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
let's look at Chaturthi or the fourth day of
the lunar calendar on the waxing cycle or the
veining cycle. So any day of the month which
falls on a Chaturthi. It's as shown in the chart
there. It may be on the waxing side, veining
side. Let me read some general notes here. The
energetic quality first. Chaturthi is traditionally
classified as the riktatithi, meaning empty,
rikta means empty, or hollow, which signals caution
for auspicious endeavours. The presiding deity
is Yama, the god of dharma and discipline. Giving
this day somewhat a heavy, obstacle -ridden vibration,
indeed, Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles,
is born on a Chaturthi, highlighting that obstacles
can be overcome on this day with the right approach.
The energy of Chaturthi is intense, obstacle
focused and good for activities that involve
reduction, destruction or removal or something
that requires intense effort rather than growth.
Mercury is the planetary ruler, the fourth corresponding
to Mercury's Wednesday Lord, which adds analytical
and communicative elements. Rule of Mercury again
Ganpati. Overall, Chaturthi carries a mix of
challenge and breakthrough. Not naturally smooth,
but powerful for specific purposes, recommended
activities. While Chaturthi or the fourth day
of the lunar cycle is considered inauspicious
for new or celebratory activities, it is definitely
very useful for certain kinds of work. According
to Mahurta Shastra, Chaturthi is auspicious for
Removing obstacles and tackling difficult tasks.
This is Ganesha's domain, Ganpati. On any Chaturthi
day, if you land in Maharashtra in the state
of India and go to a Ganpati temple, you will
see hordes of devotees. Because Chaturthi is
considered a good day to pray to Ganpati for
removing obstacles. He is the lord of this. Use
the day to address problems head on. whether
troubleshooting issues at work, fixing breakdowns
or resolving lingering obstacles in life. You
may find success in eliminating what doesn't
serve you. Activities involving fire or sharp
tools. The classical tests explicitly say Chaturthi
favors the use of fire and weapons. In this case,
it may be kitchen stuff. It may be cooking. In
modern terms, it is fine day for tasks involving
welding, metalwork. any craft involving fire,
fire pottery, doing Homa or fire ritual at home,
for example, for all the Hindus listening. It's
also okay for surgery or cutting away things.
Surgery is essentially what? It's just removing
stuff which doesn't belong in the body. So with
proper mahurta for surgery, you can also keep
this day for surgery because it supports the
removal aspect. Surgeons sometimes pick Krishna
Chaturthi for operations to quote -unquote cut
out illnesses. Elimination kind of actions, hunting,
pest control was cited historically. Today could
be the day translated to pruning a garden. Decluttering
your home, getting rid of bad habits. It's a
great day to throw out the trash, physical or
metaphorical. Cleaning and polishing, interestingly,
Text mentions cleaning and polishing and similar
activities are auspicious on Chaturthi. If you
need to deep clean your house, wash your car,
tidy up your workspace, home space, this energy
supports the removal of dirt or negativity. See
this is the thing about Vedas and Vedic Astrology.
Everything is not bad or good. It's like what
you do on which day. That's Vedic Astrology.
You tune yourself consciously to match the energy
of the day. Another one for Chaturthi. Competitive
or physical activity. Similar to Navami, which
we shall come later on. Another Rigatithi. Chaturthi
is okay for competitive sports, rigorous exercise
or martial practices as long as safety is observed.
It is said to be ideal for elimination of enemies,
quote unquote, in everyday life. This might mean
winning over competition, outlasting arrival
in sports or games. Those who practice martial
arts or boxing could harness the tenacious energy
in training or sparring. Again, with caution.
Worship of Ganpati and spiritual remedies. Since
Ganesha's energy is prominent, it is highly recommended
to worship Lord Ganesha on any chaturthi, mood
Krishna and shukla paksha, mitigating obstacles.
Every lunar month, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is
observed as Sankastha Chaturthi. Sankastha means
difficulties or day of fasting and prayer to
Ganapati. To overcome hurdles, performing Ganesha
Puja or chanting Om Ganapataya Nama or reading
sacred texts like Ganesha Artha Visharsha, Artha
Vashirsa, are wonderful activities that align
with the day's obstacle -removing potential.
activities to avoid. Chaturthi being a rikta
tithi or empty tithi is considered inauspicious
for all major auspicious activities. Especially
avoid starting any new ventures, weddings or
big day celebrations on this day. Initiatives
which begin on Chaturthi are believed to face
many obstacles or empty results. That's why rikta
tithi. It is also wise to avoid travelling long
distance or embarking on a journey on a Chaturthi.
Avoid that if possible. It can get riddled with
delays or issues. Postpone signing contracts
or closing on a house or initiating legal cases
on this day unless absolutely necessary. Additionally,
avoid major financial transactions or loans.
The energy of emptiness could make outcomes less
fruitful. Generally, don't do fruitful things
on a rikthiti. Personal grooming that involves
cutting hair, cut, shave is also avoided by tradition
on Chaturthi, in contrast to Tridya. It is said
that cutting hair and nails on Chaturthi can
invite ill health or obstacles. In summary, steer
clear of new beginnings and anything you want
to flourish. This is the day of removal, not
for flourishing. It is better to wait a day or
two before a more favourable Tithi comes in.
Suggested Mindset Perseverance, Caution, Spiritual
Fortitude. On Chaturthi, adopt a problem solvers
mindset. Think deeply, go inward. Take guidance,
tune into Lord Ganesha. He will guide you, I'm
sure of that. Expect some things may not go smoothly
and that's okay. Be patient, methodical like
Ganesha who uses wisdom to overcome obstacles
instead of frustration, cultivate determination
and focus. If obstacles arise, see them as karmic
tests to refine your plans, not as dead ends.
