WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.700 Hi everyone, welcome to Vedic Astrology Study 00:00:02.700 --> 00:00:06.580 Podcast. Through this medium, I cover a breadth 00:00:06.580 --> 00:00:09.320 of some basic principles and analysis of the 00:00:09.320 --> 00:00:13.140 beautiful ancient science of Jyotish. Gifted 00:00:13.140 --> 00:00:16.899 to humanity by wise ancient seers of India, typically 00:00:16.899 --> 00:00:19.000 there are playlists of different kinds with case 00:00:19.000 --> 00:00:21.559 studies to have a practical grounding of those 00:00:21.559 --> 00:00:24.399 principles. In this series which will become 00:00:24.399 --> 00:00:26.940 a part of the Panchanga playlist, I am covering 00:00:26.940 --> 00:00:30.179 the science of Muhurta or the timing of events, 00:00:30.960 --> 00:00:33.560 activities, dietary control, tuning your attitude 00:00:33.560 --> 00:00:36.420 to any given day of the month since this is a 00:00:36.420 --> 00:00:40.259 lunar calendar. As per Vedic astrology, the human 00:00:40.259 --> 00:00:42.420 being should regulate their daily activities 00:00:42.420 --> 00:00:46.189 in alignment with the lunar cycle. and the corresponding 00:00:46.189 --> 00:00:49.630 tithi of the day. You might say this is the beginning 00:00:49.630 --> 00:00:52.670 of the use of science of Jyotish consciously, 00:00:53.009 --> 00:00:56.750 with awareness and in full view of self and this 00:00:56.750 --> 00:01:00.729 space -time reality we find ourselves in. Since 00:01:00.729 --> 00:01:03.070 this deals with your everyday cycle of energies 00:01:03.070 --> 00:01:06.269 that each of us deals with on a daily basis, 00:01:06.469 --> 00:01:08.629 it's a good beginning point to start Jyotish 00:01:08.629 --> 00:01:11.909 which Panchanga studied first, before you get 00:01:11.909 --> 00:01:15.219 to the charts part. If you do not know what your 00:01:15.219 --> 00:01:17.140 current tithi is, where you are on the planet, 00:01:17.340 --> 00:01:20.060 you can download the Jyotish app, which is indicated 00:01:20.060 --> 00:01:23.480 on the slide with its logo on android or iphone 00:01:23.480 --> 00:01:26.680 store. Download it, set its location to wherever 00:01:26.680 --> 00:01:30.040 you are on the planet. Then click on mahurta 00:01:30.040 --> 00:01:32.519 and panchanga part as is shown on the slide, 00:01:33.180 --> 00:01:35.640 and it will tell you the current panchanga aspects, 00:01:35.719 --> 00:01:39.239 the tithi, the vara, the karada, yoga and nakshatra, 00:01:39.579 --> 00:01:41.939 which is typically where moon is transiting over. 00:01:42.740 --> 00:01:45.959 Then use these series as a study material to 00:01:45.959 --> 00:01:48.819 guide your daily activities, diet, attitude for 00:01:48.819 --> 00:01:52.719 any given day. The way I shall cover each tithi 00:01:52.719 --> 00:01:55.379 here begins with the element and deity followed 00:01:55.379 --> 00:01:57.980 by the energy of the day, what to do, what to 00:01:57.980 --> 00:02:01.859 avoid, suggested mindset, elementary, dietary 00:02:01.859 --> 00:02:04.739 consideration and the content is covered both 00:02:04.739 --> 00:02:07.420 for Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha tithis. 00:02:07.920 --> 00:02:10.340 For the basics of this, see the previous tithi 00:02:10.340 --> 00:02:13.900 videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Let 00:02:13.900 --> 00:02:16.759 us discuss the pratipada or the first step. Now 00:02:16.759 --> 00:02:19.620 I am going to be using the pie chart throughout 00:02:19.620 --> 00:02:22.280 the series as you can see over there on the screen. 