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
we shall talk of Sapthami, the seventh day of
the lunar calendar. That means to say, we are
exactly at the halfway point as shown in that
lunar cycle pie chart over there. So it can be
either on the waxing side or on the waning side.
It is at 90 degrees or 270 degrees from the earth.
from the Sun, so to speak. So this is the first
of the Bhadratitis or the second of the Bhadratitis.
The first one was Dwitiya, as you can see over
there. Second one is now what we are dealing
with, Saptami. The third one is Dwadashi. So
these are the Mahurtas we will discuss about
Saptami right now. So Mahurta is basically an
electional astrology branch of the panchanga,
which means to say what activities, diet, mindset
is favourable on a particular day in a month.
Saptami occurs on the seventh day after the new
moon or after the full moon. So what's the energetic
quality of saptami? Is it a bhadratithi? So what's
the qualities of a bhadratithi? Bhadratithi indicates
stability, practicality, cooperation and balanced
outcomes. Good for partnerships or work. travel
and home related activities. The energy of a
bhadratithi is balanced auspicious by nature
and this one is ruled by the earth element. Saturn
is the planetary lord of the samanthithi corresponding
to the Saturday's energy. But don't let that
mislead. Saptami is traditionally a bright active
day often associated with sun. The being that
is the sun, Surya, the sun god. Whatever is called
God in the Vedic tradition is essentially an
aspect of the Absolute Creator. Think of it that
way. Everything that is the figurines, everything
that is the arms and the face and whatever is
shown on the particular deity as a depiction,
represents a number of things if you want to
tune in there. Anyway, back to this. Surya, the
Sun God, is celebrated on Saptami. The most famous
example in the Vedic tradition being Ratha Saptami,
Maga Shukla VII, which symbolizes the sun's energetic
grace on earth. We all live in this earth with
the power of the sun. The presiding deity of
Saptamitithi is Indra, the king of gods, the
devic kingdom. This gives the day the quality
of power, leadership and forward momentum. We
can think of Saptami as having a vital mobilizing
energy, not as a fiery as Jayatithi, not something
beginning very strongly, but confidently expansive
and stable. It's an excellent tithi for launching
new initiatives and practical achievements. There
is also a sense of travel because sun is constantly
moving. Travel and movement is indicated, good
day for that. Surya rides his chariot across
the sky. Indra is associated with journeys via
rain -bearing clouds and so on. So overall, Saptami
radiates vitality, authority and progress. Therefore,
recommended activities being commencement of
new activities. Saptami is explicitly mentioned
as ideal for starting any new venture, project
or enterprise. It is like the green light day
in Muhurta. If you want to open a business, launch
a campaign, marketing campaign or anything, even
start a new hobby, Saptami's grounded yet dynamic
energy will support it. Weddings and sacred ceremonies.
This Tithi is considered auspicious for marriage
ceremonies or Upanayanam, the sacred thread ceremony
which Brahmins carry out or other Samskaras.
Any other auspicious activity which are highlighted
as auspicious under the Vedic tradition can be
done on this day. Many wedding muhurtha lists
include Saptami as a good lunar day to choose
unless other factors forbid. The combination
of Indra's blessings and the balanced nature
can bring success and stability to unions. Another
one, buying vehicle and travel. Saptami is particularly
recommended for buying vehicles or starting journeys.
This is being followed even in India to this
day in the modern context. Everything that the
people in Vedic tradition do here within the
continent of India is always aligned with the
Mahurta or the day which it is good for, that
particular activity is good for. This is why
I am bringing the details of it so that all of
you can even learn this and tune yourself. Perhaps
due to the connection with Surya's chariot and
directional guardians, the Ashta Deepa, eight
directional entities were born on Dashami but
Indra as the lord of directions influences Sapthami
also. If you plan to purchase a car, a bike or
even a horse, well nobody does this this day,
doing it on Sapthami is considered lucky. Also,
embarking on significant travels or a pilgrimage
can be done today. Texts say it's good for travelling,
starting exercise programs also, going to the
gym. If you have a few extra pounds and get rid
of it, you want to join a gym, good day to start.
Travel and exercise both reflect dynamic motion.
Another one, house warming and relocation, something
that is done in the Vedic tradition in India.
We just don't buy a house and move into it. We
do a ceremony for it. We take care of all the
Vastu parts of it. We do Vastu Shanti part of
it. We do Vastu Homa, for example, the fire ceremony,
celebrating the directions, giving thanks, gratitude,
calling in ancestors, all this kind of stuff.
It's a very rich tradition, if you want to explore
that. Saptami is listed as ideal for graha pravesh,
means the entry to one's house. If you need to
move into a new house or office, Saptamil is
a supportive energy. It's also a fine time for
laying a building foundation for all those builders
who are going around building pigeonholes for
apartments. This is a good day for your foundation.
