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 --> 00:02:13.919 videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Now 00:02:13.919 --> 00:02:17.439 let's look at Chaturthi or the fourth day of 00:02:17.439 --> 00:02:21.139 the lunar calendar on the waxing cycle or the 00:02:21.139 --> 00:02:23.659 veining cycle. So any day of the month which 00:02:23.659 --> 00:02:26.219 falls on a Chaturthi. It's as shown in the chart 00:02:26.219 --> 00:02:28.939 there. It may be on the waxing side, veining 00:02:28.939 --> 00:02:31.500 side. Let me read some general notes here. The 00:02:31.500 --> 00:02:35.370 energetic quality first. Chaturthi is traditionally 00:02:35.370 --> 00:02:38.430 classified as the riktatithi, meaning empty, 00:02:38.569 --> 00:02:41.729 rikta means empty, or hollow, which signals caution 00:02:41.729 --> 00:02:45.449 for auspicious endeavours. The presiding deity 00:02:45.449 --> 00:02:50.729 is Yama, the god of dharma and discipline. Giving 00:02:50.729 --> 00:02:54.370 this day somewhat a heavy, obstacle -ridden vibration, 00:02:54.750 --> 00:02:57.530 indeed, Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, 00:02:57.629 --> 00:03:00.990 is born on a Chaturthi, highlighting that obstacles 00:03:00.990 --> 00:03:04.810 can be overcome on this day with the right approach. 00:03:05.689 --> 00:03:08.469 The energy of Chaturthi is intense, obstacle 00:03:08.469 --> 00:03:11.169 focused and good for activities that involve 00:03:11.169 --> 00:03:15.750 reduction, destruction or removal or something 00:03:15.750 --> 00:03:19.569 that requires intense effort rather than growth. 00:03:20.009 --> 00:03:23.189 Mercury is the planetary ruler, the fourth corresponding 00:03:23.189 --> 00:03:27.750 to Mercury's Wednesday Lord, which adds analytical 00:03:27.750 --> 00:03:30.830 and communicative elements. Rule of Mercury again 00:03:30.830 --> 00:03:34.599 Ganpati. Overall, Chaturthi carries a mix of 00:03:34.599 --> 00:03:38.479 challenge and breakthrough. Not naturally smooth, 00:03:39.000 --> 00:03:42.060 but powerful for specific purposes, recommended 00:03:42.060 --> 00:03:45.900 activities. While Chaturthi or the fourth day 00:03:45.900 --> 00:03:48.500 of the lunar cycle is considered inauspicious 00:03:48.500 --> 00:03:52.819 for new or celebratory activities, it is definitely 00:03:52.819 --> 00:03:55.500 very useful for certain kinds of work. According 00:03:55.500 --> 00:03:59.020 to Mahurta Shastra, Chaturthi is auspicious for 00:03:59.599 --> 00:04:02.180 Removing obstacles and tackling difficult tasks. 00:04:02.840 --> 00:04:06.919 This is Ganesha's domain, Ganpati. On any Chaturthi 00:04:06.919 --> 00:04:08.960 day, if you land in Maharashtra in the state 00:04:08.960 --> 00:04:11.680 of India and go to a Ganpati temple, you will 00:04:11.680 --> 00:04:15.379 see hordes of devotees. Because Chaturthi is 00:04:15.379 --> 00:04:17.600 considered a good day to pray to Ganpati for 00:04:17.600 --> 00:04:21.339 removing obstacles. He is the lord of this. Use 00:04:21.339 --> 00:04:24.069 the day to address problems head on. whether 00:04:24.069 --> 00:04:26.810 troubleshooting issues at work, fixing breakdowns 00:04:26.810 --> 00:04:30.629 or resolving lingering obstacles in life. You 00:04:30.629 --> 00:04:33.329 may find success in eliminating what doesn't 00:04:33.329 --> 00:04:37.509 serve you. Activities involving fire or sharp 00:04:37.509 --> 00:04:41.589 tools. The classical tests explicitly say Chaturthi 00:04:41.589 --> 00:04:45.410 favors the use of fire and weapons. In this case, 00:04:45.529 --> 00:04:47.949 it may be kitchen stuff. It may be cooking. In 00:04:47.949 --> 00:04:50.490 modern terms, it is fine day for tasks involving 00:04:50.490 --> 00:04:53.980 welding, metalwork. any craft involving fire, 00:04:54.620 --> 00:04:57.620 fire pottery, doing Homa or fire ritual at home, 00:04:57.680 --> 00:05:01.439 for example, for all the Hindus listening. It's 00:05:01.439 --> 00:05:04.759 also okay for surgery or cutting away things. 