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 --> 00:02:10.319 For the basics of this, see the previous Tithi 00:02:10.319 --> 00:02:13.939 videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Now 00:02:13.939 --> 00:02:17.199 we shall talk of Sapthami, the seventh day of 00:02:17.199 --> 00:02:21.360 the lunar calendar. That means to say, we are 00:02:21.360 --> 00:02:24.639 exactly at the halfway point as shown in that 00:02:24.639 --> 00:02:27.819 lunar cycle pie chart over there. So it can be 00:02:27.819 --> 00:02:31.099 either on the waxing side or on the waning side. 00:02:31.300 --> 00:02:34.659 It is at 90 degrees or 270 degrees from the earth. 00:02:36.039 --> 00:02:39.780 from the Sun, so to speak. So this is the first 00:02:39.780 --> 00:02:42.699 of the Bhadratitis or the second of the Bhadratitis. 00:02:42.840 --> 00:02:45.560 The first one was Dwitiya, as you can see over 00:02:45.560 --> 00:02:48.520 there. Second one is now what we are dealing 00:02:48.520 --> 00:02:52.680 with, Saptami. The third one is Dwadashi. So 00:02:52.680 --> 00:02:55.740 these are the Mahurtas we will discuss about 00:02:55.740 --> 00:02:59.240 Saptami right now. So Mahurta is basically an 00:02:59.240 --> 00:03:02.830 electional astrology branch of the panchanga, 00:03:02.889 --> 00:03:07.110 which means to say what activities, diet, mindset 00:03:07.110 --> 00:03:10.210 is favourable on a particular day in a month. 00:03:10.430 --> 00:03:12.849 Saptami occurs on the seventh day after the new 00:03:12.849 --> 00:03:16.469 moon or after the full moon. So what's the energetic 00:03:16.469 --> 00:03:19.949 quality of saptami? Is it a bhadratithi? So what's 00:03:19.949 --> 00:03:22.949 the qualities of a bhadratithi? Bhadratithi indicates 00:03:22.949 --> 00:03:26.789 stability, practicality, cooperation and balanced 00:03:26.789 --> 00:03:30.180 outcomes. Good for partnerships or work. travel 00:03:30.180 --> 00:03:35.699 and home related activities. The energy of a 00:03:35.699 --> 00:03:38.620 bhadratithi is balanced auspicious by nature 00:03:38.620 --> 00:03:41.960 and this one is ruled by the earth element. Saturn 00:03:41.960 --> 00:03:45.419 is the planetary lord of the samanthithi corresponding 00:03:45.419 --> 00:03:48.939 to the Saturday's energy. But don't let that 00:03:48.939 --> 00:03:51.900 mislead. Saptami is traditionally a bright active 00:03:51.900 --> 00:03:55.539 day often associated with sun. The being that 00:03:55.539 --> 00:03:58.569 is the sun, Surya, the sun god. Whatever is called 00:03:58.569 --> 00:04:01.770 God in the Vedic tradition is essentially an 00:04:01.770 --> 00:04:05.250 aspect of the Absolute Creator. Think of it that 00:04:05.250 --> 00:04:08.969 way. Everything that is the figurines, everything 00:04:08.969 --> 00:04:11.810 that is the arms and the face and whatever is 00:04:11.810 --> 00:04:15.050 shown on the particular deity as a depiction, 00:04:15.830 --> 00:04:18.110 represents a number of things if you want to 00:04:18.110 --> 00:04:21.910 tune in there. Anyway, back to this. Surya, the 00:04:21.910 --> 00:04:25.100 Sun God, is celebrated on Saptami. The most famous 00:04:25.100 --> 00:04:28.060 example in the Vedic tradition being Ratha Saptami, 00:04:28.279 --> 00:04:32.639 Maga Shukla VII, which symbolizes the sun's energetic 00:04:32.639 --> 00:04:35.740 grace on earth. We all live in this earth with 00:04:35.740 --> 00:04:39.379 the power of the sun. The presiding deity of 00:04:39.379 --> 00:04:42.699 Saptamitithi is Indra, the king of gods, the 00:04:42.699 --> 00:04:46.399 devic kingdom. This gives the day the quality 00:04:46.399 --> 00:04:50.100 of power, leadership and forward momentum. We 00:04:50.100 --> 00:04:53.000 can think of Saptami as having a vital mobilizing 