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 --> 00:02:14.219 videos in this playlist. Let's get started. Good 00:02:14.219 --> 00:02:17.039 morning everyone. Now we shall do the Dwadashi 00:02:17.039 --> 00:02:20.199 Tithi, the 12th one as you can see in the pie 00:02:20.199 --> 00:02:23.439 chart over there on the screen. This is the 12th 00:02:23.439 --> 00:02:26.400 day in the lunar calendar. That means in any 00:02:26.400 --> 00:02:29.020 given month, the 12th day after the new moon 00:02:29.020 --> 00:02:31.800 or the 12th day after a full moon. Either side. 00:02:32.539 --> 00:02:36.430 The Krishna Paksha or the Shukla Paksha. I hope 00:02:36.430 --> 00:02:38.430 you are taking time to go through all of this 00:02:38.430 --> 00:02:41.789 stuff. It's a lot to process. So this is the 00:02:41.789 --> 00:02:44.669 second one of the Bhadratities which is practical 00:02:44.669 --> 00:02:47.909 and supportive. It indicates stability, practicality, 00:02:48.090 --> 00:02:50.669 cooperation and balanced outcomes. It's good 00:02:50.669 --> 00:02:54.349 for partnerships, work, travel and home related 00:02:54.349 --> 00:02:56.909 activities. This is quite a bit after Ekadashi, 00:02:57.110 --> 00:03:00.050 isn't it? There is a rhythm in the stars, in 00:03:00.050 --> 00:03:02.229 the cycles of sun and moon. So that's what we 00:03:02.229 --> 00:03:05.240 are studying in Vedic Astrology here. So this 00:03:05.240 --> 00:03:08.439 is second one or the third one, sorry. Second 00:03:08.439 --> 00:03:11.479 one was Dvidya, first one. Second one was Saptami. 00:03:11.580 --> 00:03:15.039 Third one is Dwadashi, both on the Krishna and 00:03:15.039 --> 00:03:17.219 the Shukla side of things. What is the energetic 00:03:17.219 --> 00:03:20.960 quality of Dwadashi? Now from notes, Dwadashi 00:03:20.960 --> 00:03:23.979 is a Bhadratithi. It's characterized by balance, 00:03:24.199 --> 00:03:27.240 nourishment, auspiciousness for new beginnings. 00:03:28.280 --> 00:03:31.379 It is ruled by the earth element and has a stabilizing 00:03:31.379 --> 00:03:34.500 influence. The presiding deity of Dwadashi is 00:03:34.500 --> 00:03:39.560 Aditya, Sun, especially in the aspect of Savitur, 00:03:40.080 --> 00:03:42.599 the brilliance of the Sun, the radiant brilliance, 00:03:42.879 --> 00:03:46.479 like the orb of the Sun, reflecting vitality 00:03:46.479 --> 00:03:49.120 and sustenance. In the lunar cycle, Dwadashi 00:03:49.120 --> 00:03:52.500 comes as a relief from the rejuvenation and austerity 00:03:52.500 --> 00:03:56.219 of Ekadashi. See, you left one thing in Ekadashi, 00:03:56.460 --> 00:04:00.560 hopefully, and now this day gives you an opportunity 00:04:00.560 --> 00:04:04.360 to begin new stuff. It is often regarded as a 00:04:04.360 --> 00:04:07.159 day of restoration, fulfillment of vows, taking 00:04:07.159 --> 00:04:10.159 care of the body, something which we neglect. 00:04:11.800 --> 00:04:15.319 Dwadashi is a day to break the fast, maybe, from 00:04:15.319 --> 00:04:17.920 the Ekadashi. So you're going from Ekadashi to 00:04:17.920 --> 00:04:20.860 Dwadashi, so there is a transition factor there. 00:04:21.459 --> 00:04:23.699 So do it with nourishment, nourish your body, 00:04:23.980 --> 00:04:26.699 balance your body, do body movements like Tai 00:04:26.699 --> 00:04:31.480 Chi and so on, gentle movements, okay? So on 00:04:31.480 --> 00:04:35.019 Advaadashi days, nothing is inauspicious or anything. 