00:02:22.699 --> 00:02:25.639 Because this chart typically depicts all the 00:02:25.639 --> 00:02:28.439 particular tithis or lunar days of the month. 00:02:28.780 --> 00:02:31.699 The 15 day positive cycle on the bright side 00:02:31.699 --> 00:02:35.039 and the Krishna side on the waning side of the 00:02:35.039 --> 00:02:40.099 moon. chart on the upper side is showing all 00:02:40.099 --> 00:02:43.139 the waxing cycle till the full moon as you can 00:02:43.139 --> 00:02:47.000 see and going backward till the new moon or Amavasya 00:02:47.000 --> 00:02:52.300 and that yellow highlighted portion shows the 00:02:52.300 --> 00:02:54.900 corresponding parts of the Krishna side and the 00:02:54.900 --> 00:02:58.159 Shukla side so Pratipada has two parts one is 00:02:58.159 --> 00:03:02.379 one day after the new moon okay one is after 00:03:02.379 --> 00:03:05.280 the full moon as you can see so we'll rotate 00:03:05.280 --> 00:03:09.409 this two triangles through all the 15 and we 00:03:09.409 --> 00:03:11.430 will cover those and first let me cover some 00:03:11.430 --> 00:03:14.569 general notes on pratipada and then we will get 00:03:14.569 --> 00:03:17.150 to the details because then you will understand 00:03:17.150 --> 00:03:20.189 these things better okay pratipada the first 00:03:20.189 --> 00:03:24.129 prathama prathama means the first the general 00:03:24.129 --> 00:03:28.289 qualities of both the pratipadas from the notes 00:03:28.289 --> 00:03:31.129 here energetic quality pratipada is associated 00:03:31.129 --> 00:03:34.930 with the creation and new beginnings It is a 00:03:34.930 --> 00:03:38.770 nandatithi or joyous category ruled by fire element. 00:03:39.490 --> 00:03:41.750 Therefore, Brahma traditionally said to grant 00:03:41.750 --> 00:03:45.069 blessings and enthusiasm. The enthusiasm to begin 00:03:45.069 --> 00:03:47.789 something new is pratipada. The presiding deity 00:03:47.789 --> 00:03:51.069 is Brahma, the creator. Right? Everything in 00:03:51.069 --> 00:03:53.930 Vedas and Vedic Astrology is about indication 00:03:53.930 --> 00:03:57.629 of what we are living as in the human world with 00:03:57.629 --> 00:04:01.080 the rest of the creation. So therefore, this 00:04:01.080 --> 00:04:04.479 indicates a potent creative impulse on this day, 00:04:04.560 --> 00:04:08.639 whenever the pratipada occurs. Note that Shukla 00:04:08.639 --> 00:04:11.520 pratipada, the first day of the waxing moon, 00:04:11.580 --> 00:04:14.979 has very weak moon because it is just emerging 00:04:14.979 --> 00:04:18.879 from amavasya or new moon. Whereas Krishna pratipada, 00:04:19.100 --> 00:04:21.699 which is first day after full moon, has still 00:04:21.699 --> 00:04:24.060 a very strong moon. There is a lot of illumination. 00:04:24.079 --> 00:04:28.509 This means the energy of Pratipada is more robust 00:04:28.509 --> 00:04:32.670 while Shukla Pratipada is very fresh but subtle. 00:04:33.709 --> 00:04:36.329 Recommended activities. Auspicious undertakings 00:04:36.329 --> 00:04:38.769 are generally favoured on Pratipada, especially 00:04:38.769 --> 00:04:41.430 on Krishna side, veining side, when the moon 00:04:41.430 --> 00:04:45.230 is stronger. Traditional texts consider Pratipada 00:04:45.230 --> 00:04:48.490 propitious for religious rituals, festivals. 