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. Good
morning everyone. Now we shall do the Dwadashi
Tithi, the 12th one as you can see in the pie
chart over there on the screen. This is the 12th
day in the lunar calendar. That means in any
given month, the 12th day after the new moon
or the 12th day after a full moon. Either side.
The Krishna Paksha or the Shukla Paksha. I hope
you are taking time to go through all of this
stuff. It's a lot to process. So this is the
second one of the Bhadratities which is practical
and supportive. It indicates stability, practicality,
cooperation and balanced outcomes. It's good
for partnerships, work, travel and home related
activities. This is quite a bit after Ekadashi,
isn't it? There is a rhythm in the stars, in
the cycles of sun and moon. So that's what we
are studying in Vedic Astrology here. So this
is second one or the third one, sorry. Second
one was Dvidya, first one. Second one was Saptami.
Third one is Dwadashi, both on the Krishna and
the Shukla side of things. What is the energetic
quality of Dwadashi? Now from notes, Dwadashi
is a Bhadratithi. It's characterized by balance,
nourishment, auspiciousness for new beginnings.
It is ruled by the earth element and has a stabilizing
influence. The presiding deity of Dwadashi is
Aditya, Sun, especially in the aspect of Savitur,
the brilliance of the Sun, the radiant brilliance,
like the orb of the Sun, reflecting vitality
and sustenance. In the lunar cycle, Dwadashi
comes as a relief from the rejuvenation and austerity
of Ekadashi. See, you left one thing in Ekadashi,
hopefully, and now this day gives you an opportunity
to begin new stuff. It is often regarded as a
day of restoration, fulfillment of vows, taking
care of the body, something which we neglect.
Dwadashi is a day to break the fast, maybe, from
the Ekadashi. So you're going from Ekadashi to
Dwadashi, so there is a transition factor there.
So do it with nourishment, nourish your body,
balance your body, do body movements like Tai
Chi and so on, gentle movements, okay? So on
Advaadashi days, nothing is inauspicious or anything.
It's harmonizing, recuperative and supportive
of new growth this day, the 12th day. Going towards
the new moon or going towards the full moon,
either way. What is it good for? Ending fast
and fulfilling vows. This is for those spiritual
minded people who do take this a little further,
okay? Those of you who are into corporate life
and completely been taken over by modern psychology,
you won't be interested in such things. This
is for the finely attuned spirits. Dwadashi is
the proper day to conclude and fulfill any other
vows, breaking the fast, so nourish the body
with gentleness, give thanks to all you could.
For doing any kind of rites and rituals or pujas,
Dwadashi is an auspicious day for performing
rites and rituals in the Vedic tradition. like
Griha Pravesha. Doing rites and ceremonies regard
to new house entry. Griha means house, Pravesh
means entry. Pooja is a rite carried out in the
Vedic tradition. Or Satyanarayana Pooja, very
welcome. You should do this. You can research
more on this if you want. It's not the topic
here. Or doing homas or fire rituals. Since the
energy is clean after Ekadashi, it's a fresh
day for spiritual ceremonies. Also those who
kundu big ceremonies on Ekadashi often schedule
them on Dwadashi. Commencing new activities or
work since being a Bhadratithi, Dwadashi is considered
auspicious to start new projects at work, business.
You can confidently sign a new job contract,
launch a venture or start a construction on this
day. Success is not as flamboyant as Dashami
but it's steady and grounded. Especially nice
for anything related to nourishing sustaining
tasks like planting a tree in the garden or starting
a health routine or opening a food business as
the day's vibe supports growth and feeding. Buying
vehicles and big items. This is a good day to
purchase any new car or bike or whatever it is
that you need. or even building a road or major
repairs around the home is fine. House warming,
that is the Agra Pravesh is also good. Not an
auspicious the thief of weddings, meaning marriages
can happen on Dwadashi with no intrinsic negative
factors, although it's not the top of the list.