00:05:05.079 --> 00:05:07.300 Surgery is essentially what? It's just removing 00:05:07.300 --> 00:05:09.980 stuff which doesn't belong in the body. So with 00:05:09.980 --> 00:05:13.100 proper mahurta for surgery, you can also keep 00:05:13.100 --> 00:05:15.560 this day for surgery because it supports the 00:05:15.560 --> 00:05:19.529 removal aspect. Surgeons sometimes pick Krishna 00:05:19.529 --> 00:05:22.649 Chaturthi for operations to quote -unquote cut 00:05:22.649 --> 00:05:27.990 out illnesses. Elimination kind of actions, hunting, 00:05:28.329 --> 00:05:30.790 pest control was cited historically. Today could 00:05:30.790 --> 00:05:35.370 be the day translated to pruning a garden. Decluttering 00:05:35.370 --> 00:05:38.290 your home, getting rid of bad habits. It's a 00:05:38.290 --> 00:05:41.509 great day to throw out the trash, physical or 00:05:41.509 --> 00:05:45.430 metaphorical. Cleaning and polishing, interestingly, 00:05:46.060 --> 00:05:48.459 Text mentions cleaning and polishing and similar 00:05:48.459 --> 00:05:51.740 activities are auspicious on Chaturthi. If you 00:05:51.740 --> 00:05:54.199 need to deep clean your house, wash your car, 00:05:54.439 --> 00:05:57.740 tidy up your workspace, home space, this energy 00:05:57.740 --> 00:06:01.800 supports the removal of dirt or negativity. See 00:06:01.800 --> 00:06:04.459 this is the thing about Vedas and Vedic Astrology. 00:06:04.800 --> 00:06:08.899 Everything is not bad or good. It's like what 00:06:08.899 --> 00:06:11.500 you do on which day. That's Vedic Astrology. 00:06:11.709 --> 00:06:14.870 You tune yourself consciously to match the energy 00:06:14.870 --> 00:06:18.689 of the day. Another one for Chaturthi. Competitive 00:06:18.689 --> 00:06:21.589 or physical activity. Similar to Navami, which 00:06:21.589 --> 00:06:25.029 we shall come later on. Another Rigatithi. Chaturthi 00:06:25.029 --> 00:06:27.910 is okay for competitive sports, rigorous exercise 00:06:27.910 --> 00:06:31.589 or martial practices as long as safety is observed. 00:06:32.949 --> 00:06:36.389 It is said to be ideal for elimination of enemies, 00:06:36.490 --> 00:06:39.540 quote unquote, in everyday life. This might mean 00:06:39.540 --> 00:06:42.199 winning over competition, outlasting arrival 00:06:42.199 --> 00:06:45.120 in sports or games. Those who practice martial 00:06:45.120 --> 00:06:47.920 arts or boxing could harness the tenacious energy 00:06:47.920 --> 00:06:51.399 in training or sparring. Again, with caution. 00:06:52.459 --> 00:06:55.519 Worship of Ganpati and spiritual remedies. Since 00:06:55.519 --> 00:06:58.180 Ganesha's energy is prominent, it is highly recommended 00:06:58.180 --> 00:07:02.160 to worship Lord Ganesha on any chaturthi, mood 00:07:02.160 --> 00:07:04.699 Krishna and shukla paksha, mitigating obstacles. 00:07:05.550 --> 00:07:08.230 Every lunar month, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is 00:07:08.230 --> 00:07:10.889 observed as Sankastha Chaturthi. Sankastha means 00:07:10.889 --> 00:07:13.790 difficulties or day of fasting and prayer to 00:07:13.790 --> 00:07:17.550 Ganapati. To overcome hurdles, performing Ganesha 00:07:17.550 --> 00:07:20.970 Puja or chanting Om Ganapataya Nama or reading 00:07:20.970 --> 00:07:25.209 sacred texts like Ganesha Artha Visharsha, Artha 00:07:25.209 --> 00:07:29.069 Vashirsa, are wonderful activities that align 00:07:29.069 --> 00:07:31.889 with the day's obstacle -removing potential. 