00:04:53.000 --> 00:04:57.360 energy, not as a fiery as Jayatithi, not something 00:04:57.360 --> 00:05:01.519 beginning very strongly, but confidently expansive 00:05:01.519 --> 00:05:05.740 and stable. It's an excellent tithi for launching 00:05:05.740 --> 00:05:09.180 new initiatives and practical achievements. There 00:05:09.180 --> 00:05:11.800 is also a sense of travel because sun is constantly 00:05:11.800 --> 00:05:15.220 moving. Travel and movement is indicated, good 00:05:15.220 --> 00:05:18.399 day for that. Surya rides his chariot across 00:05:18.399 --> 00:05:22.180 the sky. Indra is associated with journeys via 00:05:22.180 --> 00:05:25.019 rain -bearing clouds and so on. So overall, Saptami 00:05:25.019 --> 00:05:29.019 radiates vitality, authority and progress. Therefore, 00:05:29.800 --> 00:05:32.259 recommended activities being commencement of 00:05:32.259 --> 00:05:35.139 new activities. Saptami is explicitly mentioned 00:05:35.139 --> 00:05:38.040 as ideal for starting any new venture, project 00:05:38.040 --> 00:05:41.660 or enterprise. It is like the green light day 00:05:41.660 --> 00:05:45.779 in Muhurta. If you want to open a business, launch 00:05:45.779 --> 00:05:48.740 a campaign, marketing campaign or anything, even 00:05:48.740 --> 00:05:52.600 start a new hobby, Saptami's grounded yet dynamic 00:05:52.600 --> 00:05:56.379 energy will support it. Weddings and sacred ceremonies. 00:05:57.459 --> 00:05:59.740 This Tithi is considered auspicious for marriage 00:05:59.740 --> 00:06:03.060 ceremonies or Upanayanam, the sacred thread ceremony 00:06:03.060 --> 00:06:05.740 which Brahmins carry out or other Samskaras. 00:06:05.879 --> 00:06:09.480 Any other auspicious activity which are highlighted 00:06:09.480 --> 00:06:11.699 as auspicious under the Vedic tradition can be 00:06:11.699 --> 00:06:15.009 done on this day. Many wedding muhurtha lists 00:06:15.009 --> 00:06:17.829 include Saptami as a good lunar day to choose 00:06:17.829 --> 00:06:21.509 unless other factors forbid. The combination 00:06:21.509 --> 00:06:24.370 of Indra's blessings and the balanced nature 00:06:24.370 --> 00:06:29.069 can bring success and stability to unions. Another 00:06:29.069 --> 00:06:32.589 one, buying vehicle and travel. Saptami is particularly 00:06:32.589 --> 00:06:35.050 recommended for buying vehicles or starting journeys. 00:06:35.920 --> 00:06:38.439 This is being followed even in India to this 00:06:38.439 --> 00:06:41.480 day in the modern context. Everything that the 00:06:41.480 --> 00:06:44.579 people in Vedic tradition do here within the 00:06:44.579 --> 00:06:48.000 continent of India is always aligned with the 00:06:48.000 --> 00:06:52.000 Mahurta or the day which it is good for, that 00:06:52.000 --> 00:06:54.800 particular activity is good for. This is why 00:06:54.800 --> 00:06:56.939 I am bringing the details of it so that all of 00:06:56.939 --> 00:07:00.220 you can even learn this and tune yourself. Perhaps 00:07:00.220 --> 00:07:02.620 due to the connection with Surya's chariot and 00:07:02.620 --> 00:07:14.000 directional guardians, the Ashta Deepa, eight 00:07:14.000 --> 00:07:17.339 directional entities were born on Dashami but 00:07:17.339 --> 00:07:20.519 Indra as the lord of directions influences Sapthami 00:07:20.519 --> 00:07:25.220 also. If you plan to purchase a car, a bike or 00:07:25.220 --> 00:07:27.920 even a horse, well nobody does this this day, 00:07:28.160 --> 00:07:32.240 doing it on Sapthami is considered lucky. Also, 00:07:32.660 --> 00:07:34.819 embarking on significant travels or a pilgrimage 00:07:34.819 --> 00:07:37.680 can be done today. Texts say it's good for travelling, 00:07:37.959 --> 00:07:40.279 starting exercise programs also, going to the 00:07:40.279 --> 00:07:43.339 gym. If you have a few extra pounds and get rid 00:07:43.339 --> 00:07:46.139 of it, you want to join a gym, good day to start. 