Nourishment and health actions. Dwadashi is about
replenishment. Ayurveda might encourage you to
do things to strengthen your body. So just taking
Rasayana tonics. There are lots of tonics, good
tonics available these days. Lots of brands in
India. It's available on Amazon. Just type in
the name Rasayana and then you'll see. Having
a nourishing massage or starting a health regime.
Oil bath is prohibited on this tithi. Simply
because oil means you are introducing saturn
on this. So avoid putting saturnian energy over
here. Rich foods, okay, take breakfast, lunch
and dinner more of balanced diet. If you have
especially fasted or any other shape. If you
have not, then you can go in for the regular
diet. Charity and feeding acts is very good on
this day. Acts of generosity such as donating
food, feeding cows or poor, or giving Dakshina
or donation are highly meritorious. It is traditional
that after breaking the fast one gives some charity
in grains or sweets. Especially on this I want
to talk in a side. Charity or feeding or donating
food or feeding the cows. What is this all about
in the Vedic tradition? Well, all donations,
speaking astrologically, is activation of the
Pisces in your chart. Pisces only stands for
giving away things, whatever you have been gifted
with, what you can part with. So think of this,
more you feed, more you give donation, more wealth
will come to you because it's the highest exaltation
of Venus. Since everybody is running after a
tight bank balance, think of this. Pisces is
the most wealthiest sign. Activity is to avoid.
The Adashi has few inherent prohibitions. One
that stands out is avoid having an oil massage
or heavy oil bath on this day. Avoid that. If
you are one inclined in Vedic tradition to go
for it, on this day don't do any oil baths. It
is suggested to avoid in the classical texts.
So, Take care of your diet, make it like light
foods, veggies, legumes, all that stuff but avoid
too much of oily meat, alcohol and that kind
of things. Do not engage in utter debauchery
like going from saintly fast to partying and
having a drink in the bar and eating some chicken
somewhere. Don't go on that kind of a trip. Otherwise,
it will be like a roller coaster. See, what you
consume is also affecting your mental -emotional
state, isn't it? The brain goes through states.
Suggested mindset is of rejuvenation, balance
and gratitude on this day. Restore balance in
your life. Be grounded. Have a content mindset.
Something which you lack. Contentment, like I've
spoken of a number of times before. Gratitude
should be the front and centre on this day. Whatever
you just have, forget your long wish list of
what you want. Just have gratitude for what is.
Moderation is the key word. Enjoyment in work,
enjoyment in silence, enjoyment in whatever.
Even in the clothes you are wearing for example.
Just be in your body, be in everything. Presence.
A gentle optimism can pervade Dwadashi. Trust
that your efforts have borne fruit and now things
flow more freely. Many notice that the mind is
sharper after fasting. If you have one, so to
take up the fast, okay? So you can do your pujas,
you can do your shastras, you can do your mantras,
which is good on every tithi actually. Compassion
is good for yourself. Self -compassion is good
on this day, especially if you have fasted the
previous day. The Adheshi mindset, in short,
can be summarized as calm gratitude, measured
rejuvenation and quiet devotion. There, it sums
it up. Diet now with Ayurvedic support. Rebalancing
and re -feeding after a fast, that kind of an
approach. So start off gently, don't put it on
fifth gear directly. Your vehicle is still in
the first gear. Breaking the fast gently. Tulsi
with the water or a bit of jaggery, these are
all Ayurvedic concepts. And a few drops of lemon
is good. A piece of amla or Indian gooseberry
is good, provides vitamin C, stimulates appetite.
You can also take some ripe banana and date soaked
in water as the first bite. In south of India,
it is common to break by having Sheera or Semolina
pudding cooked in either Upma or Akhir. It is
not ideal to shock the gut with heavy food immediately.
You can do this dietary research. Ayurveda has
an extensive list of them. Also, the modern followers
of Vedic tradition, the Hindus, they have extensive
videos, shorts, you name it, all kinds of things.
Get on this vegetarian diet as quickly as possible
for all the spiritual minded. First meal should
be simple, warm, moderately proportioned. Like
Hichdi, Mumdal and rice porridge. Not a porridge
really. It's a meal in and of itself. It's a
gentle Kindling of the Jatragni or the gut fire.