00:07:33.079 --> 00:07:35.600 activities to avoid. Chaturthi being a rikta 00:07:35.600 --> 00:07:39.100 tithi or empty tithi is considered inauspicious 00:07:39.100 --> 00:07:42.459 for all major auspicious activities. Especially 00:07:42.459 --> 00:07:45.560 avoid starting any new ventures, weddings or 00:07:45.560 --> 00:07:49.519 big day celebrations on this day. Initiatives 00:07:49.519 --> 00:07:51.620 which begin on Chaturthi are believed to face 00:07:51.620 --> 00:07:54.800 many obstacles or empty results. That's why rikta 00:07:54.800 --> 00:07:58.399 tithi. It is also wise to avoid travelling long 00:07:58.399 --> 00:08:01.139 distance or embarking on a journey on a Chaturthi. 00:08:01.370 --> 00:08:05.009 Avoid that if possible. It can get riddled with 00:08:05.009 --> 00:08:09.529 delays or issues. Postpone signing contracts 00:08:09.529 --> 00:08:12.750 or closing on a house or initiating legal cases 00:08:12.750 --> 00:08:16.810 on this day unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, 00:08:17.029 --> 00:08:20.430 avoid major financial transactions or loans. 00:08:20.949 --> 00:08:24.269 The energy of emptiness could make outcomes less 00:08:24.269 --> 00:08:27.490 fruitful. Generally, don't do fruitful things 00:08:27.490 --> 00:08:31.240 on a rikthiti. Personal grooming that involves 00:08:31.240 --> 00:08:34.379 cutting hair, cut, shave is also avoided by tradition 00:08:34.379 --> 00:08:37.899 on Chaturthi, in contrast to Tridya. It is said 00:08:37.899 --> 00:08:40.080 that cutting hair and nails on Chaturthi can 00:08:40.080 --> 00:08:43.940 invite ill health or obstacles. In summary, steer 00:08:43.940 --> 00:08:46.799 clear of new beginnings and anything you want 00:08:46.799 --> 00:08:49.799 to flourish. This is the day of removal, not 00:08:49.799 --> 00:08:52.139 for flourishing. It is better to wait a day or 00:08:52.139 --> 00:08:56.240 two before a more favourable Tithi comes in. 00:08:56.440 --> 00:09:00.769 Suggested Mindset Perseverance, Caution, Spiritual 00:09:00.769 --> 00:09:03.870 Fortitude. On Chaturthi, adopt a problem solvers 00:09:03.870 --> 00:09:08.409 mindset. Think deeply, go inward. Take guidance, 00:09:08.570 --> 00:09:11.129 tune into Lord Ganesha. He will guide you, I'm 00:09:11.129 --> 00:09:14.009 sure of that. Expect some things may not go smoothly 00:09:14.009 --> 00:09:17.070 and that's okay. Be patient, methodical like 00:09:17.070 --> 00:09:20.509 Ganesha who uses wisdom to overcome obstacles 00:09:20.509 --> 00:09:23.470 instead of frustration, cultivate determination 00:09:23.470 --> 00:09:27.370 and focus. If obstacles arise, see them as karmic 00:09:27.370 --> 00:09:30.330 tests to refine your plans, not as dead ends. 00:09:31.250 --> 00:09:33.669 It is an excellent day to practice discernment 00:09:33.669 --> 00:09:37.009 or viveka. Identify what needs to be removed 00:09:37.009 --> 00:09:39.889 from your life, be that a bad habit, clutter, 00:09:40.110 --> 00:09:43.090 toxic pattern and so on. Emotionally, stay calm 00:09:43.090 --> 00:09:46.309 and grounded. Yama's influence suggests upholding 00:09:46.309 --> 00:09:48.629 discipline and facing fears rather than avoiding 00:09:48.629 --> 00:09:53.139 them. Embrace humility and surrender. as outcomes 00:09:53.139 --> 00:09:56.240 of the divine in your path. This attitude helps 00:09:56.240 --> 00:09:59.960 pacify potentially heavy energies. Devotion to 00:09:59.960 --> 00:10:02.440 Lord Ganesha is particularly suggested. Maintain 00:10:02.440 --> 00:10:05.440 an attitude of faith that obstacles will clear. 00:10:05.460 --> 00:10:07.580 By the end of the day, you may feel cathartic 00:10:07.580 --> 00:10:11.659 sense of relief if you have faced issues squarely. 