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 --> 00:02:13.860 videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Let 00:02:13.860 --> 00:02:17.340 us begin the general discussion on Shashti now, 00:02:17.599 --> 00:02:21.960 the sixth day of the lunar month. That is to 00:02:21.960 --> 00:02:25.159 say, the sixth day after a full moon or a new 00:02:25.159 --> 00:02:27.819 moon as it's marked in the pie chart there. This 00:02:27.819 --> 00:02:30.759 is the generalities, then we'll discuss the specifics. 00:02:31.879 --> 00:02:35.229 So this is the second of the Nanda tithis. That's 00:02:35.229 --> 00:02:38.349 a beginning point. It's a joyous kind of beginning 00:02:38.349 --> 00:02:41.289 point energy. The first one was Pratipada, if 00:02:41.289 --> 00:02:45.210 you remember. Next one is Shashti, which we are 00:02:45.210 --> 00:02:49.710 doing now. Last one will be Ekadashi. And so 00:02:49.710 --> 00:02:53.129 going forward in the Krishna parts also. Nanda 00:02:53.129 --> 00:02:56.810 tithis are a bunch of three. So there are totally 00:02:56.810 --> 00:02:58.930 fifteen tithis, isn't it? It goes three, five 00:02:58.930 --> 00:03:02.009 times. There are totally five types of rhythms 00:03:02.009 --> 00:03:06.469 here. playing out as lunar illuminations. So 00:03:06.469 --> 00:03:09.949 let's see what this Tithi brings us. First of 00:03:09.949 --> 00:03:12.530 all, the energetic signature or the calibration 00:03:12.530 --> 00:03:16.310 of this. Shashti is a Nanda Tithi. The second 00:03:16.310 --> 00:03:19.849 cycle of Nanda after Pratipada associated with 00:03:19.849 --> 00:03:23.280 joy, prosperity and positive energy. So it's 00:03:23.280 --> 00:03:25.759 a positive cycle of moving forward after the 00:03:25.759 --> 00:03:28.259 first five are finished. It is ruled by Venus, 00:03:28.479 --> 00:03:31.020 the sixth tithi alliance with the Friday's Lord. 00:03:31.280 --> 00:03:34.800 Friday's Lord is Venus and connected to the fire 00:03:34.800 --> 00:03:38.159 element in the tithi classification. This day 00:03:38.159 --> 00:03:41.240 is brimming with life force. Not surprisingly 00:03:41.240 --> 00:03:46.740 Lord Kartikeya or Skanda or the warrior second 00:03:46.740 --> 00:03:49.800 son of Lord Shiva, the commander of the divine 00:03:49.800 --> 00:03:53.389 army was born in Shashti. Think even the 6000 00:03:53.389 --> 00:03:56.650 Vedic astrology. Anything wrong with your 6000, 00:03:56.849 --> 00:04:00.889 you got to go to this Lord and ask him for direction. 00:04:02.110 --> 00:04:04.530 Agni, the fire god, is also linked with this 00:04:04.530 --> 00:04:08.250 tithi. These influences make Shashti a day of 00:04:08.250 --> 00:04:11.550 vitality, courage and constructive action. It 00:04:11.550 --> 00:04:14.210 blesses immense happiness and prosperity according 00:04:14.210 --> 00:04:17.430 to classical texts. There is also a maternal 00:04:17.430 --> 00:04:21.410 protective aspect. In folk tradition, Devi Shasti 00:04:21.410 --> 00:04:24.089 is worshipped as a guardian of children and fertility, 00:04:24.750 --> 00:04:28.050 the feminine aspect, often depicted as mother 00:04:28.050 --> 00:04:32.029 goddess who protects the infants. So Shasti's 00:04:32.029 --> 00:04:35.250 energy is both boldly ambitious and productively 00:04:35.250 --> 00:04:38.949 nurturing this particular day, sixth day after 00:04:38.949 --> 00:04:41.490 the full moon or new moon. It's generally auspicious 00:04:41.490 --> 00:04:44.899 with a few exceptions. So what are the recommended 00:04:44.899 --> 00:04:48.160 activities? Ceremonies and beginnings. Shashti 00:04:48.160 --> 00:04:50.459 is considered ideal for important beginnings, 00:04:50.660 --> 00:04:52.879 especially those meant to bring happiness and 00:04:52.879 --> 00:04:56.920 success. Investiture ceremonies, that is assuming 00:04:56.920 --> 00:05:02.180 a new role or title. Inauguration of events. 