Doing Vastu related rites, for example. Commerce
and deals. It's a fine day to sign deals, open
bank accounts or invest in something. Indra's
abundance, he's also the deity of fertility via
rains, can shower good results. Physical fitness
and initiatives, like we spoke some time ago.
The mention of starting exercise regimes. You
have decided to lose some weight and go to the
gym or go for a jog or whatever it is, this is
a good day to start it. It's a good encourager,
so this gives a forward momentum. It's a great
day to begin. Art and jewelry. This day is also
favorable for buying jewelry and engaging in
crafts, arts. Indra loved adornments and so purchasing
gold gems, starting creative art projects, especially
the ones requiring craftsmanship can prosper
on Saptami. Activities to avoid. There aren't
strong prohibitions for Saptami in classical
contexts, generally considered auspicious, but
for some activity, combos, it is considered unfavorable.
For example, if Saptami falls on a Tuesday or
Monday, in some charts it might be seen as visha
or poisonous combination, bad combination essentially.
But for those are technical and in generic sense,
Saptami itself is good. Avoid being lazy or wasting
the day. See, this day is meant for grounding
and moving forward. Not to sit on your ass and
expect something to happen magically. It's not
a good idea anyway. Avoid overly introverted
activities like isolation or deep rest. There
are other days for that, like amavasya, like
new moon. Saptami is asking you to get started,
crank up the car now. Also avoid to take care,
avoid indecisiveness. Not deciding stuff. Always
dilly -dallying between things. This is not the
day for dithering. If you find Saptami falls
during a tough astrological period for you, don't
start quarrels because the energies will amplify
conflict under Indra's power. Avoid starting
conflicts, start good things. Suggested mindset,
confidence, leadership, generosity. Step into
Saptami with a sunny disposition like the sun.
Aim to eliminate, energize your surroundings.
It's a day for bold moves and forward momentum.
So adopt a can -do mindset. Go out there and
get stuff done approach. If you have been hesitating
or something, Saptami encourages to take initiative,
embrace leadership. Whether at home or work,
take charge. Others will likely cooperate. Indra
is the king of gods. Not gods necessarily in
this context. This is a... toned down version,
people don't understand Vedic tradition. Neither
does AI in that context. Indra is the king of
Devas. Devas are different. That regal confidence,
Indra has a regal confidence, but avoid his negatives.
Indra could be very egotistically insecure. Okay?
Also, to Nakshatra speak of that, isn't it? The
Jesta, Nakshatra and Navishaka, if you have gone
through those. Also practice balance and ethics.
Indra's power must be balanced by Dharma doing
the right thing. Indra's story speaks of lots
of shady things he did in order to keep his throne,
the insecure king. Another aspect, physical vitality.
You might feel more robust, driven to move and
maybe do something that morning like dance or
run or something. Gratitude for life. Something
so amazing these days. Everybody is running after
one thing or the other. Gratitude for what you
do have is a good day. for that. Reverence for
the sun. Every day just look at the orb of the
sun on the sunrise and just say thank you if
nothing else. This is a good day for that. Sun
energy is very strong on this day. Sun gazing.
If you do it daily it's better. Additionally
generosity and magnanimity suit the emperor vibe
of the day. Be bright. Study leader. Lead your
own day. Let's come down to diet, Ayurvedic kind
of diet. Think of Saptami as a day to boost vitality.
Ojas. Ojas is the human aura, putting it mildly.
When Ojas wants to be higher calibration kind
of thing, then you do mantra japa or you do yoga
or meditation, that Ojas becomes Tejas. That's
another discussion. So it boosts your aura. Some
pointers are, with sun and Saturn influences,
your digestive fire, or called Jatara Agni, might
be strong around midday. So make your lunch your
main meal with nourishing, strength -giving foods.
Whole grains like wheat, rice, millet, legumes
and fresh vegetables are good. You could incorporate
sun -cased foods, literally those that ripen
under the sun, like ripe fruits, solar herbs,
sunflower seeds, saffron if available. Even citrus
fruit for vitamin C to honor the sun. Avoid skipping
meals unless you are intentionally fasting. Saptami
isn't a day for fasting. Those will come on other
days. Saturn's influence wants us not to neglect
the body needs while working hard. Saturn wants
to support that. So eat on time. Don't starve
yourself. I see this fasting thing many people
in Vedic tradition get it wrong. They keep on
doing all random kind of fast. Don't do that.
We have a tradition. Follow it please. A traditional
practice on Ratha Saptami is to have a bath with
arka or callotropis leaves on the body and consume
a mix of seven grains or seven types of vegetables.
The symbol seven. Saptami. This also hints at
consuming variety of grains or veggies. Generally
vegetarianism or veganism has been there for
God knows how many millennia in the continent
called India. It's been there forever, okay?
