Have you ever wondered why a human being is born only after 9 months? Before explaining fetal development through biology, let us understand the aspect behind it from religious literature. The 9 month long journey is not only about building the body but also about preparing the soul for oblivion, descent and rebirth.

In many Indian texts the life cycle does not begin at birth. Birth is considered an entry point, not a point of origin.

Know the secret of 9 months from ancient texts

According to ancient Indian texts, the womb is recorded not only as a place of shelter but also as a threshold. According to Garbha Upanishad, the soul enters the womb which is already burdened with the karma of the previous birth. There is no trace of human memories in these.

In the Puranas, the womb is described as a place where the soul gradually loses its cosmic consciousness. It is believed that each month frees the soul from memories and prepares it for the same limitations, time, body, hunger and emotions.

Number 9 has special significance in religious literature, this number defines perfection. Indian cosmology is filled with 9 chakras, which control destiny.

Planetary influence in the 9th month of pregnancy

The influence of Venus remains strong for one month from conception. If Venus is weak during pregnancy, attention should be paid to strengthening it. If Venus is strong the child becomes beautiful.

In the second month, the influence of Mars is more. During this time, women should focus on strengthening Mars by eating sweets.

There is influence of Jupiter in the third month. During this period, one should donate yellow clothes and consume sweets.

There is influence of Sun in the fourth month, Moon in the fifth month, Saturn in the sixth month, Mercury in the seventh month, Moon again in the eighth month and Sun in the ninth month.

Why does the baby remain in the stomach for 9 months?

If a child is born prematurely, the development of the organs remains incomplete, which affects the health of the child. Therefore, it is very important for the child to remain in the womb for 9 months.