00:10:12.279 --> 00:10:14.940 Some dietary tips now. There is a strong tradition 00:10:14.940 --> 00:10:18.200 of fasting on Chaturthi to propitiate Ganpati 00:10:18.200 --> 00:10:21.779 and reduce tamas or obstacles in one's system. 00:10:22.320 --> 00:10:27.100 Typically devotees observe a Vrata or a Sankashti 00:10:27.100 --> 00:10:30.899 Chaturthi also called Sankashti. The fourth day 00:10:30.899 --> 00:10:35.360 of the veining moon. They fast during the day 00:10:35.360 --> 00:10:38.019 and only break fast in the moonrise and after 00:10:38.019 --> 00:10:40.659 offering prayers to moon in Ganesha. If you follow 00:10:40.659 --> 00:10:43.279 this, you can take fruits or nuts or simple non 00:10:43.279 --> 00:10:46.179 -grain food during the day, as per common fast 00:10:46.179 --> 00:10:49.200 guidelines. Then have a light meal after sighting 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:52.340 the moon, often including dishes made of prasad, 00:10:52.480 --> 00:10:56.059 like modak, favourite of Ganpati, even my favourite. 00:10:56.960 --> 00:10:59.379 Even if not doing a strict fast, it is beneficial 00:10:59.379 --> 00:11:03.360 to eat light on this day – sattvic foods, fresh 00:11:03.360 --> 00:11:07.820 fruits, milk, root vegetables, etc. Many who 00:11:07.820 --> 00:11:10.139 do chaturti fasting eat items like potatoes, 00:11:10.440 --> 00:11:13.299 sweet potato, peanuts, sabudana, khichdi, if 00:11:13.299 --> 00:11:15.919 you are so much fond of Maharashtrian foods. 00:11:16.500 --> 00:11:19.279 Avoid heavy grains and meats and alcohol. Heavy 00:11:19.279 --> 00:11:22.240 tamasic foods can amplify the dull, challenging 00:11:22.240 --> 00:11:25.259 energy. Remember, it's an empty tea, right? So 00:11:25.259 --> 00:11:29.360 avoid any tamasic stuff. In Ayurvedic terms, 00:11:29.519 --> 00:11:32.700 a light diet keeps you stay mentally clear to 00:11:32.700 --> 00:11:35.000 tackle obstacles. That's the idea, basically. 00:11:35.450 --> 00:11:38.470 Lord Ganesha is offered modaks, sweet dumplings 00:11:38.470 --> 00:11:41.990 and other sweets on this day. You may partake 00:11:41.990 --> 00:11:46.070 of this as blessing. Don't overindulge in sweets 00:11:46.070 --> 00:11:48.450 or fried snacks common in festival offerings, 00:11:48.509 --> 00:11:51.590 especially in India that could cause lethargy. 00:11:52.149 --> 00:11:55.610 Remember, the goal is to remove obstacles, including 00:11:55.610 --> 00:11:59.789 the health ones. If you faced stress or intensity 00:11:59.789 --> 00:12:02.490 during the day and with a calm, warm beverage, 00:12:02.830 --> 00:12:06.559 warm milk, pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon and so on, 00:12:06.779 --> 00:12:11.039 to soothe the nerves. Fast or eat very simply 00:12:11.039 --> 00:12:14.320 is a good tip to follow. That's the general notes. 00:12:14.480 --> 00:12:18.299 Now let's get into specifics. Now let's see the 00:12:18.299 --> 00:12:20.700 Shukla Chaturthi, the fourth day of the lunar 00:12:20.700 --> 00:12:23.980 cycle in a month. Now we are looking at the Shukla 00:12:23.980 --> 00:12:26.960 side, the waxing side of the cycle. It's highlighted 00:12:26.960 --> 00:12:29.179 there on the pie chart. The Lord is Ganpati, 00:12:29.259 --> 00:12:33.000 the beautiful Ganpati, one of my favorite deities. 00:12:33.769 --> 00:12:37.070 Fearless removal of obstacles and protection. 