Solar and Lunar Eclipses: What Ayurveda, Jyotish and Mantra Say You Should (and Shouldn't) Do | #152

About this episode

Dylan and his guests discuss the significance of solar and lunar eclipses through the perspectives of Ayurveda, Jyotish, and mantra.

When an eclipse happens, something shifts. The light changes. The atmosphere feels different. Traditionally, these moments were never treated as ordinary. In this episode, Dylan is joined by Jyotishi and Ayurvedic practitioner Laura Plumb, Vaidya Dr Krishna Raju, Vaidya and medical astrologer Dr Harsha Raju, and mantra teacher Purnesh. Together they explore eclipses through the lenses of Ayurveda, Jyotish and mantra śāstra. They speak about Rahu and Ketu, the difference between solar and luna...

People in this episode

Host: Dylan Smith

Guests: Laura Plumb, Dr Krishna Raju, Dr Harsha Raju, Purnesh

Topics covered

• eclipses
• Ayurveda
• Jyotish
• mantra
• spirituality
• holistic health

Keywords

• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse
• Ayurveda
• Jyotish
• mantra
• Rahu
• Ketu
• spiritual practices
• holistic health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ayurveda, Jyotish, mantra śāstra

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