00:07:47.480 --> 00:07:51.000 Travel and exercise both reflect dynamic motion. 00:07:52.560 --> 00:07:55.100 Another one, house warming and relocation, something 00:07:55.100 --> 00:07:57.139 that is done in the Vedic tradition in India. 00:07:58.100 --> 00:08:00.699 We just don't buy a house and move into it. We 00:08:00.699 --> 00:08:04.279 do a ceremony for it. We take care of all the 00:08:04.279 --> 00:08:06.920 Vastu parts of it. We do Vastu Shanti part of 00:08:06.920 --> 00:08:10.620 it. We do Vastu Homa, for example, the fire ceremony, 00:08:10.800 --> 00:08:15.060 celebrating the directions, giving thanks, gratitude, 00:08:15.360 --> 00:08:17.899 calling in ancestors, all this kind of stuff. 00:08:18.120 --> 00:08:21.180 It's a very rich tradition, if you want to explore 00:08:21.180 --> 00:08:25.220 that. Saptami is listed as ideal for graha pravesh, 00:08:25.360 --> 00:08:29.100 means the entry to one's house. If you need to 00:08:29.100 --> 00:08:31.660 move into a new house or office, Saptamil is 00:08:31.660 --> 00:08:35.419 a supportive energy. It's also a fine time for 00:08:35.419 --> 00:08:38.100 laying a building foundation for all those builders 00:08:38.100 --> 00:08:40.440 who are going around building pigeonholes for 00:08:40.440 --> 00:08:42.779 apartments. This is a good day for your foundation. 00:08:43.820 --> 00:08:48.200 Doing Vastu related rites, for example. Commerce 00:08:48.200 --> 00:08:51.320 and deals. It's a fine day to sign deals, open 00:08:51.320 --> 00:08:54.690 bank accounts or invest in something. Indra's 00:08:54.690 --> 00:08:57.509 abundance, he's also the deity of fertility via 00:08:57.509 --> 00:09:01.789 rains, can shower good results. Physical fitness 00:09:01.789 --> 00:09:04.549 and initiatives, like we spoke some time ago. 00:09:05.529 --> 00:09:09.190 The mention of starting exercise regimes. You 00:09:09.190 --> 00:09:11.450 have decided to lose some weight and go to the 00:09:11.450 --> 00:09:14.570 gym or go for a jog or whatever it is, this is 00:09:14.570 --> 00:09:17.190 a good day to start it. It's a good encourager, 00:09:17.289 --> 00:09:20.230 so this gives a forward momentum. It's a great 00:09:20.230 --> 00:09:25.320 day to begin. Art and jewelry. This day is also 00:09:25.320 --> 00:09:28.019 favorable for buying jewelry and engaging in 00:09:28.019 --> 00:09:31.980 crafts, arts. Indra loved adornments and so purchasing 00:09:31.980 --> 00:09:36.019 gold gems, starting creative art projects, especially 00:09:36.019 --> 00:09:39.139 the ones requiring craftsmanship can prosper 00:09:39.139 --> 00:09:43.480 on Saptami. Activities to avoid. There aren't 00:09:43.480 --> 00:09:45.899 strong prohibitions for Saptami in classical 00:09:45.899 --> 00:09:49.000 contexts, generally considered auspicious, but 00:09:49.000 --> 00:09:54.950 for some activity, combos, it is considered unfavorable. 00:09:55.710 --> 00:09:58.289 For example, if Saptami falls on a Tuesday or 00:09:58.289 --> 00:10:00.730 Monday, in some charts it might be seen as visha 00:10:00.730 --> 00:10:04.370 or poisonous combination, bad combination essentially. 