Hi everyone, welcome to Vedic Astrology Study
Podcast. Through this medium, I cover a breadth
of some basic principles and analysis of the
beautiful ancient science of Jyotish. Gifted
to humanity by wise ancient seers of India, typically
there are playlists of different kinds with case
studies to have a practical grounding of those
principles. In this series which will become
a part of the Panchanga playlist, I am covering
the science of Muhurta or the timing of events,
activities, dietary control, tuning your attitude
to any given day of the month since this is a
lunar calendar. As per Vedic astrology, the human
being should regulate their daily activities
in alignment with the lunar cycle. and the corresponding
tithi of the day. You might say this is the beginning
of the use of science of Jyotish consciously,
with awareness and in full view of self and this
space -time reality we find ourselves in. Since
this deals with your everyday cycle of energies
that each of us deals with on a daily basis,
it's a good beginning point to start Jyotish
which Panchanga studied first, before you get
to the charts part. If you do not know what your
current tithi is, where you are on the planet,
you can download the Jyotish app, which is indicated
on the slide with its logo on android or iphone
store. Download it, set its location to wherever
you are on the planet. Then click on mahurta
and panchanga part as is shown on the slide,
and it will tell you the current panchanga aspects,
the tithi, the vara, the karada, yoga and nakshatra,
which is typically where moon is transiting over.
Then use these series as a study material to
guide your daily activities, diet, attitude for
any given day. The way I shall cover each tithi
here begins with the element and deity followed
by the energy of the day, what to do, what to
avoid, suggested mindset, elementary, dietary
consideration and the content is covered both
for Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha tithis.
For the basics of this, see the previous tithi
videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Now
we come to dithiya or the second part of the
cycle as shown in the pie chart over there. Okay,
so the top part as you can see is the shukla
paksha because it's going towards the waxing
side and the other one is Krishna paksha going
towards the veining side or the new moon. Let
me read you some general notes and then we can
get to specifics here. Dhritya. What is the energy
of Dhritya? Energetic quality. Dhritya is a Bhadradithi
associated with earth element and stability.
It carries the energy of cooperation and duality.
Number two. Do the numerology also here if you
wish. A day for good partnerships in practical
matters. Think even Taurus. The presiding deity
is Vidhata. Form of Vishnu or Brahma as the ordainer
of creation. These are energies of creation folks.
It is traditionally seen as ideal tithi to start
new ventures. The Ashwini kumars or the divine
twin physicians, think Ashwini nakshatra for
example, were born on this tithi, infusing it
with healing and supportive vibrations. Overall
dithiya's energy is grounded, supportive and
growth oriented. Recommended activities are Beginning
new projects or ventures. Dvithiya is considered
to be auspicious for inaugurating projects, business
or studies. It is literally recommended as an
ideal tithi to start new ventures. Education
and arts. This is a great day to begin music
or art lessons or any learning endeavour. The
stable energy supports steady growth of skills.
foundation laying. In Murta, Dvithiya is favorable
for laying foundations, whether literally or
for construction or metaphorically for starting
a new job or career. It's often chosen for starting
construction of homes or other buildings, Vastu
-related work. If you don't know what Vastu Shastra
is, you can Google it and check. The Indian science
of aligning your home in your work spaces, all
kinds of human living spaces according to the
principles there. Marriage and social occasions,
weddings and engagements can be performed on
dhitya if or other factors align. You have to
consider other chart factors, okay? And it's
considered auspicious for harmonizing relationships.
Family get -togethers and strengthening bonds
like bhaiduj which is celebrated in the north
of India, sibling bonding. is observed on Karthik
Shukla Dvithya. Travel and moving, good for short
trips. Moving into new residence, Griha Pravesh,
as the days and steady energy bodes well for
a smooth transition. Activities to avoid, there
are a few taboos on Dvithya, but one classical
injunction is to avoid oiling the head or body
on this day. Why? Oil stands for Saturn, isn't
it? That's the element. You can go through the
Saturn part in this channel. So, oil if you put,
it slows down things. In other words, keep heavy
oil massages, applying oil to the hair on dhutia,
don't add satin to it. Traditional lore suggests
it may invite bad luck or health issues. Similarly,
heavy oil based tasks like lubricating machinery
are sometimes postponed. Other than that, dhutia
is broadly auspicious. Just ensure normal prudence,
avoiding signing important contracts if dvdya
coincides with inauspicious weekday like if dvdya
falls on a Saturday, don't do it. Also, given
the day's bias for positive beginnings, one might
avoid confrontations or legal battles. Don't
go to court on this day. Avoid confrontations
with your boss or any kind of strife because
this is a constructive energy. Dvithya is not
bad per se. Energy is good for building rather
than destroying something. Suggested mindset,
cooperation and balance. Embrace a harmonious
nurturing attitude with Dvithya's earth element,
encourages being grounded and practical. Work
with others. It's a good day to form partnerships,
resolve issues with closed ones. Cultivate patience.