It is an excellent day to practice discernment
or viveka. Identify what needs to be removed
from your life, be that a bad habit, clutter,
toxic pattern and so on. Emotionally, stay calm
and grounded. Yama's influence suggests upholding
discipline and facing fears rather than avoiding
them. Embrace humility and surrender. as outcomes
of the divine in your path. This attitude helps
pacify potentially heavy energies. Devotion to
Lord Ganesha is particularly suggested. Maintain
an attitude of faith that obstacles will clear.
By the end of the day, you may feel cathartic
sense of relief if you have faced issues squarely.
Some dietary tips now. There is a strong tradition
of fasting on Chaturthi to propitiate Ganpati
and reduce tamas or obstacles in one's system.
Typically devotees observe a Vrata or a Sankashti
Chaturthi also called Sankashti. The fourth day
of the veining moon. They fast during the day
and only break fast in the moonrise and after
offering prayers to moon in Ganesha. If you follow
this, you can take fruits or nuts or simple non
-grain food during the day, as per common fast
guidelines. Then have a light meal after sighting
the moon, often including dishes made of prasad,
like modak, favourite of Ganpati, even my favourite.
Even if not doing a strict fast, it is beneficial
to eat light on this day – sattvic foods, fresh
fruits, milk, root vegetables, etc. Many who
do chaturti fasting eat items like potatoes,
sweet potato, peanuts, sabudana, khichdi, if
you are so much fond of Maharashtrian foods.
Avoid heavy grains and meats and alcohol. Heavy
tamasic foods can amplify the dull, challenging
energy. Remember, it's an empty tea, right? So
avoid any tamasic stuff. In Ayurvedic terms,
a light diet keeps you stay mentally clear to
tackle obstacles. That's the idea, basically.
Lord Ganesha is offered modaks, sweet dumplings
and other sweets on this day. You may partake
of this as blessing. Don't overindulge in sweets
or fried snacks common in festival offerings,
especially in India that could cause lethargy.
Remember, the goal is to remove obstacles, including
the health ones. If you faced stress or intensity
during the day and with a calm, warm beverage,
warm milk, pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon and so on
to soothe the nerves. Fast or eat very simply
is a good tip to follow. That's the general notes.
Now let's get into specifics. Now let's study
the Krishna Chaturthi on the veining side. So
it's the fourth day after the full moon going
towards the veining moon cycle. It is still ariktatithi.
It is still empty. It is still not a day to go
outward but to go inward. Ganpati is teaching
always to go inward and look at something minus
the ego. This is why Ganpati is also the lord
of Ketu, by the way. If you have Ketu troubles,
go to Ganpati. See, he doesn't have the original
head. He's been replaced with the elephant head.
This is why Ganpati knows every secret of Jyotish.
If you want to learn astrology, Pray to Ganpati,
tune into the Sastranama, I have already put
that. So, contrast whatever I am saying here,
Krishna part with the Shukla part. Energy of
the day is strong cleansing and karmic untying
energy. The knots of karma, the seeds of karma
which are buried in our sort of engrams, if you
want to call it that. It is actually in Akashic
seeds. It needs to be... burnt out by your illumination,
by your soul vibrational fire. So energy of the
day often exposes difficulties but provides strength
to endure them. Now strength also you can ask
Lord Ganapati for it. What to do on this day?
Sankasthi Chaturthi fast. Sankasthi Chaturthi
falls on once a month. You can look that up in
the calendar. You can download the Jyotish app
and see. which date falls on. This way you can
tune in. So what is essentially Sankasht Chaturthi?
Sankasht means difficulty. Sankasht Chaturthi
is the day where people run to Ganapati temples
here in Maharashtra for taking advice, taking
suggestions. We go to pray to help the deity
illumine our minds and show us a different direction,
show us a path. in our personal life, whatever
the difficulties might be. It's a day to resolve
karmic debts, face recurring problems in life,
simplify the life, introspection into what truly
obstructs one's path. That's another energy of
this day. What to avoid major new beginnings?
Rigta tithis in general is never a good day.
all these rikta tithi's listed there under the
box under ganpati is not a good way for starting
anything new there is no energy of the moon to
give you okay avoid major new beginnings heavy
indulgences and distractions from inner clarity
like i said all rikta tithi's go inward on that
day ignoring karmic lessons or repeating old
mistakes avoid This day you might find, if you
are a working person and in business or as a
student, you keep repeating the same mistakes.
So you need to go to Ganpati and take some suggestions.
Like boss, what do I do? Show me. Suggested mindset,
acceptance, courage, willingness to let go. You
are holding on to something and insistence on
being right or wrong is the main root of the
problem. Let go of stuff. Cultivate faith that
every hurdle carries a hidden grace within it.
It is trying to show you something. What that
something is, you have to find out. Take some
effort. Go inward. Embrace patience as a spiritual
weapon. Patience is everything that is required.
Life is slow. Understand this. The way you grow
is slow as a person. You don't become 20 year
old from a baby overnight, isn't it? If you plant
a seed today, it doesn't become a tree overnight,
isn't it? Take all these examples, embrace that
patience, slow and deliberate learning. That's
what I support in this channel, that's why there's
no face of mine, only voice and it's an extended
form of presentations. Diet, fasting or very
light meals, milk, fruits, roots is traditional.
Hydrating foods and sattvic preparations is good.
Avoid rich tamasic foods like meats, alcohol,
garlic, onion, heavy dishes. Avoid on this particular
day. Okay. Next we shall do Panchami now that
we have covered the Chaturthi. Take care, be
safe.