00:10:05.629 --> 00:10:08.230 But for those are technical and in generic sense, 00:10:08.409 --> 00:10:11.690 Saptami itself is good. Avoid being lazy or wasting 00:10:11.690 --> 00:10:14.029 the day. See, this day is meant for grounding 00:10:14.029 --> 00:10:17.440 and moving forward. Not to sit on your ass and 00:10:17.440 --> 00:10:19.700 expect something to happen magically. It's not 00:10:19.700 --> 00:10:23.659 a good idea anyway. Avoid overly introverted 00:10:23.659 --> 00:10:26.179 activities like isolation or deep rest. There 00:10:26.179 --> 00:10:28.759 are other days for that, like amavasya, like 00:10:28.759 --> 00:10:32.820 new moon. Saptami is asking you to get started, 00:10:33.100 --> 00:10:37.019 crank up the car now. Also avoid to take care, 00:10:37.879 --> 00:10:42.080 avoid indecisiveness. Not deciding stuff. Always 00:10:42.080 --> 00:10:45.289 dilly -dallying between things. This is not the 00:10:45.289 --> 00:10:48.789 day for dithering. If you find Saptami falls 00:10:48.789 --> 00:10:51.409 during a tough astrological period for you, don't 00:10:51.409 --> 00:10:54.169 start quarrels because the energies will amplify 00:10:54.169 --> 00:11:00.049 conflict under Indra's power. Avoid starting 00:11:00.049 --> 00:11:03.590 conflicts, start good things. Suggested mindset, 00:11:04.110 --> 00:11:07.190 confidence, leadership, generosity. Step into 00:11:07.190 --> 00:11:10.049 Saptami with a sunny disposition like the sun. 00:11:10.279 --> 00:11:12.879 Aim to eliminate, energize your surroundings. 00:11:13.059 --> 00:11:16.259 It's a day for bold moves and forward momentum. 00:11:17.000 --> 00:11:20.480 So adopt a can -do mindset. Go out there and 00:11:20.480 --> 00:11:24.299 get stuff done approach. If you have been hesitating 00:11:24.299 --> 00:11:26.879 or something, Saptami encourages to take initiative, 00:11:27.120 --> 00:11:29.700 embrace leadership. Whether at home or work, 00:11:29.879 --> 00:11:34.179 take charge. Others will likely cooperate. Indra 00:11:34.179 --> 00:11:37.240 is the king of gods. Not gods necessarily in 00:11:37.240 --> 00:11:40.460 this context. This is a... toned down version, 00:11:40.519 --> 00:11:43.639 people don't understand Vedic tradition. Neither 00:11:43.639 --> 00:11:46.639 does AI in that context. Indra is the king of 00:11:46.639 --> 00:11:50.379 Devas. Devas are different. That regal confidence, 00:11:51.159 --> 00:11:53.980 Indra has a regal confidence, but avoid his negatives. 00:11:54.340 --> 00:11:57.440 Indra could be very egotistically insecure. Okay? 00:11:58.000 --> 00:12:02.539 Also, to Nakshatra speak of that, isn't it? The 00:12:02.539 --> 00:12:05.539 Jesta, Nakshatra and Navishaka, if you have gone 00:12:05.539 --> 00:12:08.440 through those. Also practice balance and ethics. 00:12:08.830 --> 00:12:11.330 Indra's power must be balanced by Dharma doing 00:12:11.330 --> 00:12:14.750 the right thing. Indra's story speaks of lots 00:12:14.750 --> 00:12:17.250 of shady things he did in order to keep his throne, 00:12:17.710 --> 00:12:21.610 the insecure king. Another aspect, physical vitality. 00:12:21.629 --> 00:12:25.169 You might feel more robust, driven to move and 00:12:25.169 --> 00:12:27.490 maybe do something that morning like dance or 00:12:27.490 --> 00:12:31.830 run or something. Gratitude for life. Something 00:12:31.830 --> 00:12:34.070 so amazing these days. Everybody is running after 00:12:34.070 --> 00:12:36.950 one thing or the other. Gratitude for what you 00:12:36.950 --> 00:12:41.299 do have is a good day. for that. Reverence for 00:12:41.299 --> 00:12:44.460 the sun. Every day just look at the orb of the 00:12:44.460 --> 00:12:47.200 sun on the sunrise and just say thank you if 00:12:47.200 --> 00:12:50.960 nothing else. This is a good day for that. Sun 00:12:50.960 --> 00:12:53.840 energy is very strong on this day. Sun gazing. 00:12:54.460 --> 00:12:56.879 If you do it daily it's better. Additionally 00:12:56.879 --> 00:13:00.519 generosity and magnanimity suit the emperor vibe 00:13:00.519 --> 00:13:05.659 of the day. Be bright. Study leader. Lead your 00:13:05.659 --> 00:13:09.470 own day. Let's come down to diet, Ayurvedic kind 00:13:09.470 --> 00:13:12.649 of diet. Think of Saptami as a day to boost vitality. 00:13:12.889 --> 00:13:17.950 Ojas. Ojas is the human aura, putting it mildly. 