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Religion Desk, New Delhi. The question why a human being is born only after 9 months is as scientific as it is spiritual and mythological. Where modern science sees it linked to fetal development and 'Obstetrical Dilemma'. At the same time, our religious texts and ancient philosophy indicate the deep secrets of creation and the movements of the planets.
Let us know what is the importance of this 9 month cycle from religious point of view.
1. Effect of nine planets
According to Indian astrology and Ayurveda (especially the science of 'Garbhavakranti'), the baby in the womb is influenced by a specific planet every month. The process from conception to birth has to go through the energy of 9 planets.
The lord of the first month is Venus, which creates the seeds (Shukra and Shonit).
In the following months, Mars, Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Saturn and Mercury develop organs, bones, consciousness and intelligence respectively.
The ninth month is of the Moon and Ascendant, which provides the energy of birth to the child. It is believed that unless the cycle of these 9 powers is completed, the living being is not fully capable of coming to earth.
2. Sankhya philosophy and nine gates
According to Yoga and Sankhya philosophy, the human body has been called a 'city of nine gates' (Navadvarapur). It includes two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, one mouth and two discharge passages. The 9 months of pregnancy are considered the period of purification and creation of these nine power centers or gates.
3. The mystery of 'Garbha Upanishad'
It has been explained in detail in the ancient 'Garbha Upanishad' that it is only in the ninth month that the living being remembers its previous births. In this month the living being prays to God to take him out of this dark womb so that he can do auspicious deeds. According to the scriptures, the ninth month is the time of 'fullness of consciousness'. If born before this, the organism may remain physically or mentally incomplete. After this, remaining in the womb becomes painful for the organism.
4. Nature's Number 9
In numerology, '9' is considered the number of perfection. Number 9 has special significance in Sanatan Dharma - Navratri, Navagraha and nine types of devotion (Navadha Bhakti). The time of 9 months indicates that the soul has adjusted to all the elements of nature and is now ready to enter the world of 'Maya'.
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