00:12:37.370 --> 00:12:42.509 Element is air and it is Ganesha, Ganpati. This 00:12:42.509 --> 00:12:45.850 is the rikta tithi. Got to understand this concept 00:12:45.850 --> 00:12:50.909 folks. Rikta means empty. It is considered inauspicious 00:12:50.909 --> 00:12:53.610 for starting certain activities. All the rikta 00:12:53.610 --> 00:12:57.470 tithis. What is the rikta tithi? Considered hollow 00:12:57.470 --> 00:13:03.929 or void for growth oriented activities. day for 00:13:03.929 --> 00:13:07.870 more of reflection. Reflecting upon the void, 00:13:08.070 --> 00:13:11.889 if you want. Reduction of ego, for example. Better 00:13:11.889 --> 00:13:15.350 for reduction, removal, destruction, austerity 00:13:15.350 --> 00:13:18.850 and obstacle removal. Lord Ganpati is said to 00:13:18.850 --> 00:13:22.870 be Vigneshwara or the Lord of removing obstacles. 00:13:24.129 --> 00:13:27.350 This is why Indians go and pray to Ganpati for 00:13:27.350 --> 00:13:29.809 removing their obstacles, whatever at their workplace, 00:13:30.129 --> 00:13:34.490 home, family and so on. Which are the other rikta 00:13:34.490 --> 00:13:37.090 tithis? And before that, avoid new beginnings 00:13:37.090 --> 00:13:39.730 or celebrations on this day. Which are those 00:13:39.730 --> 00:13:43.850 rikta tithis? Fourth, chaturthi, we are covering 00:13:43.850 --> 00:13:45.970 here now. Later we will be covering the other 00:13:45.970 --> 00:13:49.870 ones. Ninth, navami. Fourteenth, chaturdashi. 00:13:50.490 --> 00:13:54.789 And so on the Krishna side as well. So, let's 00:13:54.789 --> 00:13:56.610 see the energy of the day. Start from the top 00:13:56.610 --> 00:14:00.710 there. Watery undercurrents bring challenges 00:14:00.710 --> 00:14:05.169 but also purification. Purification happens when 00:14:05.169 --> 00:14:07.750 you let go of certain beliefs and attachments, 00:14:08.009 --> 00:14:10.870 isn't it? That's the baseline in Vedic teaching 00:14:10.870 --> 00:14:14.950 everywhere. Obstacle clearing energy. That's 00:14:14.950 --> 00:14:18.809 the energy of this day, Shukla Chaturthi. Visibility 00:14:18.809 --> 00:14:22.769 into what hinders progress. You need to examine 00:14:22.769 --> 00:14:25.690 carefully. Ganapati is the lord of the mind also, 00:14:25.929 --> 00:14:30.419 of buddhi. of mercury if you want in your chart 00:14:30.419 --> 00:14:33.559 so you need to sharpen your intellect to see 00:14:33.559 --> 00:14:36.860 what's going around preponderance okay ponder 00:14:36.860 --> 00:14:39.580 something sit down quietly and ponder something 00:14:39.580 --> 00:14:43.659 not to start some outward activity what to do 00:14:43.659 --> 00:14:46.639 worship of Ganesha now I have put Ganesha Sahasranama 00:14:46.639 --> 00:14:49.340 and meanings once when I was inspired it's there 00:14:49.340 --> 00:14:51.259 on this channel if you want to look at what is 00:14:51.259 --> 00:14:55.000 Ganpati Sahasranama The best place I have found 00:14:55.000 --> 00:14:57.740 to tune into any one of these Vedic deities is 00:14:57.740 --> 00:15:01.220 look at their Sahasranama. Chant them. Find out 00:15:01.220 --> 00:15:03.779 their meanings from GPT and so on. These days 00:15:03.779 --> 00:15:07.659 we have so many tools. Use them. So find out 00:15:07.659 --> 00:15:11.100 what Ganesha stands for. Before you get a sort 00:15:11.100 --> 00:15:14.659 of honouring, respect, tuning your soul energy, 00:15:15.059 --> 00:15:17.440 you have to find out what it means. It's all 00:15:17.440 --> 00:15:22.090 told anyway in the Sahasranama. Back to this, 00:15:22.429 --> 00:15:26.570 small problem solving tasks, not big chunks, 00:15:26.909 --> 00:15:29.509 clearing clutter. Repair work if you have something 00:15:29.509 --> 00:15:33.190 in the house is good to do on this day. Spiritual 00:15:33.190 --> 00:15:36.870 practices focused on removing blocks. Understand 00:15:36.870 --> 00:15:39.710 your blocks. Chaturthi is a day for understanding 00:15:39.710 --> 00:15:42.269 your blocks, whatever it may be, your own personality, 00:15:42.669 --> 00:15:44.909 external, whatever it may be. Take the advice 00:15:44.909 --> 00:15:49.070 and tune into Ganpati. He will show you. What 00:15:49.070 --> 00:15:52.649 to avoid? Big life events, weddings, house warming 00:15:52.649 --> 00:15:55.549 ceremony or major investments. Avoid these kind 00:15:55.549 --> 00:15:58.309 of big life events on this day because it is 00:15:58.309 --> 00:16:02.110 empty. It does not have energy for you to provide. 