00:13:18.690 --> 00:13:23.570 When Ojas wants to be higher calibration kind 00:13:23.570 --> 00:13:26.250 of thing, then you do mantra japa or you do yoga 00:13:26.250 --> 00:13:29.909 or meditation, that Ojas becomes Tejas. That's 00:13:29.909 --> 00:13:34.710 another discussion. So it boosts your aura. Some 00:13:34.710 --> 00:13:36.889 pointers are, with sun and Saturn influences, 00:13:37.210 --> 00:13:40.789 your digestive fire, or called Jatara Agni, might 00:13:40.789 --> 00:13:43.970 be strong around midday. So make your lunch your 00:13:43.970 --> 00:13:46.590 main meal with nourishing, strength -giving foods. 00:13:46.789 --> 00:13:50.049 Whole grains like wheat, rice, millet, legumes 00:13:50.049 --> 00:13:53.590 and fresh vegetables are good. You could incorporate 00:13:53.590 --> 00:13:56.370 sun -cased foods, literally those that ripen 00:13:56.370 --> 00:13:58.830 under the sun, like ripe fruits, solar herbs, 00:13:59.110 --> 00:14:02.659 sunflower seeds, saffron if available. Even citrus 00:14:02.659 --> 00:14:07.159 fruit for vitamin C to honor the sun. Avoid skipping 00:14:07.159 --> 00:14:10.759 meals unless you are intentionally fasting. Saptami 00:14:10.759 --> 00:14:13.960 isn't a day for fasting. Those will come on other 00:14:13.960 --> 00:14:17.840 days. Saturn's influence wants us not to neglect 00:14:17.840 --> 00:14:20.679 the body needs while working hard. Saturn wants 00:14:20.679 --> 00:14:23.639 to support that. So eat on time. Don't starve 00:14:23.639 --> 00:14:27.820 yourself. I see this fasting thing many people 00:14:27.820 --> 00:14:30.529 in Vedic tradition get it wrong. They keep on 00:14:30.529 --> 00:14:32.669 doing all random kind of fast. Don't do that. 00:14:32.830 --> 00:14:36.029 We have a tradition. Follow it please. A traditional 00:14:36.029 --> 00:14:38.789 practice on Ratha Saptami is to have a bath with 00:14:38.789 --> 00:14:42.070 arka or callotropis leaves on the body and consume 00:14:42.070 --> 00:14:44.889 a mix of seven grains or seven types of vegetables. 00:14:45.389 --> 00:14:50.929 The symbol seven. Saptami. This also hints at 00:14:50.929 --> 00:14:54.470 consuming variety of grains or veggies. Generally 00:14:54.470 --> 00:14:59.250 vegetarianism or veganism has been there for 00:14:59.829 --> 00:15:02.250 God knows how many millennia in the continent 00:15:02.250 --> 00:15:05.029 called India. It's been there forever, okay? 00:15:05.230 --> 00:15:07.909 This is by default a vegan culture. Now, of course, 00:15:08.049 --> 00:15:11.110 all kinds of influences have happened. Hydration 00:15:11.110 --> 00:15:13.429 is the key. If you're physically active, drink 00:15:13.429 --> 00:15:16.929 water, electrolyte fluids. Coconut water is excellent. 00:15:17.169 --> 00:15:19.429 I can march for this. Coconut water is good for 00:15:19.429 --> 00:15:22.970 everything. Naturally sweet, cooling, moderate. 00:15:23.169 --> 00:15:25.889 It has all the minerals. Because Saptami can 00:15:25.889 --> 00:15:28.789 be a busy day, consider invigorating morning 00:15:28.789 --> 00:15:31.929 drink like warm water with lemon and ginger to 00:15:31.929 --> 00:15:35.129 kick start your system. Ginger will ignite that 00:15:35.129 --> 00:15:38.970 Jatra Agni. Also incorporate something grounding. 00:15:39.549 --> 00:15:41.549 Small breakfast with some protein and healthy 00:15:41.549 --> 00:15:45.350 fat is good. Idlis are good. Dosas are good because 00:15:45.350 --> 00:15:48.830 they have a balance of carbohydrates and proteins. 