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
I am going to be discussing Trithya, the third
day of the lunar cycle on the waxing side or
waning side as shown on the chart in the slide.
Trithya, what is the third one? Third energy.
Also combine numerology if you are such an enthusiast.
Energetic quality, Tritia is a jaya tithi, which
means it carries the vibration of victory and
success. The element associated is ether, space,
akasha. Lending Tritia an expansive unifying
quality, it is ruled by Mars as it is the third
day, also think Gemini, which is where Mars is
exalted. But tempered by the jaya category, is
ruled by Jupiter in space, which is interestingly
can bring people together despite the intensity
of Mars. The Lord of this tithi is Vishnu, the
sustainer principle. What sustains this creation
is Vishnu. And legend says Parashurama, the warrior
sage incarnation of Vishnu was born in Trithya,
indicating courage combined with righteousness.
Akshaya Trithya on Vaishak, Shukla Tritiya is
one of the holiest Tritiyas considered in Vedic
tradition, literally meaning undiminished third,
reflecting this Tithi's inherently positive,
ever -growing energy. In short, Tritiya is a
dynamic, fruitful energy and carries a conquering
spirit in a constructive way. Recommended activities
for Tritiya. All kinds of variety of auspicious
activities, hence the name which means imperishable.
It's often associated with Shukla Tritiya in
certain months. Also, initiating ventures and
commerce, launching new business, signing important
contracts or deals, indicating financial investments
is favourable on Tritiya. Traditionally, ventures
start on this day are believed to flourish without
diminishing, especially true for Akshaya Tritiya.
Marriage and social ceremonies. Tritiya is considered
a good mahurta for weddings and similar ceremonies.
It promises victorious harmonious outcome. Many
communities don't even require separate astrological
mahurta if Akshay Tritiya is available due to
its inherent quality. Education and creative
arts. Beginning music lessons, art or sculpting
projects on Tritiya is encouraged. This day supports
the skill development and the creative process.
Think Mars, think Gemini, think third house.
Journeys and moving homes. Undertaking journeys
or shifting residence is fine on this day. The
victorious energy is thought to remove obstacles
en route. Personal grooming and health routines.
Interestingly, it is cited as an ideal day to
cut hair, trim nails and shave, for example.
This suggests Tritiya is good for cleaning up,
renewing oneself physically. One can also start
new health regime or exercise program on this
day, riding on the day's proactive energy activities
to avoid. There are no stringent avoidances for
Tritiya since it's broadly auspicious. However,
to make the most of its quality, avoid laziness
or indecision. Don't sit on your ass. Get up
and move on this day. This day is to act rather
than procrastinate. Also, while Tritiya is good
for almost all positive endeavors, one might
avoid purely destructive or bitter activities.
For example, starting a legal fight or engaging
in a revenge attitude. It's never a good idea
anyway, as the energy favors constructive victory.
If you find yourself feeling overly aggressive,
mars influence, avoid impulsive arguments. Otherwise,
there's an open field on Tritiya for most. tasks.
In some regional traditions, if Tridhiya falls
on certain weekdays like a Sunday with specific
nakshatras, there could be minor cautions. But
these are advanced nuances. Suggested mindset.
Have courage. Have initiative. Get into an optimistic
zone. Step into the victor's mind rest, mindset
and take action. Action oriented Tridhi. This
triti bestows confidence and to overcome obstacles.
It has an expansive, Jupiterian side. So temper
your courage with wisdom and ethics, like Parshurama.
Embrace challenges as opportunities. If starting
something new, do so with faith that it will
grow. The word Akshaya implies what you begin
now can yield long -lasting results. Also, triti
can bring people together, social victories.
So foster teamwork and goodwill. Aim for a win
-win situation. Isn't that true for all of life?
Devotional mindset fits well too, since Vishnu
is the deity. You can read Vishnu Sastra Nama
if you want. On this day, every Tritiya day,
Shukla or Krishna Bhaksh. Diet, considering Ayurveda.
On this day, eat to support energy and clarity.