00:04:35.240 --> 00:04:38.339 It's harmonizing, recuperative and supportive 00:04:38.339 --> 00:04:43.300 of new growth this day, the 12th day. Going towards 00:04:43.300 --> 00:04:45.079 the new moon or going towards the full moon, 00:04:45.139 --> 00:04:48.420 either way. What is it good for? Ending fast 00:04:48.420 --> 00:04:51.139 and fulfilling vows. This is for those spiritual 00:04:51.139 --> 00:04:54.360 minded people who do take this a little further, 00:04:55.480 --> 00:04:58.879 okay? Those of you who are into corporate life 00:04:58.879 --> 00:05:02.019 and completely been taken over by modern psychology, 00:05:02.279 --> 00:05:03.959 you won't be interested in such things. This 00:05:03.959 --> 00:05:07.600 is for the finely attuned spirits. Dwadashi is 00:05:07.600 --> 00:05:10.300 the proper day to conclude and fulfill any other 00:05:10.300 --> 00:05:13.779 vows, breaking the fast, so nourish the body 00:05:13.779 --> 00:05:16.839 with gentleness, give thanks to all you could. 00:05:18.220 --> 00:05:22.879 For doing any kind of rites and rituals or pujas, 00:05:23.079 --> 00:05:25.639 Dwadashi is an auspicious day for performing 00:05:25.639 --> 00:05:28.389 rites and rituals in the Vedic tradition. like 00:05:28.389 --> 00:05:33.670 Griha Pravesha. Doing rites and ceremonies regard 00:05:33.670 --> 00:05:37.310 to new house entry. Griha means house, Pravesh 00:05:37.310 --> 00:05:40.730 means entry. Pooja is a rite carried out in the 00:05:40.730 --> 00:05:43.170 Vedic tradition. Or Satyanarayana Pooja, very 00:05:43.170 --> 00:05:46.689 welcome. You should do this. You can research 00:05:46.689 --> 00:05:48.930 more on this if you want. It's not the topic 00:05:48.930 --> 00:05:53.350 here. Or doing homas or fire rituals. Since the 00:05:53.350 --> 00:05:56.389 energy is clean after Ekadashi, it's a fresh 00:05:56.389 --> 00:05:59.170 day for spiritual ceremonies. Also those who 00:05:59.170 --> 00:06:02.149 kundu big ceremonies on Ekadashi often schedule 00:06:02.149 --> 00:06:06.209 them on Dwadashi. Commencing new activities or 00:06:06.209 --> 00:06:10.250 work since being a Bhadratithi, Dwadashi is considered 00:06:10.250 --> 00:06:13.310 auspicious to start new projects at work, business. 00:06:14.410 --> 00:06:16.629 You can confidently sign a new job contract, 00:06:16.870 --> 00:06:19.470 launch a venture or start a construction on this 00:06:19.470 --> 00:06:23.959 day. Success is not as flamboyant as Dashami 00:06:23.959 --> 00:06:27.079 but it's steady and grounded. Especially nice 00:06:27.079 --> 00:06:29.399 for anything related to nourishing sustaining 00:06:29.399 --> 00:06:32.800 tasks like planting a tree in the garden or starting 00:06:32.800 --> 00:06:36.300 a health routine or opening a food business as 00:06:36.300 --> 00:06:40.259 the day's vibe supports growth and feeding. Buying 00:06:40.259 --> 00:06:43.339 vehicles and big items. This is a good day to 00:06:43.339 --> 00:06:45.800 purchase any new car or bike or whatever it is 00:06:45.800 --> 00:06:49.379 that you need. or even building a road or major 00:06:49.379 --> 00:06:52.819 repairs around the home is fine. House warming, 00:06:53.199 --> 00:06:57.240 that is the Agra Pravesh is also good. Not an 00:06:57.240 --> 00:07:01.300 auspicious the thief of weddings, meaning marriages 00:07:01.300 --> 00:07:04.660 can happen on Dwadashi with no intrinsic negative 00:07:04.660 --> 00:07:07.459 factors, although it's not the top of the list. 00:07:08.759 --> 00:07:12.910 Nourishment and health actions. Dwadashi is about 00:07:12.910 --> 00:07:15.550 replenishment. Ayurveda might encourage you to 00:07:15.550 --> 00:07:18.649 do things to strengthen your body. So just taking 00:07:18.649 --> 00:07:21.750 Rasayana tonics. There are lots of tonics, good 00:07:21.750 --> 00:07:23.970 tonics available these days. Lots of brands in 00:07:23.970 --> 00:07:27.990 India. It's available on Amazon. Just type in 00:07:27.990 --> 00:07:31.470 the name Rasayana and then you'll see. Having 00:07:31.470 --> 00:07:34.689 a nourishing massage or starting a health regime. 