सन्तान गोपाल होमम्

Santhana Gopala Homa

For the blessing of healthy progeny · Lord Krishna (Bala Gopala)

The Santhana Gopala Homa (also Purusha Sukta Homa) is dedicated to Lord Krishna as Bala Gopala. Couples longing for a child perform it for the blessing of healthy progeny and the continuation of the family lineage.

Sacred Mantra

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“Om Devaki Sutam Govindam Vasudevam Jagatpatim · Dehi Me Tanayam Krishna Tvaam Aham Sharanam Gatah”

What it feels like

For couples who ache for a child, the Santhana Gopala Homa calls upon Krishna in his most beloved form — the divine infant. It is a prayer whispered into the fire by countless parents before, and it carries all of their tenderness and faith.

What happens inside the Santhana Gopala Homa

Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.

1
Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja
The couple states their prayer for a child with their names and gotra.
2
Bala Gopala invocation
Lord Krishna in his child form is invoked and worshipped lovingly.
3
Santhana Gopala mantra homa
The Santhana Gopala mantra is chanted as offerings are made into Agni.
4
Purusha Sukta
The Purusha Sukta is recited, glorifying the cosmic Lord, for healthy progeny.
5
Purnahuti & prasad
The final offering completes the homa; the couple receives prasad and blessings.

Significance

The scriptures say this homa grants progeny to those who wish for children, success to the ambitious, enjoyment to the worldly and emancipation to seekers. Equated with the Putrakameshti yagna of the Ramayana, it is the traditional Vedic prayer for couples seeking the blessing of a healthy child.