00:15:49.950 --> 00:15:52.350 If you find yourself too heated or stressed by 00:15:52.350 --> 00:15:56.330 the day, You can wind down by taking a calm cool 00:15:56.330 --> 00:16:00.090 shower, probably. Okay, you could also have some 00:16:00.090 --> 00:16:03.549 khichdi. Moong dal with rice steamed together 00:16:03.549 --> 00:16:07.590 with some ghee. A bowl of rice with yogurt, although 00:16:07.590 --> 00:16:11.470 I don't advise yogurt, especially at night. It's 00:16:11.470 --> 00:16:14.730 sort of avoided after sunset in India. Little 00:16:14.730 --> 00:16:17.730 buttermilk or thin lassi with cumin could calm 00:16:17.730 --> 00:16:20.309 the pitta. Alternately, light soup with cumin, 00:16:20.509 --> 00:16:23.129 coriander, mint can soothe and aid digestion. 00:16:24.330 --> 00:16:28.049 Avoid heavy, greasy dinners. Never a good idea, 00:16:28.049 --> 00:16:31.429 anyway. Which could disturb the newfound balance 00:16:31.429 --> 00:16:35.450 or interrupt sleep. Overall, sattvic energy -rich 00:16:35.450 --> 00:16:38.370 foods, fresh, not stale, prepared with love. 00:16:38.929 --> 00:16:41.649 And do this, please. Prepare things with love. 00:16:41.929 --> 00:16:44.740 Consume things with love. when you are preparing 00:16:44.740 --> 00:16:46.840 food or when you are consuming food or water. 00:16:47.059 --> 00:16:49.279 As a general rule, I don't care which tithi, 00:16:49.320 --> 00:16:51.200 I don't care which nakshatra, whatever is going 00:16:51.200 --> 00:16:55.259 on in your life. Just honor it. A lot has happened 00:16:55.259 --> 00:16:58.740 for that food and water to come down up till 00:16:58.740 --> 00:17:01.879 the tips of your mouth. Just be grateful for 00:17:01.879 --> 00:17:06.480 it. Have that posture, have that attitude. Spices 00:17:06.480 --> 00:17:09.460 like cardamom, cinnamon, pinch of clove can add 00:17:09.460 --> 00:17:12.660 warmth to aid circulation. And you can do this 00:17:12.700 --> 00:17:16.759 powder cardamom, cinnamon and some clove clove 00:17:16.759 --> 00:17:19.619 very less of course and consume it with some 00:17:19.619 --> 00:17:23.220 honey if you want if it's a day of celebration 00:17:23.220 --> 00:17:26.380 for some of you go ahead enjoy traditional sweet 00:17:26.380 --> 00:17:29.380 festive dishes but remember moderation moderation 00:17:29.380 --> 00:17:32.259 in all things is good anyway isn't it a bit of 00:17:32.259 --> 00:17:35.160 jaggery sweetened dish oh I love jaggery might 00:17:35.160 --> 00:17:38.000 be even apt as jaggery is often associated with 00:17:38.000 --> 00:17:43.079 surya the sun in summary feeding your inner warrior 00:17:43.079 --> 00:17:46.079 king Indra with nourishing vital foods. Think 00:17:46.079 --> 00:17:49.539 of the sun. Always think of the sun also. Think 00:17:49.539 --> 00:17:53.960 balance, robust and clean diet enabling you to 00:17:53.960 --> 00:17:58.279 have an active, joyful day ahead. Now let's see 00:17:58.279 --> 00:18:01.200 the specifics of Krishna part and the Shukla 00:18:01.200 --> 00:18:04.900 part with slight variations. For the Shukla Saptami, 00:18:05.140 --> 00:18:07.779 the brighter side, the waxing cycle of the moon. 00:18:08.420 --> 00:18:10.980 which is at 90 degrees almost we are halfway 00:18:10.980 --> 00:18:14.119 through in the 15 day titi from the new moon 00:18:14.119 --> 00:18:18.539 to the full moon like you see there solar radiance 00:18:18.539 --> 00:18:21.519 you can call that surya the sun god deity over 00:18:21.519 --> 00:18:26.000 there or you can even call him indra the lord 00:18:26.000 --> 00:18:28.519 of the devas that's why he has a maze in hand 00:18:28.519 --> 00:18:31.700 okay so they have made a symbolic representation 00:18:31.700 --> 00:18:36.160 mr ai solar radiance and leadership earth element 00:18:36.460 --> 00:18:39.059 The earth element titis, which are second, seventh 00:18:39.059 --> 00:18:41.539 and the twelfth, as you can see, bhadra titis, 00:18:41.559 --> 00:18:44.460 are more grounded, okay? You can use grounded 00:18:44.460 --> 00:18:48.000 energies more on this day, whenever it happens 00:18:48.000 --> 00:18:51.319 in any given month. You can download the panchanga 00:18:51.319 --> 00:18:54.680 app, I hope you have done that, because there 00:18:54.680 --> 00:18:56.700 you will find the mohurt and the panchanga and 00:18:56.700 --> 00:18:59.559 use it freely, wherever you are on the earth. 