00:07:35.889 --> 00:07:39.040 Oil bath is prohibited on this tithi. Simply 00:07:39.040 --> 00:07:41.160 because oil means you are introducing saturn 00:07:41.160 --> 00:07:45.660 on this. So avoid putting saturnian energy over 00:07:45.660 --> 00:07:50.420 here. Rich foods, okay, take breakfast, lunch 00:07:50.420 --> 00:07:54.220 and dinner more of balanced diet. If you have 00:07:54.220 --> 00:07:56.680 especially fasted or any other shape. If you 00:07:56.680 --> 00:07:58.600 have not, then you can go in for the regular 00:07:58.600 --> 00:08:02.860 diet. Charity and feeding acts is very good on 00:08:02.860 --> 00:08:06.139 this day. Acts of generosity such as donating 00:08:06.139 --> 00:08:10.100 food, feeding cows or poor, or giving Dakshina 00:08:10.100 --> 00:08:15.319 or donation are highly meritorious. It is traditional 00:08:15.319 --> 00:08:17.699 that after breaking the fast one gives some charity 00:08:17.699 --> 00:08:22.500 in grains or sweets. Especially on this I want 00:08:22.500 --> 00:08:25.779 to talk in a side. Charity or feeding or donating 00:08:25.779 --> 00:08:29.310 food or feeding the cows. What is this all about 00:08:29.310 --> 00:08:32.730 in the Vedic tradition? Well, all donations, 00:08:32.809 --> 00:08:36.570 speaking astrologically, is activation of the 00:08:36.570 --> 00:08:40.049 Pisces in your chart. Pisces only stands for 00:08:40.049 --> 00:08:42.570 giving away things, whatever you have been gifted 00:08:42.570 --> 00:08:45.769 with, what you can part with. So think of this, 00:08:45.870 --> 00:08:48.330 more you feed, more you give donation, more wealth 00:08:48.330 --> 00:08:50.769 will come to you because it's the highest exaltation 00:08:50.769 --> 00:08:53.129 of Venus. Since everybody is running after a 00:08:53.129 --> 00:08:57.350 tight bank balance, think of this. Pisces is 00:08:57.350 --> 00:09:01.070 the most wealthiest sign. Activity is to avoid. 00:09:01.450 --> 00:09:03.909 The Adashi has few inherent prohibitions. One 00:09:03.909 --> 00:09:06.669 that stands out is avoid having an oil massage 00:09:06.669 --> 00:09:10.009 or heavy oil bath on this day. Avoid that. If 00:09:10.009 --> 00:09:13.509 you are one inclined in Vedic tradition to go 00:09:13.509 --> 00:09:17.929 for it, on this day don't do any oil baths. It 00:09:17.929 --> 00:09:20.730 is suggested to avoid in the classical texts. 00:09:24.190 --> 00:09:29.679 So, Take care of your diet, make it like light 00:09:29.679 --> 00:09:32.960 foods, veggies, legumes, all that stuff but avoid 00:09:32.960 --> 00:09:36.039 too much of oily meat, alcohol and that kind 00:09:36.039 --> 00:09:43.600 of things. Do not engage in utter debauchery 00:09:43.600 --> 00:09:46.299 like going from saintly fast to partying and 00:09:46.299 --> 00:09:49.279 having a drink in the bar and eating some chicken 00:09:49.279 --> 00:09:53.009 somewhere. Don't go on that kind of a trip. Otherwise, 00:09:53.169 --> 00:09:55.789 it will be like a roller coaster. See, what you 00:09:55.789 --> 00:09:59.250 consume is also affecting your mental -emotional 00:09:59.250 --> 00:10:02.110 state, isn't it? The brain goes through states. 