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 --> 00:11:34.980 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 00:12:06.559 --> 00:12:11.019 to soothe the nerves. Fast or eat very simply 00:12:11.019 --> 00:12:14.320 is a good tip to follow. That's the general notes. 00:12:14.460 --> 00:12:18.259 Now let's get into specifics. Now let's study 00:12:18.259 --> 00:12:21.440 the Krishna Chaturthi on the veining side. So 00:12:21.440 --> 00:12:25.240 it's the fourth day after the full moon going 00:12:25.240 --> 00:12:28.899 towards the veining moon cycle. It is still ariktatithi. 00:12:28.899 --> 00:12:32.840 It is still empty. It is still not a day to go 00:12:32.840 --> 00:12:36.340 outward but to go inward. Ganpati is teaching 00:12:36.340 --> 00:12:39.879 always to go inward and look at something minus 00:12:39.879 --> 00:12:42.740 the ego. This is why Ganpati is also the lord 00:12:42.740 --> 00:12:45.539 of Ketu, by the way. If you have Ketu troubles, 00:12:45.659 --> 00:12:48.200 go to Ganpati. See, he doesn't have the original 00:12:48.200 --> 00:12:50.980 head. He's been replaced with the elephant head. 00:12:52.139 --> 00:12:55.480 This is why Ganpati knows every secret of Jyotish. 00:12:55.620 --> 00:12:58.799 If you want to learn astrology, Pray to Ganpati, 00:12:58.879 --> 00:13:00.879 tune into the Sastranama, I have already put 00:13:00.879 --> 00:13:04.679 that. So, contrast whatever I am saying here, 00:13:04.860 --> 00:13:08.039 Krishna part with the Shukla part. Energy of 00:13:08.039 --> 00:13:11.500 the day is strong cleansing and karmic untying 00:13:11.500 --> 00:13:15.399 energy. The knots of karma, the seeds of karma 00:13:15.399 --> 00:13:18.940 which are buried in our sort of engrams, if you 00:13:18.940 --> 00:13:22.279 want to call it that. It is actually in Akashic 00:13:22.279 --> 00:13:27.809 seeds. It needs to be... burnt out by your illumination, 00:13:28.029 --> 00:13:32.389 by your soul vibrational fire. So energy of the 00:13:32.389 --> 00:13:36.110 day often exposes difficulties but provides strength 00:13:36.110 --> 00:13:38.590 to endure them. Now strength also you can ask 00:13:38.590 --> 00:13:42.970 Lord Ganapati for it. What to do on this day? 00:13:43.470 --> 00:13:46.929 Sankasthi Chaturthi fast. Sankasthi Chaturthi 00:13:46.929 --> 00:13:51.070 falls on once a month. You can look that up in 00:13:51.070 --> 00:13:53.230 the calendar. You can download the Jyotish app 00:13:53.230 --> 00:13:57.190 and see. which date falls on. This way you can 00:13:57.190 --> 00:14:00.490 tune in. So what is essentially Sankasht Chaturthi? 00:14:00.669 --> 00:14:03.970 Sankasht means difficulty. Sankasht Chaturthi 00:14:03.970 --> 00:14:07.549 is the day where people run to Ganapati temples 00:14:07.549 --> 00:14:12.450 here in Maharashtra for taking advice, taking 00:14:12.450 --> 00:14:17.590 suggestions. We go to pray to help the deity 00:14:17.590 --> 00:14:22.029 illumine our minds and show us a different direction, 00:14:22.110 --> 00:14:25.620 show us a path. in our personal life, whatever 00:14:25.620 --> 00:14:29.759 the difficulties might be. It's a day to resolve 00:14:29.759 --> 00:14:33.159 karmic debts, face recurring problems in life, 00:14:33.460 --> 00:14:37.220 simplify the life, introspection into what truly 00:14:37.220 --> 00:14:40.679 obstructs one's path. That's another energy of 00:14:40.679 --> 00:14:45.320 this day. What to avoid major new beginnings? 00:14:46.679 --> 00:14:49.940 Rigta tithis in general is never a good day. 00:14:50.220 --> 00:14:52.679 all these rikta tithi's listed there under the 00:14:52.679 --> 00:14:57.179 box under ganpati is not a good way for starting 00:14:57.179 --> 00:14:59.639 anything new there is no energy of the moon to 00:14:59.639 --> 00:15:05.360 give you okay avoid major new beginnings heavy 00:15:05.360 --> 00:15:08.360 indulgences and distractions from inner clarity 00:15:08.360 --> 00:15:12.100 like i said all rikta tithi's go inward on that 00:15:12.100 --> 00:15:15.440 day ignoring karmic lessons or repeating old 00:15:15.440 --> 00:15:20.009 mistakes avoid This day you might find, if you 00:15:20.009 --> 00:15:22.750 are a working person and in business or as a 00:15:22.750 --> 00:15:24.909 student, you keep repeating the same mistakes. 00:15:25.429 --> 00:15:27.990 So you need to go to Ganpati and take some suggestions. 00:15:28.210 --> 00:15:32.409 Like boss, what do I do? Show me. Suggested mindset, 00:15:33.070 --> 00:15:37.009 acceptance, courage, willingness to let go. You 00:15:37.009 --> 00:15:39.870 are holding on to something and insistence on 00:15:39.870 --> 00:15:43.190 being right or wrong is the main root of the 00:15:43.190 --> 00:15:48.429 problem. Let go of stuff. Cultivate faith that 00:15:48.429 --> 00:15:52.549 every hurdle carries a hidden grace within it. 00:15:52.710 --> 00:15:55.409 It is trying to show you something. What that 00:15:55.409 --> 00:15:57.289 something is, you have to find out. Take some 00:15:57.289 --> 00:16:02.690 effort. Go inward. Embrace patience as a spiritual 00:16:02.690 --> 00:16:05.809 weapon. Patience is everything that is required. 00:16:05.889 --> 00:16:10.490 Life is slow. Understand this. The way you grow 00:16:10.490 --> 00:16:13.850 is slow as a person. You don't become 20 year 00:16:13.850 --> 00:16:17.429 old from a baby overnight, isn't it? If you plant 00:16:17.429 --> 00:16:19.450 a seed today, it doesn't become a tree overnight, 00:16:19.450 --> 00:16:22.269 isn't it? Take all these examples, embrace that 00:16:22.269 --> 00:16:25.730 patience, slow and deliberate learning. That's 00:16:25.730 --> 00:16:27.509 what I support in this channel, that's why there's 00:16:27.509 --> 00:16:31.450 no face of mine, only voice and it's an extended 00:16:31.450 --> 00:16:36.129 form of presentations. Diet, fasting or very 00:16:36.129 --> 00:16:39.690 light meals, milk, fruits, roots is traditional. 00:16:40.750 --> 00:16:43.730 Hydrating foods and sattvic preparations is good. 00:16:44.399 --> 00:16:47.679 Avoid rich tamasic foods like meats, alcohol, 00:16:48.019 --> 00:16:51.399 garlic, onion, heavy dishes. Avoid on this particular 00:16:51.399 --> 00:16:56.059 day. Okay. Next we shall do Panchami now that 00:16:56.059 --> 00:16:58.940 we have covered the Chaturthi. Take care, be 00:16:58.940 --> 00:16:59.220 safe.