00:18:59.640 --> 00:19:03.859 You can give you a location there. Bright, vital 00:19:03.859 --> 00:19:07.900 and radiant like the rising sun. Just look at 00:19:07.900 --> 00:19:10.140 the rising sun every single day. I tell you it 00:19:10.140 --> 00:19:13.559 is miraculous what it will provide you. Strong 00:19:13.559 --> 00:19:16.460 outward energy supporting leadership of visibility 00:19:16.460 --> 00:19:19.700 and authority. All qualities of sun and Indra. 00:19:20.279 --> 00:19:24.160 A day to connect with vitality, clarity and responsibility. 00:19:24.339 --> 00:19:27.579 That's the energy of the day. What to do? Sun 00:19:27.579 --> 00:19:31.349 worship. especially Ratasaptami. Sun worship, 00:19:31.650 --> 00:19:34.430 the word worship has been much abused, misused, 00:19:34.630 --> 00:19:38.450 etc. You're not bowing down to someone, you're 00:19:38.450 --> 00:19:41.890 an absolute soul. You're actually tuning into 00:19:41.890 --> 00:19:44.450 the energy of different elements of creation. 00:19:44.970 --> 00:19:49.190 All of this is Vishnu's creation. So you're tuning 00:19:49.190 --> 00:19:54.329 in, your soul, with aspects of creation, sun 00:19:54.329 --> 00:19:58.380 being one. Begin new ventures on this day, leadership 00:19:58.380 --> 00:20:02.500 initiatives or public roles. Travel, professional 00:20:02.500 --> 00:20:05.240 advancement or starting educational journeys 00:20:05.240 --> 00:20:08.500 is also good on this day. Community projects, 00:20:08.940 --> 00:20:11.359 honouring elders and authority, something we 00:20:11.359 --> 00:20:15.759 have lost. Time to get it back, isn't it? All 00:20:15.759 --> 00:20:18.299 these things. These are timeless principles. 00:20:18.759 --> 00:20:21.980 What to avoid? Laziness, inertia and avoiding 00:20:21.980 --> 00:20:24.680 responsibility. Look, this is a forward -moving 00:20:24.680 --> 00:20:28.160 energy. If you sit on your ass on a septum, it 00:20:28.160 --> 00:20:32.440 won't do much good. Time to initiate stuff. Disrespect 00:20:32.440 --> 00:20:35.140 towards teachers, parents or authority figures 00:20:35.140 --> 00:20:39.279 is not good. Avoid this. Overexposure and arrogance 00:20:39.279 --> 00:20:41.319 and leadership, something we see a lot about 00:20:41.319 --> 00:20:45.480 these days. Avoid that on this day. Suggested 00:20:45.480 --> 00:20:48.920 mindset. Noble responsibility. Humility with 00:20:48.920 --> 00:20:52.099 radiance. Lead by inspiration not domination. 00:20:52.940 --> 00:20:56.920 Embody solar steadiness. Shining equally on all 00:20:56.920 --> 00:21:00.940 like the sun. Sun doesn't discriminate if you 00:21:00.940 --> 00:21:04.180 have seen that. All life. It shines on everything. 00:21:05.720 --> 00:21:08.279 Supported diets. Unsupported foods are wheat, 00:21:08.700 --> 00:21:12.970 jaggery, saffron, warm milk with ghee. Favour 00:21:12.970 --> 00:21:15.930 simple sattvic meals that strengthen the prana 00:21:15.930 --> 00:21:18.970 or the life energy. You can even do prana mudra 00:21:18.970 --> 00:21:22.549 on this day. I can do a different series on the 00:21:22.549 --> 00:21:25.529 mudras, I think, because I do it regularly. But 00:21:25.529 --> 00:21:28.930 anyway, avoid cold, excessively sour tamasic 00:21:28.930 --> 00:21:33.410 foods that dim your vitality. That's shukla saptami. 00:21:34.390 --> 00:21:36.630 We'll deal with krishna saptami next. Take care.