00:05:02.540 --> 00:05:04.600 Laying foundations for projects are favored. 00:05:05.480 --> 00:05:07.839 If you are starting a job or a venture, you can 00:05:07.839 --> 00:05:11.540 choose Shashti. It's a good omen. construction 00:05:11.540 --> 00:05:14.779 and real estate. This tithi is explicitly auspicious 00:05:14.779 --> 00:05:19.759 for construction related activities and vastu 00:05:19.759 --> 00:05:22.600 karma that means everything that is used in terms 00:05:22.600 --> 00:05:27.480 of house inauguration and so on so forth. Groundbreaking 00:05:27.480 --> 00:05:30.740 ceremonies which is called as bhoomi puja in 00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:34.279 Vedic tradition starting to build a house or 00:05:34.279 --> 00:05:36.920 even finalizing a property purchase can be done 00:05:36.920 --> 00:05:40.689 on this day. The energy supports the structure's 00:05:40.689 --> 00:05:44.990 prosperity and longevity. Entering a new home, 00:05:45.209 --> 00:05:48.029 what is called as Griha Pravesh. Griha means 00:05:48.029 --> 00:05:52.009 home and Pravesh means entry. So entry into your 00:05:52.009 --> 00:05:56.129 new home. In the Vedic lore, you celebrate everything 00:05:56.129 --> 00:05:59.230 that is life. Understand this please. For all 00:05:59.230 --> 00:06:02.670 those who are not familiar, Vedic tradition is 00:06:02.670 --> 00:06:06.170 about honouring time, space, earth, all the elements. 00:06:06.509 --> 00:06:08.589 It's not just about some planet sitting in some 00:06:08.589 --> 00:06:12.310 orbit. Shashti is mentioned as a good day to 00:06:12.310 --> 00:06:16.029 start residence in a new home. The joy element 00:06:16.029 --> 00:06:19.269 blesses the home and family. If one's house warming 00:06:19.269 --> 00:06:22.689 mahurta can be on Shashti, aligns with other 00:06:22.689 --> 00:06:26.149 factors, it is highly promising. You want the 00:06:26.149 --> 00:06:28.069 best possible outcome. That's what we humans 00:06:28.069 --> 00:06:31.910 look for anyway, isn't it? Business deals and 00:06:31.910 --> 00:06:35.649 investments. Initiating business deals, signing 00:06:35.649 --> 00:06:38.449 contracts or investing money can be fortunate 00:06:38.449 --> 00:06:42.310 on the sixth tithi. The influence of Venus and 00:06:42.310 --> 00:06:45.990 Nanda's joy mean it is conducive to wealth growth 00:06:45.990 --> 00:06:49.449 and enjoyment. Wearing new clothes and jewelry, 00:06:49.990 --> 00:06:52.449 a delightful detail Shashti is noted for wearing 00:06:52.449 --> 00:06:54.889 new garments and ornaments if you have bought 00:06:54.889 --> 00:06:58.449 some. This is a nice day to try it out for the 00:06:58.449 --> 00:07:01.629 first time. Boldly go out there and show your 00:07:01.629 --> 00:07:04.800 beauty. On a broader level, it is symbolic of 00:07:04.800 --> 00:07:08.839 prosperity and confidence. Festivals and worship. 00:07:09.620 --> 00:07:12.759 Many communities observe Kandashashti, Vrata, 00:07:12.759 --> 00:07:15.959 Vrata means fast, for six days, culminating in 00:07:15.959 --> 00:07:18.839 Shukla Shashti, especially the month of Kartik 00:07:18.839 --> 00:07:22.560 or Apipasi for Tamilians. You can go through 00:07:22.560 --> 00:07:25.319 all this in the GPT if you want to detail this. 00:07:25.800 --> 00:07:29.240 To honor Lord Murugan and Kartikeya. The second 00:07:29.240 --> 00:07:31.699 son, the younger son of Lord Shiva, the first 00:07:31.699 --> 00:07:35.339 one being Ganesha. So it's a spiritually charged 00:07:35.339 --> 00:07:38.379 day for prayers, seeking victory and protection. 