00:04:49.069 --> 00:04:53.129 and ceremonial beginnings for example chaitra 00:04:53.129 --> 00:04:56.209 shukla pratipada you can google that is celebrated 00:04:56.209 --> 00:04:59.970 as a new year in some calendars making an auspicious 00:04:59.970 --> 00:05:04.350 start weddings and other important family ceremonies 00:05:04.350 --> 00:05:08.230 also can be initiated if the pratipada falls 00:05:08.230 --> 00:05:10.990 on an auspicious combination with a weekday friday 00:05:10.990 --> 00:05:15.250 for example venus day of the venus Journeys or 00:05:15.250 --> 00:05:17.910 processions or starting new projects in modern 00:05:17.910 --> 00:05:20.230 context if you want to start a new project, a 00:05:20.230 --> 00:05:23.550 business venture or moving into a new home which 00:05:23.550 --> 00:05:26.850 is called griha pravesh. Griha means house, pravesh 00:05:26.850 --> 00:05:30.230 means entry. The day you enter your home, new 00:05:30.230 --> 00:05:34.589 home. Business or real estate transactions is 00:05:34.589 --> 00:05:36.990 also good provided other factors are favourable. 00:05:37.189 --> 00:05:40.470 This is all conditional. Activities to avoid. 00:05:40.990 --> 00:05:44.209 During Shukla Paksha Pratipada, immediately after 00:05:44.209 --> 00:05:47.910 the new moon, it is advised to avoid major auspicious 00:05:47.910 --> 00:05:51.410 ceremonies like weddings, house warmings or initiations. 00:05:52.110 --> 00:05:54.389 The moon is at its weakest illumination on this 00:05:54.389 --> 00:05:57.550 day, so the classical Muhurta Shastra suggests 00:05:57.550 --> 00:06:01.990 waiting at least second or third day of waxing. 00:06:02.379 --> 00:06:05.600 before big ventures begin. In general, pratipada 00:06:05.600 --> 00:06:09.139 falls, if pratipada falls on a Tuesday or a Saturday, 00:06:09.240 --> 00:06:11.680 it may be less ideal because Tuesday is March 00:06:11.680 --> 00:06:13.740 and Saturday is governed by Saturn. You don't 00:06:13.740 --> 00:06:17.560 want to do, start new things on those days. For 00:06:17.560 --> 00:06:20.920 obvious reasons, they are malefic planets. If 00:06:20.920 --> 00:06:25.079 you must do something important on shukla pratipada, 00:06:25.420 --> 00:06:27.860 ensure other factors like weekday, nakshatra 00:06:27.860 --> 00:06:31.920 and so on. Ensure that this is supported. Okay, 00:06:32.040 --> 00:06:34.139 there is nakshatra, whole lot of playlist on 00:06:34.139 --> 00:06:36.980 the 27 nakshatras of Vedic Astrology on this 00:06:36.980 --> 00:06:40.600 channel. Might go through that first. Minor routine 00:06:40.600 --> 00:06:44.120 task are fine on this day. Suggested mindset, 00:06:44.600 --> 00:06:47.720 enthusiasm and openness. Treat this day as a 00:06:47.720 --> 00:06:50.879 fresh start. In Shukla pratipada, subtle energy, 00:06:51.360 --> 00:06:54.680 cultivate patience and optimism. As you set intentions 00:06:54.680 --> 00:06:58.819 for the new lunar cycle. In Krishna pratipada, 00:06:58.860 --> 00:07:02.290 after the full moon's peak, Practice gratitude 00:07:02.290 --> 00:07:05.529 and gradual release. It's a good way to release. 00:07:05.949 --> 00:07:08.069 We just can't keep hoarding stuff. There's a 00:07:08.069 --> 00:07:12.050 universe of balance. So new moon provides us, 00:07:12.050 --> 00:07:15.410 after full moon's peak, release of stuff. Thank 00:07:15.410 --> 00:07:17.670 you for everything that you have given me. Universe. 00:07:18.730 --> 00:07:21.410 Building on the fullness achieved. Calmly preparing 00:07:21.410 --> 00:07:24.970 for the waning phase. A devotional attitude perhaps. 