00:10:03.210 --> 00:10:05.830 Suggested mindset is of rejuvenation, balance 00:10:05.830 --> 00:10:08.669 and gratitude on this day. Restore balance in 00:10:08.669 --> 00:10:12.450 your life. Be grounded. Have a content mindset. 00:10:12.870 --> 00:10:15.269 Something which you lack. Contentment, like I've 00:10:15.269 --> 00:10:18.769 spoken of a number of times before. Gratitude 00:10:18.769 --> 00:10:22.730 should be the front and centre on this day. Whatever 00:10:22.730 --> 00:10:25.929 you just have, forget your long wish list of 00:10:25.929 --> 00:10:30.330 what you want. Just have gratitude for what is. 00:10:31.529 --> 00:10:35.009 Moderation is the key word. Enjoyment in work, 00:10:35.350 --> 00:10:37.590 enjoyment in silence, enjoyment in whatever. 00:10:37.769 --> 00:10:39.789 Even in the clothes you are wearing for example. 00:10:39.889 --> 00:10:43.490 Just be in your body, be in everything. Presence. 00:10:44.269 --> 00:10:48.049 A gentle optimism can pervade Dwadashi. Trust 00:10:48.049 --> 00:10:50.710 that your efforts have borne fruit and now things 00:10:50.710 --> 00:10:55.009 flow more freely. Many notice that the mind is 00:10:55.009 --> 00:10:58.750 sharper after fasting. If you have one, so to 00:10:58.750 --> 00:11:02.649 take up the fast, okay? So you can do your pujas, 00:11:02.830 --> 00:11:05.429 you can do your shastras, you can do your mantras, 00:11:05.490 --> 00:11:09.820 which is good on every tithi actually. Compassion 00:11:09.820 --> 00:11:12.600 is good for yourself. Self -compassion is good 00:11:12.600 --> 00:11:14.720 on this day, especially if you have fasted the 00:11:14.720 --> 00:11:19.100 previous day. The Adheshi mindset, in short, 00:11:19.320 --> 00:11:22.720 can be summarized as calm gratitude, measured 00:11:22.720 --> 00:11:27.279 rejuvenation and quiet devotion. There, it sums 00:11:27.279 --> 00:11:32.379 it up. Diet now with Ayurvedic support. Rebalancing 00:11:32.379 --> 00:11:35.120 and re -feeding after a fast, that kind of an 00:11:35.120 --> 00:11:38.059 approach. So start off gently, don't put it on 00:11:38.059 --> 00:11:41.279 fifth gear directly. Your vehicle is still in 00:11:41.279 --> 00:11:44.799 the first gear. Breaking the fast gently. Tulsi 00:11:44.799 --> 00:11:46.779 with the water or a bit of jaggery, these are 00:11:46.779 --> 00:11:49.919 all Ayurvedic concepts. And a few drops of lemon 00:11:49.919 --> 00:11:54.480 is good. A piece of amla or Indian gooseberry 00:11:54.480 --> 00:11:57.620 is good, provides vitamin C, stimulates appetite. 00:11:58.110 --> 00:12:01.470 You can also take some ripe banana and date soaked 00:12:01.470 --> 00:12:04.389 in water as the first bite. In south of India, 00:12:04.610 --> 00:12:10.370 it is common to break by having Sheera or Semolina 00:12:10.370 --> 00:12:15.570 pudding cooked in either Upma or Akhir. It is 00:12:15.570 --> 00:12:19.129 not ideal to shock the gut with heavy food immediately. 00:12:19.490 --> 00:12:22.610 You can do this dietary research. Ayurveda has 00:12:22.610 --> 00:12:28.090 an extensive list of them. Also, the modern followers 00:12:28.090 --> 00:12:32.309 of Vedic tradition, the Hindus, they have extensive 00:12:32.309 --> 00:12:35.350 videos, shorts, you name it, all kinds of things. 