00:07:39.240 --> 00:07:42.519 Worshipping Subramanya or Kartikeya or Agni, 00:07:42.779 --> 00:07:47.000 the fire element, can amplify courage and destroy 00:07:47.000 --> 00:07:50.899 negativity. Also child -related rituals like 00:07:50.899 --> 00:07:54.769 Chatti in North India. His ceremonies celebrated 00:07:54.769 --> 00:07:58.209 for the newborns are done on this day, invoking 00:07:58.209 --> 00:08:02.350 the blessings of Shashti Devi for baby's health. 00:08:03.370 --> 00:08:06.089 General tasks, overall Shashti's upbeat energy 00:08:06.089 --> 00:08:09.250 makes it a fine day for most regular tasks, work, 00:08:09.370 --> 00:08:12.750 studies, social gatherings and so on. Activities 00:08:12.750 --> 00:08:17.310 to avoid on this day. Shashti is largely auspicious, 00:08:17.529 --> 00:08:20.389 classical sources advise against marriages again 00:08:20.389 --> 00:08:24.579 on this day, just like Pratipada. It is explicitly 00:08:24.579 --> 00:08:26.939 mentioned that inauspicious tithi for marriages 00:08:26.939 --> 00:08:30.060 despite its joyful nature. Why? There may be 00:08:30.060 --> 00:08:32.559 some aggression factors involved, like sixth 00:08:32.559 --> 00:08:36.639 house, warrior class. This may seem odd, but 00:08:36.639 --> 00:08:38.960 astrologically it could be due to certain planetary 00:08:38.960 --> 00:08:41.360 alignments. Shashti is ruled by Venus, which 00:08:41.360 --> 00:08:44.519 normally favors marriage, but a combination of 00:08:44.519 --> 00:08:47.360 Skandha's warlike energy. You must understand 00:08:47.360 --> 00:08:52.029 that Skandha or the Pleiades or Lord Murugan 00:08:52.029 --> 00:08:55.549 was an army commander. He knows aggression. He 00:08:55.549 --> 00:08:58.789 can deal with fire and agni energies. That's 00:08:58.789 --> 00:09:02.169 not very good for Venus. It'll burn out all the 00:09:02.169 --> 00:09:06.029 life -giving energies. We can go deeper into 00:09:06.029 --> 00:09:08.330 that rabbit hole, but let's stick to the topic. 00:09:08.730 --> 00:09:11.269 Many Hindu panchangas avoid scheduled weddings 00:09:11.269 --> 00:09:16.529 on 60 days. It's possible, choose a different 00:09:16.529 --> 00:09:22.080 day for tying a knot. Avoid body oil massages, 00:09:22.240 --> 00:09:25.039 sorry massage or oil therapies on Saturday. Again, 00:09:25.080 --> 00:09:28.039 oil means again Saturn. Similar to Dhrithi and 00:09:28.039 --> 00:09:30.779 Dvaadashi, oiling body on this day is traditionally 00:09:30.779 --> 00:09:34.740 prohibited. It is believed to potentially cause 00:09:34.740 --> 00:09:38.879 imbalances of bad health. Okay? Don't put oil 00:09:38.879 --> 00:09:42.299 or bring Saturn into the picture on every day. 00:09:42.899 --> 00:09:45.059 This is one thing that even Hindus need to note. 00:09:46.220 --> 00:09:49.070 Also avoid woodwork on this day. Cutting timber 00:09:49.070 --> 00:09:52.529 or heavy carpentry is not advised. If you're 00:09:52.529 --> 00:09:55.269 building furniture or doing heavy woodworking, 00:09:55.669 --> 00:09:59.669 reschedule if feasible. Avoid initiating conflicts 00:09:59.669 --> 00:10:02.549 or confrontations unnecessarily. Shashti's deity 00:10:02.549 --> 00:10:05.870 Skandhai is a warrior, that's why. So the energy 00:10:05.870 --> 00:10:08.669 could escalate fights. Don't start a fight on 00:10:08.669 --> 00:10:11.309 this day. People say it's a good deal to have 00:10:11.309 --> 00:10:13.450 a fight. I mean, I come from the point of view, 00:10:13.490 --> 00:10:16.659 why have a fight at