00:16:02.789 --> 00:16:05.429 Confrontations that deepen division instead of 00:16:05.429 --> 00:16:10.330 solving things. Avoid that. Ignoring subtle warning 00:16:10.330 --> 00:16:14.230 signs. This is the day of subtlety. All the rikta 00:16:14.230 --> 00:16:17.629 tithis are subtle in their approach. They will 00:16:17.629 --> 00:16:21.690 show you quietly as signs, as symbols what is 00:16:21.690 --> 00:16:26.029 going wrong, okay? Or whatever problems it is 00:16:26.029 --> 00:16:28.490 or issues you are trying to solve in your life 00:16:28.490 --> 00:16:32.350 or thinking about. Suggested mindset is patience, 00:16:32.789 --> 00:16:36.090 problem -solving and humility. Treat obstacles 00:16:36.090 --> 00:16:39.029 as teachers, not enemies. Isn't that a common 00:16:39.029 --> 00:16:41.850 thing for all of us? There is nothing really 00:16:41.850 --> 00:16:44.509 like an obstacle. It is trying to teach us something. 00:16:45.140 --> 00:16:48.659 What that something is, let Ganpati help you 00:16:48.659 --> 00:16:51.659 decide that. Invoke Ganesha to guide perception 00:16:51.659 --> 00:16:54.740 of hidden blocks. This is one thing people miss. 00:16:55.059 --> 00:16:58.700 Even in the Hindus of this day, they say, I'll 00:16:58.700 --> 00:17:00.460 go to pray to Ganpati and everything will be 00:17:00.460 --> 00:17:03.440 fine. And they go about in their same personality 00:17:03.440 --> 00:17:06.880 disorders. That's not going to work. Ganpati 00:17:06.880 --> 00:17:11.559 can guide you to do and find out what it is that 00:17:11.559 --> 00:17:14.140 is the hidden block. What are the blind spots? 00:17:14.430 --> 00:17:16.390 And then you have to do the work here on the 00:17:16.390 --> 00:17:18.410 ground. Ganpati is not going to come down and 00:17:18.410 --> 00:17:20.930 sit and work for you. It's got better things 00:17:20.930 --> 00:17:24.650 to do, alright? Diet, supported diet and what 00:17:24.650 --> 00:17:27.869 to avoid? Light satvic meals, especially fruits. 00:17:28.309 --> 00:17:30.869 Modakas, favourite offerings to Ganesha, everywhere 00:17:30.869 --> 00:17:33.690 in Maharashtra here they will offer. Modaks, 00:17:34.170 --> 00:17:37.369 actually one of my favourite fruits, sweets actually. 00:17:38.000 --> 00:17:41.960 Favour fresh and water rich foods like melons 00:17:41.960 --> 00:17:45.420 and cucumbers. These are highly cleansing. Cucumber 00:17:45.420 --> 00:17:48.920 is supposed to be one of the most satvic vegetables 00:17:48.920 --> 00:17:53.140 even told by Sadhguru. Use that. Also you can 00:17:53.140 --> 00:17:58.660 use the pumpkin, the green one, ash gold, sorry. 00:17:59.960 --> 00:18:02.859 Avoid heavy or stale foods that clog the system. 00:18:03.000 --> 00:18:05.539 Now you don't want the digestive system clogged 00:18:05.539 --> 00:18:08.250 on this day. Otherwise, your mind won't help 00:18:08.250 --> 00:18:10.410 you. Even in a general sense, you should avoid 00:18:10.410 --> 00:18:14.170 that, isn't it? No clogging the system with unnecessary 00:18:14.170 --> 00:18:18.569 heavy bread kind of things. No maida. No refined 00:18:18.569 --> 00:18:22.170 flour. That kind of foods to be avoided. Go lighter 00:18:22.170 --> 00:18:26.549 on your system. Let's deal with Krishna Chaturthi 00:18:26.549 --> 00:18:28.269 and see how that plays out now.