Pregnancy is one of the most transformative journeys in a woman’s life—a time when the body changes, emotions deepen, and a profound connection begins to develop between mother and child. At such a significant stage, inner peace, positive thoughts, mindful living, and emotional well-being can play an important role in creating a nurturing environment for both mother and baby. Bringing together the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with the experiences and needs of modern motherhood, Maatritva Geeta: Life Lessons for Mother and Child Inspired by 18 Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita by Jyoti Sinha and Priya Srivastava offers a meaningful guide for expectant mothers.
Maatritva Geeta is a bilingual book that draws inspiration from the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and presents their life lessons through the unique perspective of motherhood. Rather than approaching pregnancy only as a physical journey, the book encourages mothers to view it as a period of emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Through spiritual reflection, positive affirmations, mindful practices, and thoughtful insights, it encourages women to embrace pregnancy with faith, calmness, positivity, and inner strength.
At the heart of the book is the sacred bond between mother and child. It explores how a mother’s thoughts, emotions, awareness, and approach to life can contribute to a positive and nurturing atmosphere during pregnancy. The wisdom inspired by the Bhagavad Gita is presented in a way that can help mothers reflect upon their own lives, develop greater self-awareness, and approach motherhood with confidence and consciousness.
The book is especially relevant for women who wish to make their pregnancy journey more mindful and spiritually enriching. Its bilingual approach makes the wisdom accessible to a wider readership while allowing readers to connect with the concepts in a simple and relatable manner. By combining ancient wisdom with contemporary perspectives on mindful motherhood, Maatritva Geeta seeks to become a companion for mothers as they prepare not only to welcome a child into the world but also to begin a new chapter of their own lives.
Co-author Jyoti Sinha is a wellness educator, yoga practitioner, holistic healer, and spiritual guide committed to promoting balanced and conscious living. She holds a postgraduate degree in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science, along with a B.Ed., and is trained as a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher and Nyaas Yog Master. Her learning also encompasses Nutrition and Health, Tarot Reading, Colour Therapy, Numerology, Acupressure, Pranic Healing, and Angel Therapy. Through this multidisciplinary understanding, she focuses on nurturing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Her work encourages individuals to develop self-awareness, inner strength, harmony, and a positive approach to life.
Co-author Priya Srivastava is an author, content editor, and radio presenter with a deep passion for storytelling and meaningful writing. She is the author of The Feminine Mirror: Stories of 30 Women at 30 and contributes to several magazines, writing on subjects including motherhood, travel, women, society, and everyday human experiences. With academic backgrounds in English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education, and Human Rights, she brings a diverse and multidisciplinary perspective to her writing. Her work draws upon personal experiences, observation, and reflection to create relatable and thoughtful narratives.
The collaboration between Jyoti Sinha’s experience in wellness, yoga, holistic practices, and spiritual guidance and Priya Srivastava’s strengths in writing, storytelling, and social observation gives Maatritva Geeta a distinctive voice. Together, the authors bring ancient philosophical wisdom closer to the everyday experiences of contemporary mothers.
More than a guide to pregnancy, Maatritva Geeta is an invitation to pause, reflect, connect, and embrace motherhood with awareness. It reminds readers that motherhood is not simply about preparing for the arrival of a child; it is also about preparing oneself emotionally and spiritually for one of life’s most profound transformations.
With its blend of Bhagavad Gita-inspired wisdom, positive affirmations, mindful motherhood, and spiritual reflection, Maatritva Geeta: Life Lessons for Mother and Child Inspired by 18 Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita promises to be a thoughtful companion for expectant mothers seeking calmness, positivity, and deeper connection during their journey into motherhood.