all? Better to channel it 00:10:16.659 --> 00:10:19.200 positively rather than argue with loved ones, 00:10:19.279 --> 00:10:24.259 colleagues and so on. Suggested mindset now. 00:10:24.639 --> 00:10:27.860 Confident, protective and duty focused. On Shashti, 00:10:28.039 --> 00:10:30.740 cultivate a sense of joy and optimism. This tithi 00:10:30.740 --> 00:10:34.419 boosts morale, gives you courage. Believe in 00:10:34.419 --> 00:10:37.320 your ability to succeed. It's a day to step into 00:10:37.320 --> 00:10:41.960 leadership. After all, Murugeshwar Skanda was 00:10:41.960 --> 00:10:46.169 an army commander. Be proactive in pursuing goals 00:10:46.169 --> 00:10:48.750 as things that have begun with an enthusiasm 00:10:48.750 --> 00:10:52.190 today are likely to survive. At the same time, 00:10:52.429 --> 00:10:55.809 embrace a positive, responsible attitude. If 00:10:55.809 --> 00:10:57.769 you have family or subordinates, take care of 00:10:57.769 --> 00:11:01.230 them, stand up for their well -being. This is 00:11:01.230 --> 00:11:04.149 a great day to practice brahmacharya or austerity 00:11:04.149 --> 00:11:07.889 in the sense of bachelorhood as discipline and 00:11:07.889 --> 00:11:11.350 valor, not necessarily celibacy. but disciplined 00:11:11.350 --> 00:11:14.309 harnessing of one's energy towards a goal. Be 00:11:14.309 --> 00:11:18.909 enthusiastic, but not reckless. Shastri can sometimes 00:11:18.909 --> 00:11:21.850 stoke fiery energy. You have to be careful with 00:11:21.850 --> 00:11:26.389 this energy, alright? Should any adversity appear, 00:11:26.690 --> 00:11:29.250 meet it with courage and a smile, trusting that 00:11:29.250 --> 00:11:32.009 the day's inherent positivity will carry you 00:11:32.009 --> 00:11:36.360 through. Be silent. It's not always about loud 00:11:36.360 --> 00:11:39.740 mouth or being too expressive or too judgmental. 00:11:39.919 --> 00:11:45.059 It's not about that. Also show appreciation. 00:11:46.039 --> 00:11:48.700 Venus especially loves appreciation. Remember 00:11:48.700 --> 00:11:52.000 this, second house, Venus, seventh house, Venus 00:11:52.000 --> 00:11:54.879 loves appreciation. Venus does not do very well 00:11:54.879 --> 00:11:57.980 without appreciation. So convert your anger into 00:11:57.980 --> 00:12:00.379 something like gratitude and appreciation. Keep 00:12:00.379 --> 00:12:04.000 your mind pure and focused on divine. You have 00:12:04.000 --> 00:12:06.480 to embody it, not necessarily derive it from 00:12:06.480 --> 00:12:09.480 something external. Be a happy warrior. Fight 00:12:09.480 --> 00:12:12.980 the good fight with joy and protect what matters. 00:12:13.860 --> 00:12:17.759 Share your happiness freely. Diet. Considering 00:12:17.759 --> 00:12:20.779 Ayurvedic principles on Shashti, given its vibrant 00:12:20.779 --> 00:12:24.379 and fiery association, it's a good balance to 00:12:24.379 --> 00:12:27.559 have a proper diet. To have the fire element 00:12:27.559 --> 00:12:31.259 with proper diet. People observe fast on this 00:12:31.259 --> 00:12:34.679 day. often fast for six days leading to Shashti 00:12:34.679 --> 00:12:39.320 on the Shukla side or the Krishna side. Because 00:12:39.320 --> 00:12:42.080 Shashti is said to bless prosperity and it's 00:12:42.080 --> 00:12:44.679 a Venus Rul'tithi, people often prepare delicious 00:12:44.679 --> 00:12:49.179 food as a celebration of abundance. It is okay 00:12:49.179 --> 00:12:51.539 to enjoy a good food today especially with your 00:12:51.539 --> 00:12:55.340 family. Traditional offerings to Lord Kartikeya 00:12:55.340 --> 00:12:59.320 might be including this sweet payasam or the 00:12:59.320 --> 00:13:01.779 sweet pudding, milk pudding we make in India 00:13:01.779 --> 00:13:04.639 or other sattvic treats which you can partake 00:13:04.639 --> 00:13:07.379 of. Avoid heavy, greasy foods. Again, there's 00:13:07.379 --> 00:13:10.299 the element of avoiding massage, oil massage 00:13:10.299 --> 00:13:13.539 or to bringing too much oil into the pitcher. 