00:12:35.570 --> 00:12:39.549 Get on this vegetarian diet as quickly as possible 00:12:39.549 --> 00:12:43.549 for all the spiritual minded. First meal should 00:12:43.549 --> 00:12:46.909 be simple, warm, moderately proportioned. Like 00:12:46.909 --> 00:12:49.710 Hichdi, Mumdal and rice porridge. Not a porridge 00:12:49.710 --> 00:12:54.330 really. It's a meal in and of itself. It's a 00:12:54.330 --> 00:12:59.710 gentle Kindling of the Jatragni or the gut fire. 00:13:00.149 --> 00:13:03.090 Avoid high fiber right away because you have 00:13:03.090 --> 00:13:07.009 fasted on the previous day. Avoid certain foods 00:13:07.009 --> 00:13:10.149 initially, heavy beans like Uda, Dal, Brinjal, 00:13:10.450 --> 00:13:14.929 eggplant etc. Hydration and electrolytes, which 00:13:14.929 --> 00:13:17.850 is good after, it's highly advised after fasting, 00:13:18.110 --> 00:13:19.629 isn't it? First start with the electrolytes, 00:13:19.830 --> 00:13:23.629 balance your minerals. Take all kinds of magnesium. 00:13:24.400 --> 00:13:27.679 Salts, cell salts if you are homeopathy inclined. 00:13:29.360 --> 00:13:31.879 Rehydration, oral rehydration. Coconut water 00:13:31.879 --> 00:13:35.559 is a natural one. Electrolyte rich drink. Have, 00:13:36.100 --> 00:13:39.980 begin the day with that. Space your meals and 00:13:39.980 --> 00:13:43.200 don't overload your gut because of the fasting. 00:13:43.419 --> 00:13:45.480 Although this is considering the fasting factor 00:13:45.480 --> 00:13:47.779 on Ekadashi. If you are not doing that, which 00:13:47.779 --> 00:13:51.379 most are not, Ignore all of this, quality of 00:13:51.379 --> 00:13:54.600 food, high quality sattvic food, this is always 00:13:54.600 --> 00:13:58.960 favorable. Fresh vegetables like moong dal, beans 00:13:58.960 --> 00:14:03.820 or paneer if you are in India. Probiotics is 00:14:03.820 --> 00:14:07.460 very good after you have fasted because you need 00:14:07.460 --> 00:14:10.600 the gut flora, isn't it? So take probiotics, 00:14:10.759 --> 00:14:14.159 that is good. Avoid binging on junk food. which 00:14:14.159 --> 00:14:16.879 is always avoidable on every tithi. No McDonald's, 00:14:16.980 --> 00:14:20.279 no Burger King, no Pizza Hut, okay? Avoid binging 00:14:20.279 --> 00:14:23.500 on all these foods. It is just overloading your 00:14:23.500 --> 00:14:28.120 gut. Try to stick to organic stuff. What is recommended 00:14:28.120 --> 00:14:32.919 in India, traditionally, specific Dwadashi foods 00:14:32.919 --> 00:14:38.419 in tradition is called Vanammula Parayana. That 00:14:38.419 --> 00:14:42.730 is taking roots and fruits on this day. Amla 00:14:42.730 --> 00:14:44.970 or Indian gooseberry is very popular in this. 00:14:45.110 --> 00:14:48.110 Many Ayurvedic medicines are prepared with Amla 00:14:48.110 --> 00:14:52.549 juice as the base. It is highly exalted, extorted 00:14:52.549 --> 00:14:57.309 in Vedic tradition as a very high powerful antioxidant 00:14:57.309 --> 00:15:01.289 and replenishes the cells very very strongly. 00:15:01.909 --> 00:15:05.549 Also Tulsi or the basil leaf is considered sacred 00:15:05.549 --> 00:15:07.769 because it has a lot of curative properties. 00:15:09.660 --> 00:15:12.980 Herbal support. You can take herbal support but 00:15:12.980 --> 00:15:15.860 do this in moderation and do this with a bit 00:15:15.860 --> 00:15:19.100 of discernment like taking ajwain or carom seeds 00:15:19.100 --> 00:15:22.820 or fennel tea. Both are good. If constipation 00:15:22.820 --> 00:15:26.000 is an issue, Triphala Churna, which is again 00:15:26.000 --> 00:15:28.460 an Ayurvedic medicine, you can take on this day. 00:15:29.799 --> 00:15:32.519 Eat to half your capacity and leave the quarter 00:15:32.519 --> 00:15:35.600 with water, another quarter with emptiness. This 00:15:35.600 --> 00:15:38.620 is a balanced diet. Generally speaking a very 00:15:38.620 --> 00:15:42.320 good rule to have on any Tithi. Now let's take 00:15:42.320 --> 00:15:47.460 specifics of Dwadashi in the Krishna and Shukla. 