Every parent wants a healthy and intelligent child. Here is a powerful mantra in Hinduism for a bright, healthy, intelligent and beautiful child. Please note that the mantra can be chanted by both mother and father. The ideal time to chant the mantra is early morning hours.
रक्ष रक्ष गणाध्यक्षः
रक्ष त्रैलोक्य नायकः।
भक्त नाभयं कर्ता
त्राताभव भवार्णवात्।।
Raksha Raksha Gana-adhyaksha Raksha Trailokya Nayaka
Bhakt Nabhayam Kartha Tratabhav Bhavavarnvath
Bhakt Nabhayam Kartha Tratabhav Bhavavarnvath
Mother or father should chant the mantra 51 times. Some devotees chant it during morning and evening hours.
Chanting Gayatri Mantra during morning hours looking at the rising sun is considered highly meritorious during pregnancy.