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 7 grains or 7 types of vegetables. The
symbol 7, 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. 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 titi, I don't care which nakshatra, whatever
is going on in your life. Just honour 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.
Like the usual principle, everything on the Shukla
side of Aditi is more outward going. Inward side
is the Krishna side. So now it is going towards
the veining cycle like it's shown on the pie
chart there. The energy and the deity is still
pretty much the same but it's going inward. Solar
brilliance tempered by restraint and inward turn.
That's the energy of the day. Noble dignity,
more quietness, less flamboyant, more reflective.
This is the time for reflection, the entire negative
cycle towards new moon, from full moon. A day
for controlled radiance and humility. Suggested
activities for the Krishna Saptami is sun bows
or even recite Surya Sahasranama if you want.
Surya Namaskar in terms of yoga. and self -discipline
practices. Sun is the epitome of discipline in
Jyotish and even in Vedic tradition. Everything
about Sun is discipline, rises on time, sets
on time, every single day throughout all the
millennium. Purification fast, service to elders,
reflective journaling is good on this day, quiet
leadership behind the scenes strategy. In fact,
Speaking of reflective journaling, right from
the start of the last new moon and all the way
three quarters up till this point, you can do
reflection on what you did in the last 20 days
or whatever, right? Think of it this way. What
to avoid? Arrogance, egotistical displace, wasteful
spending, never a good idea, especially on this
day, ignoring health and vitality. Your prana
shakti or your vital life force or chi energy
may dip if you neglect this. Overexposure without
balance is also never a good idea. Suggested
mindset. Dignity with humility. Channel vitality
into focus and sober expression of life. Radiance
as a service, not self -display. Too much of
camera work going around even in YouTube. Not
too much of rahu. Diet. Light sattvic foods with
warm rice. Allow that combination myself. Rice
with ghee and a little salt. Oh, it's amazing.
Leafy greens and mild spices. Favour balance
between nourishment and simplicity. Nourish yourself,
but keep it simple. Avoid heavy sweets, fried
food and over -eating as usual because it's never
a good idea to do such things. You don't want
to overload your system with too many sweets
and fats. something which is promoted by the
industry these days, all the donuts and the ice
creams and what not. Anyway, you enjoy, take
care, be safe, I will see you on Ashtami now.