00:13:14.279 --> 00:13:16.799 This is a Martian kind of energy and it's never 00:13:16.799 --> 00:13:19.500 a good idea to bring Saturn in, just so as an 00:13:19.500 --> 00:13:24.720 astrological principle. Oil is a... guardianship 00:13:24.720 --> 00:13:26.840 of Saturn. You don't want to bring it where there 00:13:26.840 --> 00:13:29.679 is Mars. The two are pretty much opposed to each 00:13:29.679 --> 00:13:34.200 other. So avoid heavy, greasy foods. Since oil 00:13:34.200 --> 00:13:37.220 massage is avoided externally, likewise extremely 00:13:37.220 --> 00:13:40.500 oily fried foods might not be ideal on this day. 00:13:40.519 --> 00:13:44.200 They could dampen the high energy and cause lethargy. 00:13:45.299 --> 00:13:48.500 Use moderation in everything. Spices are fine, 00:13:48.539 --> 00:13:50.799 but if you have a pitta constitution, that is 00:13:50.799 --> 00:13:55.080 to say, If there is too much Mars and Sun very 00:13:55.080 --> 00:13:57.539 strong in your chart, you will have a pitta constitution 00:13:57.539 --> 00:14:01.600 or too much fire, acidity in the stomach. So 00:14:01.600 --> 00:14:04.159 if that's the case, monitor that. Don't have 00:14:04.159 --> 00:14:06.399 very hot spices, especially Indians. We have 00:14:06.399 --> 00:14:10.299 very spicy food by default. Incorporating cooling 00:14:10.299 --> 00:14:14.279 elements like mint chutney or cucumber raita 00:14:14.279 --> 00:14:17.240 or coconut water to keep you cool and hydrated. 00:14:18.419 --> 00:14:21.539 If you exercise and worked hard, Replenished 00:14:21.539 --> 00:14:24.320 with protein and mineral rich foods. Iron and 00:14:24.320 --> 00:14:28.220 calcium are particularly good. Also you might 00:14:28.220 --> 00:14:33.120 think green leafy vegetables. Lentils and milk. 00:14:33.419 --> 00:14:36.919 Shashti Devi as a maternal figure suggests. Nourishing 00:14:36.919 --> 00:14:40.220 comfort foods, wholesome grains, warm milk with 00:14:40.220 --> 00:14:45.600 turmeric or homemade sweets in moderation. Importantly 00:14:45.600 --> 00:14:48.460 if you did a partial fast or intensive work, 00:14:48.580 --> 00:14:51.899 don't break it with a bench. Keep joyful moderation. 00:14:52.120 --> 00:14:54.600 Celebrate food but don't over it to the point 00:14:54.600 --> 00:14:58.659 of discomfort. Shastri diet can be festive yet 00:14:58.659 --> 00:15:01.600 balanced. So you have to take a balanced check 00:15:01.600 --> 00:15:05.100 on how you want to moderate your diet. These 00:15:05.100 --> 00:15:07.820 are generalities. Listening to your body and 00:15:07.820 --> 00:15:11.120 giving it fuel that makes you strong and cheerful 00:15:11.120 --> 00:15:14.720 yet not dense and not able to move. This is the 00:15:14.720 --> 00:15:18.019 energy of the Shastri day. In general, now let's 00:15:18.019 --> 00:15:21.320 see the Krishna and the Shukla parts. Now as 00:15:21.320 --> 00:15:24.100 always in the Krishna part of the Shashti or 00:15:24.100 --> 00:15:27.000 Krishna part of any Tithi, the energy is directed 00:15:27.000 --> 00:15:30.200 more inwards, isn't it? So energy of the day 00:15:30.200 --> 00:15:33.659 is a fire turned inward, meaning inward purification, 00:15:34.000 --> 00:15:38.419 meaning doing quietly inward and probably deeply 00:15:38.419 --> 00:15:41.740 examining all your deeply held structures