This is by default a vegan culture. Now, of course,
all kinds of influences have happened. Hydration
is the key. If you're physically active, drink
water, electrolyte fluids. Coconut water is excellent.
I can march for this. Coconut water is good for
everything. Naturally sweet, cooling, moderate.
It has all the minerals. Because Saptami can
be a busy day, consider invigorating morning
drink like warm water with lemon and ginger to
kick start your system. Ginger will ignite that
Jatra Agni. Also incorporate something grounding.
Small breakfast with some protein and healthy
fat is good. Idlis are good. Dosas are good because
they have a balance of carbohydrates and proteins.
If you find yourself too heated or stressed by
the day, You can wind down by taking a calm cool
shower, probably. Okay, you could also have some
khichdi. Moong dal with rice steamed together
with some ghee. A bowl of rice with yogurt, although
I don't advise yogurt, especially at night. It's
sort of avoided after sunset in India. Little
buttermilk or thin lassi with cumin could calm
the pitta. Alternately, light soup with cumin,
coriander, mint can soothe and aid digestion.
Avoid heavy, greasy dinners. Never a good idea,
anyway. Which could disturb the newfound balance
or interrupt sleep. Overall, sattvic energy -rich
foods, fresh, not stale, prepared with love.
And do this, please. Prepare things with love.
Consume things with love. when you are preparing
food or when you are consuming food or water.
As a general rule, I don't care which tithi,
I don't care which nakshatra, whatever is going
on in your life. Just honor it. A lot has happened
for that food and water to come down up till
the tips of your mouth. Just be grateful for
it. Have that posture, have that attitude. Spices
like cardamom, cinnamon, pinch of clove can add
warmth to aid circulation. And you can do this
powder cardamom, cinnamon and some clove clove
very less of course and consume it with some
honey if you want if it's a day of celebration
for some of you go ahead enjoy traditional sweet
festive dishes but remember moderation moderation
in all things is good anyway isn't it a bit of
jaggery sweetened dish oh I love jaggery might
be even apt as jaggery is often associated with
surya the sun in summary feeding your inner warrior
king Indra with nourishing vital foods. Think
of the sun. Always think of the sun also. Think
balance, robust and clean diet enabling you to
have an active, joyful day ahead. Now let's see
the specifics of Krishna part and the Shukla
part with slight variations. For the Shukla Saptami,
the brighter side, the waxing cycle of the moon.
which is at 90 degrees almost we are halfway
through in the 15 day titi from the new moon
to the full moon like you see there solar radiance
you can call that surya the sun god deity over
there or you can even call him indra the lord
of the devas that's why he has a maze in hand
okay so they have made a symbolic representation
mr ai solar radiance and leadership earth element
The earth element titis, which are second, seventh
and the twelfth, as you can see, bhadra titis,
are more grounded, okay? You can use grounded
energies more on this day, whenever it happens
in any given month. You can download the panchanga
app, I hope you have done that, because there
you will find the mohurt and the panchanga and
use it freely, wherever you are on the earth.
You can give you a location there. Bright, vital
and radiant like the rising sun. Just look at
the rising sun every single day. I tell you it
is miraculous what it will provide you. Strong
outward energy supporting leadership of visibility
and authority. All qualities of sun and Indra.
A day to connect with vitality, clarity and responsibility.
That's the energy of the day. What to do? Sun
worship. especially Ratasaptami. Sun worship,
the word worship has been much abused, misused,
etc. You're not bowing down to someone, you're
an absolute soul. You're actually tuning into
the energy of different elements of creation.
All of this is Vishnu's creation. So you're tuning
in, your soul, with aspects of creation, sun
being one. Begin new ventures on this day, leadership
initiatives or public roles. Travel, professional
advancement or starting educational journeys
is also good on this day. Community projects,
honouring elders and authority, something we
have lost. Time to get it back, isn't it? All
these things. These are timeless principles.
What to avoid? Laziness, inertia and avoiding
responsibility. Look, this is a forward -moving
energy. If you sit on your ass on a septum, it
won't do much good. Time to initiate stuff. Disrespect
towards teachers, parents or authority figures
is not good. Avoid this. Overexposure and arrogance
and leadership, something we see a lot about
these days. Avoid that on this day. Suggested
mindset. Noble responsibility. Humility with
radiance. Lead by inspiration not domination.
Embody solar steadiness. Shining equally on all
like the sun. Sun doesn't discriminate if you
have seen that. All life. It shines on everything.
Supported diets. Unsupported foods are wheat,
jaggery, saffron, warm milk with ghee. Favour
simple sattvic meals that strengthen the prana
or the life energy. You can even do prana mudra
on this day. I can do a different series on the
mudras, I think, because I do it regularly. But
anyway, avoid cold, excessively sour tamasic
foods that dim your vitality. That's shukla saptami.
We'll deal with krishna saptami next. Take care.