to 6 months3 drops2 drops
6 to 12 months4 drops2 drops
1 to 5 years6 drops3 drops
Above 5 years7 drops4 drops
CONTRAINDICATIONS :-
           Suvarnprashan should not be given in child having acute fever and child should not be given anything to eat or drink for aleast half an hour after giving the dose.
The aim behind the suvarnprashan is to provide safe and effective treatment for upbringing smarter, heathlier, and stronger Indian of tomorrow…..
Unlike the other vaccination in immunization schedule suvarnprashan an ayurvedic vaccination should be practiced widely all over the nation

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