and 00:15:41.740 --> 00:15:45.549 belief systems. A day for karmic battles, inner 00:15:45.549 --> 00:15:49.309 purification and stand form in adversity. To 00:15:49.309 --> 00:15:52.330 face your inner demons using your inner fire 00:15:52.330 --> 00:15:55.730 of Agni and blessings of Lord Kartikeya, you 00:15:55.730 --> 00:15:58.490 can do this. Strength gained through challenge 00:15:58.490 --> 00:16:02.769 and restraint. What to do? Skanja Shasti, fasting 00:16:02.769 --> 00:16:06.210 and vows. The reason fasting gives a big boost 00:16:06.210 --> 00:16:08.529 to this is because your attention is not focused 00:16:08.529 --> 00:16:12.269 on satisfying the food and hunger all the time. 00:16:12.409 --> 00:16:14.909 So you can take your attention to other higher 00:16:14.909 --> 00:16:18.509 aspects. Martial practices, protective rituals 00:16:18.509 --> 00:16:21.230 and inner discipline. It goes inward, the fire 00:16:21.230 --> 00:16:24.870 has gone inward. Facing karmic issues with courage 00:16:24.870 --> 00:16:27.809 and steadiness. It's not easy to deal with shadow 00:16:27.809 --> 00:16:30.370 until you have some degree of courage, isn't 00:16:30.370 --> 00:16:34.230 it? Spiritual battle practices like mantra japa 00:16:34.230 --> 00:16:37.269 and tapas. So whatever you do as meditation, 00:16:38.070 --> 00:16:40.330 chanting mantras for example, you are invoking 00:16:40.330 --> 00:16:43.100 fire. Remember, if you're doing mantra japa, 00:16:43.220 --> 00:16:45.899 it invokes a lot of fire. I can tell you this 00:16:45.899 --> 00:16:49.639 from experience. What to avoid? Wasteful aggression, 00:16:50.100 --> 00:16:52.240 anger or harshness towards others. Why do you 00:16:52.240 --> 00:16:55.240 need that anyway? Especially not on veining cycle. 00:16:56.220 --> 00:16:58.899 Indulgence in luxury that weakens discipline. 00:16:59.179 --> 00:17:04.579 Too much of venus going forward and greed for 00:17:04.579 --> 00:17:07.559 money, lust and so on. It's not a good idea. 00:17:07.980 --> 00:17:11.349 Escape is in... when karmic challenges arise 00:17:11.349 --> 00:17:15.549 that also should avoid suggested mindset valor 00:17:15.549 --> 00:17:19.450 expressed through patience and endurance courage 00:17:19.450 --> 00:17:22.430 to confront karmic tests again it's time to go 00:17:22.430 --> 00:17:28.349 inward agni is where the seeds of your akashic 00:17:28.349 --> 00:17:32.470 karma is burned okay this is the depiction of 00:17:32.470 --> 00:17:35.170 how karma is got rid of so this is a good day 00:17:35.170 --> 00:17:38.440 to examine the shadow parts of yourself Courage 00:17:38.440 --> 00:17:41.779 to confront karmic tests. Be a warrior of truth, 00:17:42.339 --> 00:17:46.519 inwardly and outwardly. Diet simple energizing 00:17:46.519 --> 00:17:48.940 meals like khichdi, lentils cooked with rice 00:17:48.940 --> 00:17:53.819 in India, green vegetables and spiced lentils. 00:17:54.440 --> 00:17:57.500 Support tapas or meditation with fresh light 00:17:57.500 --> 00:18:00.359 cooked food. Keep it as light as possible is 00:18:00.359 --> 00:18:04.079 my suggestion. Don't overburden the digestive 00:18:04.079 --> 00:18:08.450 system. Avoid. Avoid heavy foods, avoid stimulants, 00:18:08.750 --> 00:18:11.569 avoid meats, avoid alcohol, avoid oily foods, 00:18:11.970 --> 00:18:15.490 avoid caffeine, strong spices, because the energy 00:18:15.490 --> 00:18:18.089 is such. If you tune yourself with the energy, 00:18:18.390 --> 00:18:20.349 very less you need to worry about these kinds 00:18:20.349 --> 00:18:25.410 of things I feel. Next we shall take up Saptami, 00:18:25.710 --> 00:18:28.190 the 7th dithi. Take care be safe.