Number two energy supports teamwork rather than
individual glory. A healing mindset is also beneficial
since Ashwini Kumars, the rulers of Ashwini Nakshatra,
influenced this city. Focusing on health, helping
others and doing charitable acts feels natural.
Stay optimistic and balanced as this day can
amplify what you start. So start with positivity.
Coming to diet now. Regarding the Ayurvedic science,
Dvithiya's energy being earthy and stable means
you can enjoy nourishing foods that ground you,
like whole grains, root vegetables, balanced
meals, support the stable expansion of this energy.
Of the day, if you are initiating health routines,
consider starting a wholesome diet today. Avoid
excessive oils or fried foods on this day, interestingly,
just as oiling externally is also discouraged.
Don't bring saturn when you're starting new stuff.
Oil is Saturn. Instead use moderate amounts of
healthy fats, ghee or olive oil. And opt for
easily digestible preparations. This can help
maintain a clear, steady mind. Prevent lethargy.
That's why prevent that oil, okay? Saturn is
lethargy, Saturn is oil. So don't use that on
this day. Hydrating with herbal teas or warm
water with a pinch of lemon can keep your system
clear. So many videos everywhere in social media
about this, isn't it? Clearing stuff, having
light foods and so on, according to culture.
Overall, eat for strength and balance. Neither
feasting nor fasting is specifically prescribed
on this day for this tithi. Now let's get into
specifics. On the Krishna dhitya, as you can
see on the pie chart, now we have gone second
day towards the veining cycle. Although it is
the veining cycle, you can see more of illumination
of the moon. Therefore, there is more energy
available. Okay? So, contrast to Shukla dhitya,
Krishna dhitya is more productive, isn't it?
It's not always that which day is not productive.
It will happen once a month. What's the energy
of the day? Earth energy, tuned inward, reflective,
measuring what endures. Although it is good for
doing something more outward than inward like
the Shukla Dhrithya. Suitable for karmic balancing,
settling disputes, restoring harmony. Remember
the moon is a very harmonious energy, very calming
energy and you have pretty much good illumination
on that day. It is just a second day after the
full moon. What to do? Meditation. reconciliation,
debt payment, ancestral honoring, something which
you have forgotten in the modern civilization.
Vedic traditions and all indigenous traditions
start ancestral honoring. You want the maximum
power in your life? Give thanks to your ancestors,
doesn't matter which part of the world you live
in. Offer water to Tulsi or to plants, their
ancestral energy will listen. Look at the sun,
do some sun gazing, ancestral energy will listen.
Whatever body and mind you have now is the result
of all the toil and all the energy of your ancestors,
isn't it? You're not plucked out of a tree for
God's sake. Grounding practices, gardening, mindful
housework, slow yoga will help. Writing out goals
with realistic timelines will help. Planning,
this is a planning phase. What to avoid on this
day? Starting new ventures that need aggressive
momentum. This is not a time for regression that
will come later. Overeating or lethargy that
leads to stagnation. Again, note when the moon
energy is this bright. Okay, you can do something,
but do not do something with an aggressive momentum.
Overanalyzing past mistakes, something that people
do all the time and something that the social
media things promote, isn't it? Too much of over
-analyzing all the kind of mistakes that you
have done. And you sit and need to clear this,
that and the other and God knows what. It has
nothing to do with that. It's just your mental
game. So don't over -analyze your past mistakes.
Go towards balance. Restoration. Find the center.
Find the breathing. Do some yoga. Exercise in
breathing yoga. Do some mudras and sit in some
position. And let things sink in. Suggested mindset,
acceptance, reconciliation, humility before destiny.
Isn't that a big one right there? People don't
have this. Too much of arrogance. Too much of
camera everywhere. This is one reason why I don't
put my camera sticking into my face. I don't
like to talk to a camera. I'd rather talk to
a living human being. Treat today as a day for
quiet corrections rather than bold assertions.
Important? Respect the limits of what is possible.
Measure twice, cut once. Everything is a measured
mindset still on the dvithiya. Diet light earthly
meals like millet, root soups and steamed greens.
See there's no oil there again. Become lighter.
Oil gives that heaviness. No fried stuff. Favour
balanced taste. Slightly bitter and astringent
to clear the heaviness. You got lots of fruits
and vegetables which is used in the Vedic tradition.
You can Google it and check what classifies in
this particular thing. The western civilizations
had not had the good opportunity for all of this
simply because the climate of geography was bad.
In India being a tropical country all these things
grew and the ancients figured out the wisdom
of how to use this. So check the Vedic tradition
for all of this. Avoid over -eating and grains
and diarrhea to keep it moderate and digestible.
That's the dvittiya on the Krishna side, on the
veining side, highlighted there. Remember, it's
a Bhadratithi. So, stability, practicality, cooperation
and balanced outcomes is highlighted and supported.
Now, let's go to Trittiya.