00:07:25.069 --> 00:07:27.730 Acknowledging motherly moon and divine creative 00:07:27.730 --> 00:07:34.500 energy Brahma can set up positive. Diet, considering 00:07:34.500 --> 00:07:39.199 Ayurvedas, begin the lunar cycle on a wholesome 00:07:39.199 --> 00:07:42.279 note. Favour fresh Satvik foods to symbolise 00:07:42.279 --> 00:07:45.360 a pure start. For example, fruits, fresh grains, 00:07:45.959 --> 00:07:49.060 ghee, digestible dishes. Some communities prepare 00:07:49.060 --> 00:07:51.899 special items on Shukla Pratipada, for instance 00:07:51.899 --> 00:07:55.060 a mixture of neem jaggery in parts of India, 00:07:55.540 --> 00:07:58.079 signifying the acceptance of bitter and sweet 00:07:58.079 --> 00:08:02.670 in the New Year. Avoid heavy or leftover food 00:08:02.670 --> 00:08:05.569 that would carry stagnant energy into the new 00:08:05.569 --> 00:08:08.029 cycle. Everything about Vedas and Vedic astrology 00:08:08.029 --> 00:08:11.949 is living, breathing kind of science. It's not 00:08:11.949 --> 00:08:14.970 a dead science in textbooks. We are living it 00:08:14.970 --> 00:08:18.550 every day. Because the moon is weak on Shukla 00:08:18.550 --> 00:08:21.069 Pratipada, your digestive fire might be a bit 00:08:21.069 --> 00:08:24.829 lower. Therefore, light, warm meals can be supportive, 00:08:25.470 --> 00:08:28.910 hydrate well. No specific food instructions are 00:08:28.910 --> 00:08:31.529 mandated for pratipada, but generally keeping 00:08:31.529 --> 00:08:35.230 a balanced moderate diet is advised. Now let's 00:08:35.230 --> 00:08:38.690 get into the specifics. Now that we have finished 00:08:38.690 --> 00:08:41.370 the generalities of pratipada, let us see Krishna 00:08:41.370 --> 00:08:45.929 pratipada. The veining cycle, as you can see 00:08:45.929 --> 00:08:48.750 highlighted on the pie chart over there, eyes 00:08:48.750 --> 00:08:51.950 on the screen. This is also anandatithi. It is 00:08:51.950 --> 00:08:55.029 also a new beginning and these beginnings are 00:08:55.029 --> 00:09:00.259 better for inward focus let us see what are the 00:09:00.259 --> 00:09:03.360 contrasting elements between Krishna and Shukla 00:09:03.360 --> 00:09:07.360 part of it isn't it so the energy is still the 00:09:07.360 --> 00:09:09.980 same energy does not change the deity is the 00:09:09.980 --> 00:09:12.179 same still there is the Brahma there is the creative 00:09:12.179 --> 00:09:16.259 fire so there is a stronger lunar light since 00:09:16.259 --> 00:09:19.059 it is just moving from full moon the first step 00:09:19.059 --> 00:09:22.200 towards the new moon yet it is turning inward 00:09:22.200 --> 00:09:27.159 so the Activities to do or the energy to do things 00:09:27.159 --> 00:09:31.639 will be consolidating gains, cataloguing learnings, 00:09:31.940 --> 00:09:35.460 beginning gentle release of things. The whole 00:09:35.460 --> 00:09:40.279 idea which is taught in Vedic astrology and Vedas, 00:09:40.460 --> 00:09:43.940 to be honest, is about not to have too much attachments 00:09:43.940 --> 00:09:46.960 towards things, isn't it? Don't be sticky about 00:09:46.960 --> 00:09:50.299 things. What to do on Krishna Pratipada Day? 00:09:50.730 --> 00:09:54.509 Do some reviews, do some audits, do some archiving. 00:09:55.129 --> 00:09:57.549 Make a list of gratitude, something which is 00:09:57.549 --> 00:10:00.710 very lacking and not taught in our schools. What 00:10:00.710 --> 00:10:03.009 are you grateful for? You have some clothes to 00:10:03.009 --> 00:10:06.669 wear, some smartphone or wherever you're watching 00:10:06.669 --> 00:10:10.370 this or listening to this. Gratitude. Be grateful 00:10:10.370 --> 00:10:12.309 to all the good things you have in your life. 00:10:12.690 --> 00:10:15.190 That's a good day to do this. Closing loops, 00:10:15.570 --> 00:10:17.669 any kind of loopy things you're going around 00:10:17.669 --> 00:10:22.950 with. Announce completions, document SOPs, standard 00:10:22.950 --> 00:10:29.049 operating procedures, sunsetting timelines, fire 00:10:29.049 --> 00:10:31.230 rites or Homa rituals, something that the world 00:10:31.230 --> 00:10:33.690 should practice really, not restricted to Hindus 00:10:33.690 --> 00:10:37.809 or India, fire ceremonies for purification, for 00:10:37.809 --> 00:10:41.129 clarity, offering thanks to the cycles fruits. 