You might be busy with new endeavors, so choose
sattvic energizing foods. that won't make you
sluggish. Whole grains like rice millet, fresh
vegetables, protein like dal or milk can keep
you fuelled. Given Tritya's mass influence, be
mindful not to have too much overly spicy foods
because it heats up the mass in your body. Pitta
If you're prone to anger or impatience, moderate
the chilli factor. Don't keep it very spicy.
Cooling herbs are better like coriander and mint
to keep the pitta balanced. Stay well hydrated.
Mars can be a very drying kind of energy. If
you are engaged in physical work or travel, carry
water and cooling drinks like cumin, coriander,
fennel tea and so on. No fasting is required
on this day. Typically, the fast may happen on
Akshaya Tridya for spiritual purposes. Eat a
nourishing breakfast and lunch and drive your
productivity of the day. In the evening, lighter
dinner is good since the day's energy was very
high. You will sleep much better with a calm
stomach. In summary, the fuel the warrior and
the creator in you, eat for strength, but also
for mental clarity. Avoiding tamasic foods like
junk food, alcohol and so on. This sets you up
for triumph, whatever you pursue. Now let's see
the specifics. Now in the Krishna Tithiya part,
if you don't know what that is, see the Shukla
Tithiya part to contrast what the energies might
be like. It's still Jaya Tithi. It's still victory
and successes. Lord is still Vishnu in this but
it is 180 degrees opposite to the Shukla Tridaya.
So there is quite a bit of moon illumination
here in the Shukla Tridaya. Ether turns inward,
time for discipline, austerity and self mastery
is the key as the energy of the day. It's day
for facing inner struggles because the light
is now beginning to shine inward. Take care of
your inner struggles and inner body rather than
outward conquests. What to do? Austerities, meditation,
self -discipline practices. Now in the Vedic
tradition, lots of different kinds of offerings
are there depending upon what your selection
is. How to do this? Let's say if you are more
mantra oriented, recite our Sastranama or recite
our Stotra. Mantra, sound, science of sounds.
If you are more visual oriented, do sit and do
yoga and dhyana, meditation. You are taking care
of the third eye, that kind of thing. If you
are more of exalted venus and those kind of combinations,
you will do something like tantra. So there are
various means provided to us by the wise ancients
about these aspects, austerities, meditation,
self -discipline. It's not the same for everyone,
self -discipline practice. You have to select
what works for you. Vahavs of restraint, mantra
japa and tapas. Again, same thing which I said.
Review personal habits and conquer distractions.
They are in this maybe tending to go towards
distractions. Because remember this moon going
into the veining cycle. What to avoid? Beginning
new ventures that need outgoing momentum. Although
I would say moon is having quite a bit of illumination.
Krishna Tridya, it is better to begin more than
Shukla Tridya. If you look at it from the perspective
of the illumination of moon, the percentage of
illumination from the sun. After all moon is
the mind, sun is the soul. The soul is shining
more here, isn't it? Escaping into comfort instead
of facing the inner battle, take care of the
shadow part, okay? Don't have indulgences, arguments
and over -socializing. It's never a good idea
anyway. Doesn't matter which tithi it is. Suggested
mindset is courage directed inward. Fighting
your own shadow, fighting laziness, fighting
attachment. Measured self -discipline with patience.
Needed, much needed in these days. Of everything
being in shorts and Instagram culture. People
have no patience. Everything wants to be said
in two minutes. See inner purification as true
victory. Diet supported on this day. Simple cleansing
meals, light grains, moong dal, you can google
what that is, and warm soups. Favor sattvic and
slightly austere diet. As we go more and more
towards new moon on the varying cycle, you have
to keep reducing the heaviness of your diet remember
this because your mind is processing something
internal and it needs lighter foods you can do
more on the waxing cycle the richer foods favor
sattvic and slightly austere diet avoid excess
oils fried foods and rich sweets that dull the
tapas tapas means you are basically organizing
or exciting or invoking the fire in you you don't
want to do that with eating tamasic foods like
fried stuff and heavy sweets okay that dulls
that you got to take care of that now let's see
the chaturthi isn't it after tithiyam so let
us see that take care be safe