Solar Eclipse Good for Pregnant Woman ?

The upcoming eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse. Well, now we talk regarding Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) and Pregnancy, there is a lot of fear among many Hindus. Wonderfully this is also a common superstition alias “belief” among some Hispanic communities as well.

Is there any proof that the solar eclipse is dangerous for pregnant women and reasons defects? Generally at the time of Solar Eclipse, pregnant women are believed to not come out of the house, with no sunlight entering either by doors or windows. It is only for to avoid harmful rays nothing more than that.

During an eclipse, pregnant women should also not hold a pair of scissors, a pen, keys or any sharp object in her hand; because probability is that her child will be born with a cleft lip.

During Surya Grahan, most people want to know about protection to be taken. We have the only precaution that you should take is that you should never look at the Sun directly during the Grahan. Very old prophets in Hinduism advise pregnant women remain indoors during Grahan as a clear cut solution. The mantra chanted during the period is the Santana Gopala Mantra.

This is not harmful for your child, so don’t worry………..Enjoy longest solar eclipse!!!