00:10:41.330 --> 00:10:44.629 So you have completed first half. come to the 00:10:44.629 --> 00:10:46.809 full moon now you're beginning the new moon cycles 00:10:46.809 --> 00:10:49.929 it's a release energy the beginnings of a release 00:10:49.929 --> 00:10:54.230 energy what to avoid starting resource heavy 00:10:54.230 --> 00:10:56.590 ventures that need building momentum because 00:10:56.590 --> 00:11:00.590 now the lunar energy is waning isn't it so your 00:11:00.590 --> 00:11:04.669 mind or the moon is waning so you don't start 00:11:04.669 --> 00:11:08.970 any resource heavy ventures scattered multitasking 00:11:08.970 --> 00:11:12.070 avoid that don't do too much of multitasking 00:11:12.070 --> 00:11:15.399 in this half generally letting the fullness spill 00:11:15.399 --> 00:11:20.259 into a clutter. There's a release energy. Understand 00:11:20.259 --> 00:11:22.899 this from that perspective. I'll let you read 00:11:22.899 --> 00:11:25.639 into it. Comment if you have something else. 00:11:26.519 --> 00:11:30.519 Major indulgence is the dull discernment at turning 00:11:30.519 --> 00:11:33.360 inward. Whatever prohibits you from that energy 00:11:33.360 --> 00:11:37.759 suggested mindset would be therefore gratitude 00:11:37.759 --> 00:11:41.259 stewardship and tidy closure. It's a closing 00:11:41.259 --> 00:11:43.960 cycle, so you start closing things one by one. 00:11:44.019 --> 00:11:47.039 We shall see that through all the particular 00:11:47.039 --> 00:11:49.539 titis. This is the beginning point. This is ananda 00:11:49.539 --> 00:11:55.200 titi, the box under Brahma over there. Curate 00:11:55.200 --> 00:11:59.980 what continues. Let the rest go with dignity. 00:12:01.039 --> 00:12:05.940 So whatever continues, let it continue and be 00:12:05.940 --> 00:12:08.879 dignified with this. Be calm with this. Channel 00:12:08.879 --> 00:12:12.679 fire into focus and refinement rather than expansion. 00:12:13.919 --> 00:12:16.679 Supported diets now. Southwake balanced meals. 00:12:17.100 --> 00:12:21.139 Simple khichdi. Khichdi is a lentil cooked, steamed 00:12:21.139 --> 00:12:23.539 with rice which is consumed in India. It's supposed 00:12:23.539 --> 00:12:26.759 to be a very good balance of carbs and proteins. 00:12:27.200 --> 00:12:29.759 You can look it up. You can GPT it, Google it, 00:12:29.759 --> 00:12:33.460 whatever. Khichdi is good. Warm soups also work 00:12:33.460 --> 00:12:37.929 well. Moderate oils and sweets. Avoid over -eating 00:12:37.929 --> 00:12:40.690 because it's a leftover. Don't have leftover 00:12:40.690 --> 00:12:45.830 stuff as general principle. Gentle bitter veggies 00:12:45.830 --> 00:12:49.330 like greens of all kinds and turmeric to begin 00:12:49.330 --> 00:12:52.629 the light detox without strain. Everything is 00:12:52.629 --> 00:12:55.350 kind of tender in releasing factor now. Just 00:12:55.350 --> 00:12:57.429 like everything was tender in the beginning factor 00:12:57.429 --> 00:13:01.220 in Shukla Pratipada. So understand this mahurta. 00:13:01.480 --> 00:13:04.019 Whenever this lunar cycle happens, again once 00:13:04.019 --> 00:13:06.960 a month it will happen, how are you taking advantage 00:13:06.960 --> 00:13:10.360 of it? How are you releasing stuff which you 00:13:10.360 --> 00:13:13.899 did in the first cycle till the full moon? That's 00:13:13.899 --> 00:13:17.500 the first pratipada of Krishna's release. Okay? 00:13:18.399 --> 00:13:19.580 Next we shall do dhitya.