Shloka 62
An exposition on the fruits of charity and on entry into a body
Garbhotpatti, Piṇḍa-śarīra, and Antya-kāla-kriyā
क्रामन्ति भुक्तपीतानि स्त्रीणां गर्भोदरे तथा / तैराप्यायितदेहो ऽसौ जन्तुर्वृद्धिमुपैति च
krāmanti bhuktapītāni strīṇāṃ garbhodare tathā / tairāpyāyitadeho 'sau janturvṛddhimupaiti ca
اسی طرح عورت کے رحم میں اس کے کھائے پئے ہوئے اجزا پہنچتے ہیں؛ انہی سے جسم پرورش پاتا ہے اور وہ جاندار بڑھ کر پھیلاؤ حاصل کرتا ہے۔
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: The fetus is strengthened by what the mother consumes; care in intake becomes an ethical responsibility.
Vedantic Theme: Anna as sustaining upādhi; the self is distinct yet experiences saṃsāra through dependence on material supports.
Application: Adopt mindful eating and drinking, especially during pregnancy; cultivate gratitude and protective care for prenatal life.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: intrauterine space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 2.32.60-61 (growth and the connecting channel; this verse states the functional result)
FAQs
This verse explains a key mechanism of embodiment: the fetus (jantu) is sustained by the mother’s consumed food and drink, showing how physical growth supports the soul’s continued residence in a developing body.
By describing how nourishment strengthens the fetal body, it highlights the soul’s dependence on a suitable physical vehicle during gestation—an early stage in the larger journey through birth, death, and post-death states discussed in the Preta Kanda.
It underscores ethical and mindful living during pregnancy: wholesome diet and conduct support healthy embodiment, aligning bodily care with dharmic responsibility toward the developing life.