Avoid high fiber right away because you have
fasted on the previous day. Avoid certain foods
initially, heavy beans like Uda, Dal, Brinjal,
eggplant etc. Hydration and electrolytes, which
is good after, it's highly advised after fasting,
isn't it? First start with the electrolytes,
balance your minerals. Take all kinds of magnesium.
Salts, cell salts if you are homeopathy inclined.
Rehydration, oral rehydration. Coconut water
is a natural one. Electrolyte rich drink. Have,
begin the day with that. Space your meals and
don't overload your gut because of the fasting.
Although this is considering the fasting factor
on Ekadashi. If you are not doing that, which
most are not, Ignore all of this, quality of
food, high quality sattvic food, this is always
favorable. Fresh vegetables like moong dal, beans
or paneer if you are in India. Probiotics is
very good after you have fasted because you need
the gut flora, isn't it? So take probiotics,
that is good. Avoid binging on junk food. which
is always avoidable on every tithi. No McDonald's,
no Burger King, no Pizza Hut, okay? Avoid binging
on all these foods. It is just overloading your
gut. Try to stick to organic stuff. What is recommended
in India, traditionally, specific Dwadashi foods
in tradition is called Vanammula Parayana. That
is taking roots and fruits on this day. Amla
or Indian gooseberry is very popular in this.
Many Ayurvedic medicines are prepared with Amla
juice as the base. It is highly exalted, extorted
in Vedic tradition as a very high powerful antioxidant
and replenishes the cells very very strongly.
Also Tulsi or the basil leaf is considered sacred
because it has a lot of curative properties.
Herbal support. You can take herbal support but
do this in moderation and do this with a bit
of discernment like taking ajwain or carom seeds
or fennel tea. Both are good. If constipation
is an issue, Triphala Churna, which is again
an Ayurvedic medicine, you can take on this day.
Eat to half your capacity and leave the quarter
with water, another quarter with emptiness. This
is a balanced diet. Generally speaking a very
good rule to have on any Tithi. Now let's take
specifics of Dwadashi in the Krishna and Shukla.
Now on the Krishna side of things you got to
be really careful because now we are losing all
the illumination like you can see there and it's
going towards the new moon. When the new moon,
this Krishna cycle, all of them, when it is going
more and more towards the new moon phase which
we are now in, which is two days away, from the
new moon from amavasya okay so be careful of
what you do on this day what you do on this day
restless solar energy seeking direction useful
for pilgrimage reflection quiet reflection balancing
restlessness with purpose try to let go of old
stuff Whatever your old points of view is, let
go of that. Good for correcting mistakes and
restoring balance. What to do? Pilgrimages, service,
again Surya Sastranama or just Vishnu Sastranama
is enough on this day. Rituals of balance, acts
of humility, correcting wrongs and gratitude
practices are very good on this day. Spiritual
study and reflection of life lessons is also
good. What to avoid? Scattering energy in too
many directions. Putting your head into too many
things. Wasting time in idle pursuit. Like gossips.
What is going on in social media? Who is liking
what and why? Unnecessary rubbish. You are just
flooding your life and your precious time on
this planet with unnecessary rubbish. Overindulgence
in pleasure. Again a bad idea. So just head mindset.
Focus humility. willingness to be guided go upwards
focus on the crown chakra try to get something
from there channel your restlessness into service
or spiritual practice first of all your mind
is not working too well on this day because it's
closer to the new moon so surrender to the higher
forces cosmic forces treat the day as a time
of course correction daiva so diet supported
is Obviously, khichdi, soups, leafy vegetables,
fresh fruits, mild grounding spices, especially
for the Indian brothers and sisters. Don't go
binging on spices, I know. Our tongues are very
addicted to spices. Avoid heavy, oily, overstimulating
foods on this day. Next, we shall take up after
Twadashi, Trayodashi, the 13th. Take care, be
safe.