00:15:48.279 --> 00:15:49.980 Now on the Krishna side of things you got to 00:15:49.980 --> 00:15:52.259 be really careful because now we are losing all 00:15:52.259 --> 00:15:54.519 the illumination like you can see there and it's 00:15:54.519 --> 00:15:58.240 going towards the new moon. When the new moon, 00:15:58.480 --> 00:16:01.299 this Krishna cycle, all of them, when it is going 00:16:01.299 --> 00:16:04.019 more and more towards the new moon phase which 00:16:04.019 --> 00:16:07.860 we are now in, which is two days away, from the 00:16:07.860 --> 00:16:12.159 new moon from amavasya okay so be careful of 00:16:12.159 --> 00:16:16.120 what you do on this day what you do on this day 00:16:16.120 --> 00:16:19.700 restless solar energy seeking direction useful 00:16:19.700 --> 00:16:23.419 for pilgrimage reflection quiet reflection balancing 00:16:23.419 --> 00:16:28.299 restlessness with purpose try to let go of old 00:16:28.299 --> 00:16:32.419 stuff Whatever your old points of view is, let 00:16:32.419 --> 00:16:35.460 go of that. Good for correcting mistakes and 00:16:35.460 --> 00:16:39.679 restoring balance. What to do? Pilgrimages, service, 00:16:40.340 --> 00:16:43.080 again Surya Sastranama or just Vishnu Sastranama 00:16:43.080 --> 00:16:46.840 is enough on this day. Rituals of balance, acts 00:16:46.840 --> 00:16:50.440 of humility, correcting wrongs and gratitude 00:16:50.440 --> 00:16:53.740 practices are very good on this day. Spiritual 00:16:53.740 --> 00:16:56.720 study and reflection of life lessons is also 00:16:56.720 --> 00:17:01.460 good. What to avoid? Scattering energy in too 00:17:01.460 --> 00:17:03.779 many directions. Putting your head into too many 00:17:03.779 --> 00:17:08.579 things. Wasting time in idle pursuit. Like gossips. 00:17:08.680 --> 00:17:11.140 What is going on in social media? Who is liking 00:17:11.140 --> 00:17:14.559 what and why? Unnecessary rubbish. You are just 00:17:14.559 --> 00:17:17.539 flooding your life and your precious time on 00:17:17.539 --> 00:17:21.319 this planet with unnecessary rubbish. Overindulgence 00:17:21.319 --> 00:17:24.759 in pleasure. Again a bad idea. So just head mindset. 00:17:25.400 --> 00:17:30.759 Focus humility. willingness to be guided go upwards 00:17:30.759 --> 00:17:33.440 focus on the crown chakra try to get something 00:17:33.440 --> 00:17:37.759 from there channel your restlessness into service 00:17:37.759 --> 00:17:39.980 or spiritual practice first of all your mind 00:17:39.980 --> 00:17:43.019 is not working too well on this day because it's 00:17:43.019 --> 00:17:47.180 closer to the new moon so surrender to the higher 00:17:47.180 --> 00:17:49.960 forces cosmic forces treat the day as a time 00:17:49.960 --> 00:17:53.960 of course correction daiva so diet supported 00:17:53.960 --> 00:17:57.269 is Obviously, khichdi, soups, leafy vegetables, 00:17:57.549 --> 00:18:01.490 fresh fruits, mild grounding spices, especially 00:18:01.490 --> 00:18:04.250 for the Indian brothers and sisters. Don't go 00:18:04.250 --> 00:18:07.809 binging on spices, I know. Our tongues are very 00:18:07.809 --> 00:18:12.650 addicted to spices. Avoid heavy, oily, overstimulating 00:18:12.650 --> 00:18:16.549 foods on this day. Next, we shall take up after 00:18:16.549 --> 00:18:20.250 Twadashi, Trayodashi, the 13th. Take care, be 00:18:20.250 --> 00:18:20.509 safe.