What is Swarna Prashana / स्वर्णप्राशन?

स्वर्ण प्राशन का मतलब स्वर्ण भस्म को आयुर्वेदिक औषधियों के साथ घी के माध्यम से पिलाया जाता है। स्वर्ण प्राशन कराने से बच्चों की मस्तिष्क कार्यक्षमता बढ़ती है व रोग निरोधक शक्ति अधिक मात्रा में बढ़ती है। स्वर्ण प्राशन प्रत्येक माह के पुष्य नक्षत्र के समय दिया जाता है। जो प्रत्येक माह 27 दिन बाद आता है। इस समय आकाश, वायु, सूर्य, चंद्रमा व पृथ्वी से सकारात्मक ऊर्जा निकलती है। जो हर माह 27 दिन बाद आती है। औषधि की चार-चार बूंदे महीने की निश्चित तिथि को शिशु को पिलाई जाती है। स्वर्णप्राशन संस्कार एक बच्चे के लिए बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण है, इससे बच्चे का भविष्य उज्जवल बनता है इसीलिए हर बच्चे का स्वर्णप्राशन अवश्य होना चाहियें. इसके अलावा ये संस्कार निरोगी, कांतिवान और दीर्घायु दाता भी है

स्वर्णप्राशन से होने वाले लाभ: स्मरण शक्ति बढ़ाएं, रोगों से बचाएं, बुद्धिमान बनाएं, शारीरिक क्षमता बढ़ाये, पाचन तंत्र को स्वस्थ रखे, चेहरे पर सुन्दरता लाये

Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) also known as Swarna bindu prashan is an unique Ayurvedic preparation that is known to enhance the immune power of human body. Swarna means gold and Prashana refers to act of consuming. The act of consuming noble metal gold “Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana)” is considered as one of the 16 essential Sanskars (regimens) described for improving overall health in children. According to Ayurveda our body needs to get right nourishment to support proper physical and mental development that can sustain till the old age.

Swarna Prashan is therefore recommended to be taken immediately after birth and continued till the age of 16 years. Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) is made using swarna bhasma (gold ash) mixed with honey and cow ghee containing herbal extracts like vacha, brahmi, shankupushpi,all of which show strong immune boosting properties.

What are the health benefits of Swarna Prashana?

The health benefits of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) are explained in an ancient classic textbook called “Kashyapa Samhita.” According to Ayurvedic texts Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) shows following benefits.

1. Boosts Immune system:

Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) contains pure gold in the form of ash and some other herbs that are known to enhance the immune power of the body. Infants and children up to the age of 5 years have a low Immunity and hence are vulnerable to infections. Administration of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) in recommended doses can help to build a strong Immunity and reduce chances of common infections such as cough, cold and fever.

2. Enhances Memory:

Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) can improve attention and the grasping power in children. It is also known to enhance the memory. Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) seems to be very important for improving brain health in children.

3. Improves Digestion:

Swarna Prashan accelerates the process of digestion and hence improves the absorption of essential nutrients from food. Many children often suffer from gastric discomfort and reduced appetite. Swarna Prashan improves appetite and thus promotes healthy body growth.

4. Nourishes the skin:

Good skin is a sign of good health. Swarna Prashan expels the unwanted toxins from the body causing total body de-toxification. It also improves the blood circulation which further results in improved skin texture and imparts glow to the skin.

5. Reduces mental agitation:

Swarna Prashan can effectively reduce temper and tantrums. Due to its calming effects on mind, Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) seems extremely beneficial in children with special needs such as autism, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorder and hyper activity.

6. Improves hearing and vision:

Swarna Prashan is known to improve the sense of hearing and vision.

7. Improves overall physical and mental health:

Swarna Prashan improves the blood circulation in the body and also stimulates the nervous system, thereby leading to overall good physical and Mental Health.

What Does Swarna Prashana Contain?

Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) is a unique combination of swarna bhasma (gold ash) mixed with honey and ghee that is fortified with arka, an herbal extracts like vacha, brahmi, shankupushpi, etc.

How Does It Work?

Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) contains gold as the main ingredient. It is made into suvarna bhasma through a special process because gold cannot be consumed in its metallic form. Gold is known to boost Immunity as well as enhance memory.

Another important ingredient present in Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) is the honey. Honey is prepared by collection of pollen grains. Since pollen grains are known to cause allergic reactions, consumption of honey in very low doses is believed to gradually prepare the body to fight against other allergens. Honey is also known to act against inflammation and improve digestion.

Ghee or Ghrita which is the third important component of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana), acts as an effective medium in which herbal medications can be prepared. Ghee or Ghrita shows unique properties of acquiring the medicinal values of herbs added to it.

Importance of Pushya Nakshatra For Swarna Prashna

It is recommended that Swarna Prashna should be taken on pushya nakshatra. Pushya refers to nourishment and pushya nakshatra is one of the most auspicious of the 27 nakshatras. The symbol of pushya nakshtra is the cow udder. If observed on the pushya nakshatra, the stars in the sky appear in an arrangement that that creates cow udder. Cow udder is associated with nourishment and so the Swarna Prashna is taken on pushya nakshatra to get optimum nourishment and benefits. Swarna Prashna can be consumed on any other day, however, the efficacy can vary and it may not be as effective as pushya nakshatra.

Dates of Swarna Prashna 2018

#	Day	Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
1st	Wednesday	3 January, 2018
2nd	Wednesday	31 January, 2018
3rd	Tuesday	27 Fabuary, 2018
4th	Tuesday	27 March, 2018
5th	Monday	23 April, 2018
6th	Sunday	20 May, 2018
7th	Saturday	16 June, 2018
8th	Saturday	14 July, 2018
9th	Friday	10 August, 2018
10th	Thursday	6 September, 2018
11th	Thursday	4 October, 2018
12th	Wednesday	31 October, 2018
13th	Wednesday	28 November, 2018
14th	Tuesday	25 December, 2018